Best country clubs in Chicago, IL

The best country club in the Chicago area is Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe. These 32 private clubs are ranked by our overall rating; most need a member to invite you.

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. 13Westmoreland Country ClubWilmette, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,052 yds9.5
14. 14Naperville Country ClubNaperville, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,789 yds9.5
15. 15Chicago Golf ClubWheaton, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,950 yds9.5
16. 16Indian Hill ClubWinnetka, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,483 yds9.4
17. 17Evanston Golf ClubSkokie, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,857 yds9.4
18. 18Crystal Tree Golf and Country ClubOrland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,759 yds9.4
19. 19River Forest Golf CourseElmhurst, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,831 yds9.3
20. 20Chicago Highlands ClubWestchester, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,490 yds9.3
21. 21Briar Ridge Country ClubSchererville, IN · Private · 18 holes · 6,774 yds9.3
22. 22The Oak Park Country ClubRiver Grove, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,855 yds9.2
23. 23Bryn Mawr Country ClubLincolnwood, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,704 yds9.2
24. 24Ridgemoor Country ClubChicago, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,922 yds9.1
25. 25Briarwood Country ClubDeerfield, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,950 yds9.1
26. 26Rolling Green Country ClubArlington Heights, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,642 yds9.0
27. 27Idlewild Country ClubFlossmoor, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,820 yds8.9
28. 28Itasca Country ClubItasca, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,815 yds8.9
29. 29Park Ridge Country ClubPark Ridge, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,587 yds8.9
30. 30Hinsdale Golf ClubClarendon Hills, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,587 yds8.9
31. 31La Grange Country ClubLa Grange, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,737 yds8.8
32. 32Bob O'Link Golf ClubHighland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,247 yds8.7

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Updated November 2026