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1Lake Shore Country ClubGlencoe · Private · 18 holes9.72Olympia Fields Country ClubOlympia Fields · Private · 18 holes9.73Midlothian Country ClubMidlothian · Private · 18 holes9.64Butler National Golf ClubOak Brook · Private · 18 holes9.65Medinah Country ClubMedinah · Private · 18 holes9.66Riverside Golf ClubNorth Riverside · Private · 18 holes9.67Glen Oak Country ClubGlen Ellyn · Private · 18 holes9.68Sunset Ridge Country ClubNorthfield · Private · 18 holes9.59Edgewood Valley Country ClubLa Grange · Private · 18 holes9.510Ruth Lake Country ClubHinsdale · Private · 18 holes9.511Butterfield Country ClubOak Brook · Private · 18 holes9.512Skokie Country ClubGlencoe · Public · 18 holes9.513North Shore Country ClubGlenview · Private · 18 holes9.514Westmoreland Country ClubWilmette · Private · 18 holes9.515Naperville Country ClubNaperville · Private · 18 holes9.516Evanston Golf ClubSkokie · Private · 18 holes9.517Indian Hill ClubWinnetka · Private · 18 holes9.518Chicago Golf ClubWheaton · Private · 18 holes9.419Crystal Tree Golf and Country ClubOrland Park · Private · 18 holes9.420River Forest Golf CourseElmhurst · Private · 18 holes9.321Village Links of Glen EllynGlen Ellyn · Public · 18 holes9.322Chicago Highlands ClubWestchester · Private · 18 holes9.323Briar Ridge Country ClubSchererville · Private · 18 holes9.324Elevation Golf & Fitness BURR RIDGEBurr Ridge · Public · 18 holes9.325The Glen ClubGlenview · Public · 18 holes9.226The Oak Park Country ClubRiver Grove · Private · 18 holes9.227Bryn Mawr Country ClubLincolnwood · Private · 18 holes9.228Ridgemoor Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes9.129Briarwood Country ClubDeerfield · Private · 18 holes9.130Ravisloe Country ClubHomewood · Public · 18 holes9.031Seven Bridges Golf ClubWoodridge · Public · 18 holes9.032Rolling Green Country ClubArlington Heights · Private · 18 holes9.033Wicker Memorial ParkHighland · Public · 18 holes9.034Glenwoodie Golf ClubGlenwood · Public · 18 holes9.035Itasca Country ClubItasca · Private · 18 holes8.936Idlewild Country ClubFlossmoor · Private · 18 holes8.937Park Ridge Country ClubPark Ridge · Private · 18 holes8.938Hinsdale Golf ClubClarendon Hills · Private · 18 holes8.939Glencoe Golf ClubGlencoe · Public · 18 holes8.840La Grange Country ClubLa Grange · Private · 18 holes8.841Arrowhead Golf ClubWheaton · Public · 18 holes8.742Bob O'Link Golf ClubHighland Park · Private · 18 holes8.743Cog Hill Golf & Country ClubLemont · Public · 18 holes8.644Glen Oak Country Club Lodge (Entrance) · Public · 18 holes8.645Flossmoor Golf ClubFlossmoor · Public · 18 holes8.646The Beverly Country ClubPublic · 18 holes8.547Mt. Prospect Golf ClubMount Prospect · Public · 18 holes8.548Northmoor Country ClubHighland Park · Public · 18 holes8.549Eaglewood Golf CourseItasca · Public · 18 holes8.450Bloomingdale Golf ClubBloomingdale · Public · 18 holes8.451Coyote Run Golf Course and RestaurantFlossmoor · Public · 18 holes8.452Itasca country clubItasca · Public · 18 holes8.453The Preserve at Oak MeadowsAddison · Public · 18 holes8.254Maple Meadows Golf CourseWood Dale · Public · 18 holes8.255Willow Crest Golf ClubOak Brook · Public · 18 holes8.156Glenview Park Golf ClubGlenview · Public · 18 holes8.157Old Oak Country ClubHomer Glen · Public · 18 holes8.158Fox Run Golf LinksElk Grove Village · Public · 18 holes8.159Lost Marsh Golf CourseHammond · Public · 18 holes7.760Arlington Lakes Golf ClubArlington Heights · Public · 18 holes7.761Oak Brook Golf ClubEdwardsville · Public · 18 holes7.762Wilmette Golf ClubWilmette · Public · 18 holes7.663Heritage Oaks Golf ClubNorthbrook · Public · 18 holes7.664Indian Boundary Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes7.665Sunset Valley Golf ClubHighland Park · Public · 18 holes7.666Glendale Lakes Golf ClubGlendale Heights · Public · 18 holes7.567Harborside International Golf CenterPublic · 18 holes7.468George W. Dunne National Golf CourseOak Forest · Public · 18 holes7.369Jackson Park Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes7.370Ruffled Feathers Golf ClubLemont · Public · 18 holes7.171Water's Edge Golf ClubWorth · Public · 18 holes7.172Chick Evans Golf CourseMorton Grove · Public · 18 holes7.073The Meadows Golf Club Of Blue IslandBlue Island · Public · 18 holes7.074Winnetka Golf ClubWinnetka · Public · 18 holes7.075White Pines Golf ClubBensenville · Public · 18 holes6.976Big Run Golf ClubLockport · Public · 18 holes6.877Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf CourseRiverdale · Public · 18 holes6.778Old Orchard Country ClubMount Prospect · Public · 18 holes6.679Carriage Greens Country ClubDarien · Public · 18 holes6.280Burnham Woods Golf CourseBurnham · Public · 18 holes6.181Village Greens of WoodridgeWoodridge · Public · 18 holes6.082River Oaks Golf CourseCalumet City · Public · 18 holes5.983Hickory Hills Country ClubHickory Hills · Public · 18 holes5.8

