Crane's Landing Golf Club

Crane's Landing Golf Club Overview
Updated July 1, 2025
Housed within the grounds of the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Crane’s Landing was designed by George Fazio and opened in 1975. Back then, it was simply called the Marriott Lincolnshire Golf Course. With a bird in the name, you’re not going to be surprised that it’s a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. I did actually see a crane last time I was here -- truth in advertising!

There’s water on practically every hole at Crane’s Landing, supplied by the Des Plaines River that runs next to it, and Indian Creek which cuts across the front nine. This, plus the narrow fairways and smallish greens provide the primary course defenses. While only 6,290 yards from the back tees and mostly flat, the course provides plenty of challenges. In fact, there’s only one hole over 500 yards, and only two par-5’s on the course, yielding a par of 70. Still, the course slope of 130 is an obvious clue that this place can trip you up easily if your ordnance isn’t delivered accurately.

There’s no driving range at Crane’s Landing, but there’s a hitting area with mats and nets. A small practice green is directly to the right of the pro shop. The pro shop is small and has a modest selection of merch. There’s a restaurant and bar area next to the pro shop.

2025 Update: There are significant problems with the greens and fairways at Crane's Landing. The greens here are in bad shape, with bumps, many dead areas, and other issues. Some holes are worse than others, but all the greens here are extremely slow, with some of the longest, furriest grass I've ever played on. It was a real adjustment to get used to. I presume that's why the price point is so low. Sadly, many of the fairways suffer from the same predicament. It's a shame. I was told by a Crane's Landing employee that their course sprinkler system malfunctioned in 2024, and everything died as a result. They're trying to make their way back, but be wary about playing here unless you know what you're getting into.