ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
Links and Tees
800 W. Lake St., Addison
630.458.2660
Pro: Maria Long, Mark McCarthy, Jim David
Designer: David Gill (1984)
Course: 3-hole
Yards: 3068
Par: 12 (36)
Great course for beginners. This learning facility offers a driving range, practice greens and golf course with 3-, 4-, and 5-par holes.

ALSIP PARK DISTRICT
Fountain Hills Golf Club
12601 S. Kedzie Ave., Alsip
708.388.4653
Pro: Mike Camastro
Designer: Bob Lohmann (1 995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3233
Par: 36
Slope: 109 avg.
Rating: 34.3
Considered one of the best 9-hole public courses on the south side

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
1211 S. New Wilke Rd., Arlington Heights
847.577.3030
Pro: Jon Smith
Designer: David Gill (1979)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5331
Par: 68
Slope: 115
Rating: 65.8

Nickol Knoll Golf Club
3800 N. Kennicolt Drive, Arlington
Heights
847.590.6050
Manager: Todd Yendro
Designer: David Gill and Steve Halberg (1995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1163
Par: 27
Part of the site was re-named for Walter Payton, who trained here during his years with the Chicago Bears.

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BARRINGTON PARK DISTRICT
Barrington Park District Golf
Learning Center
235 Lions Dr., Barrington
847.381.0687
Course: 5-hole (1963)
Yards: 1245
Par: 32
This is a level course with large trees bordering every hole that can alter your shots. Sand traps come into play on about half the holes. The fairways are medium-sized and the greens are small.

BARTLETT PARK DISTRICT
Apple Orchard Golf Course
696 W. Steams Rd., Bartlett
630.837.5292
Course: 9-hole (1960)
Yards: 1275
Par: 27
A challenging 9-hole, par-3 course with a concessions area and pro shop

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
White Pines Golf Club
500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville
630.766.0304
Pro: Jason Poblocki and Craig Bertrand
Designer: Jack L. Daray, Sr. (1930)
Course: 36-hole
Yards: 6601 west, 6371 east
Par: 72 / 70
Slope: 118/122
Rating: 71.1 / 70.2
Host of the annual IAPD/IPRA Legislative Golf Outing

BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
630.739.4100
Manager: Peter Pope
Designer: Packard (1980)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2205
Par: 32
Slope: 105
Rating: 31
The course features contoured fairways and water on seven holes. The Lily Cache Creek meanders through five holes and feeds a large lake which borders three holes. Twenty-one sand traps lay in wait and provide plenty of challenge.

BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Buffalo Grove Golf Learning Center
801 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
847.459.2321
Pro: Kristy Vik, LPGA
Designer: Groundworks (1999)
This indoor golf driving range and learning center features 32 tee boxes, expansive putting green, pro shop, group and private lessons from PGA and LPGA professionals, club fitting and repairs.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT Prairie View Golf Course 7993 N. River Rd., Byron 815.234.GOLF(4653) Pro: Ken Ledene Designer: James Spear (1992) Course: 18-hole Yards: 7117 Par: 72 Slope: 123 Rating: 72.3 Golf Digest's 4-star rating "Places To Play 2000-2001"; Rockford Magazine's "Best Addition to the Golf Scene" CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course 2727 W. Glenn Rd., Carbondale 618.529.4386 Pro: Michael A. Day Designer: William James Spear (1984) Course: 18-hole Yards: 6486 (blue tees - middle) Par: 72 Slope: 134 Rating: 71.6 Golf Digest's 4-star rating "Places To Play" 1998-1999 and 2000-2001

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
405 N. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet
217.586.2183
Pro: David Huber
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1948)
Course: 18-hole, plus 9-hole par 3
Yards: 6520
Par: 72
Slope: 120
Rating: 70.6
Named most popular area course by Champaign News-Gazette readers; Golf Digests "Places To Play" 3 1/2-star rating

CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
24355 W. Bluff Rd., Channahon
815.467.PUTT(7888)
Pro: Mark Fehrenbacher
Designer: Dick Nugent (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7106
Slope: 138
Rating:73.9
Golf Digest's 4 1/2-star rating "Places to Play" 2000; Chicago Tribune Top 10 Public Courses 2000

CHICAGO HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Chicago Heights East Golf Course
315 Glenwood Rd., Chicago Heights
708.754.3673
Pro: Dan Kidd
Designer: Ken Killian (1991)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2965
Par: 35
Slope: men 112 / women 101
Rating: 67.1 / 65.4
Outstanding 9-hole course. Well-kept, fair prices.