Golf courses in the Chicago area, IL

There are 119 golf courses within 25 miles of Chicago: 87 public and 32 private. The best public course is Skokie Country Club. The most forgiving 18 is Arlington Lakes Golf Club in Arlington Heights.

Course map of Lake Shore Country Club, Glencoe, IL
Course map: Lake Shore Country Club, Glencoe, IL

Best golf courses in Chicago

The best golf course in Chicago is Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe, a private club.

  1. 1Lake Shore Country ClubGlencoe9.7
  2. 2Olympia Fields Country ClubOlympia Fields9.7
  3. 3Midlothian Country ClubMidlothian9.6

Overall score out of 10.

Best public golf courses in Chicago

The best public golf course in Chicago is Skokie Country Club in Glencoe.

  1. 1Skokie Country ClubGlencoe9.5
  2. 2Village Links of Glen EllynGlen Ellyn9.3
  3. 3Elevation Golf & Fitness BURR RIDGEBurr Ridge9.3

Open to anyone.

Easiest golf courses in Chicago

The easiest 18-hole golf course in Chicago is Arlington Lakes Golf Club in Arlington Heights.

  1. 1Arlington Lakes Golf ClubArlington Heights7.7
  2. 2Hickory Hills Country ClubHickory Hills5.8
  3. 3Jackson Park Golf CourseChicago7.3

Easiest first; the number is the overall rating.

Hardest golf courses in Chicago

The hardest golf course in Chicago is Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont.

  1. 1Cog Hill Golf & Country ClubLemont8.6
  2. 2Chicago Highlands ClubWestchester9.3
  3. 3George W. Dunne National Golf CourseOak Forest7.3

Hardest first; the number is the overall rating.

Golf courses with the best views in Chicago

The golf course with the best views in Chicago is Riverside Golf Club in North Riverside. For public golf, The Glen Club in Glenview.

  1. 1Riverside Golf ClubNorth Riverside9.6
  2. 2Lake Shore Country ClubGlencoe9.7
  3. 3Ruth Lake Country ClubHinsdale9.5

Best views first; the number is the overall rating.

Best golf course restaurants in Chicago

The best golf course restaurant in Chicago is at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield.

  1. 1Sunset Ridge Country ClubNorthfield9.5
  2. 2Glen Oak Country ClubGlen Ellyn9.6
  3. 3Evanston Golf ClubSkokie9.5

Best food first; the number is the overall rating.

Best 9-hole golf courses in Chicago

The best 9-hole golf course near Chicago is Belmont Golf Club in Downers Grove.

  1. 1Belmont Golf ClubDowners Grove9.0
  2. 2Centennial Park Golf CourseMunster8.5
  3. 3Marquette Park Golf CourseChicago8.1

Overall score out of 10.

Par-3 golf courses in Chicago

The best par-3 golf course in Chicago is Lake Park Golf Course & Marina in Des Plaines.

  1. 1Lake Park Golf Course & MarinaDes Plaines8.9
  2. 2Tam Golf CourseNiles8.5
  3. 3South Shore Golf CourseChicago8.5

Overall score out of 10.

Common questions

How many golf courses are in Chicago?

119 golf courses within 25 miles: 12 in the city and the rest in nearby towns. 87 are public.

