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THE HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN GOLF CLUB
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WHERE IT RANKS#157in Chicago— Ahead of Steeple Chase Golf Club, just behind Centennial Park Golf Course
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COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
SIGNATURE HOLE
#4Par 3 · 153 yards
A demanding par 3 that requires precision off the tee.
COURSE VS. COURSE
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4.5
Rating—
72
Par70
139
Slope119
6,961
Yards5,801
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TypePublic