THE HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN GOLF CLUB

The elevated tees and rolling prairie terrain northwest of Chicago create dramatic elevation changes that transform what could have been another mundane Illinois municipal into something genuinely memorable. Strategic bunkering and water hazards on seven holes demand course management over raw distance, while the wind-exposed higher ground tests every club in your bag. This daily-fee gem proves that inspired routing can overcome flat Midwest expectations, delivering legitimate championship character without the private club pretense.