What is the oldest golf course in Chicago?

Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, from 1892. The newest is Evanston Golf Club in Skokie (2025).

Golf courses in the Chicago area, town by town

Golf courses in Chicago 9

Ridgemoor Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 11 mi9.1The Beverly Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 8 mi8.5Indian Boundary Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 12 mi7.6Harborside International Golf CenterPublic · 18 holes · 11 mi7.4Jackson Park Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 6 mi7.3Marquette Park Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 6 mi8.1Billy CaldwellPublic · 9 holes · 11 mi7.3Columbus Park Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 6 mi7.2Sydney R. Marovitz Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 7 mi6.9

Golf courses in Flossmoor 3

Idlewild Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 21 mi8.9Flossmoor Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi8.6Coyote Run Golf Course and RestaurantPublic · 18 holes · 21 mi8.4

Golf courses in Glencoe 3

Lake Shore Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 22 mi9.7Skokie Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 20 mi9.5Glencoe Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi8.8

Golf courses in Glenview 3

North Shore Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 17 mi9.5The Glen ClubPublic · 18 holes · 19 mi9.2Glenview Park Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 17 mi8.1

Golf courses in Highland Park 3

Bob O'Link Golf ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 24 mi8.7Northmoor Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 23 mi8.5Sunset Valley Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 24 mi7.6

Golf courses in Itasca 3

Itasca Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 20 mi8.9Eaglewood Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 21 mi8.4Itasca country clubPublic · 18 holes · 20 mi8.4

Golf courses in Oak Brook 3

Butler National Golf ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 15 mi9.6Butterfield Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 17 mi9.5Willow Crest Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 17 mi8.1

Golf courses in Arlington Heights 2

Rolling Green Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 23 mi9.0Arlington Lakes Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 23 mi7.7

Golf courses in Chicago Heights 2

Chicago Heights Country Club- West CoursePublic · 9 holes · 23 mi7.8Chicago Heights-East CoursePublic · 9 holes · 22 mi7.6

Golf courses in Glen Ellyn 2

Glen Oak Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 20 mi9.6Village Links of Glen EllynPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi9.3

Golf courses in Hinsdale 2

Ruth Lake Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 16 mi9.5Meadowlark Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 13 mi7.6

Golf courses in La Grange 2

Edgewood Valley Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 14 mi9.5La Grange Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 12 mi8.8

Golf courses in Lemont 2

Cog Hill Golf & Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 20 mi8.6Ruffled Feathers Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 21 mi7.1

Golf courses in Mount Prospect 2

Mt. Prospect Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 21 mi8.5Old Orchard Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 23 mi6.6

Golf courses in Northbrook 2

Heritage Oaks Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 23 mi7.6Willow Hill Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 20 mi7.5

Golf courses in Orland Park 2

Crystal Tree Golf and Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 20 mi9.4Palos Country ClubPublic · 9 holes · 17 mi7.0

Golf courses in Wheaton 2

Chicago Golf ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 24 mi9.4Arrowhead Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 25 mi8.7

Golf courses in Wilmette 2

Westmoreland Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 16 mi9.5Wilmette Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 17 mi7.6

Golf courses in Winnetka 2

Indian Hill ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 17 mi9.5Winnetka Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 18 mi7.0

Golf courses in Woodridge 2

Seven Bridges Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi9.0Village Greens of WoodridgePublic · 18 holes · 21 mi6.0

