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Course Reviews

• Wynstone Golf Club
  "Employee"
  Wynstone is situated on a topographically diverse landscape, unbecoming of many Chicagoland golf venues. It has abundant wildlife which adds to the course's balance between a parkland and wetland. Wynstone also offers a unique challenge for any golfer. Not only is the golf course difficult at 7,000+ yards, but also presents a challenge to any comers at 6,500. Both birdies and bogies are easily found throughout the track. Finally, the course is maintained hard and fast. Fairways and greens are firm which requires and rewards shotmaking.
  ---Fish, Chicago, IL
• River Forest Country Club
  "River Forest: A golfer's Golf Course."
  Probably one of the most maligned course in Western Pennsylvania, and for good reason: River Forest is a very difficult layout, and not for Patzers who want to roll it up for a par or bogey, and not for long drivers who can find themselves with a 2 stroke penalty quickly. The course seems to have an uncanny, and sometimes eerie ability to locate and humble arrogant and inattentive golfers with triple or quadruple bogeys. Designed by original owner Wynn Treadway in the mid 60's, this classical purist believed in the straight ball and excellent short-game skills. Isn't that what golf should be about? Each par four has a specific landing area for the drives, otherwise one is penalized with line of sight problems or an uneven stance. This is usually followed by small, bunkered greens that require excellent putting skills. Although the par fives give some relief(At this point in your round, it is much welcomed!)the same applies to those greens as well. And these greens are more undulated than usual, to say the least, but that is the central character of this most challenging and beautiful golf course. If you like flat greens and wide fairways for your Jumbo driver, there are plenty of Public courses in the area for you. However,if you are a golfer and want to play the game as it should be played, then River Forest is for you. Just remember to bring your A game, some good wedges and just a little respect for an excellent golf course that, when you play well, it really means something. Beautiful is the word, so make sure you take a lot of time to look at the scenery. This usually has a calming affect that can enhance one's performance. Couple this with an extremely friendly and attentive clubhouse staff, will result in an exceptional golfing experience.
  ---Bruce Linderman, New Kensington, Pennsylvania
• Painesville Country Club
  "Just an nice play to play golf !!"
  When you start to play Painesville Country Club you are reminded of how old courses used to be designed and how Arnie and his cronies use to enjoy just being here. The front nine is somewhat open with a tree or bush here and there to keep you in the game. This first hole is a 5 par that you need to hit the ball straight to setup your next shot to the top of hill and just a nice 9-iron to the green. The back nine takes you into a different world of golf which calls for accuracy and "golf course management", trees line each hole and force you to think about your next shot. Famous for it's 11 hole, a nice 3 par that is over 200 yards that are all downhill and lined with trees on both sides. When you finally get out of the woods, you have the last two holes (5 pars) to play. The course is in beautiful shape and the greens are closed to being the "truest" one can putt on. Only thing that is missing on the course is a few more sand traps to make it a complete adventure. Thanks to the Management and Groundcrew for making this a great place to play golf on a sunny day.
  ---Bob Perry, Mayfield Hts., Ohio
• Nutcracker Golf Club, The
  "Nutcracker Golf Club"
  Exceptional course that rewards good drives. Don't need to be long but hitting the fairway is a must. Housing along most fairways buffered by large pecan trees. Friendly staff.
  ---Kerry, Midland, TX