Chicago golf course listings
This list is not inclusive. Information was provided by the golf courses.
Billy Caldwell Golf Course
6510 N. Caldwell Ave., Chicago
773-792-1930
billycaldwell.forestpreservegolf.com
Billy Caldwell, located on Chicago’s North Side, is 3,029 yards of pure golfing fun. Big hitters may be tempted to go for the green on the par 4, 293 yard 5th hole, but beware — attempting to clear the water to find the sharply undulating green just may result in a costly penalty. Only 10 minutes from downtown, it is a perfect place to play a quick nine.
Public * 18 holes * Par 35 | yards 3,029 slope 104
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: billycaldwell.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Edgebrook Golf Course
6100 N. Central Ave., Chicago
773-763-8320; edgebrook.forestpreservegolf.com
Edgebrook meanders deep through the heart of Chicago’s Northern Forest Preserve District and is truly a neighborhood course. Eighteen holes of golfing enjoyment await you at this short, yet fulfilling track. The Chicago River and mature trees create a beautiful backdrop for your golf round. Edgebrook is the ideal course for anyone looking to play a quick and enjoyable round.
Public * 18 holes * Par 66 / yards 4,567/ slope 88
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: edgebrook.forestpreservegolf.com/ golf#tee-times
Indian Boundary Golf Course
8600 W. Forest Preserve Ave., Chicago
773-625-9630 indianboundary.forestpreservegolf.com
Recently redesigned by renowned golf architect Dick Nugent, Indian Boundary is a track suited for all levels of golfers. With its heavily-wooded layout and strategically placed water and sand, the course is both scenic and challenging. Conveniently located in Chicago’s Northwest Side, Indian Boundary is Forest Preserve Golf’s most popular course.
Public * 18 holes * Par 72 | yards 6,068 | slope 116
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: indianboundary.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Columbus Park Golf Course
5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
312-746-5573; columbuspark.cpdgolf.com
Located just 10 minutes from the Loop, Columbus Park is a well kept, neighborhood secret. Enjoy well-manicured greens and open spaces.
Public * 9 holes * Par 35 | yards 2,753| slope 96
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: columbuspark.cpdgolf.com/golf#tee-times
Diversey Driving Range & Mini Golf
141 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago
312-742-7929; diversey.cpdgolf.com
Offering over 100 stalls in the heart of downtown Chicago, Diversey provides an opportunity to practice your golf game any time of the year. In addition, Diversey offers a fun, newly renovated 18-hole mini-golf experience for both young and old, hosting open and private events, parties, etc. Capping off the Diversey offerings, there are a variety of instructional opportunities available to help improve your game.
Public * Driving Range and 18 hole mini golf * Par 35 | yards 2,753 | slope 96
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: diversey.cpdgolf.com
Jackson Park Golf Course
6401 S. Richards Drive, Chicago
773-667-0524; jacksonpark.cpdgolf.com
Situated on land that once held the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, the golf course opened six years later in 1899. The only 18-hole golf course in the Chicago Park District golf portfolio, the course meanders through the overall footprint of the 500-acre Jackson Park site. This includes mature trees, some newly renovated tee boxes, and large greens that all offer a challenging golf experience. Par 5s reaching 560 yards and par 3’s extending to 200 yards require golfers to utilize every club in the bag. The renovated Cecil A. Partee Clubhouse now makes Jackson Park the perfect location for your golf outing.
Public * 18 holes * Par 70 | yards 5,508 | slope 109
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: jacksonpark.cpdgolf.com/golf#tee-times
Marquette Park Golf Course
6700 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
312-747-2761; marquettepark.cpdgolf.com
Marquette Park is a challenging 9-hole golf course located on the Southwest Side of the City of Chicago tipping out at lengthy 3,246 yards. Lagoons located throughout the course bring water into play on seven out of the nine holes. A full-size grass practice facility is also part of Marquette Park Golf Course which includes a driving range stretching out to nearly 300 yards deep, two chipping and short game greens, and a regulation size putting green.
Public * 9 holes * Par 36 | yards 3,246 | slope 119
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: marquettepark.cpdgolf.com/golf#tee-times
Robert A. Black Golf Course
2045 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago
312-742-7931; robertblack.cpdgolf.com
The newest, and recently renovated, of all of the golf courses in the Chicago Park District Golf portfolio, the history of Robert Black is quite possibly the most interesting. Once a private club in 1896, at a location two miles to the east along the shores of Lake Michigan, Robert Black was once the exclusive private 5-hole golf course named Edgewater Golf Club. In 1910, the golf course moved to its current location. In the 1970s, the park was redeveloped into split open parkland and the 9-hole golf course that is in place today. Elevated tee boxes, greens, and tucked in sand traps all make for a challenging and fun golf experience. Robert Black offers four par 3s for those who enjoy the challenge of shorter golf holes.
