Easiest golf courses in Chicago, IL

The easiest golf course in the Chicago area is Arlington Lakes Golf Club in Arlington Heights. All 50, easiest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Arlington Lakes Golf ClubArlington Heights, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,252 yds7.7
2. 2Hickory Hills Country ClubHickory Hills, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,421 yds5.8
3. 3Jackson Park Golf CourseChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,478 yds7.3
4. 4River Oaks Golf CourseCalumet City, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,693 yds5.9
5. 5Chick Evans Golf CourseMorton Grove, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,634 yds7.1
6. 6Eaglewood Golf CourseItasca, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,696 yds8.4
7. 7Indian Boundary Golf CourseChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,043 yds7.6
8. 8Glendale Lakes Golf ClubGlendale Heights, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,135 yds7.5
9. 9Old Orchard Country ClubMount Prospect, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,077 yds6.6
10. 10Bloomingdale Golf ClubBloomingdale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,192 yds8.4
11. 11Glenview Park Golf ClubGlenview, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,113 yds8.2
12. 12Carriage Greens Country ClubDarien, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,451 yds6.2
13. 13Fox Run Golf LinksElk Grove Village, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,257 yds8.1
14. 14Coyote Run Golf Course and RestaurantFlossmoor, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,177 yds8.4
15. 15Burnham Woods Golf CourseBurnham, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,447 yds6.1
16. 16The Meadows Golf Club Of Blue IslandBlue Island, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,367 yds7.1
17. 17Indian Hill ClubWinnetka, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,483 yds9.4
18. 18Mt. Prospect Golf ClubMount Prospect, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,070 yds8.5
19. 19Ravisloe Country ClubHomewood, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,343 yds9.1
20. 20Old Oak Country ClubHomer Glen, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,432 yds8.1
21. 21Park Ridge Country ClubPark Ridge, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,587 yds8.9
22. 22Sunset Valley Golf ClubHighland Park, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,681 yds7.6
23. 23Wicker Memorial ParkHighland, IN · Public · 18 holes · 6,515 yds9.0
24. 24Rolling Green Country ClubArlington Heights, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,642 yds9.0
25. 25Heritage Oaks Golf ClubNorthbrook, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,286 yds7.6
26. 26Itasca Country ClubItasca, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,815 yds8.9
27. 27Hinsdale Golf ClubClarendon Hills, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,587 yds8.9
28. 28Winnetka Golf ClubWinnetka, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,517 yds7.1
29. 29Bryn Mawr Country ClubLincolnwood, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,704 yds9.2
30. 30White Pines Golf ClubBensenville, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,624 yds6.8
31. 31Wilmette Golf ClubWilmette, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,363 yds7.6
32. 32Crystal Tree Golf and Country ClubOrland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,759 yds9.4
33. 33Maple Meadows Golf CourseWood Dale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,438 yds8.2
34. 34Ruth Lake Country ClubHinsdale, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,681 yds9.5
35. 35Village Greens of WoodridgeWoodridge, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,638 yds6.0
36. 36La Grange Country ClubLa Grange, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,737 yds8.8
37. 37River Forest Golf CourseElmhurst, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,831 yds9.3
38. 38Willow Crest Golf ClubOak Brook, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,433 yds8.1
39. 39Sunset Ridge Country ClubNorthfield, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,754 yds9.5
40. 40Evanston Golf ClubSkokie, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,857 yds9.4
41. 41The Oak Park Country ClubRiver Grove, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,855 yds9.2
42. 42Naperville Country ClubNaperville, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,789 yds9.5
43. 43Itasca country clubItasca, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,815 yds8.4
44. 44Idlewild Country ClubFlossmoor, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,820 yds8.9
45. 45Glen Oak Country ClubGlen Ellyn, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,841 yds9.5
46. 46Glen Oak Country Club Lodge (Entrance), IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,841 yds8.6
47. 47Water's Edge Golf ClubWorth, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,891 yds7.1
48. 48Briar Ridge Country ClubSchererville, IN · Private · 18 holes · 6,774 yds9.3
49. 49Ruffled Feathers Golf ClubLemont, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,898 yds7.1
50. 50Glencoe Golf ClubGlencoe, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,569 yds8.8

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Updated November 2026