Golf courses in 1

Glen Oak Country Club Lodge (Entrance)Public · 18 holes · 21 mi8.6

Golf courses in Addison 1

The Preserve at Oak MeadowsPublic · 18 holes · 18 mi8.2

Golf courses in Alsip 1

Fountain Hills Golf ClubPublic · 9 holes · 13 mi7.5

Golf courses in Bensenville 1

White Pines Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 17 mi6.9

Golf courses in Bloomingdale 1

Bloomingdale Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi8.4

Golf courses in Blue Island 1

The Meadows Golf Club Of Blue IslandPublic · 18 holes · 13 mi7.0

Golf courses in Burnham 1

Burnham Woods Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 16 mi6.1

Golf courses in Burr Ridge 1

Elevation Golf & Fitness BURR RIDGEPublic · 18 holes · 15 mi9.3

Golf courses in Calumet City 1

River Oaks Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 18 mi5.9

Golf courses in Clarendon Hills 1

Hinsdale Golf ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 16 mi8.9

Golf courses in Darien 1

Carriage Greens Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 19 mi6.2

Golf courses in Deerfield 1

Briarwood Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 24 mi9.1

Golf courses in Downers Grove 1

Belmont Golf ClubPublic · 9 holes · 20 mi9.0

Golf courses in Edwardsville 1

Oak Brook Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 14 mi7.7

Golf courses in Elk Grove Village 1

Fox Run Golf LinksPublic · 18 holes · 24 mi8.1

Golf courses in Elmhurst 1

River Forest Golf CoursePrivate · 18 holes · 16 mi9.3

Golf courses in Glendale Heights 1

Glendale Lakes Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 23 mi7.5

Golf courses in Glenwood 1

Glenwoodie Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi9.0

Golf courses in Hammond, IN 1

Lost Marsh Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 15 mi7.7

Golf courses in Hickory Hills 1

Hickory Hills Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 13 mi5.8

Golf courses in Highland, IN 1

Wicker Memorial ParkPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi9.0

Golf courses in Homer Glen 1

Old Oak Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 22 mi8.1

Golf courses in Homewood 1

Ravisloe Country ClubPublic · 18 holes · 20 mi9.0

Golf courses in Lincolnwood 1

Bryn Mawr Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 11 mi9.2

Golf courses in Lisle 1

River Bend Golf ClubPublic · 9 holes · 22 mi5.7

Golf courses in Lockport 1

Big Run Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 25 mi6.8

Golf courses in Lombard 1

Lombard Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 21 mi7.4

Golf courses in Medinah 1

Medinah Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 22 mi9.6

Golf courses in Midlothian 1

Midlothian Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 16 mi9.6

Golf courses in Morton Grove 1

Chick Evans Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 16 mi7.0

Golf courses in Munster, IN 1

Centennial Park Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 23 mi8.5

Golf courses in Naperville 1

Naperville Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 25 mi9.5

Golf courses in North Riverside 1

Riverside Golf ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 9 mi9.6

Golf courses in Northfield 1

Sunset Ridge Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 19 mi9.5

Golf courses in Oak Forest 1

George W. Dunne National Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 18 mi7.3

Golf courses in Olympia Fields 1

Olympia Fields Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 23 mi9.7

Golf courses in Palos Heights 1

Oak Hills Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 16 mi7.9

Golf courses in Palos Hills 1

Palos Hills Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 13 mi6.6

Golf courses in Park Ridge 1

Park Ridge Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 15 mi8.9

Golf courses in Prospect Heights 1

Rob Roy Golf CoursePublic · 9 holes · 22 mi7.4

Golf courses in River Grove 1

The Oak Park Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 10 mi9.2

Golf courses in Riverdale 1

Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 13 mi6.7

Golf courses in Schererville, IN 1

Briar Ridge Country ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 25 mi9.3

Golf courses in Skokie 1

Evanston Golf ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 14 mi9.5

Golf courses in Westchester 1

Chicago Highlands ClubPrivate · 18 holes · 14 mi9.3

Golf courses in Wood Dale 1

Maple Meadows Golf CoursePublic · 18 holes · 19 mi8.2

Golf courses in Worth 1

Water's Edge Golf ClubPublic · 18 holes · 14 mi7.1

Par-3 and short courses 19

Lake Park Golf Course & MarinaDes Plaines · 18 holes · 1,515 yds8.9Tam Golf CourseNiles · 9 holes · 4,880 yds8.5South Shore Golf CourseChicago · 18 holes · 5,426 yds8.5Zigfield Troy Par 3 Golf CourseWoodridge · 9 holes · 2,128 yds8.3Stony Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquet FacilityOak Lawn · 18 holes · 4,862 yds8.1Robert A. Black Golf ClubChicago · 18 holes · 4,722 yds7.9Green Meadows Golf CourseWestmont · 18 holes · 3,796 yds7.9Anetsberger Golf CourseNorthbrook · 18 holes · 2,142 yds7.8Weber Park Golf CourseSkokie · 18 holes · 2,176 yds7.6The Evans at Canal ShoresEvanston · 18 holes · 3,463 yds7.6Boughton Ridge Golf CourseBolingbrook · 18 holes · 4,358 yds7.5Flagg Creek Golf CourseCountryside · 9 holes · 4,986 yds7.5Salt Creek Golf ClubWood Dale · 18 holes · 3,922 yds7.3Square Links Golf Course & Practice CenterFrankfort · 18 holes · 3,222 yds7.2Twin Lakes Golf ClubWestmont · 9 holes · 3,302 yds7.2Sugar Creek Golf CourseVilla Park · 9 holes · 4,688 yds7.2Golf Center Des PlainesDes Plaines · 9 holes · 2,148 yds7.0Glenview Prairie ClubGlenview · 18 holes · 3,842 yds6.7Edgebrook Golf CourseChicago · 18 holes · 4,567 yds5.9
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