Public * 9 holes * Par 33 | yards 2,339 | slope 100
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: robertblack.cpdgolf.com/golf#tee-times
South Shore Golf Course
7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago
773-256-0986; southshore.cpdgolf.com
Once a private country club in the early 1900’s, South Shore is situated entirely on land that sits on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering panoramic views of the lake, and a par 33 golf course that entails tall mature trees and tight greens protected by tucked in sand traps. Multiple tee boxes welcome golfers of all skill levels. Complete with on-site banquet facilities, South Shore is an outstanding selection for golf outings.
Public * 9 holes * Par 33 | yards 2,720 | slope 112
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: southshore.cpdgolf.com/golf#tee-times
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3600 N. Recreation Drive, Chicago
312-742-7930; sydneymarovitz.cpdgolf.com
Reclaimed from the waters of Lake Michigan, this lakefront property opened in 1932 as Waveland Golf Course. Renamed in 1991 as Sydney R. Marovitz, this lakeside course is nestled between Lake Shore Drive and the shores of Lake Michigan. These nine holes of golf are all orientated parallel to the lake, offering unparalleled views of the water, multiple harbors, and the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago. Mature trees, an on-going renovation of the sand traps, and immaculate greens all offer a challenge to all skill levels.
Public * 9 holes * Par 36 | yards 3,240 | slope 124
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: sydneymarovitz.cpdgolf.com/golf#tee-times
North golf course listings
This list is not inclusive. Information was provided by the golf courses.
Antioch Golf Club
40150 N. Route 59, Antioch
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2700 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
Canal Shores Golf Course
1030 Central St., Evanston
847-475-9173, canalshores.org
Tucked into the heart of a scenic residential neighborhood in Evanston and Wilmette, Canal Shores is an 18-hole, par 60 course suitable for golfers of all skill levels and ages. Operated by the not-for-profit Evanston-Wilmette Golf Course Association, since 1919, Canal Shores has offered a fun, affordable, and unique golf experience. Whether you are a beginner just learning the game or a more experienced golfer with limited time, Canal Shores knows you’ll enjoy the course. The narrow, tree-lined course features two signature over-the-water holes. Canal Shores is conveniently located next to the Central Street El, just blocks away from the Central Street Metra stop, and offers free parking. Come discover Canal Shores today. It’s your community golf course.
Public * 18 Hole * 60 par | 3,904 yards | 96 slope
Fees: $23 weekday, $20 twilight; $28 weekend, $20 twilight, short course options available
Carts available: $26 per cart
Spring hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Reserve your tee time: canal-shores-evanston-wilmette-golf-course.play.teeitup.com/
Chick Evans
6145 N. Golf Road, Morton Grove
847-965-5353; chickevans.forestpreservegolf.com
Chick Evans is a short 5,691 yards, yet satisfying, 18-hole course located in the northern suburbs. The course is named after Chick Evans who in addition to being the first amateur golfer to win both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur Open, founded the Chick Evans Scholarship program for caddies. The Chicago River cuts right through the center of the course offering beautiful scenery and a formidable obstacle for golfers who play here.
Public * 18 holes * Par 71 | yards 5,691 | slope 112
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: chickevans.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Conway Farms Golf Course
205 S. Conway Farms Road, Lake Forest
Foss Park Golf Course
3124 Argonne Drive, North Chicago
Glen Flora Country Club
2200 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan
Glenview National 9 Golf Course
2800 W. Lake Ave., Glenview
Glenview Park Golf Course
800 Shermer Road, Glenview
Golf Center of Des Plaines
353 N. River Road, Des Plaines
Lake Bluff Golf Club
355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
847-234-6771; lakebluffgolfclub.com
Lake Bluff Golf Club was established in 1968 and in its 47-year history, the course has become a “must-play” destination for golfers. Located on the scenic North Shore of Chicago, the golf course is one of only a few public facilities offering private club caliber amenities. The golf club takes pride in the conditioning and playability of the facility with features such as pristine bent grass fairways and greens, an expansive practice facility with grass tee driving range, practice putting green, and bunker, short-game area, a stocked Pro Shop and a full service grill and bar area.
