My wife and I spent some time researching venues for our baby shower and ended up going with the…read moreSeven Bridges Golf Course. I have golfed here many times over the past few years and heard great things about their wedding receptions, so knew that it would also be a great choice for a baby shower with friends and family. We booked our date about four months in advance and worked closely with the event coordinator, Róisín Daly who was outstanding throughout the entire process from start to finish. She provided a thorough checklist of how to prepare for the event, along with the materials they provide and anything additional we would bring. On the day of our shower, Róisín, Jennifer and Martin were all available to help us set up and ensure that the serving staff followed the timing of our schedule. The Gallery room was the perfect size for 60 of our guests, offering scenic views of the 1st and 10th holes of the golf course. Everyone raved about the presentation and quality of the food, from the appetizers to the beautifully plated main course. Following dessert, we had a couple hours to play some games, mingle, and enjoy ourselves. Our experience was truly seamless, with great communication from Róisín and a perfectly executed event by their entire staff. Our guests had a wonderful time and the feedback was extremely positive. We would highly recommend this venue if you're looking for a classy event with friends and family, I can assure you we will be hosting more with them in the future. Thanks Róisín and team! Best, Charlie & Kristine

Meh. Just meh. The room was as cold as a meat locker. The salad bar (haven't seen one since Covid)…read morehad basic selections and two dressings (ranch and balsamic), and the clam chowder was thin with no potatoes and microscopic pieces of clam. My baked fish was tasty but came with a dried out baked potato and bland, over-steamed mixed vegetables. My husband had the Lenten fish and chips, with thick extra batter -two bites before fish was reached. The staff was excellent but won't be back.

First, the positives: the course itself is in great shape. Fairways and greens were…read morewell-maintained, the layout is challenging without being unfair, and there are some genuinely beautiful holes. For pure golf, Cantigny can deliver. The problem is everything that happened between shots. We booked three Friday morning tee times with varying numbers of players in each group. At bag drop, the host seemed less than thrilled by the arrangement and appeared confused about where bags should go. Maybe coordinating three separate tee times was complicated. No big deal--it was a brief interaction, and we moved on. Check-in was smooth enough. At $128 per person with a cart, though, expectations are naturally a little higher than your average muni. Then we arrived at Hole 1. Since golfers can be routed to either Hillside or Lakeside, there was a ranger directing traffic. Unfortunately, he seemed completely overwhelmed by the existence of golfers showing up for their scheduled tee times. Two other groups parked in front of him, and what followed looked less like tee-time management and more like air traffic control during a thunderstorm. We arrived 30 minutes before our tee time and were ready to go, yet nobody seemed sure where to send us. Eventually, we were directed to a tee box and instructed to wait 10 minutes after the group ahead of us teed off. Fair enough. Then, moments later, we got yelled at for not teeing off soon enough. So apparently we were simultaneously too early and too late. Quite an achievement. The group ahead of us was painfully slow. Every hole became a front-row seat to their entire golf experience. We watched every drive, every chunk, every search mission into the rough, and every putt from three different angles. I'm all for golfers of every skill level enjoying the game, but at some point pace of play becomes a group project. What made it frustrating was that we were constantly waiting on them while the ranger seemed fixated on us. I've played a lot of golf and have never seen a ranger appear this frequently. It was like having a very concerned wildlife photographer tracking our migration patterns. Every few holes, there he was. The funny part? We were a threesome of ladies hitting fairways, keeping pace, and generally doing everything golfers are supposed to do. If you're looking for the source of slow play, maybe don't start with the group standing around waiting. The ranger attention continued all day. By Hole 17 (Hole 8 on Lakeside), we were told to hurry up because an outing was starting in 12 minutes. Interesting. If the course knew an outing was scheduled, perhaps that should have been factored into the tee times they sold. It was hard to understand why the pressure was being directed at the group waiting on every shot instead of the group creating the backup. Then came another memorable moment. After a quick bathroom break heading to Hole 10, a van was blocking the only path to the next tee. We tried finding an alternate route and immediately got yelled at again--this time by entirely different personnel. Consistency is important, and Cantigny's staff certainly demonstrated consistency in that department. Initially, I wondered if some of the treatment had a sexist element to it. Later, after speaking with others in our group who experienced similar interactions, it seemed more likely that everyone was receiving the same abrupt treatment. Whether it was sexism, bias, or simply poor customer service, the overall experience left a bad impression. Also, the cart path only on multiple par 5s... NOT COOL! In summary: beautiful course, challenging design, excellent conditions, and a layout worth playing. But for $128 a person, I expect to spend the day focusing on golf, not participating in a live-action customer service obstacle course. Cantigny? Been there, done that, bought the overpriced tee time, and won't be back for a sequel.

