
Crystal Tree Course
Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club



About this course
Crystal Tree, nestled in the rolling landscape of Orland Park, isn't just a golf course; it's a testament to the ambitious vision of 1990s course design, sculpted to challenge and delight in equal measure. This is quintessential parkland golf. Expect strategically placed water features and mature trees that tighten fairways, placing a premium on controlled ball-striking. Doglegs require thoughtful club selection, while undulating greens demand a deft putting touch. Designed by Robert Lohmann, Crystal Tree favors a strategic golfer who can navigate the course's intricacies. It's known locally as a fair but challenging test. While not a championship venue, Crystal Tree stands out for its active and engaged membership, noted for their love of the game and thriving club camaraderie. Beyond the course itself, Crystal Tree offers a warm, family-centric atmosphere, creating a vibrant social scene. Word has it that many important local business deals have been sealed over post-round meals in the clubhouse. Its location, removed from the city's hustle, provides a serene escape, making it a cherished haven for its members in Chicago's south suburbs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Orland Park, IL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,850 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/143
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club sits just twenty miles southwest of Chicago's downtown core, making it remarkably accessible from both O'Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW) airports - typically a forty-five-minute to hour-long drive depending on traffic patterns and your choice of route through the suburban landscape. The approach winds through the prosperous communities of the southwest Chicago metropolitan area, trading urban density for the manicured residential neighborhoods that characterize Orland Park, before arriving at the club's gated entrance. For those piloting private aircraft, nearby Lansing Municipal Airport and other regional strips offer convenient alternatives to the major hubs. The final turn onto the club grounds reveals a refined sanctuary of championship-caliber fairways and immaculate grounds, a serene counterpoint to the bustling Midwest metropolis that lies just beyond the tree line.

FAQ
Common questions about Crystal Tree
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Crystal Tree has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Crystal Tree was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
Crystal Tree is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Crystal Tree is 72.
Crystal Tree plays 6,850 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Crystal Tree is 143.



