Hardest golf courses in Palatine, IL

The hardest golf course in the Palatine area is Chicago Highlands Club in Westchester. All 50, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Chicago Highlands ClubWestchester, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,490 yds9.3
2. 2Village Links of Glen EllynGlen Ellyn, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,208 yds9.3
3. 3Pine Meadow Golf ClubMundelein, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,218 yds6.4
4. 4Butler National Golf ClubOak Brook, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,550 yds9.7
5. 5Medinah Country ClubMedinah, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,564 yds9.6
6. 6Merit ClubLibertyville, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,442 yds9.6
7. 7Conway Farms Golf ClubLake Forest, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,432 yds9.4
8. 8Kemper Lakes Golf ClubKildeer, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,417 yds9.4
9. 9Seven Bridges Golf ClubWoodridge, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,111 yds9.0
10. 10Thunderhawk Golf ClubBeach Park, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,031 yds9.1
11. 11Stonewall Orchard Golf ClubGrayslake, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,106 yds9.6
12. 12The Glen ClubGlenview, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,170 yds9.2
13. 13Bull Valley Golf ClubWoodstock, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,325 yds9.7
14. 14White Deer Run Golf CourseVernon Hills, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,149 yds7.4
15. 15Prairie Landing Golf ClubWest Chicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,042 yds9.2
16. 16Golf Club of IllinoisAlgonquin, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,011 yds7.4
17. 17Whisper Creek Golf ClubHuntley, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,051 yds7.4
18. 18The Highlands of Elgin Golf CourseElgin, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,961 yds9.4
19. 19Barrington Hills Country ClubBarrington, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,259 yds9.4
20. 20Highland Woods Golf CourseHoffman Estates, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,934 yds6.8
21. 21Bob O'Link Golf ClubHighland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,247 yds8.7
22. 22Foxford Hills Golf ClubCary, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,047 yds7.9
23. 23Steeple Chase Golf ClubMundelein, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,863 yds9.1
24. 24Stonebridge Country ClubAurora, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,169 yds9.5
25. 25North Shore Country ClubGlenview, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,167 yds9.5
26. 26The Club at WynstoneNorth Barrington, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,162 yds9.5
27. 27Turnberry Golf ClubVillage of Lakewood, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,876 yds6.2
28. 28Chalet Hills Golf ClubCary, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,898 yds7.5
29. 29The Preserve at Oak MeadowsAddison, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,977 yds8.2
30. 30Butterfield Country ClubOak Brook, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,109 yds9.5
31. 31Makray Memorial Golf ClubBarrington, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,878 yds9.0
32. 32Oak Brook Golf ClubEdwardsville, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,800 yds7.7
33. 33Skokie Country ClubGlencoe, IL · Public · 18 holes · 7,091 yds9.5
34. 34Exmoor Country ClubHighland Park, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,180 yds9.5
35. 35Hawthorn Woods Country ClubHawthorn Woods, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,091 yds9.2
36. 36St. Andrews Golf and Country ClubWest Chicago, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,818 yds7.5
37. 37Bowes Creek Country ClubElgin, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,794 yds9.1
38. 38Bittersweet Golf ClubGurnee, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,751 yds7.7
39. 39Westmoreland Country ClubWilmette, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,052 yds9.5
40. 40The Grove Country ClubLong Grove, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,032 yds9.5
41. 41Lake Shore Country ClubGlencoe, IL · Private · 18 holes · 7,000 yds9.7
42. 42Arrowhead Golf ClubWheaton, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,707 yds8.7
43. 43Chicago Golf ClubWheaton, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,950 yds9.5
44. 44Briarwood Country ClubDeerfield, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,950 yds9.1
45. 45Riverside Golf ClubNorth Riverside, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,748 yds9.6
46. 46St Charles Country ClubSaint Charles, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,946 yds9.2
47. 47Inverness Golf ClubInverness, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,741 yds9.5
48. 48Stonehenge Golf ClubBarrington, IL · Private · 18 holes · 6,848 yds9.7
49. 49Midlane Country ClubWadsworth, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,848 yds7.5
50. 50Randall Oaks Golf Club & BanquetsWest Dundee, IL · Public · 18 holes · 6,598 yds9.0

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Updated November 2026