Greens have totally recovered from the recent aeriation and have nice pace, receptive and roll true. Fairways are as nice as I have seen for some time as are the tee boxes. Rough is still inconsistent but improved. They have changed the maintenance pattern in the mornings, and it greatly affects the early morning play, and not positively, but since it benefits the overall course condition and playability, it's just something I'm just going to have to deal with.

Last day before they aerate the greens and fairways next week. Course is beginning to look good again, so I am hoping after this round of maintenance, things will only improve. Despite the forecast of a warm Easter day, the morning was rather cool, about 45 degrees, but it did warm up nicely. Greens roll well, are receptive and have pretty good pace. I would guess about 10+. Even the fairways are looking better.

Early morning start under overcast conditions. Just reopened after aerification of the greens. While predictably slow, the greens rolled reasonably smooth and well. Better than expected. I suspect the healing time will be fairly short. Fairways for the most part have good coverage, tee boxes are fine, as are the bunkers. I think with some warmer temperatures, the course may be ready to return to more "country club" condition.

Out first on a really beautiful, but still cool spring morning. Course is showing some improvement with the addition of a new superintendent. Green speeds have increased a bit as has the firmness of them, which makes for some additional challenge. Also, some improvement in the fairways. With the South course closed for aerification, course is busier than normal. Incredible that there are still a couple additional holes which are cart path only due to the rains we had many days ago???

Out early on a mild morning. Not too busy, except for a lot of maintenance to deal with, which I guess is a good thing? The greens will be punched in a couple weeks, so trying to take advantage of the good greens now. Just learned we will be losing our director of agronomy. I have mixed emotions about that, because "the devil you know". I spoke with some of the maintenance staff and all agree there is room to improve, so I will be optimistic about the future. However, right now the course is in pretty decent condition, the best it has been in some time.

First out on a cool morning, which quickly turned into a really beautiful morning, clear and warm. Although there are still numerous areas in some of the fairways which are in desperate need of attention. (Like some actual grass) the fairways have improved. Greens rolled well and had decent speed, while still receptive. Tee boxes are improved as have the bunkers with the addition of new sand in spots. I still feel the sand in the greenside bunkers need to be modified in how they are raked to allow for the club to pass through, rather than just having the top layer groomed and a too firm subsurface underneath.

No frost delay, so able to get out on time. Not very busy. I suspect because people are tired of all the frost delays. Except for the too many thin areas in several of the fairways, the course is in reasonably decent shape. Greens rolled well and had nice pace. Bunkers improved with the addition of new sand in several of the bunkers. Hoping that with forecasted rains and maybe some warmer temperatures, fairways will improve, which is long overdue.

First as always on a very cold morning. 38 degrees but no frost because of the recent rains. However, it's tough to get loose in those conditions and the ball travels nowhere. Lots of maintenance to contend with this morning. Mowers cutting fairways, greens, tee boxes and surrounds, plus spraying. Course handled the rains well, no casual water in fairways or bunkers. Decent pace on the greens considering the conditions. Tough playing conditions, but still nice to be able to play.

First out Sunday on a cold morning, but to my surprise, no frost delay. Still, tough to get loose with those frigid temperatures. Fairways still in poor to fair shape in many areas, but the greens were quick and rolled well. New sand in some of the greenside bunkers was needed and appreciated. Hard to complain playing golf in December, regardless of conditions.

First out on a somewhat foggy morning, which was great because it meant no frost delay. Very busy so getting out early really important for pace of play. Greens rolled well and had decent pace. Fairways have good coverage for the most part and the new sand they are putting in the greenside bunkers is much appreciated. Still a mystery why holes #7 and #11 are cart path only? Otherwise, course is in decent shape and being able to play golf on December 28th for someone who grew up in Chicago is wonderful.

To my surprise and delight, no frost delays this morning. Frost delays have been the norm during the past few days. Cold to start but warmed up nicely. South course conditions are far superior to those on the North. Fairways for the most part have good coverage, with still a few areas which need attention. Cart path only still on holes 2,7,11 & 13. Doesn't seem like they intend to ever allow these restrictions to end? Greens rolled well and were receptive. Decent speed, but not what I'd call quick. New sand is being added to some of the greenside bunkers, which is needed. The rough around the greens is very difficult to play from, as it is just knarly with ball always settling to the bottom between clumps of grass. No chance to put any spin on these shots.

Out early on a colder morning, but it warmed up quickly to provide some very nice golfing conditions. Not much change from my last visit here a month ago. Greens a little quicker maybe. Still tough to putt and chip too. Overall course is in good shape, and I recommend trying this gem for any who have not yet experienced it. Just don't expect to eat this short course up, because it will eat you up instead.