18231 South Park Avenue
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-5600
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There is nothing quite like having to stop at the front gate to a course because the only way to get the parking lot is to drive in front of the 10^th tee box.  Then kindly wait for a golfer to tee off if necessary and then you can proceed to the clubhouse.  This was my second time playing Ravisloe Country Club, and I have to say this a hidden gem of a golf course.  That is most likely due to the fact this is only the third year the course has been open to the public.  Ravisloe used to be a prestigious Country Club, but like many CC’s the economy has really taken a toll on membership.  You would expect a country club turned public would lose a lot of that country club feel and immaculate course condition, but they have really done an excellent job keeping the course well maintained.  Playing from only 6,321 yards and a rating/slope of 70.8/127, don’t let the distance of this par 70 course fool you, because there is plenty of trouble out there.  Though not the original architect, legendary architect Donald Ross was the genius behind what we see today.  At first glimpse of the fairway and bunkering around the green on #1 any serious golfer will know who designed this course.  You will also encounter back-to-back par 5’s and par 3’s, which is another component Ross is known for.  The majority of Donald Ross courses in IL are private, so this is a real treat to experience.  I highly recommend this course to Chicagoland golfers, and I am confident you will enjoy your round.  The clubhouse is great, they have a grass driving range, short game area, and practice putting green, really everything you would expect a private club to have.

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