Public * 18 Holes * Par 72 | yards 6,589 | slope 124
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: lakebluffgolfclub.com/golf#tee-times
Rob Roy Golf Course
505 E. Camp McDonald Road, Mount Prospect
847-296-4653; robroygc.com
Winding through 51 acres, the beautiful 9-hole Rob Roy Golf Course (par 36), will challenge golfers of all skill levels. The 3,022 yards are narrow and tree lined requiring your accuracy, with water coming into play on four holes and 15 sand traps. Three sets of tee accommodate golfers of all ages and abilities. Additionally, Rob Roy offers a driving range, mini-golf course, and a full service restaurant and banquet facility.
Public * 9 Holes * Par 36 | yards 3,022 | slope 119
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: robroygc.com/golf#tee-times
Sportsman’s Country Club
3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook
847-291-2351; sportsmansgolf.com
A public golf favorite since 1931, Sportsman’s Country Club features a Classic 18 and East 9 Course. Perfect your game at the 30-stall lighted range and the short-game practice area. The club’s PGA Professionals offer private instruction and club-fitting services. Also available is the par-3 course at the scenic Anetsberger Golf Course.
Public * 18-Hole and 9-Hole Regulation Length Course * Classic 18: 70 par | 6,278 yards * East 9: 35 par | 3,010 yards
18-hole Fee Range: $25-$55, with an opportunity to save 20 percent off with discount card
Cart: $19 for Classic 18 / $11 for East 9
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Steeple Chase Golf Club
200 N. LaVista Drive, Mundelein
847-949-8900; steeplechasegolf.com
Steeple Chase Golf Club is a Ken Killian-designed course nestled on more than 200 beautiful acres. For more than a decade, this highly-acclaimed course is among the best courses in Chicagoland, ranked “4 Stars” in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” public ranking and voted Daily Herald Readers’ Choice “Best Golf Course.” Natural hills, lakes, woods and wetlands and outstanding course conditions all come together to create unsurpassed beauty and a true challenge. Owned and operated by the Mundelein Park District, Bill Brolley PGA Head Professional.
Public * 18-Hole Championship Golf Course * Par 72 | 6,863 yards | 139 slope
Cart: Required weekends before 11 a.m.
Fees: Non-residents weekday fees*: Open to 3 p.m. $49, with cart $67
Twilight (3 p.m. to close) $32, with cart $44; Senior (Monday to Thursday) ages 55+ $34, with cart $46; 9 holes (Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 11 a.m.) $27, with cart $38. Weekends/holiday non-resident fees*: Before 11 a.m. $74, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $49, with cart $67, Twilight (3 p.m. to close) $40, with cart $52. * Resident rates available to Mundelein Park District residents. Carts required weekends before 11 a.m.
Hours: 10 a.m. to dusk Monday; 6 a.m. to dusk Tuesday to Sunday
Sunset Valley Golf Course
1390 Sunset Road, Highland Park
Tam O Shanter Golf Course
6700 Howard St., Niles
ThunderHawk Golf Course
39700 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park
Weber Park Golf Course
9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
Willow Hill
1350 Willow Road, Northbrook
Wilmette Golf Course
3900 Fairway Drive, Wilmette
Winnetka Golf Course
1300 Oak St., Winnetka
Northwest golf course listings
This list is not inclusive. Information was provided by the golf courses.
Aldeen Golf Course
1900 Reid Farm Road, Rockford
Barrington Park District
235 Lions Drive, Barrington
Bull Valley Golf Course
1311 Club Road, Woodstock
Crystal Woods Golf Course
Route 176 and Route 47, Woodstock
Foxford Hills Golf Club
6800 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary
847-639-0400; foxfordhillsgolfclub.com
Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. “Resort golf in the suburbs” with Carolinas flavor, 18 distinctly spectacular holes, varied and beautiful topography.
Public *18-Hole Championship Golf Course and 30-Stall Lighted Driving Range * Par 72 | 7047 Yards 142 — 137 Slope
Fees: $79 WE / $69 WD
Cart: included
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. — summer
Reserve your tee time: Call 847-639-0400 or visit foxfordhillsgolfclub.com
Fox Lake
7220 State Park Road, Fox Lake
Glencoe Golf Club
621 Westly Road, Glencoe
Greenshire Golf Course
38727 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park
Harry Semrow Driving Range & Mini Golf
1150 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines
847-296-5764; harrysemrow.forestpreservegolf.com
Offering an expansive driving range with both mats and tees, as well as a fun, colorful mini golf experience, Harry Semrow will please both young and old, and conveniently offers something for everyone.
