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Joan Goergen
Cary
2010-09-28
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2010 at 8am
I have literally played this course over 1000 times and I never get tired of it. The course took a beating this year with all of the hot weather, but the fairways have been reseeded and are growing in nicely. Chalet offers some excellent membership programs all of which include cart.
I personally prefer Chalet Hills GC over Kemper Lakes, which was also designed by Ken Killen.
Only con is they could possibly use more rangers on the course to keep pace of play moving. Usually pace isn't too bad, unless you get someone in front of you who has no business being on a difficult track like Chalet, has lost too many balls to count and has the attitude that they paid their money and they can take as long as they want.
This course is definitely challenging: a lot of water, tight fairways and very wooded. The most scenic course in the northern Illinois area. A must to play.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Ambiance, Staff, Clubhouse, Pro Shop
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2010 at 8am
I have literally played this course over 1000 times and I never get tired of it. The course took a beating this year with all of the hot weather, but the fairways have been reseeded and are growing in nicely. Chalet offers some excellent membership programs all of which include cart. I personally prefer Chalet Hills GC over Kemper Lakes, which was also designed by Ken Killen. Only con is they could possibly use more rangers on the course to keep pace of play moving. Usually pace isn't too bad, unless you get someone in front of you who has no business being on a difficult track like Chalet, has lost too many balls to count and has the attitude that they paid their money and they can take as long as they want. This course is definitely challenging: a lot of water, tight fairways and very wooded. The most scenic course in the northern Illinois area. A must to play.