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Generated with AI from 70 reviews on Trustburn · updated 16 days ago

Customers generally speak positively about Lost Marsh Golf Course, with most describing the course as well maintained, challenging, and featuring fast, true-rolling greens. Reviewers also frequently mention friendly people and the unique character of the holes, though some note that the layout feels cramped and that there is a lot of water in play.
What does Lost Marsh Golf Course do?

Lost Marsh Golf Course operates an 18-hole public golf course in Hammond, Indiana. According to the description on file, it is marketed as one of the best public courses in the area near Chicago.

What are the most common complaints about Lost Marsh Golf Course?

Describing what the critical reviewers wrote, the main complaints center on poor customer service from staff, with one reviewer reporting being repeatedly hung up on. Other complaints include mismanaged tee times causing extremely slow rounds and insufficient fairway maintenance.

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Nick
Reviews 1

EHH. Thats how I feel about this course. some holes you have to walk 5 mins to the green some tee you have to walk 5 mins. I could not find balls in the middle of the fairways because of all the cotton ball floaty things. I would have to search and search for 5-10 mins for balls 6 inches off the fairway. Im so confused by this place it looks nice in pics and from far then when you get there its like someone changed the scale it feels like everything is mini and crammed. Some of the greens are just ridiculous I felt like I was playing extreme mini golf at some points. This course just feels like it wants to trick you there are some holes with trees literally right in-front of the fairway off the tee box. If you're a far hitter this place is not for you you're not going to have a good time. Try a much much better place about 20 mins west of this course.

Kevin Finlon
Reviews 1

Lost Marsh is one of the best golf courses you'll find anywhere. It isn't very long, but you better be able to keep it in play. The greens are fast enough and they roll true. Plenty of pleasant people around too. Love that place !

Guillermo
Reviews 1

I have golfed many rounds at Lost Marsh and love the course. I wanted to bring an out of town family member who is a golfer to play a round. When I called them to ask if they have clubs available Kenny hung up. I called back thinking it was a mistake and got a click again. A third time another rude hang up. Thanks Kenny! I won t be coming back. Plenty of golf courses asking for business in Chicago.

Jim Galuhn
Reviews 1

Went to the restaurant there. The food was very good, if a little pricey but still within reason. I had the Lake Perch, wonderful, $28. Fish n' Chips others had looked good, $17. Specials were very nice, not much of a wine list. Terrific chocolate cake, $6.

Rory Keane
Reviews 1

Fun but challenging course. Great staff. They looked after a couple of pull carts that our group left behind after a round & we had no trouble retrieving them later on. Would definitely return to play again as it's pretty close to Chicago and easy to get to all things considered.

Yongshou Luo
Reviews 1

In addition to being a wonderful golf course, very well maintained and challenging, the staff is also great! I dropped my putter cover in front nine, they found it and delivered to me while I was playing the back nine. Thank you again!

Doubtfire
Reviews 1

Showed up for tee time early. Let attendant know my group was newer. Tee time 10am and group behind us came up to us at 10:04 on tees. We let them go ahead anyways, and yet another group was behind us again. They didn t keep up with their scheduled slots and it made it a really bad experience for all of us. Although we were on time and on pace, we had a ranger watching our swings for the middle holes like he was a babysitter. Didn t leave us alone even though, yes, we were on pace. That group was allowed to golf 20 minutes sooner and were on our green as we were going which made the rest of our experience unpleasant, then had the nerve to tell us off. So many golf courses nearby, and our group won t be coming back. PS- beer girl was phenomenal and I m sorry to her that we wanted to have another but couldn t because of our babysitter so these older men could swing sooner than their scheduled time.

David Blanco
Reviews 1

Food is excellent. Service attentive. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Great views of City and neighbor area (restaurant sits on top of a hill). Lobster ravioli is delicious. Small menu but everything on it is done well. Nice selection of wines and locally crafted beers.

P K
Reviews 1

Wanted to walk, they wouldn t let us walk. Then they wouldn t let us get our (2 of us) own carts (even though we were the third group off and there were TONS of carts ready to go, and we were willing to pay for them. And a single right in front of us played on his own in his own cart). We were trying to be cautious due to COVID and have family members who are in at risk groups, so sharing carts with people outside my family is not an option. Didn t show anything on the site that said walking wasn t allowed, and there are prices on the site with separate cart fees, implying walking is an option. Left instead of caving to the argumentative pro shop staff member and starter. Would have most likely been a multiple time customer as the course looked decent, but won t be back again. Dumb policy and inflexible. Hope the lost greens fees and future lost greens fees were worth it for them.

Mark Barnes
Reviews 1

Very disappointed with the condition of the greens for the money here. I've golfed here numerous times over the last few years and have spoken highly of it in the past as well as referred friends and family to play here for a beautiful challenging course. If you're going to charge $70 for a green fee players shouldn't have to walk up to every green covered with unrepaired ball marks. I would advise to play a different course for the money. Other than the greens the course was in great shape. I don't have a problem paying higher green fees for a nicer course, but I won't be back at that price to see if they've improved these greens.