Public * Driving range and 18 hole mini golf
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: harrysemrow.forestpreservegolf.com
Heather Ridge Golf Course
5900 Heather Ridge Drive, Gurnee
Hickory Knoll Golf Course
24745 W. Monaville Road, Lake Villa
Highland Woods Golf Course
2775 Ela Road, Hoffman Estates
847-359-5850 highlandwoods.forestpreservegolf.com
Highland Woods is located on the highest point in Cook County and is Forest Preserve Golf’s northwest suburban championship course. A challenging course, Highland Woods’ generous fairways are countered by 52 sand traps strategically placed throughout its rolling hills and tree-lined fairways. The course offers three sets of tees with water coming into play on six of the 18 holes. Highland Woods also features a lighted driving range with 48 hitting stalls and an on staff PGA professional.
Public * 18 Holes * 72 par | 6,934 | 124 slope
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Reserve your tee time: highlandwoods.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Renwood Golf Course
701 Shorewood Road, Round Lake Beach
Shepherds Crook Golf Course
351 Green Bay Road, Zion
Shiloh Park Golf Course
23rd and Bethesda Blvd., Zion
ThunderHawk Golf Course
29700 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park
Whisper Creek Golf Club
12840 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley
847-515-7682; whispercreekgolf.com
With a variety of features, Whisper Creek — designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash — is a par 72, 7,103-yard test for golfers of all skill levels. From beginners to scratch golfers, anyone who appreciates a day on the course will come away feeling rewarded by a round at Whisper Creek. Whisper Creek features a blend of manicured bentgrass tees, fairways and greens which wind through strategically-placed character pine and specimen hardwood trees. Rich bluegrass rough, native fescue grasses, protected wetland environments, and magnificent rock formations with cascading waterfalls make Whisper Creek one of the most picturesque Chicagoland golf courses.
Public * 18 holes * Par 72 | yards 7,103 | slope 131
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: whispercreekgolf.com/golf#tee-times
South golf course listings
This list is not inclusive. Information was provided by the golf courses.
Balmoral Woods Golf Club
26732 S. Balmoral Woods Drive, Crete
Burnham Woods Golf Course
14201 S. Burnham Ave., Burnham
708-862-9043 burnhamwoods.forestpreservegolf.com
Burnham Woods named after Daniel Burnham, who is credited with developing much of the structure of the city of Chicago, has some of the biggest cottonwood trees in the state. Located in southeastern Cook County this course’s small greens, mature trees, and meandering streams makes for an excellent golfing experience.
Public * 18 Holes * Par 72 | yards 6,3212 | slope 110
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: burnhamwoods.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Chicago Heights Golf Course
315 Glenwood-Chicago Heights Road, Chicago Heights
Coyote Run Golf Course
800 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor
708-957-8700; coyoterungolf.com
Originally built as Cherry Hills, the Greg Martin complete redesign opened in 2005. It is the hidden gem of the south suburbs with country club conditions, thanks to Dave Ward, former golf course superintendent from Olympia Fields Country Club. Water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes, so don’t let the length make you think it is easy. The best rates are always posted on the website. Coyote Run has senior rates, 9 hole rates, and many leagues available to join. A great outing venue with exquisite cuisine from Wiley’s Grill and a spectacular view from the porch.
Public * 18-Hole Regulation Length Course * 71 par | 6,478 yards | 124 slope
Carts: Included
Fees: Range from $31 senior resident to $63 weekend non-resident
Hours: Sun up to sun down
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Deer Creak Golf Course
25055 Western Ave., University Park
Evergreen Country Club
91st Street and Western Ave., Evergreen Park
Fountain Hills Golf Club
12601 S. Kedzie Ave., Alsip
George Dunne National
16310 Central Ave., Oak Forest
708-429-6886 georgedunne.forestpreservegolf.com
George W. Dunne National, located in southwest suburban Oak Forest, recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses, is a premier 18-hole course. Dunne National offers the unique features of bent grass fairways and greens. Whether you play from the tips or are a beginner you’ll enjoy the challenging terrain that Dunne National offers. Eight lakes, which come into play on 11 of the course’s holes, tree lined fairways and not to mention an abundance of wildlife help make your golf experience a memorable one. To help perfect your game the facility features a lighted driving range. Come out and enjoy.
