COURSE SNAPSHOT
WHERE IT RANKS#79in Chicago— Ahead of Royal Fox Golf Club, just behind Mistwood Golf Club
COURSE OVERVIEW
The prairie winds that sweep across these Illinois links test every club in your bag, with wide fairways that lure you into aggressive lines before revealing hidden pot bunkers and native grass hazards. Keith Foster's restoration work honors the original 1920s routing while adding modern tournament conditioning that rivals any Chicago-area private club. The back nine's elevated tees offer commanding views of the surrounding countryside, but it's the subtle green complexes—particularly the peninsula 16th—that separate weekend warriors from serious stick handlers.
SIGNATURE HOLE
A demanding par 3 that requires precision off the tee.
COURSE VS. COURSE
Similar public courses, different vibes
Stonehenge Golf Club
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Cloverleaf Golf Course
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