SUNSET VALLEY GOLF CLUB

The rolling terrain northwest of Chicago delivers a surprisingly rugged test through mature oak and maple corridors, where elevation changes of 40 feet create dramatic approach shots that reward local knowledge. Strategic bunkering protects greens that tilt toward natural drainage patterns, making pin placement as critical as club selection on this Dick Nugent design. What sets this Highland Park gem apart is how the back nine climbs through genuine topography—rare for the Chicago suburbs—culminating in a downhill par-4 finish that begs for one final aggressive play.