Sandy Pines Golf Club

Played as a walk on, Thursday morning, 17 April 2025, and had no issues. My 1st time playing here and I was super impressed. The staff were excellent all around, provided spot on advice for my first time and the course was in great shape - both made for an awesome round. While the greens were much faster than expected, I had a blast. The carts had an excellent navigation system, helping a lot to refine more than the app I use so after a few holes I just used the cart. The course is well layed out and plays excellently and I will play again, when I go back (visiting from VA). The restaurant is legit. I went back for awesome meals a few times and was impressed each time, while itching for time to play more often, was lulled into acceptance by the great staff and great food. Yes, I highly recommend the golf or the restaurant, preferably both for the full experience.

Fast, courteous service and a pretty good menu. I got a few Blue Moon’s on draft and some Cajun linguine with broccoli, bacon and grilled chicken. Fast service on the food and some decent quality drinks to match. Nice atmosphere at a local country club.

I’ve been photographing weddings at Sandy Pines for years and it has always been one of my favorite destinations. Julee and her staff are top notch and there aren’t enough superlatives for the bridal suite and gorgeous photo opportunities.

From Texas, I met my cousin from Chicago to play here. Both our first times and we’re already wanting to play it again. The course was stunning. Nicest public course I’ve ever played on, and rivals the private courses I’ve been lucky enough to play. For the price, experience, friendliness of staff, restaurant, cleanliness, you can’t beat it. What a great time! Although it’s not a terribly long course, it has a great layout and you have to play strategically which is great fun.

I had the pleasure of making Sandy Pines my weekly Sunday golf course for the past several weeks during the Illinois tighter COVID restrictions on golf. I can say I couldn't be happier, it happened. The facility is top notch and very well taken care of. The course is very challenging, in great shape and very sporty, no matter the conditions. Well worth a 1 hour drive. Brad and staff should be very proud. Thank you for everything!!!