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Tee Time Reservations 312.245.0909

Robert A. Black
2045 W. Pralt, Chicago
312.742.7931
Pro: Adam Kwiatkoski
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2339
Par: 33
Slope: 102
Rating: 31.1

Columbus Park
500 S. Central, Chicago
312.746.5573
Manager: Walter Miller
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2753
Par: 34
Slope: 96
Rating: 32.4

Jackson Park 63rd & Lake Shore Dr., Chicago 312.747.2763 Pro: Emanuel Worley Course: 18-hole (1899) Yards: 5463 Par: 70 Slope: 107 Rating: 65.7

Channahon Park District's Heritage Bluff Public Golf Club

South Shore
71st & South Shore Dr., Chicago
312.747.6250
Manager: Walter Miller
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2720
Par: 33
Slope: 111
Rating: 33.2

Sydney R. Marovitz
3600 N. Recreation Dr., Chicago
312.742.7930
Pro: Adam Kwiatkoski
Course: 9-hole (1932)
Yards: 3240
Par: 36
Slope: 117
Rating: 35.1

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT
Lippold Park Golf Learning Center
125 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
815.477.5401
Pro: John Swenson
Designer: Lohman Golf Designs (1997) A golf driving range with 60 lighted tee areas (grass and mats) and a 10,000-square-foot putting green with a pro shop and concessions.

DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
Faries Park Golf Course
#1 Faries Parkway, Decatur
217.422.2211
Pro: Jim Bailey, PGA
Designer: Roger Packard (1963)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6850
Par: 72
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.7
Golf Digest's Top 20 Best Public Golf

Decatur Indoor Sports Center and Golf Learning Center
West Wood St., Decatur
217.429.DISC
Pro: John Bertges
Designer: U.S. Indoor Golf (2000)
Indoor golf simulators and practice putting and chipping areas; the First Tee chapter site

Hickory Point Golf Course
727 Weaver Rd., Forsyth
217.421.7444
Pro: Gary Yuenger, PGA
Designer: Roger Packard (1972)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6800
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.7
Golf Digest's Top 20 "Best Public Golf"; Hosts Futures Tour Event, NCAA Division III Nationals; First Tee chapter site

Scovill Golf Course
3909 W. Main St., Decatur
217.429.6243
Pro: Jay Dexter, PGA
Designer: Dick Nugent (1926)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5900
Par: 71
Slope: 119
Rating: 67.8
Decatur area's finest by Decatur Magazine; 'Top 100 Places To Play" by Golf for Women Magazine; Golf Digest's Top 20 Places to Play for Public Golf; the First Tee chapter site.

Nelson Park Golf Course 200 Nelson Blvd., Decatur 217.422.7241 Pro: Rich Noltelmann, PGA . Designer: Tom Bendelow (1916) Course: 18-hole Yards: 4700 Par: 65 Slope: 101 Rating: 63 USGA "For the Good of the Game" Award, and the First Tee chapter site Wildwood Executive 2707 Wildwood Dr., Decatur 217.429.4509 Pro: Darrell Coon Designer: Roger Packard (1975) Course: 9-hole Yards: 1600 Par: 27 Country Club of Par 3s and the First Tee chapter site

Decatur Park District's Indoor Sports Center and Golf Learning Center

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT
Deerfield Golf Club
1201 Sounders Rd., Riverwoods
847.945.8333
Manager: Paul Adams
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1969)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6560
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.9

DEKALB PARK DISTRICT
Buena Vista Golf Course
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb
815.758.4812
Pro: Jay Randolph (1971)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2415
Par: 32
Slope: 102
Rating: 62.6

Lake Park Golf Course
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb
815.758.1550
Pro: Jay Randolph
Designer: Maury Peterson (1966)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6428
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.8

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT
Golf Center Des Plaines
353 N. River Rd., Des Plaines
847.803.4653
Pro: Mark Caster
Course: 9-hole (lighted par-3)
Yards: 1060
Par: 27
Opened in 1998 and purchased by the Des Plaines Park District in 2000, the center features three-tiered, year-round driving range with 80 automated stalls.

