Best golf courses in Chicago, IL

The best golf course in the Chicago area is Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe. All 50, ranked by our overall rating; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Lake Shore Country ClubGlencoe, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,000 yds9.7
2. 2Olympia Fields Country ClubOlympia Fields, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,343 yds9.7
3. 3Butler National Golf ClubOak Brook, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,550 yds9.7
4. 4Midlothian Country ClubMidlothian, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,928 yds9.6
5. 5Medinah Country ClubMedinah, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,564 yds9.6
6. 6Riverside Golf ClubNorth Riverside, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,748 yds9.6
7. 7Glen Oak Country ClubGlen Ellyn, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,841 yds9.5
8. 8Edgewood Valley Country ClubLa Grange, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,000 yds9.5
9. 9Sunset Ridge Country ClubNorthfield, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,754 yds9.5
10. 10Butterfield Country ClubOak Brook, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,109 yds9.5
11. 11Ruth Lake Country ClubHinsdale, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,681 yds9.5
12. 12North Shore Country ClubGlenview, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,167 yds9.5
13. 13Skokie Country ClubGlencoe, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,091 yds9.5
14. 14Westmoreland Country ClubWilmette, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,052 yds9.5
15. 15Naperville Country ClubNaperville, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,789 yds9.5
16. 16Chicago Golf ClubWheaton, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,950 yds9.5
17. 17Indian Hill ClubWinnetka, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,483 yds9.4
18. 18Evanston Golf ClubSkokie, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,857 yds9.4
19. 19Crystal Tree Golf and Country ClubOrland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,759 yds9.4
20. 20River Forest Golf CourseElmhurst, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,831 yds9.3
21. 21Village Links of Glen EllynGlen Ellyn, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,208 yds9.3
22. 22Chicago Highlands ClubWestchester, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,490 yds9.3
23. 23Briar Ridge Country ClubSchererville, IN · Private · 18 holes · 6,774 yds9.3
24. 24The Glen ClubGlenview, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,170 yds9.2
25. 25The Oak Park Country ClubRiver Grove, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,855 yds9.2
26. 26Bryn Mawr Country ClubLincolnwood, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,704 yds9.2
27. 27Ridgemoor Country ClubChicago, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,922 yds9.1
28. 28Briarwood Country ClubDeerfield, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,950 yds9.1
29. 29Ravisloe Country ClubHomewood, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,343 yds9.1
30. 30Seven Bridges Golf ClubWoodridge, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,111 yds9.0
31. 31Rolling Green Country ClubArlington Heights, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,642 yds9.0
32. 32Wicker Memorial ParkHighland, IN · Public · 18 holes · 6,515 yds9.0
33. 33Glenwoodie Golf ClubGlenwood, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,009 yds8.9
34. 34Idlewild Country ClubFlossmoor, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,820 yds8.9
35. 35Itasca Country ClubItasca, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,815 yds8.9
36. 36Park Ridge Country ClubPark Ridge, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,587 yds8.9
37. 37Hinsdale Golf ClubClarendon Hills, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,587 yds8.9
38. 38Glencoe Golf ClubGlencoe, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,569 yds8.8
39. 39La Grange Country ClubLa Grange, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,737 yds8.8
40. 40Arrowhead Golf ClubWheaton, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,707 yds8.7
41. 41Bob O'Link Golf ClubHighland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,247 yds8.7
42. 42Cog Hill Golf & Country ClubLemont, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,554 yds8.7
43. 43Glen Oak Country Club Lodge (Entrance), IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,841 yds8.6
44. 44Flossmoor Golf ClubFlossmoor, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,136 yds8.6
45. 45Mt. Prospect Golf ClubMount Prospect, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,070 yds8.5
46. 46The Beverly Country ClubChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,063 yds8.5
47. 47Northmoor Country ClubHighland Park, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,022 yds8.5
48. 48Eaglewood Golf CourseItasca, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,696 yds8.4
49. 49Coyote Run Golf Course and RestaurantFlossmoor, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,177 yds8.4
50. 50Bloomingdale Golf ClubBloomingdale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,192 yds8.4

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Updated November 2026