Tee Up in the Windy City

June 6, 2016

Although you may think that the Windy City is only known for its giant bean, deep dish pizza, and the Cubs…Chicago is also a great golf destination!

With courses for every type of golfer, you’ll easily be able to #GoPlay in the Chicago area. Don’t miss out on these top rated, and locally renowned, courses!

1. Stonewall Orchard Golf Club

With over 65,000 trees and a rolling landscape, Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake, Ill. will make you feel like you’re in the Carolinas.

The classic layout of Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, in Grayslake, Ill., was designed by the famed and award-winning architect, Arthur Hills. It offers rolling hills, magnificent pine and oak trees, and tranquil wetlands surrounded by wildlife. Each hole challenges the golfer to display strategic skill while feeling at peace in the natural environment. Your experience at Stonewall Orchard will be one to remember.

2. Makray Memorial Golf Club

Between the bluegrass roughs and water hazards, Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, Ill. has been a favorite among Chicago-area golfers since 1928.

With its strategic bunkers, water obstacles and blue grass roughs, Makray Memorial Golf Club is an experience you won’t want to miss out on. This premier 18-hole championship course in Barrington, Ill. was named in honor of Paul Makray, who originally purchased the course in 1962. Not only does Makray have bent grass tees and thousands of yards with numerous sets of trees, but it also features a brand new 24,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that will make you feel like you’re in an old world wonderland.

3. Ravisloe Country Club

Established in 1901, Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood, Ill. has a rich heritage that embraces tradition with modern updates.

Since 1901, the Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood, Ill. has been a destination full of history and challenge. Originally owned by the members of the Chicago’s Standard Club, it was renovated in 1917 by famed designer, Donald Ross. After it’s closing in 2008, Ravisloe was reopened as a public jewel for all to once again enjoy. Surrounded by lush gardens with a spectacular club house, Ravisloe Country Club will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

4. Glenview Park Golf Club

Glenview Park Golf Club in Glenview, Ill. opened in 1920 and was recently renovated for an even better golf experience.

Uniquely redesigned to aid in the management of storm water after it rains, Glenview Park Golf Club is a place full of enjoyment and bliss. This 6,113 yard par 70 course features bent grass tee boxes at each of it’s 18-holes. Surrounded by a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, it is a public course with a private feel.

5. Arrowhead Golf Club

Since its opening in 1927, Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, Ill. continues to offer a superb golf experience surrounded by a forest reserve.

With it’s three nine-hole courses that combine to form three separate par 72 18-hole layouts, Arrowhead Golf Club continues to offer a unique golf experience. Without a house in sight, this course features water on 17 out of 27 of it’s holes and is surrounded by forest preserve. It also offers a practice area with a lighted driving range, putting green, chipping green and bunkers. In the Chicago area, Arrowhead is known for its private club feel and prestigious treatment of golfers as guests.

Each unique in their own way, the courses in Chicago will never disappoint!