We enjoyed mini golfing here with our 3 year old. The course had some fun holes with just the right…read moreamount of challenge.

Family fun at a reasonable price. Skokie park district mini golf and driving range. Driving range…read moreis set up like top golf with shot tracking system. More than just driving practice

Great place for lunch and all that things golf!!! Great food and great putting courses.read more

Great staff. Great food if a bit pricey. Course is getting in better shape every year.read more

The Glen Club lived up to all expectations…read more I came to this club for a wedding so we really got to experience all of what the Glen Club had to offer. From the food to the room to the groom. The first thing that stood out was the service. The entire staff was friendly and helpful when we were checking in. We showed up a little early and the gentleman at the front made some calls and we were able to get into the room. Started off on the right foot. The room was cool. Clean. Well maintained but nothing extra. The photos are accurate. The restaurant/bar has a great breakfast menu. We got a breakfast burrito and it was delicious with hot and crispy potatoes. The best part about the Glen Club is the golfing option. We didnt get onto the course but my party got onto the range and hit some balls. The view of the golf course while you are in the back of the club is amazing. Especially during sunset. Overall: Great club

The course was nice and well-kept but the service was horrendous. We walked in the afternoon as a…read morefoursome and ON THE FIRST hole told to "speed up play." At that point we decided to play best-ball scramble style. And realized that there were solo players behind us in carts. We let them play through and didn't see a single person until the final hole. During the time when there was nobody in front of us or behind us we were approached 3 more times by the marshal telling us that "people were calling the clubhouse and we needed to speed up." We then couldn't even tee off of another hole because one of the residents decided to have a prom party on the tee box and had hundreds of high schoolers take pictures on the tee box. Until the service gets better I cannot recommend this course. You would be better off playing at just about any other north side course or even a true muni. At greens prices over $200, it just doesn't make sense to have service like this.

Long time member of this "hidden gem" (one of its marketing taglines) tucked away in Glenview…read more Think of Valley Lo as a low/no-pretense country club that is SUPER family friendly and even family ORIENTED. Wonderful dining -- casual attire but a nice menu; phenomenal service, and plenty of TVs and an activity room available to keep kids occupied. Tennis. Paddle tennis (one of the biggest programs in the US apparently, with a relatively recently rebuilt paddle hut that is spacious, well appointed, and has a regular bartender). A well appointed and maintained fitness center with personal training, classes, massage, and all of what you'd expect at a fitness club. A four lane 25-yard swimming pool that is surprisingly underutilized much of the time...and also features a kids' swim team that has become competitive among the North Shore programs. 18 holes of par 3 golf -- fun, family friendly, and again, without the pretense or expense of a "big time" golf club...and still with leagues, lessons, and events. The real showpieces of the Club, though, are the beach and lake open from Memorial Day through Labor Day (sometimes a little earlier and a little later depending upon weather). Sailing. Kayaks. Pedal boats. Paddle boarding. Swimming (some triathletes train by swimming around the lake -- it's about a mile around). Catch and release fishing (mostly for the kids). An adults-only area. A super casual beach cafe. Unsurprisingly, servers who'll deliver soft and adult beverages to your chair. A recently launched outdoor bar that complements the outdoor dining, weather permitting, in the warm weather, with lovely views of the lake and surrounding areas. Along with that, there are myriad family oriented and adults-only events, from bingo nights (really -- and they're a riot) to a "turn back the clock" New Year's Eve party where "midnight" is nine pm to the expected holiday events (gingerbread houses, caroling dinners, St. Pat's, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.). Breathtakingly good and popular 4th of July fireworks (usually on the 3rd) on the back nine of the golf course -- this typically draws over 1000 people and, along with many of the other events, features kids' activities like games, small rides, face paining, etc. Among the biggest draws is the youth sports camp which is as brilliant as it is well executed. Drop the kids in the morning; pick up in the afternoon. They get exposure to a variety of activities and sports and get fed. Counselors tend to be teenagers who are well trained and lead the events; the camp is run by a seasoned professional whose approach is to sneak in ideas of character and sportsmanship along the way. The clubhouse and grounds (golf course, beachfront) are great spots for a wide variety of events including corporate outings, family parties, prom dinners/photos, and weddings. Through the years, Valley Lo has maintained itself well and made significant investments to keep up and improve its clubhouse, athletic center, paddle and pickleball facilities, and now golf course. It's welcoming and inclusive -- while it is a private club that requires sponsors, it's not a draconian and super selective process like some country clubs, and tends to welcome all comers. Economics are considerably more attractive than big time golf clubs as well. We've been members for more than 15 years, raised our kids here, and have come to know and love the team ("staff" always seems demeaning to this reviewer) and the membership. If you're not a swanky golf club person but prefer something less stuffy and more fun and family oriented, Valley Lo should seriously be on your list to check out.

I never knew this place existed until the summer when there was an event being held here…read more It is quite a tranquil retreat, and secret place hidden in the midst of all the busyness around it from the suburbs and the traffic It was great to find parking and walk right into the building and to our event space as well. The grounds are impeccable. The restaurants in the food are delicious, and the catering for our event was on point. The floral arrangements throughout. The property were very cute and fitting for the summer. I am not a member here however, I can see why there are members with the grounds and the offerings for boating, fishing, tennis, etc. If I have an opportunity to host an event, I would definitely consider this place for sure for personal as well as even professional events. To note the staff who were the waiters and the bartender, and the manager, for the event, or very attentive, and very good.

