FOREST HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling prairie terrain northwest of Chicago yields one of Illinois' most underrated private layouts, where mature oaks and strategic bunkering demand thoughtful course management over raw power. The par-4 14th exemplifies the design philosophy—a dogleg right that rewards precise positioning with wedge approaches to an elevated, well-guarded green. What separates this track from cookie-cutter Midwest courses is the architect's restraint in letting natural contours dictate play rather than forcing drama where none belongs.