KEMPER LAKES GOLF CLUB

The prairie winds that whip across this Ken Killian design demand respect, turning what might otherwise be generous fairways into strategic puzzles where club selection becomes paramount. Water hazards punctuate nearly half the holes with surgical precision, including the island green 17th that has humbled touring professionals and weekend warriors alike. Chicago-area golfers know this former PGA Championship host rewards thoughtful course management over brute force, with undulating greens that read true but punish the indecisive.