Public * 18 holes * Par 72 | yards 7,262 | slope 142
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: georgedunne.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Glenwoodie Golf Course
193rd Street and State Street, Glenwood
Golf Vista Estates Golf Course
5001 Augusta Blvd., Monee
Hidden Meadows Golf Course
S23521 Crawford Ave., Park Forest
Joe Louis
13100 S. Halsted St., Riverdale
708-849-1731; joelouis.forestpreservegolf.com
Joe Louis “The Champ” named after prize fighter Joe Louis, is a tournament favorite because of its championship layout. A challenging course to begin with, the signature 614 yard, par five 7th hole (the second longest par five in the Chicagoland area) as well as “The Champ’s” large undulating greens raise the stakes. Joe Louis has three sets of tees, 52 sand traps and occasional water. Routed deep in Chicago’s history, you’ll find “The Champ” to be a formidable foe just as the former Heavyweight Champion of the World himself did during the many rounds he played here.
Public * 18 holes * Par 72 | yards 6,742 | slope 124
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: joelouis.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
390 Richton Road, Crete
Longwood Country Club
3503 E. Steger Road, Crete
Meadows Golf Course
2802 W. 123rd St., Blue Island
Oak Hills Country Club
13200 South 76th Ave., Palos Heights
Odyssey Golf Course
19110 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park
Palos Hills Municipal Golf Course
Route 116 West, Palos Hills
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 S. Park Ave., Homewood
River Oaks Golf Course
1 Park Ave., Calumet City
708-868-4090; riveroaks.forestpreservegolf.com
River Oaks name says it all. With the Little Calumet River winding through this south suburban course water comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes. You’ll use every club in your bag as you face the challenges of River Oaks. Not only will you have to contend with the water, but also you’ll find 58 strategically placed sand traps throughout the course.
Public * 18 holes * Par 72 | yards 5,952 | slope 119
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: riveroaks.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Stony Creek Golf Course
5860 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn
Tuckaway
27641 Stoney Island, Crete
Water’s Edge Golf Club
7205 W. 115th St., Worth
708-671-1032; watersedgegolf.com
Measuring 6,904 yards from the back tees and 5,332 yards from the forward tees, golfers of every skill level will enjoy a day at Water’s Edge. And with lush natural grasses, protected wetlands and dense forest golfers will remember this upscale, par 72 as one of the most beautiful courses in the Chicagoland area. Visit today and you’ll see why this Chicago golf course is one of the most challenging and scenic courses you’ll play in the Windy City.
Public * 18 Holes * Par 72 | yards 6,904 | slope 127
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: watersedgegolf.com/golf#tee-times
White Mountain Golf Park
9901 179th St., Tinley Park
708-478-4653; whitemountaingolfpark.com
A fun golf experience for everyone in the family, all year long. Featuring a 9-hole executive golf course, double decker heated and lighted driving range, 18-holes of mini-golf, full service retail golf shop, professional instruction and more.
Public * 9 Holes * Par 29 | yards 1,741 |
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: whitemountaingolfpark.com/golf#tee-times
University Park Golf Club
23520 Crawford Ave., University Park
708-747-0306; universityparkgolfclub.com
University Park Golf Club offers one of the best 18-hole championship golf courses in the Chicagoland area. What makes the facility unique is the attention to detail and touch of elegance that is witnessed not only on the pristine golf course but in the clubhouse and throughout the rest of the facilities. Each hole of the club’s 18 holes presents its own challenges, encouraging golfers or every skill level to strive for their best. The championship golf course holds a number of surprises for its patrons including sand and water hazards as well as elevation changes.
Public * 18 Holes * Par 71 | yards 6,650 | slope 114
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: universityparkgolfclub.com/golf#tee-times
West golf course listings
This list is not inclusive. Information was provided by the golf courses.
Apple Orchard Golf Course
696 Stearns Road, Bartlett
Bartlett Hills Golf Course
800 W. Oneida, Bartlett
Big Run Golf Club
17211 W. 135th St., Lockport
Blackhawk Golf Course
5N 748 Burr Road, St. Charles
Bliss Creek Golf Course
1 Golfview Road, Sugar Grove
Bloomingdale Golf
5 N. 181 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale
Bolingbrook Golf Course
2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook
Boughton Ridge
335 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Bowes Creek Country Club
1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin
847-214-5880; bowescreekcc.com
The 18-hole Golf Course at Bowes Creek Country Club is open to the public and offers a Member for a Day golf experience. It features five sets of tees for all playing abilities and US Kids Tees for juniors that want to play nine holes. The course opened in 2009. Director of Golf Mike Lehman manages the course as the Golf Professional.
