Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois

The Willow Glen Golf Course is located near the base and is an 18-hole, par 71 course that measures 6,642 yards from the back tees. The course is rated at 72.1 and with a slope of 128, although the designer is unknown, the course first opened in 1950.
I  have played this golf course many times and found it fairly flat with some small hills and mounds.  Most of the holes are well bunkered and the greens are average in size, fast, and undulating.  The fairways are lined with large mature trees that are spaced apart with open spaces and the rough is thick and deep so accuracy is a must with many risk/reward opportunity and doglegs.  There are many water hazards and grassy areas that come into play on several holes.  The course is enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels and a real bargain for golf in the area.
The golf course is also open to the public.

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