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Edgebrook Golf Course
Category: Active Life Golf Golf [Edit]
5900 N Central Ave(at Indian Rd)
Chicago, IL 60646
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park
(773) 763-8320
- Good for Kids:
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15 reviews for Edgebrook Golf Course
15 reviews in English
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Review from Tery W.
Chicago, IL
9/6/2010 9 Check-ins Here
Nice little hideaway to work on my god-awful hook (seriously, the ball ends up behind me... I have no idea). It's tucked away and is still in the city with decent value and not too crowded. I like that you can just walk-in... especially since I live within 300 yards of it.
However, they need to work a bit on the ground maintenance, etiquette needs to be enforced a bit, and you get folks who ignore the dress code. While highly accessible and affordable, you're not going to see a lot of luxuries standard at the higher-end courses. Yes, its a bit on the "Happy Gilmore" side, but like I said, a good place to practice your swing without anyone seeing. ;) -
Review from Eric K.
Park Forest, IL
7/31/2011
The course is currently in horrible shape due to recent storms/flooding. They discounted a round of 12 holes with a cart to $20, but even the holes that were still open were crap. Fairways were destroyed. I'd rather they just call the course closed for the season or at least post something on the website.
Unrelated to the flooding, the rest of the course was pretty sub-par. Half of the fairways were mostly just clover or alfalfa. Half of the "tee boxes" were asphalt with driving range mats. There were areas in front of or next to the asphalt, though those had been used thoroughly enough that they were just hardened dirt patches.
It's one of the cheaper courses on this side of the city, but spend a few extra bucks and go somewhere else, at least this year. -
Review from Jimmy D.
Morton Grove, IL
Updated - 9/8/2011
I played this last week. Knowing it was a dump. But for $15(twilight special via their website), what the heck. I can say with zero embellishment that this course very well could be the crappiest golf course in America. Its a disgrace. People pay $30 or more to play here. Imagine....
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3/19/2011
Don't be mistaken, this course is an absolute dump. But @ prices via http://ezlinks.com at around… Read more »
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Review from Dustin W.
Chicago, IL
Brought directly to the public by Forest Preserve Golf Courses, Edgebrook Golf Course has its ups and downs, yet manages to please on the right occasion. Meandering deep through the heart of Chicago's Northern Forest Preserve District, this "neighborhood course" somehow cramps 18-holes through some pretty imaginative landscape planning that will have you shaking your head at times (see the dogleg right that starts its curvature about 60 yds from tee). Predominantly a reasonable tee shot, chip, and putt course, EGC will have you stashing the driver in your bag in fear of overshooting the greens. Definitely grab your wedges and practice up on the approach and short game while taking in the scenery. I saw 4 deer (1 momma, 3 babies) on a Thursday morning and played through in roughly 2.75 hours with the excellent cart deal. Edgebrook is a reasonable course for anyone looking to play a quick and forgiving round with teh benefit of being gorgeous and having ample wildlife to check out. The rough is very low and fairways play the roll well. I managed several pars and even a few birdies on the first round through. The greens are pretty rough and splotchy, but roll straight none-the-less.
Tees Rating Slope Yardage
White (M) 61.2 88 4,567
White (W) 64.8 96 4,567
Edgebrook Golf Course is certified as Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International.
6100 N Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
773.763.8320 Phone
773.763.4604 Fax
http://www.forestprese... -
Review from Logan C.
Park Ridge, IL
7/13/2010
This place isn't the greatest but it isn't the worst either. The green fees were reasonable, $40/person with cart during the week and only $10/person for a replay.
We got there around 1:00 on Friday for our scheduled tee time but we were constantly waiting around in the tee boxes waiting on the guys in front of us who were waiting on people walking...And the two behind us were starting to get impatient but hey- not our fault just relax and try to keep it fun.
We saw a deer, I lost a bunch of golf balls, we played two rounds and had a blast. While the course is a bit cramped for me, it IS a good deal. Maybe some of the patrons can learn some manners but I'd probably head back some time. -
Review from david n.
Chicago, IL
5/13/2008
This course still has the concrete tee boxes, but they let you tee off on the side on a patch of dirt. Not ideal since the lie is usually pretty crappy. Not very well maintained - there's more weeds, clovers and patches of dirt in the fairway than grass.
Still worth it for beginners or someone who wants to get in a quick round. No par 5 and the par 4's are pertty short. Good value during the week for $20 w/cart and $23 on weekends. Print out the coupon from the fpg website. -
Review from Ali W.
