485 Winchell Way
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8180
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The Village Links of Glen Ellyn in my eyes is one of the best and most challenging public courses you can play in IL.  This course has almost every feature I look for when it comes to a course.  It is aesthetically pleasing, it is challenging, and in great condition.  This par 72 course plays from over 7,200 yards and a rating/slope of 74.9/138 from the men’s tees, and 6,382 yards with a rating/slope of 76.8/140 from the women’s tees.  Village Links has played host to several PGA qualifying tournaments, and continues to stand our as one of the finest layouts around.  In my opinion, the back 9 at the Village Links is one of the greatest stretches of 9 holes you will find in the Chicagoland area.   Each hole is unique and visually beautiful and you will notice more elevation changes on the back.  The course is just brilliantly mapped out, with strategically placed water hazards and bunkers that will come into playoff the tee on several holes.  The fairways are pretty tight as most holes are lined by trees, so errant shots will only make you scramble to make a good score.  The day I played the rough was also pretty long, so it was tough hacking out of there.  The greens were on the larger size, undulated, had a rather quick pace, and overall in fantastic shape.  They have  a grass driving range, short game area, and putting green.  I couldn’t recommend this course anymore to every golfer in the Chicagoland area.  You might leave a little mentally defeated, since this is a very tough course, but I know you will have enjoyed the round on one of the finer courses in the area. 

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