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4.4
616 Reviews (616)
5 Stars
294
4 Stars
227
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.7%
Recommend this course
541 out of 616 reviews
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4.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.4
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 88 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6610 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.9

Chevy Chase Country Club (formerly known as Traditions at Chevy Chase Country Club) in Wheeling is one of Chicagoland's top public golf facilities. Thomas Bendelow designed the golf course in 1925. The classic layout remained largely the same until 2002 when a major renovation updated the course and made it more challenging. The layout now has deep pot bunkers lined with tall native fescue that border the generous, rolling greens and undulating fairways. Though it is more challenging than it was, the golf course still offers a player-friendly round. Four sets of tees also ensure that golfers can play to their skill level. The course finishes with its signature hole, a par 5 that features water both left and right of the landing area off the tee. Three massive bunkers and yet another pond all fiercely guard the green as well.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Tom Bendelow (1925) Bob Lohmann (2002) Dick Nugent Todd Quitno (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.4
616 Reviews (616)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Track

I‘’be been playing here for years. The updates they have made to course have been great. They got rid of a handful of trees and bunkers that make the course much more enjoyable. They didn’t have a beverage cart on the course which was my only gripe.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play is a problem

I am sure all courses have this problem but the clientele here is old. I do not think they know how to play fast and waste so much time that it is impossible to play in less then 4 1/2 hours I even asked to pass and they actually thought they were on pace and told me to relax. 4 1/2 hours is not a good pace

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

For a early Monday tee time I wasn't expecting the pace to be this slow. Our group teed off after the group ahead had already teed off on Hole 2. By the 3rd hole we were waiting for them to clear the green. By the 6th hole they were one and a half holes behind. After they went in for a restroom break after nine, I called it quits. 2.5 hours for 9 on Monday morning at 8AM. I realize they don't have on course rangers during the week, but they know where the carts are on the course. They should be able to see a gap and rectify the situation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always in good shape nice to go out

Always a good hot deal always in good shape. Staff is always friendly and bring a cart right when you get out the car.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pretty course, nice staff, good food, slow play

Well maintained and pituresque course, especially the 18th hole. Several holes had splotchy discolored patches, which is the only negative thing I can say about the condition. Nice large tee boxes. Fairways are reasonably wide and easy to hit off the tee. There were several water hazards, but they were easily avoidable and really didnt come in to play much. Sandtraps were abundant and in great condition. Pace of play was a bit slow. It took just over 5 hours to play 18. I got the breakfast sandwich to start the round, which was very good. I also got a hot dog at the turn which came out fast and had all the fixins to choose from. Both were reasonably priced around $8 each. The clubhouse/ bar/ grill was nice, but the bathroom was closed due to an overflow, so porta potties were the only option. The drink cart came though about 4 times during the round. The golf carts have gps and bluetooth speakers to connect your phone to. A small practice green is available, but no driving range. Full price weekend AM rate with cart is around $85, but I found a deal for $68. Great value at $68. Mediocre value at $85.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Customer service

I booked a round on GolfNow and because of scheduling conflicts out of my control I was unable to even get 9 holes in. I went to the golf course anyway because I’m from out of state and wanted to purchase some Chevy Chase merch. I was a little disappointed with the lack of cool stuff but got a towel and 3 golf balls anyway. The two gentleman at the pro shop canceled my tee time on their end so I would not be charged. I will be back when I have more time for a round of golf! (My wife thinks it takes 7-10 hours to finish a round so don’t tell her anything different!)

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in great shape for late in the season. Greens rolled very true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/08/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Chevy Chase Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/22/2023

Hi, u000004537192. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Chevy Chase Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The Good and Bad of GPS-enabled carts

Carts with GPS in them are great for determining yardages. These carts also allow you to sync your phone/music with them. Nice. What's not-so-nice is the course's propensity to restrict carts from operating in "sensitive" areas. These carts shut down in places that make no sense. It's annoying and mostly unnecessary for golfers with common sense. Chevy Chase please give us a bit more credit for taking care of the course ourselves and help eliminate the annoyance and frustration that your restrictions impose on your customers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/22/2023

Hi, Toshi62. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Chevy Chase Country Club.

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