Hardest golf courses in DeKalb, IL

The hardest golf course in the DeKalb area is Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. All 32, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Rich Harvest FarmsSugar Grove, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,671 yds9.7
2. 2Black Sheep Golf ClubSugar Grove, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,111 yds9.7
3. 3Whisper Creek Golf ClubHuntley, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,051 yds7.4
4. 4The Highlands of Elgin Golf CourseElgin, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,961 yds9.4
5. 5Blackstone Golf ClubMarengo, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,734 yds9.7
6. 6Bowes Creek Country ClubElgin, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,794 yds9.1
7. 7St Charles Country ClubSaint Charles, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,946 yds9.2
8. 8Randall Oaks Golf Club & BanquetsWest Dundee, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,598 yds9.0
9. 9Aurora Country ClubAurora, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,785 yds9.2
10. 10Royal Fox Country ClubSaint Charles, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,781 yds9.6
11. 11Tanna Farms Golf ClubGeneva, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,510 yds7.5
12. 12Marengo Ridge Golf ClubMarengo, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,654 yds7.3
13. 13Indian Oaks Country ClubShabbona, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,788 yds9.1
14. 14Eagle Brook Country ClubGeneva, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,766 yds8.4
15. 15Hughes Creek Golf CourseElburn, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,506 yds8.1
16. 16Settler's Hill Golf CourseBatavia, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,487 yds5.9
17. 17The Hawk Country ClubSaint Charles, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,542 yds8.2
18. 18Orchard Valley Golf CourseAurora, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,676 yds6.8
19. 19Blackberry Oaks Golf CourseBristol, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,368 yds8.9
20. 20Mill Creek Golf CourseGeneva, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,420 yds6.1
21. 21Pinecrest Golf ClubHuntley, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,666 yds8.2
22. 22River Heights Golf CourseDeKalb, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,428 yds7.9
23. 23Elgin Country ClubElgin, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,450 yds9.7
24. 24Kishwaukee Country ClubDeKalb, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,328 yds8.5
25. 2511th Tee Edgebrook Golf ClubSandwich, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,294 yds6.0
26. 26Geneva Golf ClubGeneva, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,036 yds9.0
27. 27Sycamore Golf ClubSycamore, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,817 yds7.5
28. 28Bliss Creek Golf CourseSugar Grove, IL · Public · 18 holes · 5,677 yds8.2
29. Wing Park Golf CourseElgin, IL · Public · 9 holes · 6,262 yds7.4
30. Newburg Village Golf ClubCherry Valley, IL · Public · 9 holes · 6,308 yds7.3
31. Pottawatomie Golf CourseSaint Charles, IL · Public · 9 holes · 5,988 yds8.9
32. Cedardell Golf ClubPlano, IL · Public · 9 holes · 6,022 yds8.5

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Updated November 2026