Leroy Bowman
Reviews 1

I do not plan on golfing here again. First time golfing here, even though a lifelong NW Indiana resident. My friend and I were paired up with two others we did not know. Not a big deal-been there/done that before. This time one of the others hit my ball by mistake. I asked about it, and he was indignant. It happened 2 more times on front 9. I reported it to staff after he became belligerent. Tried to separate ourselves from the other 2, but staff said we couldn't. We decided to just ignore them and play the last 9. The other 2 became more belligerent and deliberately hit one of our balls. We reported to staff after 18 holes were done. Staff stated "sorry you had a poor experience." All I wanted was to have a nice day golfing, but staff was unwilling to separate us from the problem that they paired us up with.

Bennie Fugate
Reviews 1

Not a bad place to play, but the driving range needs work. The guy shut down 10 mins early when there was a lot of people still hitting. Sucks when you bring your 9 year old, and then they close while you are still smashing the balls.

P Olson
Reviews 1

Like the course, love the front 9. a little rough condition yesterday but am sure that will improve as season gets going (?). Hate the sparse and VERY poor location of porta potties (two holes before clubhouse? Lame. How about halfway between 1 & 9 and also 10 & 18?)

Chao Ho
Reviews 1

The course is always in good condition and staffs are always nice and helpful. Some low ratings are just not fair. For one, if you are not a single handicap you are not allow to play the tips period. It is a difficult course from the tips even it is not not long. Long wait sometimes due to busy day.

Ben Kresner
Reviews 1

The starter was a grumpy man who pulled something I had never before heard at a PUBLIC course. When we walked up to the black tees on #1 he asked us "if we were single digit handicaps". We said 'no' and he went on to say "Then you can't play from the black tees". Thinking he was joking around, I went to tee up and he repeated in a stern, annoyed voice "I said you cannot play from the black tees". We asked the group ahead of us, also playing from the tips, if he pulled the same thing on them and they said no. Safe to say I won't be recommending this course to any one. Paid $70 to go out there on Saturday AM. It is not like the course is 7400 yards, and it wasn't backed up. Ridiculous.

Jacob Heinrich
Reviews 1

Never write reviews because my friends and I are not hard to please when it comes to golf. Course conditions were great and proshop/beverage cart were professional, but the heavier older starter with the mustache is not professional at all. We were on the tee 15 minutes before our scheduled time and he started yelling "hurry up, tee off already". Also, when we were looking to return our carts and asked him where to return it he responded horribly and said "where the "big" green sign says obviously". We didn't see it, hence why we asked. We didn't drive over an hour from Chicago and pay $70.00 for some starter to give us attitude for no reason.

Ryan McCarthy
Reviews 1

Count the carts in the pic. There s 6 if you look closely. I m on the course as I m writing this. We re 3 hours in on hole 10. 10-20 minute wait for every shot. And the ranger simply does nothing but chat and hold play up. Won t come back here again. Which is a shame because it s actually a nice course and facility - that s the only reason it gets 2 stars instead of 1. The owner doesn t care either, his replies to any negative reviews are: hope to give you a 5-star experience next time! There won t be a next time for us.

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About Lost Marsh Golf Course

Lost Marsh Golf Course is in Hammond, Indiana - a short drive from Chicago. Our facility features one of the best 18-hole public courses in the area!

Lost Marsh Golf Course: A Golfer's Paradise in Hammond, Indiana

If you're a golf enthusiast looking for an exceptional course to play on, look no further than Lost Marsh Golf Course. Located in Hammond, Indiana, just a short drive from Chicago, this public course is one of the best in the area. With its stunning views and challenging layout, it's no wonder why golfers keep coming back to Lost Marsh.

The History of Lost Marsh Golf Course

Lost Marsh Golf Course was built on land that was once an industrial site. The city of Hammond purchased the land and transformed it into a beautiful 18-hole golf course that opened in 1999. The course was designed by Charles Wagstaff and features rolling hills, water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers.

The Facilities at Lost Marsh Golf Course

In addition to the impressive golf course itself, Lost Marsh offers a range of facilities for visitors to enjoy. There is a driving range where you can practice your swing before hitting the links. There are also chipping and putting greens where you can work on your short game.

If you need equipment or apparel for your round of golf, head over to the pro shop. They have everything from clubs and balls to hats and shirts with the Lost Marsh logo on them.

After your round of golf or practice session is over, stop by The Greenside Grill for some delicious food and drinks. They offer breakfast items like omelets as well as sandwiches and salads for lunch.

Golf Lessons at Lost Marsh

Whether you're new to golf or just want to improve your skills, taking lessons at Lost Marsh can help take your game up a notch. They offer private lessons with experienced instructors who will work with you one-on-one to identify areas where you need improvement.

Tournaments at Lost Marsh

Lost March also hosts tournaments throughout the year that are open to both individuals and groups. These events are great opportunities for players of all skill levels to compete against each other while enjoying everything that this beautiful facility has to offer.

Conclusion

Overall if you're looking for an exceptional public 18-hole course near Chicago then look no further than "Lost March Golf Course". It offers not only stunning views but also challenging layouts which makes it perfect even if someone wants some extra challenge while playing their favorite sport!

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