Jackson Park
6401 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637
United States
(773) 256-0903
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GeoPage Score
6.4
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Citysearch Rated
This mature course features large, majestic trees and relatively small undulating greens.
April 17, 2006

The Experience
Tracing its history to 1899, Jackson Park Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation facility. Two lakes can swallow up errant shots on at least four holes. Look for generally short yardage. This is Chicago Park District's premiere 18-hole facility.

Rating (men): 65.9
Slope (men): 107
Rating (women): 69.8
Slope (women): 114

(Editorial review provided by Citysearch)
I like it
November 28, 2002
(3.5 / 5 stars)

Most of the holes are fairly straightforward and there are not a lot of hazards. Most difficult hole is 559-yard monster at #14 which is hard just because of the length. Tee shot on #8 & the second shot on #11 are over water. I like the feeling of being out on the long, wide fairways, like a reminder of the former grandeur of the South Side before it bad. Course maintenance is so-so, not really good but not too scruffy either. Never had a problem getting on the course and the pace of play is good. Great value for $18

Pros: great value for the $, pretty good variety, easy to get tee times
Cons: rude staff, sketchy location, have to cross streets
(User review provided by Citysearch)
Reasonable
October 01, 2002
(3.0 / 5 stars)

The course could be really good with just a littl more upkeep. Summer heat dries out the fairways so play in the srping and fall tend to be better.

Pros: inexpensive
Cons: course condition
(User review provided by Citysearch)
Mediocre course for a good price
July 18, 2002
(2.5 / 5 stars)

This course pretty much sucks, but it's cheap. It's long fairways are straight-forward... not very challenging, and moderately maintained. Play is very slow on the weekends -- Expect a 5-6 hour game during peak times. Go during a weekday and it's worth it.

Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Slow play, Poor staff, course maintainence
(User review provided by Citysearch)
scenic but short
June 08, 2002
(2.5 / 5 stars)

short course, maintained fairly, but is within city limits and is accessible by public transportation

Pros: accessible by CTA, within city, near harbor
Cons: fair condition, tough neighborhood, not challenging
(User review provided by Citysearch)
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THE DETAILS
Category:
Park, Golfing
Serving 2 neighborhoods:
South Side, Woodlawn
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