Public * 18 Hole Regulation Length Course * 71 par | 6794 yards | 142 slope
Fees: Range from $115 to $33 depending on Member for a Day, 18 or 9 holes
Cart: included; Range also included in the fees
Hours: Open late on Mondays due to weekly maintenance. 6 a.m. to dusk daily.
Broken Arrow Golf Course
16325 W. Broken Arrow Drive, Lockport
Buena Vista
131 Buena Vista Drive, DeKalb
Cantigny Golf Course
27 W. 270 Mack Road, Wheaton
Carillon
21200 S. Carrillon Drive, Plainfield
Carriage Greens
8700 Carriage Greens Drive, Darien
Cog Hill
12294 Archer Ave., Lemont
Country Lakes Golf Course
1601 Fairway Drive, Naperville
Cress Creek Country Club
1215 Royal Saint George Drive, Naperville
Deer Valley Golf Course
46W994 Jericho Road, Big Rock
Doral Eaglewood Golf Course
1401 Nordic Road, Itasca
Downers Grove Golf Course
2420 Haddow St., Downers Grove
Eagle Ridge
444 Eagle Riade Drive, Galena
Flagg Creek Golf Course
6939 Wolf Road, Countryside
708-246-3326; flaggcreekgolfcourse.org
Flagg Creek Golf Course is owned jointly by the Pleasant Dale Park District and the city of Countryside. It is a 9-hole, par 33 course featuring bentgrass greens, watered fairways and three sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. Renovated in 1993, the course was completely re-designed by Greg Martin, preserving the beautiful mature trees of the previous Maple Crest Golf Course.
Public * 9 Hole
Fees: Resident rates weekdays $15, weekends, $17; non-resident rates weekdays $19, weekends $21. Discounts for junior (high school and under) and seniors (62 and over).
Cart: $16 riding cart fee, $3 pull cart.
Hours: Sunrise to dusk every day weather permitting
Reserve your tee time: flaggcreekgolfcourse.org/teetimes
Fox Run Golf Links
333 Plum Grove Road, Elk Grove Village
Fox Valley
2500 N. River Road, North Aurora
Fox Bend Golf Course
3516 Route 34, Oswego
630-554-3939; foxbendgolfcourse.com
Fox Bend Golf Course, Oswego’s own welcoming and challenging public course, boasts plush fairways, mature trees, and challenging greens. This 6,890 yard, par 72 course tests skills of all levels with 34 well-positioned bunkers and water in play on 11 holes. Complementing the course is a fully stocked pro shop, practice greens, and driving range. Fox Bend is the perfect setting for your next outing or event with its large pavilion nestled near the course. Events are catered by Pearce’s Restaurant, which is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Public * 18-hole Regulation Length Course *
72 par | 6,890 yards | 132 slope
Carts: Not included; $17 per person for 18 holes
Fees: 18-holes: $33 resident/$39 non-resident weekday, $37 resident/$44 non-resident weekend
Fresh Meadow
2144 S. Wolf Road, Hillside
Geneva Golf Club
831 South St., Geneva
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
1550 President St., Glendale Heights
630-260-0095; glendalelakes.com
Glendale Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course owned and operated by the village of Glendale Heights. This Dick Nugent designed golf course will challenge golfers with a variety of hazards through the course for both recreational and professional level golfers.
Public * 18 Holes
Fees: Spring rates, weekdays 18 holes $20 walk, $30 ride; 18 holes senior $20 walk, $25 ride; 9 holes/twilight $15 walk, $20 ride; 9 holes senior $15 walk, $20 ride; weekends 18 holes $25 walk, $40 ride, 18 holes after noon $15 walk, $25 ride, 9 holes/twilight $15 walk, $25 ride. Residents of Glendale Heights and Carol Streem Park District will receive a $3 discount off any price upon proof of residency.
Carts: Available for a fee.
Highlands of Elgin
875 Sports Way, Elgin
Hughes Creek
1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn
Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Road, Rockford
Inwood Golf Course
3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
Ken Loch Golf Course
1s 601 Finley Road, Lombard
Klein Creek Golf Club
1n333 Pleasant Hills Road, Winfield
Links and Tees
900 W. Lake St., Addison
Lost Nation Golf Club
6931 S. Lost Nation Road, Dixon
Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport Road, Rockton
Maple Meadows Golf Course
271 S. Addison Road, Wood Dale
Meadowlark Golf Course
11599 31st St., Hinsdale
708-562-2977; meadowlark.forestpreservegolf.com
Meadowlark is a challenging 3,404 yard, 9 hole course located minutes from Oak Brook, La Grange and Downers Grove in west suburban Hinsdale. The course has two long par 3s and two par 5s with the 563 yard sixth hole presenting a real challenge to even the longest hitters. Like all Cook County Forest Preserve courses, Meadowlark offers the “Kid’s Play Free” program. Up to two children age 17 and under play free with a paid adult after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and after 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Trees are ever present and as with most of Forest Preserve Golf’s courses you’ll be sure to spot a great deal of wildlife. If you only have time for 9 holes, yet want a full golf experience, then Meadowlark is the place for you.
