Blackstone Golf Club, Marengo, IL

The new clubhouse is finished and open for business. Food is excellent. Staff is very friendly. Spent the second half of the Super Bowl 2012 there with friends. I have played the course a couple of times each year over the past five years. It is challenging, rewarding, punishing, and very picturesque. It is a gem. Easy access off of I90 going North on Rte. 20.

Discovered this new course a few years ago. Not sure if the new clubhouse is built yet, but they had (have) a mobile home functioning as the clubhouse. Anyway, course is worth the money. Give you a range token to warm up, good putting green. Fairway and tee boxes are in great shape, a lot of scenic holes. ONly a few holes with houses on them, but many where you don't see anything but woods. It's a newer course where they kept a lot of the old mature trees and encorporated that into the course. The greens are lighting fast in the heart of the summer and makes it hard to score. Played several times and have never really had to wait very long for group in front. Course plays pretty fast.

Nice course, challenging (at least for me...I lost 8 balls), but definitely had some drainage issues on a few holes after a night's rain. Definitely will be playing again, though.

This is a great new course that is worth the drive. The course is in very good condition with the exception of some drainage being added on 1 hole. Greens are receptive but tough. Some of the holes have visually challenging tee shots. Truly a risk reward course as there are a couple of par 4's that could be driven with a perfect shot.

This was a great find. There is a lot of creativity required here. Bring your own drinks.

Wow what a great golf course! Great job Mr. Lohmann!

Unfound Gem

You have to play this new track. A great course with real challenges and a terrific view for pennies.

Commit to play the course a second time because the nuiances of the track demand some knowledge.

You'll be thrilled that you found this new gem.

Jack Halpin