George Dunne NationalLocated in South Region16310 Central Ave. Oak Forest, IL 60452 Main Phone: 708-429-6886 Website: http://www.forestpreservegolf.com/view.asp?id=109&page=1339 Average Course Rating  |
| Holes | Yards | Par |
| 18 | 6690 | 72 |
Comments on George Dunne National
| Golfer: ChicagoGolfGuide Volunteer Date: 2015-04-29 Rating:  |
| George W. Dunne National is a premiere 18-hole course, with rates ranging from $33-$65 on weekdays and $34-$71 on weekends. There are also rates for juniors, seniors, and twilight hours, and discounts are available with FPG Golf Cards. For more information, visit georgedunne.forestpreservegolf.com or contact Jordan Northrop (general manager) at 708-429-6886. |
| Golfer: Chicago Golf Man Date: 2010-08-15 Rating:  |
| Additional Information of George Dunne National: Fax: (708) 687-1859 Website: www.forestpreservegolf.com Golf Pro: Mark Wesolek Green Fee: $43.00 - $48.00 |
| Golfer: Steve Date: 2010-03-29 Rating: |
| Great Course- love the GPS... |
| Golfer: Archie Date: 2009-09-01 Rating: |
| Played on August 6th, 2009. Course was in great shape. It really exceeded our expectations. Challenging layout. Never saw a house, street or car while playing. Did see deer all over the place. On one hole we had two deer walk between our carts and us on the green. The ranger was very friendly even while moving a slow group in front of us along. A must play. |
| Golfer: Anonymous Duffer Date: 2009-06-16 Rating: |
| Tornament level golf course in every respect! Play the tips I dare you!! |
| Golfer: mj-80 Date: 2009-03-09 Rating: |
| this course could be amazing. some legitamate length for a cook county course. long freakin rounds, and the green_s conditions can be hit or miss. but up there with big run in terms of length, value, and maturity. |
| Golfer: Tyler Date: 2009-03-03 Rating: |
| i_m 15. no course within 25 miles close that is better than george dunne |
| Golfer: BARRYB Date: 2007-09-11 Rating: |
| This is a really nice course, some comments from a few years back, were critical of course maintenance, but that is no longer a problem. I played 18 on 9/4/07 and the course was in great shape , even with the extremely heavy rains that hit the area in the past week. This course offers a great challenge , with a beautifull traditional parkland layout, it is a real classic, well worth the money. I have played everywhere practically in Chicagoland and this is my favorite course, along with Big Run in Lockport. |
| Golfer: tonyh Date: 2005-09-05 Rating: |
| Good course.. well the 11 holes I saw of it... took me 5 hours to play 11 holes on a Tuesday.. I couldnt imagine how it is on a weekend... |
| Golfer: Karl Date: 2005-06-14 Rating: |
| Very well maintained for a parks course. Pretty challenging. Greens & Tees were in good condition as were the fairways. Good stuff. |
| Golfer: Mr. Eddy Date: 2004-10-21 Rating: |
| Great layout and design. Improving yearly and with the bunker work scheduled, should return to its former glory. Loose the mats and install grass tee area (to management). This course could rank next to Big Run in Lockport for value for the dollar.A must play. |
| Golfer: Todd O'Leary Date: 2004-09-16 Rating: |
| Just played this course 9/13/04, it was great. Being from Arizona, I've never so many trees on a golf course, very challenging. |
| Golfer: carlos aquin Date: 2004-07-06 Rating: |
| I loved this golf course. Thank you. |
| Golfer: Doug Date: 2003-08-07 Rating:  |
| I was planning on setting up a round at the end of August '03 after hearing that this and the other Forest Preserve courses were under new management. I played it once in 2000, and a few times in the late 80's - early 90's when you waited in your car overnight for a tee time. I will pick another course after reading the previous reviews as it confirms that the new management has not come close to raising this course back to the level it once was. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has fantasized of buying this course and maintaining it properly (if I won the lottery.) |
| Golfer: DaveK Date: 2003-07-29 Rating: |
| Played last weekend (July 2003) for first time. I'm told conditions are improving with new management by Billy Kasper Golf. They're working on the bunkers and have added fringe to the greens (the lack of fringe hints at the depths of disrepair last year). Nice layout with good length. Some bunkers are still being rehabbed, so sand was not consistent. Strong winds made this a very challenging course. Some pins were also very difficult with placements on edges of tiers. Unfortunately, it was the slowest round I've played this year (5.5 h), but I will return next year. One of the biggest drawbacks is that the range has mats. |
| Golfer: Hawk Date: 2003-02-28 Rating: |
| I have played this course over the last 10 years and it has the potential to be a great course. Lots of land, nice design, but the maintenance has always been suspect to say the least. I understand a new managament team is taking over the Cook County park district courses, hope they turn this into the gem it deserves to be. |
| Golfer: Bob Date: 2002-09-05 Rating: |
| I'ts a shame to see how this once great course has gone downhill. Played it two weeks ago, and will probably never go again. Fairways have a fungus, and the sand traps looked as if some kids had been building sand castles. |
| Golfer: Chris Date: 2002-08-23 Rating: |
| I thought I was in West Virginia. |
| Golfer: Dan Date: 2002-02-06 Rating: |
| This is a professional level course. Every hole is long and is well protected by sand traps. Beautiful layout where every hole is seperate from other holes and offers a unique challenge. |
| Golfer: Anonymous Duffer Date: 2002-02-06 Rating: |
| the best golf for your money in chicago |
| Golfer: Kevin Fritz Date: 2003-08-08 Rating: |
| Beautiful layout and very challenging! Great course and worth every penny... |
| Golfer: Gearoid Murphy Date: 2003-08-08 Rating: |
| excellent course |
| Golfer: Frank Date: 2002-02-06 Rating: |
| Best for the money in Chicago. Great layout with two monster finishing holes over water. Bring your game. |
| Golfer: Jeff Nelson Date: 2002-02-06 Rating: |
| Course has MAJOR problems in the fairways... they're more mud and dirt than grass. It's gonna until next year to get back to how nice this course once was. |
George Dunne National Addtional Information & History
George W. Dunne National Golf Course: Oak Forest, Illinois’ George W. Dunne National Golf Course was recently ranked as Chicagoland’s only “Perfect 10” public golf course. The Cook County Forest Preserve’s flagship course, 18-hole George W. Dunne National has also been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses. Bent grass greens and fairways and challenging terrain make this golf course a must-play for both beginners and seasoned golfers. Eight lakes come into play on 11 of George W. Dunne National’s holes, plus tree-lined fairways add to a memorable golf experience. The course is committed to protecting local natural wildlife and resources and is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary. George W. Dunne National golf Course has a PGA professional on staff, and features a lighted driving range.