Public * 9 Holes * Par 72 | 3,404 yards | slope 114
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: meadowlark.forestpreservegolf.com/golf#tee-times
Mid Iron Golf Course
12500 S. Bell Road, Lemont
Mill Creek Golf Club
39W525 Herrington Drive, Geneva
Naperville Park District
Seeking a golf experience based on quality, convenience and value? Look no further than Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses. Both courses offer 18 holes, but with a different feel. Springbrook’s traditional parkland-style layout with mature trees adds to the challenging experience. The newly renovated driving range and practice area is sure to help golfers keep their skills game-ready. Naperbrook provides a links-style experience that is much different than Springbrook’s, but certainly no less challenging. Both locations provide golf instruction for kids and adults of all golfing levels, golf shops and food service areas with outdoor patios that boast amazing views.
Springbrook Golf Course
2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville
630-848-5060; golfnaperville.org
Opened in 1974, Springbrook is a challenging 18-hole, 72-par championship course featuring beautiful mature trees and foliage, that provides an excellent golf experience for players of all levels. Additional features include the recently renovated driving range/practice area, the Brooks Training Center and much more.
Public * 18-Hole Regulation Course * Par 72 | yards 6,467 | slope 129
Carts: Cart included. Gas carts available for an additional fee.
Fees: Visit golfnaperville.org
Hours: Visit golfnaperville.org
Reserve your tee time: golfnaperville.org
Naperbrook Golf Course
22204 W. 111th St., Plainfield
630-378-4215; golfnaperville.org
This 18-hole, links-style course, which opened in 1991, features rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze that tests golfers at all levels. The greens are large and well-protected, while menacing water hazards appear on 11 of the holes.
Public * 18-Hole Regulation * Par 72 | yards 6,357| slope 126
Carts: Cart included. Gas carts available for an additional fee.
Fees: Visit golfnaperville.org
Hours: Visit golfnaperville.org
Reserve your tee time: golfnaperville.org
Oak Brook Golf Club
2606 S. York Road, Oak Brook
Oak Brook Hills Resort Willowcrest
3500 Midwest Road, Westmont
Old Wayne Golf Club
3N751 Klein Road, West Chicago
Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
630-907-0500; orchardvalleygolf.com
One of Chicagoland’s top five courses, Orchard Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship layout open to the public. Featuring four sets of tees, this beautiful course offers the appropriate challenge to all skill levels, as well as a diverse blend of natural challenges such as meandering wetlands, lakes, roughs, water hazards, bunkers, hollows and waterfalls. The holes vary in length and difficulty from the shortest par 3, 163 yards, to a par 5 playing 551 yards. Orchard Valley has been distinguished by Golf Digest Magazine as a 4 1/2 star facility, and 6th Best in the State of Illinois.
Public * 18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,745 yards / slope 134
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: orchardvalleygolf.com/golf#tee-times
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Pheasant Run Resort
4051 E. Main St., Saint Charles
Phillips Park
1001 Hill Ave., Aurora
Pottawatomie Golf Course
St. Charles Park District
845 N. Second Ave., St. Charles
630-584-8356; pottawatomiegc.com
As a Certified Audubon Sanctuary, Pottawatomie Golf Course is the most beautiful course in the Fox Valley area offering scenic views with lush landscapes. Originally designed in 1939 by the pioneer of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., who capitalized on the course’s location along the banks of the Fox River. It is here you will find his first island green design on hole 3. Pottawatomie is a quality course that provides golfing opportunities for all ages and abilities at an affordable price and hosts a variety of tournaments, clinics, lessons and leagues.
Public * 9 Holes Regulation * Par 55 | 3,007 yards
Fees: Weekends $20/golfer, reduced weekday rates
Cart: Not included
Hours: Opens 6 a.m., weather permitting.
