26732 S. Balmoral Woods Drive
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-7448
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This was my second time playing Balmoral Woods.  After my initial round a few years ago I thought this was one of the better courses I’ve played, but after my second visit this course has unfortunately dropped in my rankings.  With that said, DON’T take this the wrong way, because this is still one of the better course in the Chicagoland area, and a must play.

My favorite aspect of this course is the elevation changes on a few of the holes, most notably holes 7, 12, and 13.  Hole 13 is a par three that you will always remember.  It is a full 200+ yard carry to a very very small green.  Leave it short you will have a steep second shot from some thick rough.  The hole is deceiving so choose you club wisely.  I hit my 5 iron flush and came up 15 yards short, when I know I can carry that club 200 yards.

Designed by George Fazio, Balmoral plays from 6,648yds from the men’s tips and a rating/slope of 72.6/133, and 5,147yds, 70.6/123 from the women’s tee’s.  The course is a mix of wide-open and narrow tree-lined wooded holes.   Rolling fairways, great elevation changes, and sloped greens will challenge golfers of any handicap.  One thing I will recommend is staying below the pins as the majority of the holes slope from back to front.

The course offers a small grass driving range, but it is awkwardly located next to the 7^th tee box.  Not very convenient, so either get there early, or plan on hitting a breakfast ball.  There is a putting green next the 1^st hole though.  Balmoral is priced accurately for the weekend golfer, and this fun course that is a must play for all golfers.

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