Originally, we stopped here just to wait for an uber, but we were really happy we decided to stay!…read moreIt was such a fun decorated place and the employees were incredibly friendly. We got the Winter Green (w/o marshmallow) and Gin The Rough. We preferred the gin drink as it was as tasty as it was pretty to look at. Winter green was a delicious boozy hot chocolate drink, but it is very filling. We had fun playing and appreciated the fact there were multiple holes to play despite it being a smaller space. It didn't feel crowded and we didn't feel rushed. 5/5 would recommend for a fun date night or time with friends/family.

An awesome place to go with friends or coworkers! We went on a Saturday night and had a great…read moreexperience. They don't serve food, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby. The drinks were well priced and strong. All the mini golf holes were really fun to play, and the course had a unique and creative spin on the traditional mini golf concept. We will definitely be going back great service as well.

Puttery is an awesome indoor miniature golf experience in the West Loop. The building is clean,…read morewell maintained, and nicely decorated. When I was there, it felt just like being at a ski lodge. They also have an awesome rooftop with seating and a great view of the city. The drinks were tasty and made well and very strong. We had several drinks before attempting to golf! We also had burgers, wings, and fries, and everything was very flavorful. The golf course was cute, and we had a lot of fun. There's a leaderboard that shows the highest scores. It was crowded and we had to wait in line for the next obstacle, so patience is a must. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely return to play more miniature golf and enjoy some more drinks.

I visited for a holiday celebration and tried their "Chicago Bucket List" ticket. The space is…read morecharming and calmer than other holiday spots, and the drinks are good-- especially the Old Fashioned. I love that their drinks aren't batched-made. The food was also great; we had the wings and they were very delicious. Shoutout to Manny, who provided excellent service and was attentive to our table. We did have a small issue with table availability and staff communication, which was frustrating enough that I considered calling a manager. Because of this, I'm giving 3 stars. Otherwise, the drinks, food, and ambiance were excellent.

A local gem. Great place, balls automatically pop up, no bending down and even heated stalls for…read morecold weather. You should check out the price increases at Harry Semrow. Some have increased 20% or more. You should promote that on many days, Monday and Thursday for sure your prices are the same or less than Harry Semrow. You should post a sign near there and would pick up a lot of their business.

Son always likes to come hit at this place - next time he will do bucket of balls on the lawn arearead more

I was not feeling well and needed a bathroom immediately. The bartender and manager were so kind…read moreand accommodating to my issues. They provided me with water, let me use their bathroom, and gave me a garbage bag on my way out. All of this while being kind and supportive. 5 stars!!

Friends and I came here on a weekend to try out their duckpin bowling lanes! (As someone with joint…read moreproblems, I can't lift a regular bowling ball anymore, but I miss bowling, so we came up with this solution!) We were there early in the day so it wasn't very busy, but there's virtual golf, a shuffleboard table, a bar and probably more stuff that we didn't see. In one hour we fit in two games with four people pretty much perfectly (we picked up the pace in round 2). The digital scorekeeping is very helpful! Watch out for the ball return: it spat out the ball onto the floor about half the time, so mind your feet! It was very hot in the place despite it not being terribly warm outside; we were all sweating! Overall though, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to go bowling again since I haven't been able to in quite a while.

Had an awesome time at Winnetka Golf Club. They have 2 options of courses to play from with a 18…read morehole Par 72 and a 9 hole Par 3 course. Played the 18 holes and it was a beautiful course that looks well maintained and in great shape. I can understand why it's a top 50 public course. Pin locations were challenging, but reasonable. Brian, the park ranger, was really nice and understandable when our group got delayed a bit. The golf carts are equipped with GPS, which is awesome for those without a range finder. The club also has a driving range and putting area for those who just who want to practice or want to warm up before playing a round. They do have a clubhouse that serves drinks and food at the turn and before/after a round. It is on the pricier side, but it is a really nice course to visit. Hope to come back soon!

Here's the breakdown:…read more -Staff is a hit or miss. They either welcome you, or you're lectured by an unqualified 25 year old kid who thinks he is hot sh!t working in the pro shop telling you how a chip reader works. -Par 3 is in terrible condition. It's more expensive than others, so you're paying the North Shore tax for weeds, divot marks, sticks, leaves, and trash greens. "I can work on my iron game" no you can work on locating a ball in a dandelion field. -Driving range is ok. Not a ton of mats, and they always reserve 1/2 of it for camps and instruction. -Regular course wasn't terrible, other than the prices.

Another great dinner with the Boys Night Out crew! All 9 of us had great meals. Service was very…read moregood and we had our own private room!

Caddie master is an absolute slimeball who take bribes from members during tournaments to give them…read morethe "best caddies." Will do anything for a nickel and overall a phony person. Course is in nice condition but super overrated and very boring. The only thing that makes it hard is the surplus of trees and they roll the green enough to make 9 hole shotguns last 3.5 hours. Do not caddy here unless you are willing to make a dweeb feel like a king.