Chicagoland Signature Golf Courses

T his is a spectacular Dick Nugent design with country club-style bentgrass fairways, tees and greens. The entire course is as picturesque as it is tightly bunkered, with plenty of water to keep you honest and provide a supreme test of shot-making ability. A new clubhouse and b... more

I magine 250 acres of beautifully landscaped hills encompassing 27 holes of championship golf, 308 oversized guest rooms, superb dining experienes and a state-of-the-art conference center. It’s a reality at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes, Chicago’s premier golf resort a... more

Village Green Golf Course is experiencing a rebirth. Under new management since January, this sporty, parkland-style course had long enjoyed a loyal following thanks to its fun layout and convenient location. But it desperately needed refurbishment. New operator GolfVisions has a... more

Bloomington-Normal was named the "5th Best American City for Golf" by Golf Digest in both their 2005 and 2006 Metro Rankings. Golf enthusiasts will love the Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington, a 6,926-yard par-72, four-star Arnold Palmer Signature-Designed Course that features be... more

Year-round, golf experience! White Pines Golf Club has been a favorite and best value among Chicagoland golfers since 1928. Situated on over 240 beautiful acres, White Pines is 10 minutes from O'Hare Airport and 30 minutes of downtown Chicago. White Pines offers players a choice ... more

Due to its hilly terrain, this course can be both very demanding and remarkably scenic. Water hazards (creeks and ponds) come into play on a number of holes, and numerous large trees will frequently threaten to affect your shots. Larry Packard redesigned this course in 1966. ... more

Renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills brings his award-winning design talent to Illinois for the first time with the classic layout of Stonewall Orchard Golf Club. Hailed as the world's No. 2 designer by Golf World Magazine in 1998, Hills allowed the natural rolling land... more

After more than a century as an elite private club, Ravisloe Country Club has joined the ranks of Chicago’s upscale daily-fee golf courses. Opened to the public this spring, Ravisloe is a classic parkland-style layout redesigned to reflect the artistry and unique vision of ... more

The Den at Fox Creek is the city of Bloomington's third golf course.Bentgrass tees, greens and fairways compliment the Wild Prairie Grasses which grow in the rough to make a picturesque Scottish Links Style golf course. The course features 131 strategically placed sand traps,mak... more

WeaverRidge Golf Club, in Peoria, Ill.,the second-place course on the Upscale Public list, is a visually stunning, strategically superior design by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. The front nine features some holes edged by housing, but the lots are hardly noticeable. A highlight i... more

Founded in 1928 Turkey Creek Golf Club, a Lake County Parks facility, continues to provide great golf to Northwest Indiana. The course offers hilly, tree-lined fairways with slightly sloping greens that provide the golfer with a feeling of a classic golf course. Turkey Creek also... more

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Hilldale Golf Club is a good test for any skill level. While Hilldale might come across as a scaled down version of the super long courses touring pros play today, don't let the yardage fool you, this par-71 course has a rating of 71.6 and a s... more

Evergreen Golf Club has a long and rich tradition in Wisconsin golf as one of the state’s premier places to play, a club dedicated to giving you gracious and friendly professional service along with excellent conditions and value. We’re proud to be ranked as a 4-Star ... more

Glendale Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in the western suburb of Glendale Heights. Golfers can enjoy bentgrass tees, fairways and greens at this Dick Nugent-designed golf course that will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Glendale Lakes has the adde... more

Come play the course critics are still raving about as it matures into its 6th season. The Village of Bolingbrook has turned some former farmland into one of the top municipal golf courses in the country and one of the best places in all of Chicagoland to golf, dine, entertain an... more

Cardinal Creek Golf Course is a 27-hole public course, conveniently located 35 minutes from Chicago on Route 1, in Beecher, Illinois. The course sits on 200 acres of gently rolling land and offers numerous ponds and thousands of mature trees to test the skill level of every golfe... more

Blue Needles Golf Course is today's state-of-the-art 18 hole course with excellent club house facilities, driving range, eight lakes, elevated greens, cart paths from tee to green, and plent of sand. This course is the "Hidden Jewel" of Central Illinois and puts a premium on... more

Nestled in the heart of Kane County, Settler’s Hill Golf Course lives up to its name with dramatic elevation changes across a layout that traverses mature woodlands, vibrant wetlands and windswept highlands. The course’s distinctive look underscores its unique history... more

The Links at Carillon is a privately-owned and operated, semi-private daily fee golf course. It features 27 holes of championship golf, a full featured Links Learning Center, a golf shop carrying the latest in golf equipment and fashion and the Links Grille for daily menu dining ... more

This is one of the finest municipal facilities in the area, with bluegrass fairways and tees, and bentgrass greens. There is plenty of sand and water to provide hazards, with mature trees sprinkled throughout. The course is playable from three different sets of tees and features ... more

