Shepherds Crook Golf Course tee times

Zion, Illinois · 18 holes · times shown in course local time

No tee times available right now

Availability updates throughout the day — check back soon.

Shepherds Crook Golf Course golf course

Course info

351 N Greenbay Rd, Zion, Illinois, 60099

(847) 872-2080

18

Holes

71

Par

6,827

Yards

71.9

Rating

125

Slope

Putting green

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed

About Shepherds Crook Golf Course

Shepherds Crook Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course in Zion, Illinois, playing to a par 71 at 6,827 yards from the back tees. The course opened in 1999 and was designed by Keith Foster,Kevin Hargrave.

Par

71

Length

6,827 yds

Slope

125

Rating

71.9

Year built

1999

Architect

Keith Foster,Kevin Hargrave

Season

Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Putting green

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed

What golfers love

Golfers tell us that playing at this golf course is always a treat, especially on a beautiful fall day. They describe the layout as a diamond in the rough, with a nice links style. Although some greens were tough and airrated, golfers understand that it is to be expected during this time of year. However, they do request that ample sand be used during the aeration process. The course is highly praised as a great links course, with friendly staff and worth the price. First-time players describe the course as beautiful and open, with surprisingly firm greens and fairways that provide great footing and solid contact. The large greens present some real challenges, making it a memorable experience. Golfers are impressed by the hilly terrain, challenging pin placements, and wide-open fairways. They appreciate the well-kept condition of the course and the helpful and friendly staff. While the greens are nice, golfers wish they were a bit faster. The course is highly recommended for its wonderful track, immaculate conditions, and superb layout that requires the use of all clubs and imagination. The addition of a beautiful new practice putting green is also praised. The pace of play is consistently excellent, and golfers encourage others to stay after their round, have a beverage, and enjoy the view of the 9th and 18th greens from the beautiful patio. Overall, golfers find the course to be a great value for the money. The facility quality is rated as excellent, with some areas being described as good and others as average. The course difficulty is somewhat challenging, providing a satisfying level of difficulty for golfers.

Good to know

Golfers tell us that some areas of improvement for Shepherd's Crook Golf Course include the following: - Some players felt that the greens could have been better maintained, as some of them were airrated. They mentioned that more sand could have been used during the aeration process. Additionally, some players wished that the greens were faster, as they felt they were not as challenging as they could be. - The rough was mentioned as a challenging aspect of the course by some players. They advised others to avoid it at all costs, as they found it to be thick and difficult to navigate. - The course difficulty received mixed reviews. Some players found it only somewhat challenging, while others described it as moderate. This suggests that there is room for improvement in terms of offering a consistent level of difficulty that appeals to a wide range of golfers. Overall, these insights from golfers indicate that the course could focus on enhancing the greens, addressing the challenges posed by the rough, and refining the course difficulty to provide a more satisfying experience for all players.

Tee boxes

TeesLengthRatingSlope
Silver6,827 yds72.1130
Black6,272 yds69.5124
Gold6,002 yds67.9120
Green4,901 yds67.7118
Shepherds Crook Golf Course golf course

Course info

351 N Greenbay Rd, Zion, Illinois, 60099

(847) 872-2080

18

Holes

71

Par

6,827

Yards

71.9

Rating

125

Slope

Putting green

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed