Review Date
July 13, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: FrankCushman, Shoots in the 90s

Summary:
My buddy and I had an 11:50 tee time on the Port Course. When we pulled up to the starter we were told that they were running 10 minutes behind and we would tee off at noon. We were also told that there were a few no-shows earlier in the morning. So, even with the no-shows, they were still running behind. What we experienced next was unbelievable. After the 1st hole, we were backed up for the remaining 17 holes. We probably waited a good 15 minutes to tee off at each hole. It was impossible to get in any sort of rhythm. Every time the ranger drove by, he told us that they were really backed up but it didn't seem like they were doing anything about it. In all, it took us over 5 hours to play 18. The speed of play reminded me of a Chicago Park District course. The course itself was very nice and in good condition. I think they have a long way to go in terms of how they manage the speed of play and for $95, I will have a very hard time coming back.

Customer Service:
The started was very nice and the refreshment cart passed by at least 6 times during our round. I think the rangers should have been more proactive with the speed of play.

Similar Courses Played:
Reminded me a little bit of Bolingbrook Golf Club.

Review Date
July 6, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mbirkett, Shoots in the 100s

Summary:
Played the Starboard course on July 4th. We had a 3:30 tee time, the first of the day at the twilight rate of $55, including cart. There was no one in front of us and we saw virtually no other golfers our entire round - very nice. Course is a great value, especially considering it's proximity to downtown Chicago.

The course itself was in fantastic condition. The fairways were in good shape and the greens seemed to roll very true.

As you can see above, I typically shoot in the low 100s and am typically pleased when I knock a few good drives out there. Unfortunately for me, most of my "good" drives were rewarded by ending up in one of the countless waste or fairway bunkers. You need to be precise in both distance and direction on this course - much more so than most public courses I've played. Also, you will get virtually no roll on this course - it's amazing how many times my ball mark in the fairway was closer to the green than my ball by a few inches.

All in all, a great value, especially at the twilight rate. Aside from the views of the industrial areas in the distance, the course is quite beautiful and it's hard to believe you're a) still in the city of Chicago and b) playing on top of a landfill. Driving range and practice green were also quite nice.

Customer Service:
Starter was very helpful and friendly. Yardage books were given to everyone in our foursome as well as a pack of 5 tees. A nice touch that they didn't have to do and left me feeling like I got just a little more for my money. Sometimes, it's the small things...

Review Date
July 28, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: jackpar 47, Shoots in the 90s

Summary:
Harborside is definitely a "jewel" in the city. I played twilight there yesterday.
Our foursome teed it up ontime at 3:45P.
Played right along. On the green at 16 a ranger came along and in a overly stern fashion told us to move it along and play ready golf. This was at 7:20P. We kept our same pace and finished the round in 3 hrs. and 50mins. Felt like a racehorse that was whipped to the finish line. Also , the course is poorly marked for distance. Our starter had no yardage books, (when we payed we werent given them either), no scorecards(they werent on the carts), and there were no pin placement cards on the carts. This is the kind of stuff that can and should be fixed at such a nice golf course that charges the type of fees that it does.

Customer Service:
only saw the beverage cart once during the round as I stood on the other side of the fairway as she drive by.

Review Date
February 1, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Review Date
July 3, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5