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Good Walk Coffee Co.
I love all kinds of coffee, and I just got a new espresso maker, so I’ve been on the hunt for new beans to try. I’d followed Good Walk Coffee on social for a while and finally pulled the trigger. So happy I did.
Odyssey Golf Course
Went out right after a week of Illinois rain, which was my first mistake. Cart path only, mud everywhere, and I only got through 7 holes. Still a good course with a solid bar and some of the nicest people I’ve run into at a golf course.
Rate: Walking – $21 // Riding – $32 (for 9 holes)
Par Mix: Good mix of 3s, 4s & 5s
Holes: 9 Hole
Overview
Odyssey is an 18-hole public course in Tinley Park, designed by Harry Bowers with two-time U.S. Open champ Curtis Strange. Water comes into play on 12 holes, and the 16th has an island green that I never made it to.
It’s also a nonprofit. The Odyssey Golf Foundation runs the place and uses it to get local veterans out on the course. They play reveille at 7 AM and taps at 1 PM, and there’s military memorabilia all over the property. Pretty cool.
My timing was bad. The area had gotten a ton of rain, so it was cart path only and the fairways were soft and sloppy. That slowed everyone down, and with the clock running I had to call it after 7. That part’s on me and the weather, not the course.
A few holes in I paired up with a random single who turned out to be a solid hang, which made the slow pace a lot easier to take.
Scorecard
Odyssey Golf Course, Tinley Park, IL
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Layout
18 holes with water in play on 12 of them. Island green on 16.
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Conditions
Soggy and cart path only after heavy rain. Not a fair look, so I'll be back when it dries out.
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Amenities
Solid pro shop and bar, friendly staff, driving range
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Price
$32 for riding
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Honest Take
Good course, bad timing. Check the forecast before you book.
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Who It's Best For
Golfers who like water in play, and anyone who wants their round to help local vets
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What’s good
- Great people, from the pro shop to the guy I got paired with
- Solid pro shop and bar for after the round
- Lots of water to keep things interesting
- Your green fees help support local veterans
What’s not
- Holds water after a big rain, so expect cart path only and mud
- Pace of play drags when it’s wet
- Deep rough and all that water can be rough on beginners
Gallery
Verdict: 3.5 Breakfast Balls out of 5 (for now)
I saw 7 holes and most of them were mud, so take this one with a grain of salt. What I did see was a good layout, a good bar, and good people. I'm heading back on a dry day for the full 18 and a shot at that island green, and this score could go up.
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