From formidable fairways to exacting greens, Poplar Creek Country Club provides golfers with an 18-hole championship golf course that will challenge even the most adept pro. This par-70 course was designed by Ken Killian and Dick Nugent and features a winding creek and other chal... more

Fox Bend Golf Course, Oswego’s own welcoming and challenging public course is recognized as a Five-Star course by Chicagoland Golf Magazine. This premier facility has hosted the Illinois Open in 1979, 1997 and 1999, the Illinois PGA Championship in 1978 and Western Open Qua... more

The Sanctuary has matured into one of the better 18 golf courses in the Chicago Southland area and one of the best golf values anywhere. Golf Chicago magazine rates The Sanctuary a "Best Buy" and says, "The Sanctuary is a beautiful spot to spend your golf dollar."... more

Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois is known and recognized for its beautifully maintained course, exceptional views, professional staff and inviting atmosphere. Surrounded by forest preserve, Arrowhead is one of a few courses in the chicagoland area to boast that there are... more

Exceptional Golf. Incredibly Close. Unbelievable Price! Exceptional Golf. - The "must play" golf experience in the Midwest, Rockford's premiere public golf experience is found at Aldeen Golf Club. Eighteen championship holes with expertly manicured Penncross bentgrass gre... more

Built on beautiful rolling hills, Hughes Creek Golf Club is a great Illinois golf destination. This 18-hole layout contains tee boxes that overlook parts of the entire course. But don't be hypnotized by the beauty, because you will need every club in your bag. Hughes Creek requir... more

Come see for yourself why Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club ranked as a five-star course in Chicagoland Golf Magazine. Situated on 166 rolling, wooded acres, Heritage Bluffs hosts an incredible 18 holes of championship golf on a setting seldom seen in the Chicagoland area. The cou... more

Heralded as a must-play by many Chicagoland golf publications, Foxford Hills offers 18 distinctly spectacular holes and an atmosphere evocative of Carolina resort golf for a fraction of the resort-golf price tag. At 7,023 yards from the tips, Foxford Hills tests golfers’ st... more

Each of the two courses designed by Al Humphrey in the late ‘60s is 4-Star rated in Golf Digest’s Places-to-Play, and each offers unique challenges. The East Course is a bit more target-oriented than the West with water in-play on all 18 holes. There’s great var... more

Blackstone Golf Club is truly a home for golf. We offer unique and affordable membership programs, allowing golfers to enjoy all the benefits of membership without making a bogey with their budget! Blackstone also features some of the greatest daily green fee values in all of Nor... more

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, Oak Grove Golf Course is among only 12 Illinois golf courses ranked 4-1/2 stars by Golf Digest. This championship 18-hole course in McHenry County’s gorgeous, rural countryside features the best public greens in Chicagoland. Teeming... more

Nestled in the rolling hills of Northern Illinois lies Plum Tree National Golf Club, one of the most picturesque golf courses in the Chicagoland area. Rated consistently among the top courses on the Chicago golf scene, Plum Tree offers players a test of strategy, skill and patien... more

Ranked as one of Chicagoland's top five courses, Orchard Valley Golf Course has been honored with 4-1/2 stars from Golf Digest's Places-to-Play for its diverse blend of natural challenges including wetlands, a waterfall and other intriguing water hazards.... more

Klein Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole "must-play"- the more you play it, the lower you'll score! Conveniently located in suburban DuPage County, just south of Route 64 and County Farm Road, Klein Creek features contrasting gentle doglegs bounded by forest contrast with strategicall... more

The city of Bloomington opened Prairie Vista Golf Course in 1991. The course, which is an American Contemporary Style, has Bentgrass tees,greens and fairways and is a treat to play with water hazards located on 16 of the 18 holes.... more

Return to the roots of golf at Shepherd's Crook, a Zion Park District owned and operated layout that offers a passage back to golf's heritage. Designed by Keith Foster and opened in August 1999, Shepherd's Crook has earned rave reviews as a course that is both challenging and e... more

Located in Elk Grove Village, Fox Run Golf Links is a true hidden gem. Built in 1984 by William Newcomb, the course features Bentgrass greens, bluegrass fairways and a design that brings water into play on 12 of its 18 holes. A unique golf course in the northwest suburbs, Fox Run... more

Rated as one of Chicagoland's top five public courses, Orchard Valley is an 18-hole, 6,745-yard, par-72 championship layout. Designed by Ken Kavanaugh and opened in 1993, this impeccably conditioned course features bentgrass tees, greens and fairways. Having hosted numerous PGA s... more

Nettle Creek Country Club is links-style golf in a beautiful prairie environment rich with wildlife. Renowned for its fabulous greens, this upscale, 18-hole championship course is an easy 30-minute interstate drive from the populous Naperville-Bolingbrook-Plainfield area and just... more