Lake Park Golf Course
1105 Howard St., Des Plaines
847.391.5730
Course: 18-hole (1960)
Yards: 1515
Par: 54

DIXON PARK DISTRICT
Miller Golf Complex
1010 Washington Ave., Dixon
815.284.1033
Pro: Jim Stewart
The driving range is open with a 9-hole course scheduled to open in 2002.

DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Downers Grove Park District
Golf Course
2420 Haddow Ave.
630.963.1306
Pro: Nils Anderson
Designer: C.B. Macdonald (original). Gill & Halberg (renovation) (1892)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3230
Par: 35
Slope: 122
Rating: 70.5
First golf course west of the Allegheny mountains

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Dundee Golf Club
270 Kennedy Dr., Carpentersville
847.426.5511
Pro: Tom Graff
Designer: C.D. Wagstaff (1924)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6036
Par: 69
Slope: 68.8
Rating: 120

Randall Oaks Golf Club
37 W 361 Binnie Rd., Dundee
847.428.5661
Pro: Frank Chieppo
Designer: William Spear (1965)
Course: 1 8-hole
Yards: 6200
Par: 71
Slope: 70.4
Rating: 118

DUPAGE COUNTY, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF
Green Meadows Golf Club
18 W 201 W. 63rd St., Westmont
630.810.0181
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1942
Par: 30

Maple Meadows
272 Addison Rd., Wood Dale
630.616.8424
Pro: Ken Lindsey
Designer: Gill & Hallberg (1998)
Course: 18-hole plus 9-hole
Yards: 6540,2849
Par: 71, 34
Slope: blue 122 / white 118 / red 119 Rating: 70.1 / 68.3 / 70.2

Oak Meadows
900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison
630.595.0071
Pro: Mike Buros
Course: 18-hole (1920s)
Yards: 6718
Par: 71
Slope: (men) blue 126 / white 122 / red 119
(ladies) white 133/red 128
Rating: (men) 72.1 / 70.6 / 68.4
(ladies) 76.4 / 73.8
Ben Hogan won the Chicago Open here in 1942.

Wing Park Golf Course
1000 Wing St., Elgin
847.931.5952
Manager: Jim Walsh
Course: 9-hole (1908)
Yards: 3060
Par: 36
Illinois' oldest municipal 9-hole course

ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Fox Run Golf Links
333 Plum Grove Rd., Elk Grove Village
847.228.3544
Designer: William Newcomb
Course: 18-hole (1983)
Yards: 6287
Par: 70
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.2
Golf Digest's "Best Places To Play" 2000-2001 3-star rating

ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT
Sugar Creek Golf Course
500 E. Van Buren, Villa Park
630.834.3325
Designer: William Rose and Associates (1975)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: white 2239/red 1192
Par: 31
Slope: 104
Rating: 60.8

FON DU LAC PARK DISTRICT
Quail Meadows Golf Course
2215 Centennial Drive, Washington
309.694.3139
PGAPro: Tom Keefe
Course: 18-hole (1972)
Yards: 6647
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.3

Fon du Lac Golf Course
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria
309.699.4222
Course: 9-hole (1962)
Yards: 1260
Par: 27
Great course for beginners, juniors and golfers wanting to work on their short game.

FOSS PARK DISTRICT
Foss Park Golf Course
3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
847.689.7490
Pro: Thomas K. Scott
Course: 18-hole (1974)
Yards: 6914 blue / 6454 white / 5978 senior / 5888 ladies
Par: 72 / 72 / 72 / 74
Slope: 113 / 108 / 106 / 117
Rating: 71.9 / 70.1 / 68.5 / 72.5
New family tees for the 2001 golf season

FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
(jointly owned - see Oswegoland Park District)

Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
630.907.0500
Pro: Tom Tierney
Designer: Ken Kavanaugh (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6745
Par: 72
Slope: 134
Rating: 72.8
Chicagoland Golf Top 5 courses: Golf Digest's "Top 10 Public Access Places to Play" and Golf Digest's Top 100 Golf Shops in the country for 7 years in a row.

FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT
Park Hills Golf Club
3240 W. Stephenson, Freeport
815.235.3611
Pro: Jeff Hartman
Designer: E.B.Wagstaff (1955)
Course: 36-hole
Yards: 6400 east / 6600 west
Par: 72 both
Slope: 116 east/121 west
Rating: 69.9 east / 71.2 west
Golf Digest's 3 1/2-star rating and Best Value: Best in the Region by Freeport Journal Standard

GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT
Glencoe Golf Club
621 Westley Road, Glencoe
847.835.0250
Pro: Terry Miskowicz
Course: 18-hole (1921)
Yards: champ 6517 / reg 6233 / front 5713
Par: 72 / 72 / 73
Slope: 121 / 118 / 117
Rating: 70.4 / 68.9 / 71.8
Golf Digest's 31/2 stars "Places To Play"; one of the oldest courses on the North Shore. Beautiful, mature course.

GLENDALE HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
1550 President St., Glendale Heights
630.260.0018
Pro: Dave Anderson
Designer: Dick Nugent (1986)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6143
Par: 71
Slope: 128
Rating: 69.9
Designed with the Fairway "Target Golfer" concept, each shot is an experience. Conveniently located near 1-355, just 30 minutes from most areas in Chicagoland.

GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT
Glenview National 9
2800 West Lake Ave., Glenview
Pro: David Prange
Designer: Rick Jacobsen
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2016
Par: 31
A new course scheduled to open mid-summer 2001.

Glenview Park Golf Club
800 Shermer Rd., Glenview
847.724.0250
Pro: David Prange
Designer: Roseman (Redesign Killian & Nugent) (1924 built, 1955 pork district owned)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6057
Par: 70
Rating: Men Back 68.6/121, Men Forward 67.2/117, Women Back 74.4/ 126, Women Forward 72.5/122

GRAYSLAKE PARK DISTRICT
Carillion North of Grayslake
2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake
847.548.4713
Pro: Sam Ziccarelli
Designer: Gret Martin (2000) Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1200
Par: 27

HIGHLAND PARK, PARK DISTRICT OF
Sunset Valley Golf Course
1390 Sunset Rd., Highland Park
847.432.7140
Pro: Rob Saunders
Designer: Bob Lohman, redesign (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6500
Par: 72
Slope: 123
Rating: 71.1
Voted Best on the North Shore in 1996; 1996 Environmental Steward Award

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Dr., Hoffman Estates 847.781.3681 Pro: Jason Mannina Designer: Dick Nugent (1973) Course: 18-hole Yards: 6311 Par: 70 Slope: 126 Rating: 70.2 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Eagle Creek Resort Eagle Creek State Park, Findlay 800.876.3245 Pro: Steve Nickerson Designer: Ken Killian (1989) Course: 18-hole Yards: black 6924, blue 6599, white 6024, red 4978 Par: 72 Slope: 132 / 127 / 121 / 115 Rating: 73.5 / 71.6 / 68.6 / 69.1 Golf Digest's Best Resort Course

Freeport Park District's Hoot A Kid on Golf Program at Park Hills Golf Club

Grand Marais Golf Course
5802 Lake Drive, Centerville
618.398.9999
Course: l8-hole (1938)
Yards: 6750 championship tees
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 71 .7

JOLIET PARK DISTRICT
Inwood Golf Course
3200 W.Jefferson St., Joliet
815.741.7265
Pro: Tom Himes Course: 18-hole (1931)
Yards: 6196
Par: 71
Slope: 121
Rating: 69.4

Wedgewood Golf Course
Route 59 and Caton Farm Rd., Plainfield Township
815.741.7270
Pro: Jason Shook
Designer: Packard (1970)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6519
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.5

Woodruff Golf Course
Cougar Rd. and Rte. 6, Joliet
815.741.7272
Course: 18-hole (1921)
Yards: 5424
Par: 68 Slope: 109
Rating: 64.9

KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Settlers Hill Golf Course
919 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia
630.232.1636
Pro: John O'Connor
Designer: Bob Lomen (1988)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6630
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 72.1

KEWANEE PARK DISTRICT
Baker Park Golf Course
1095 Cambridge Rd., Kewanee
309.852.GOLF
Course: 18-hole (1935)
Yards: 6170
Par: 71
Slope: 112
Rating: 68.7
User-friendly public golf course

