ELGIN COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling prairie terrain northwest of Chicago provides an ideal canvas for this mature parkland layout that rewards precision over power. Ancient oaks frame elevated greens that demand accurate approach shots, while the prevailing winds off the Fox River valley add a strategic element that keeps even single-digit handicappers honest. Members rave about the restored bunkers and lightning-fast bentgrass greens that putt true in all seasons, making this a genuine test of short-game finesse.