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4.9
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4.0
Pace
2.9
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7171 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.1

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting
Architect Dick Nugent (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Accolades

Reviews

4.1
169 Reviews (169)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Primo shot values. Great property

No clubhouse this year, but still a great public track for the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loving It!

The Bluff has the cushiest cart seat for a starter. The check in process is flawless. There is a starter to guide you for new visitors. The tee tiff time is observed and the pace of play on a Saturday is acceptable.. Practice area is available. The course is very well maintained. Challenging and differing layout which my friends enjoyed a lot with clear directional signs. There is nice food stand by the10th hole and a cart lady. So despite the hardship on getting staff to operate a course, the team at Bluff gets an A for superb management! This golf course is a hidden gem and worth the money and trip!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do yourself a favor and play this course!

Never disappoints! Was in great shape. Played early and finished in under four hours. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Kudos to you all!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Heritage Bluffs

Course in great shape. New carts paths really nice. Staff always friendly and makes round enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf at it's finest

I would say your course is one of the nicest and overall, I would rate it as one of finest courses to play. It is very apparent that there have been a lot of improvements made.. I'd recommend your course to all my friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 448
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome!!

Was amazed of how good of shape the Bluffs is in this season. And I've played the course almost every year since built. Conditions this morning impeccable except traps that were very wet from a big rain yesterday but were still very playable. Tees/Fairways/Rough all in great shape and cut correctly smooth running green pads with a nice speed to them. A huge comeback from conditions I experienced last year. Channahon Park District is renovating and adding on to- the existing clubhouse so the pro-shop is in a shack and they do have a well stocked halfway house trailer near the 10th tee. On course nurse service. Very good grass driving range for warm up. Water jugs all over the course filled with cold water. The cart paths have all been repaved and are smooth as silk with electric carts. Only draw back porta potties if nature calls. Teed off just before 8am and got around in well under 4 hours.
Heritage Bluffs is very deserving and should go back on Golf Now's top 15 to 25 courses you can play in Illinois. Fun/varied and challenging in places. One of the better Nugent designs. Great value for seniors during the week. 4.3 stars over all and gave it a 5 star because overall one of the best conditioned tracks I've played this season. Play it you won't be disappointed even if you have a 5 hour round. The Bluffs is that good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Good Day @ the Bluffs

Always a challenge and always fun.Heritage Bluffs is. Gem! It compares to courses that hit your wallet dor a lot more for a similar experiences. Already thinking about going back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions, chilly service

This is a gem of a course in the middle of nowhere. Greens rolled slow but true and smooth. The fairways are excellent and the layout is very enjoyable. There is no clubhouse as it is being renovated. The bloody mary was delicious. The price like many these days is high because golf is on the rise and courses are getting it. Unfortunately, service is not high on this course and other's priority list. It seems that the success that courses are having have made for fantastic conditions but a hint of chilliness.. Word of advice....a smile and "Welcome" go a long way. People remember how you made them feel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Rude check in

We played today. Ok I know the price on Sunday $79 no big deal. I ask if it came with range balls. The guy behind the counter said no jokingly I said it use to here. He said if you don’t like don’t play then. We play here 3-5 times a year. After that ignorant comment I won’t be back ever. He said go down the street and play for $130 at Mistwood!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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