MT.PROSPECT GOLF COURSE

The elevated tees here showcase the subtle roll of northwest Chicago's prairie landscape, where mature oaks frame fairways that demand precise iron play over forced carries. What separates this daily-fee gem from the suburban pack is its collection of well-bunkered par 4s that reward course management over brute force, particularly the dogleg left 14th that tempts big hitters into trouble. The greens roll true year-round, a rarity among Illinois municipals.