LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB

The prairie winds that sculpt this private layout 30 miles south of Chicago create a deceptive challenge where club selection becomes an exercise in meteorological calculation. Dick Nugent's routing through the rolling Illinois farmland showcases his mastery of subtle elevation changes, particularly on the back nine where the terrain drops toward Sugar Creek and demands precision over power. What elevates this track above typical Chicagoland country club fare is Nugent's restraint—he lets the natural contours dictate strategy rather than manufacturing drama through unnecessary water hazards.