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Jackson Park Golf Course

6401 S. Richards Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 667-0524
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I played Jackson Park Golf Course recently for the first time and have to say, for a CPDG (Chicago Park District Golf) course I was pretty impressed. Designed by legendary architect Tom Bendelow, this historic municipal course played 5,444yds from the tips and had a rating/slope of 65.7/109. Located just 10 minutes south of the Loop right off Lake Shore Drive, Jackson Park is a convenient golf getaway for someone looking to not travel far from downtown for 18 holes of golf. The course is situated right off Lake Michigan, and there are a few holes which you see the water and the Marina. You can also see some of the buildings from downtown on a clear day. In all honestly though, this isn’t the type of course you go home and brag about to your friends, but still recommend it (I know that might be kind of an oxymoron). The day I was out there, the bunkers were in horrible condition, which might have something to do with all the rain, but I hope they are maintained better than that. The tee boxes were also in terrible condition. On the contrary, the fairways were in above average shape and the greens were surprisingly in good condition, slow, but well-kept. Almost every hole is lined by mature trees, so accurate shots are necessary at Jackson Park. The course does provide some challenge, but being that it is a shorter course a great score is definitely feasible. The staff was very friendly, and you can’t beat some grilled food out on the course at the 14^th hole. For the price, the location, and the course itself Jackson Park is a must if you live in the city.

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The Links at Carillon

Jun 16

Posted by chicagogolf

21200 W South Carillon Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 886-2132

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So I have finally played a round in 2011. It has been a long wait but the sticks have finally touched the grass. The weather in Chicago has just been miserable this spring, but my season has begun. My first round of the year was played at The Links at Carillon in Plainfield. The Links was a perfect course to kick off the season and shake the cobwebs off. The Links at Carillon is a 27 hole facility, and I got the chance to play the Red and White courses. The Red course played at 3,391 yards with a rating/slope of 72.5/125. The White course played at 3,438 with a rating/slope of 71.1/123. Both courses are very similar in layout and condition, and I believe the Blue course is as well, but a little shorter in yardage. Overall, the course was extremely flat with not that much undulation in the greens except for a few holes. I found that the course provided many challenging holes, but the par 3s were a big disappointment……no wow factor there. The course is surrounded by homes on every hole, which is something I don’t particularly like, but there is still plenty of room for errant shots. There is a driving range, practice green, and chipping area. This course definitely deserves a try for Chicagoland golfers. Enjoy a hole-by-hole review with pictures below.