Best public golf courses in Chicago, IL

The best public golf course in the Chicago area is Skokie Country Club in Glencoe. These 50 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Skokie Country ClubGlencoe, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,091 yds9.5
2. 2Village Links of Glen EllynGlen Ellyn, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,208 yds9.3
3. 3Elevation Golf & Fitness BURR RIDGEBurr Ridge, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,410 yds9.3
4. 4The Glen ClubGlenview, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,170 yds9.2
5. 5Ravisloe Country ClubHomewood, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,343 yds9.1
6. 6Seven Bridges Golf ClubWoodridge, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,111 yds9.0
7. 7Wicker Memorial ParkHighland, IN · Public · 18 holes · 6,515 yds9.0
8. 8Glenwoodie Golf ClubGlenwood, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,009 yds8.9
9. 9Glencoe Golf ClubGlencoe, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,569 yds8.8
10. 10Arrowhead Golf ClubWheaton, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,707 yds8.7
11. 11Cog Hill Golf & Country ClubLemont, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,554 yds8.7
12. 12Glen Oak Country Club Lodge (Entrance), IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,841 yds8.6
13. 13Flossmoor Golf ClubFlossmoor, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,136 yds8.6
14. 14Mt. Prospect Golf ClubMount Prospect, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,070 yds8.5
15. 15The Beverly Country ClubChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,063 yds8.5
16. 16Northmoor Country ClubHighland Park, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,022 yds8.5
17. 17Eaglewood Golf CourseItasca, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,696 yds8.4
18. 18Coyote Run Golf Course and RestaurantFlossmoor, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,177 yds8.4
19. 19Bloomingdale Golf ClubBloomingdale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,192 yds8.4
20. 20Itasca country clubItasca, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,815 yds8.4
21. 21The Preserve at Oak MeadowsAddison, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,977 yds8.2
22. 22Maple Meadows Golf CourseWood Dale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,438 yds8.2
23. 23Glenview Park Golf ClubGlenview, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,113 yds8.2
24. 24Willow Crest Golf ClubOak Brook, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,433 yds8.1
25. 25Old Oak Country ClubHomer Glen, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,432 yds8.1
26. 26Fox Run Golf LinksElk Grove Village, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,257 yds8.1
27. 27Lost Marsh Golf CourseHammond, IN · Public · 18 holes · 6,766 yds7.8
28. 28Arlington Lakes Golf ClubArlington Heights, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,252 yds7.7
29. 29Oak Brook Golf ClubEdwardsville, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,800 yds7.7
30. 30Indian Boundary Golf CourseChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,043 yds7.6
31. 31Wilmette Golf ClubWilmette, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,363 yds7.6
32. 32Heritage Oaks Golf ClubNorthbrook, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,286 yds7.6
33. 33Sunset Valley Golf ClubHighland Park, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,681 yds7.6
34. 34Glendale Lakes Golf ClubGlendale Heights, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,135 yds7.5
35. 35Harborside International Golf CenterChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,123 yds7.4
36. 36George W. Dunne National Golf CourseOak Forest, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,262 yds7.3
37. 37Jackson Park Golf CourseChicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,478 yds7.3
38. 38Ruffled Feathers Golf ClubLemont, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,898 yds7.1
39. 39Chick Evans Golf CourseMorton Grove, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,634 yds7.1
40. 40Winnetka Golf ClubWinnetka, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,517 yds7.1
41. 41Water's Edge Golf ClubWorth, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,891 yds7.1
42. 42The Meadows Golf Club Of Blue IslandBlue Island, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,367 yds7.1
43. 43White Pines Golf ClubBensenville, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,624 yds6.8
44. 44Big Run Golf ClubLockport, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,050 yds6.8
45. 45Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf CourseRiverdale, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,742 yds6.7
46. 46Old Orchard Country ClubMount Prospect, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,077 yds6.6
47. 47Carriage Greens Country ClubDarien, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,451 yds6.2
48. 48Burnham Woods Golf CourseBurnham, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,447 yds6.1
49. 49Village Greens of WoodridgeWoodridge, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,638 yds6.0
50. 50River Oaks Golf CourseCalumet City, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,693 yds5.9

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Updated October 2026