 BALMORAL WOODS COUNTRY CLUB (708)672-7448
Chicago Golf Course Review
Balmoral Woods Country Club in Crete, approximately 40 miles south of Downtown Chicago, is par 72 eighteen hole Championship golf course. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars from
Golf Digest Places to Play, this Don Mortell designed layout is a must play in the Chicago area. The course was built in 1975 and has hosted many local and state events and
tournaments and is the annual home of the Will County Amateur Championship.
There are four sets of tee boxes which play to distances and slopes measuring 6648 yards/133 slope from the blue tees, 6308 yards/129 slope from the white set, 5647 yards
with a slope of 122 from the green set and 4863 yards, with a slope of 121 for women. 25 sand bunkers are situated along the landing zones or greenside and water hazards
come into play on eleven holes.
Numerous water hazards, tree lined fairways, and mounded, sloping landing areas on many holes provide challenge for all skill levels. Off the tees golfers will frequently
encounter tree lined playing surfaces, with lakes and ponds squeezing the landing zones on 8 of the holes. An even lie is not easily found on the lush rolling fairways or
demanding rough. The design plays consistently uphill but the flat terrain near the mildly undulating putting surfaces provides a respite, and allow for some reasonable up &
down opportunities.
Yardage distances are well marked on the fairways with small colored stakes measured to the center of the greens from 100, 150 and 200 yards on all par fours and fives.
Sprinkler heads are also conveniently marked and are abundant. Front, middle and back hole locations are indicated with red, white and blue flags on each green.
The practice facility at this beautiful club includes a grass driving range and a large practice putting green. The clubhouse features a pro shop, restaurant and bar, a banquet area
and locker rooms for men and woman. This is the home of the Bill Abrams Golf Solutions Academy.
Balmoral Woods is a great location for group outings and events, with packages available that include friendly, efficient service. This is a highly recommended golf experience
and it is a very good value for the region. For more info, visit our page for the course, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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