Prairie Bluff Golf Course
19433 Renwick Drive, Lockport
19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill
Prairie Landing
2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago
Rich Harvest Links
7 S 771 Dugan Road, Sugar Grove
Royal Fox Golf Club
4405 Royal and Ancient Drive, St. Charles
Saint Andres
2241 Route 59, West Chicago
Salt Creek Golf Course
18W700 Thorndale Ave., Wood Dale
Sandy Hollow Golf Course
2500 Sandy Hollow, Rockford
Settler’s Hill
919 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia
Seven Bridges Golf Club
1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge
Shady Oaks
777 S. Bartlett Road, Streamwood
Springbrook Golf Course
2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville
Streamwood Oaks Golf Club
565 Madison Drive, Streamwood
Sugar Creek Golf Course
500 E. Van Buren, Villa Park
Sycamore Park District Golf Club
940 E. State St., Sycamore
815-895-3365, Ext. 228
sycamoreparkgolf.com
Built in 1923 along the Kishwaukee River, this scenic course features treelined bentgrass fairways and large bentgrass greens offering a fair test of golf for experienced players and an opportunity to score well for novice players. Reasonable rates, immaculate conditions, enjoyable pace of play and friendly staff — the way golf is meant to be played.
Public * 18-Hole Regulation Length Course * 71 par | 5,817 yards | 120 slope
Cart: Not included
Fees: Weekday 9-holes before 5 p.m. Resident $14/non-resident $16; weekday 9-holes after 5 p.m. $11; weekday 18-holes before 2 p.m. resident $25/non-resident $28; weekday 18-holes after 2 p.m. $22; weekend 9-holes before 5 p.m. residents $16/non-residents $18; weekend 9-holes after 5 p.m. $11; weekend 18-holes before 2 p.m. resident $28/non-resident $31; weekend 18-holes after 2 p.m. $24.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to dusk Monday through Friday; 6 a.m. to dusk Saturday, Sunday and holidays
Valley Green
314 Kingswood Drive, North Aurora
Village Links of Glen Ellyn
485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn
Western Acres Golf Course
2400 W. Butterfield Road, Lombard
White Pines Golf Course
500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville
Willowcrest Golf Club
3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook
Zigfield Troy
1535 W. 75th St., Woodridge
Indiana golf course listings
This list is not inclusive. Information was provided by the golf courses.
Brassie Golf Club
1110 Pearson Road, Chesterton
Cedar Creek Family Golf Center
10483 W. 109th Ave., Cedar Lake
Centennial Park Golf Course
1005 S. Ridge Road, Munster
219-836-6930; centennialparkmunster.com
Centennial Park Golf Course offers a challenging 3,300 yard, 9-hole, par 36 championship golf course and expansive driving range and practice facility. Designed by noted architect Tim Nugent, and inspired by the sites myriad environmental and topographic characteristics, the result is an eclectic blend of traditional links style architecture intertwined in a mix of highland and marshland settings. With multiple tee boxes, this course creates both challenge and fun for any skill level.
Public * 9 holes * Par 36 | yards 3,300 | slope 132
Carts: Variable based on season
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: centennialparkmunster.com/golf#tee-times
Duck Creek
638 N. 700 West, Hobart
Forest Park
1155 Sheffield Drive, Valparaiso
Indian Ridge
6363 Grand Blvd., Hobart
Lost Marsh Golf Course
1001 129th St., Hammond
Mink Lake
636 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
Monastery Golf
9800 129th Ave., Cedar Lake
Oak Knoll
11200 Whitcomb St., Crown Point
Summertree
2323 E. 101st Ave., Crown Point
The Course at Aberdeen
245 Tower Road, Valparaiso
219-462-5050; golfataberdeen.com
The Course at Aberdeen measuring at a surprisingly tough 6,917 yards from the back tees, and 4,949 from the front tees, will challenge any player at any level, yet remain fair to play. Rolling terrain, smooth greens with fast speeds and surrounded by trees and wetlands, The Course at Aberdeen has been a Northwest Indiana favorite. Now under new ownership and managed by Billy Casper Golf, with nearly $500,000 in capital improvements during the off season, come see the new and improved version. Fantastic grass tee and practice area, beautiful outdoor patio to sit and enjoy a favorite beverage, and new attitude, and it will remind people of why they came to play The Course at Aberdeen.
Public * 18 Holes * Par 72 | 6,917 yards | slope 134
Carts: Seasonally Dependent
Fees: Variable based on season
Hours: Seasonally dependent
Reserve your tee time: golfataberdeen.com/book-a-tee-time