LAKE BLUFF PARK DISTRICT
Lake Bluff Golf Club
Green Bay Rd. & Washington, Lake Bluff
847.234.6771
Pro: Darryl Stackhouse
Course: 1 8-hole (1968)
Yards: 6457
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.9

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
Brae Loch Golf Course
33600 Rte. 45, Grayslake
847.223.5542
Manager: Jack Malloy
Designer: Gerald Deane Sr. & et. al.
Course: 18-hole (1928)
Yards: 5876
Par: 70
Slope: 114
Rating: 67.5
Certified Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary

Countryside Traditional and Prairie Golf Courses
20800 W. Hawley St., Mundelein
847.566.5544
Pro: Bill Ebdon
Designer: Bob Lohmann, prairie course (1991, traditional 1927)
Course: 36 hole (18 each)
Yards: 6757 prairie / 6397 traditional
Par: 72 / 72
Slope: 121/118
Rating: 71.4 / 70.3
Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary; Environmental Steward Award Winner

Fort Sheridan Golf Course
3650 George Bell Dr., Highland Park
847.266.2120
Designer: Edward B. Dearie (1936)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5398
Par: 68
Slope: 110
Rating: 65.9

ThunderHawk Golf Club
39700 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park
847.872.4295
Pro: Bill Pantle
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1999)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7031 / 5046
Par: 72
Slope: 136 / 122
Rating: 73.8 / 69.2
Environmental Steward Award Winner, 2000; Golf Digest Environmental Leader Award, '99; Golf Magazine Voted One of the Best New Courses You Can Actually Play

LAKE FOREST FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
Deerpath Golf Course
500 West Deerpath
847.615.4290
Pro: Chris Marszaiek
Course: 18-hole (1927)
Yards: 6105
Par: 70
Slope: 124
Rating: 68.7

LISLE PARK DISTRICT
River Bend Golf Club
5900 S. Route 53, Lisle
630.968.1920
Pro: Terry Remke, PGA
Designer: James Spear and Associates (1993)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3500
Par: 36
Slope: 126
Rating: 70.8
Chicago Tribune rated Top 3 Hardest 9 holes in the area

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Lockport
815.836.4653
Pro: Scott Lunde
Designer: Roger Packard and Andy North (1998)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6857
Par: 72
Slope: 122
Rating: 72.1

LOMBARD PARK DISTRICT Western Acres Golf Course 21 West 680 Butterfield Road (Route 56), Lombard 630.469.6768 Course: 9-hole (1965) Yards: 3025 Par: 35 Slope: 109 Rating: 69.1 MANTENO, VILLAGE OF Manteno Golf Club 100 Barnard Road, Manteno 815.468.8827 Pro: Sonny Jones Designer: John Krutilla (1974) Course: 18-hole Yards: 6600 Par: 72 Slope: 115 Rating: 71.4 Excellent par 3's and par 5's. Subtle greens make scoring a challenge.

Fox Bend Golf Course, jointly owned by Oswegoland Park District and Fox Valley Park District

MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT
Mt. Prospect Golf Club
600 See Gwun Ave., Mt. Prospect
847.632.9300
Pro: Brelt Barcel
Course: 18-hole (1927)
Yards: 6215
Par: 71
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.1
Finest public course in northwest suburbs

MUNDELEIN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
Chevy Chase Golf Club
200 N. LaVista Dr., Mundelein
847.949.8900
Pro: Bill Brolley
Designer: Ken Killian (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6827
Par: 72
Slope: 129
Rating: 73.1
Top 15 Public Courses in Chicagoland rate by Chicagoland Golf Magazine; Golf Digests 4-star rating in "Places to Play"

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Naperbrook Golf Course
22204 W. 111th Street, Plainfield
630.378.4215
Pro: Joe Sterr
Designer: Roger Packerd (1990)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6755
Par: 72
Slope: 125
Rating: 72.2

Springbrook Golf Course
2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville
630.848-5060
Pro: Mike Lyzun
Designer: Roger Packerd (1974)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6896
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 72.6

NEW LENOX PARK DISTRICT
The Sanctuary Golf Course
485 N. Marley Rd., New Lenox
815.462.4653
Pro: Dean Gabey
Designer: David Gill, Steve Halberg Lid. (1996)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6701
Par: 72
Slope: 71.2
Rating: 124

NILES PARK DISTRICT
Tam O'Shanter
6800 W.Howard St., Niles
847.965.2344
Pro: Pete Jones (1970)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2580
Par: 33
Slope: 107
Rating: 64.2
Number 6 hole par-3 is part of the original famous Tam O'Shanter Country Club.