Chicago, IL
5/23/2011
For 18 holes you can play this pretty fast. The course isn't that well maintained, but its still a pretty decent course. Some holes are more challenging than others. There is a ranger dude that drives around in his cart that checks up on you and stuff (kinda creepy).
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Review from William L.
Chicago, IL
4/15/2010
Edgebrook is my regular Thursday after-work hangout. It's not the most manicured course, or the longest, or the most challenging. BUT...it's inexpensive (~$30 to ride), convenient, and they always accommodate to our larger groups and late tee times.
Their pro shop is a decent mix of last minute inexpensive items like tees and balls but they also have some nice clubs and apparel. All in all, a great place to polish up your game and not spend a fortune doing it. -
Review from Justin M.
Chicago, IL
6/6/2008
Well, I'm not a professional golfer. I am a professional Yelper/Bowler...so this is my opinion on this course:
I liked it. The concrete tee box on each hole is kind of ghetto, not sure why that is the case. The price for 18 holes plus a cart is very inviting though. They also take good care of their fairways and a few of the holes are challenging. I was here for a bachelor party, and I had no complaints at all. The course ran smooth with a few dogleg holes, which always turns me on. I like to be challenged a bit, especially on a nice course.
B+
Important update:
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Review from Andy M.
7/19/2010
Edgebrook is a hell hole, but it's my hell hole. There are three holes on this course that are horrible. They are in low areas and get flooded constantly. The people who play here have no golf etiquette what so ever. There are no rangers keeping the peace, so you constantly having people skipping holes, playing the same hole twice and chopping up the fairways and greens.
The good part about Edgebrook is that it's rarely busy and I can get a twilight round played within two and a half hours. The course is also a preservation area. There are deer everywhere when dusk arrives. The Wild life alone makes the $10 twilight rate a bargain.
If you are planning a first visit to Edgebrook, don't expect much. The course is in pretty bad shape, but the proprietors have told me that there are improvements in the works for 2011. It's a bargain basement course at a bargain basement price. It's worth a shot if you are trying to get a quick round in.Listed in: Manly places for men!!!, FORE!!!!
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Review from Angela G.
Chicago, IL
8/12/2008 1 photo
The best thing about this course? It's a forest preserve course so you might see a deer. Or a mama and a baby as I did! How very exciting to drive a few minutes out of the insanity and see some deer.
The course is pretty basic and that's just fine for a rookie like me. I've been to more challenging courses, but really for me this course does the job. I have fun, I'm outside, and I'm enjoying summertime. I just wish I didn't have to share the place with douchebags. Like the ones golfing right on our asses so much that they drive and almost hit me while I'm in the middle of the fairway patiently waiting for the group ahead of me to finishing putting. Have some etiquette please! -
Review from Adam L.
Chicago, IL
8/12/2009
Ok, let's start by confirming that this place is not Pebble Beach, it's not even Montrose Beach.
I have been playing at Edgebrook for more than five years and I feel that it is the best golfing value in all of Chicago. At less than $40 for 18 holes and a riding cart and the ability to get on almost anytime you want, it ends being a hidden gem. Other courses are going to charge $60 or more for 18 plus cart plus at least 45 minutes to get to them. From Wicker Park, I have gotten there in 20 minutes and walked right on.
They have a very liberal policy with refreshments which also saves some cash versus paying $5 or more per beverage at a nicer course. The course is not the most challenging, but it what it is with a variety of par fours and threes. -
Review from Dan G.
6/22/2009
Pretty basic short course that is one of the least crowded of the Forest Preserve courses. This hacker doesn't mind it because I'm not very good. It can get pretty waterlogged and muddy. Also the people that play the FP courses generally have no etiquette. I'm not talking about wearing collared shirts either. You can see we are all backed up, so what is up with driving into us? And please repair your ball marks.
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Review from Suzy C.
Chicago, IL
6/23/2009
Based on just the facilities, this place is a one star. If you are a good golfer and have even the modest expectations of how a golf course should look like and be maintained, this is not the place for you. But if you are like me, and you are a beginner golfer with no real skills and want to golf as cheaply as possible without many people on the course, come to Edgebrook! You can spot me there on some Saturdays with my hot pink golf balls!
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Review from Justin K.
Chicago, IL
7/12/2009
The disc golf course was closed for repairs on July 11, 2009. The normal golf (ball golf?) course was open, though. I'd recommend calling ahead if you want to frolf at Edgebrook this summer.