* Please note this review is for a wedding and not the golf course *…read more When touring potential wedding venues, Cantigny stood out to us almost immediately. They were friendly and not pushy. After our first meeting, we knew we wanted to move ahead with booking. They are very organized and gave us a folder to walk through all components of the booking process. The wedding food tasting went well and on our wedding day, it tasted just like I remembered! Their food choices are extensive. They offer both plated meals as well as family style. We chose family style so we could try multiple options. Jessica was our wedding coordinator, and she was great. She was very responsive to emails. (That was the easiest way to communicate with her). Our day of coordinator was Jessenia, and she was great too. She ensured the room was set up to our liking and kept us organized. I also want to recognize the day of banquet staff, Serrano, Danielle, and Jon, for being amazing too. (There were a couple of more, but I didn't get their names) Cantigny was a blast to work with, and everything I requested for our special day was honored.

I really like to golf so this was fun for me. Good time, will be coming back. 10/10 experienceread more

The service was amazing!!!! My sever her name was Kayden and she was amazing always came and…read morechecked on us with my friend and I had a great time I highly recommend this spot!!!! Come to top golf!!!

18 hole track has a great layout. Played last summer, it had been 3-4 years since I'd played the…read morecourse. The course was in pretty rough shape compared to my prior experience (which was in great shape). Still fun to play, but seemed overpriced.

Nestled in the heart of Glen Elyn, Village Links offers a great place to hit the tees at a well…read moremaintained course. They offer both a 9 and 18 hole course which is challenging and fun whichever you choose. They also have a driving range to practice your swings prior to hitting the course. I like the fact that they have a separate areas for chipping and putting. The course has a great drainage system that is manufactured by Toro and it's always well maintained. You can get a discount on tee time if you are either a resident or you sign up for their membership pass. After 4 visits, you already recoup the price you paid for the pass.

I was fortunate to be invited for one of Glen Oak's annual candlelight dinners. It was quite nice…read morewithout being overly pretentious. Free valet and coat check (well, someone pays for it I'm sure, but as a I was a guest it sure wasn't me). Nice bar area with a roaring fireplace. Okay wine and whiskey selection, nothing over the top but definitely good selections available. The dinner was served by candlelight, which was actually pretty swank. Food was good. Dinner wine was great. Costumed carolers were interesting. Overall a positive experience. Holiday without tackiness. Kinda nice.

#earleygotthegirlie !! Doesn't everyone love a good wedding hashtag? Celebrated one of my…read moregirlfriends and her future hubby today at Glen Oak Country Club for a bridal shower! The grounds were beautiful and it was the most perfect weather! Being from Wheaton, I had no idea this gem was right around the corner! Shower went great and the staff was attentive. Only complaint was it seemed by the time the middle crowd got up to get brunch, pickings were slim and food had been picked through or cleared out! By the time they had replaced the empty bins, the "shower" portion was beginning and I think guests felt like they shouldn't go up and get seconds or in some case firsts! The grounds were absolutely beautiful and the mimosas were top notch!

My husband and I hair played for the first time since moving to Downers Grove. Absolutely loved the…read morecourse and that it was only nine holes. I get bored after about nine so there's that. The course was some challenging but not overwhelming. Parker for beginner and regular playing golf players. The staff was amazing. Everybody was super kind. The course was absolutely stunning and after having been on a golf course maintenance team before I know what I'm looking at. Highly recommend you go play this.

I really enjoy playing this historic old course. It is well kept. In fact this fall they have been…read moredoing some improvements which have been a small hindrance while playing since things were "under construction" but the grounds keeper makes work has in conspicuous as possible. There is a nice mix of long and short holes. A decent amount of water as well as beach to keep you on your toes, as well as some wooded areas close enough to lose a couple balls if you are not careful and better skilled than I. I believe beginners as well as seasoned players can enjoy the challenges that this course brings. This 9-hole course would never be a PGA stop...of course, but it is a beautiful place to play this crazy and often frustrating game, or at least enjoy a day out in the fresh air!

....And yes I got "hewed" at Maccabee's Kosher Deli by the Blie Oval...it was a part of the…read moreexperience... just like being hustled. I just wish if you wanted me to do more sports than you just said that.... I got: powder puff cross country basketball gymnastics softball baseball track lifting; see SQuatting circus stunts ballet dance ROTC crew Triathlon Team stair climbing warrior dash 5 Marathons pickle ball model CLown umpire cashier camp counselor cookie designer yo yo modeler News and Sports Reporter Writer gardener concert and activity prompter Special Education Teacher Math Teacher realtor home designer influencer dj photographer Videographer sports analyst song writer sports recruiter:) I take Pride in the work I do and when I no longer feel valued....I move to the next team or adventure... "Is wat y'all Was talking about'." ;);) It would have been nice to sit at the table....

DO NOT COME HERE! The staff were not friendly, and on top of that, profiled us as being bad golfers…read moreand told us to keep pace at the start, which I do like. I play fast golf so when we're had to wait on every hole, their whole pace enforcement was gone. Not to mention the golfers here had no ettquite(got hit into multiple times and yelled at them, uncs waiting to hit when the group is on the green). Now to the conditions on the course. Although the course wasn't awful, the first bunker I went into was a puddle even though it hadn't rained here in a while. Some of the greens were rough. The worst part though was my 305 yard drive right down the center being in this huge patch of sand, yes in the middle of the fairway. Would not come back!