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Sportsman's Country Club
3535 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
847.291.2350
Pro: Mike Erwin
Course: 27-hole (1920)
Yards: 18-hole 6293 / 9-hole 3010
Par: 70-72 / 35
Slope: 124/122
Rating: 70.7 / 69.4

OAK LAWN PARK DISTRICT
Stony Creek Golf Course
5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn
708.857.2433
Designer: Carl Goetz (1994)
Course: 18-hole and practice range
Yards: 5,100
Par: 65
Slope: 117
Rating: 63.1
1999 Southtown Award for Best Golf Course

OSWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
Route 34, Oswego
630.554.3939
Pro: Leon McNair
Designer: Brent Wadsworth (1967), Paul League (1994)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6760 black
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 72.1
Jointly owned by Fox Valley Park District; Host of 1997 and 1999 Illinois Open Championship; Top 100 Best Golf Shops consecutive years

PALATINE PARK DISTRICT
Palatine Hills Golf Course
512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine
847.359.4020
Pro: Dan Hofchkin; Raul Zaidivar, director of golf
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1967)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6800 blue / 6500 white / 6000 red
Par: 72
Slope: 128 / 125 / 127
Rating: 72.5 / 71.2 / 73.9
Golf Digest's 3-star rating "Places To Play"

PEKIN PARK DISTRICT
Lick Creek Golf Course
2210 N. Parkway Dr., Pekin
309.346.0077
Designer: William Packard (1976)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6909 blue / 6522 white
Par: 72
Slope: 128/126
Rating: 72.8 / 70.7
Golf Digest's 4-star rating 1999

Parkview Golf Course
2300 Broadway, Pekin
309.346.8494
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5376 red / 6002 white
Par: 76 / 70
Slope: 100/102
Rating: 63.6 / 65.4

PEORIA PARK DISTRICT
Detweiller Golf Course
8412 N. Galena Rd., Peoria
309.692.7518
Pro: John Gostele
Course: 9-hole (1961-1962)
Yards: 1758
Par: 29
Rating: 55.1

Parkview Golf Course
5805 N. Knoxville Ave.
309.691.8361
Pro: Terry Ridgely
Course: 18-hole (1929)
Yards: 6168
Par: 71
Slope: 105

Golf Learning Center and Academy
7815 N. Radnor Rd., Peoria
309.690.7162
Pro: Robby Dobelstein
Opened in 1999, the center features all-weather tees on the driving range and a 9-hole pitch-and-putt course.

Kellogg Golf Course
7716 Radnor Rd., Peoria
309.691.0293
Pro: Robby Dobelstein
Course: 9-hole, 18-hole (1972)
Yards: 9-hole 2744 / 18-hole 6370
Par: 35 / 72
Slope: 105 / 118
Rating: 32.4 / 70.1

Madison Golf Course
2735 W. Dr. M.L. King Dr., Peoria
309.673.7161
Pro: Gene Petty
Course: 18-hole (1918)
Yards: 5332
Par: 69
Slope: 92
Rating: 63.8

Newman Golf Course
2021 W. Nebraska Ave., Peoria
309.674.1663
Pro: John Gostele
Course: 18-hole (1937)
Yards: 6467
Par: 72
Slope: 122

PLEASANT DALE PARK DISTRICT
Flagg Creek Golf Course
6939 S. Wolf Rd., Countryside
708.246.3336
Pro: Billy Rosinia
Designer: Otis Associates (1993)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: blue 2520 / white 2218 / red 1866
Par: 33
Slope: 104 / 97 / 95
Rating: 31.9 / 30.3 / 30.4
1995 Chicagoland Golf Reader's Choice Award

PROSPECT HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Old Orchard Country Club
700 W. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect
847.255.2025
Pro: Marc Heidkamp
Designer: Mr. Wickersham (1932)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6119
Par: 70
Slope: 130
Rating: 70.1
Golf Digest's 4-star rating: purchased by the district in 1999; reservations accepted 14 days in advance

QUINCY PARK DISTRICT
Westview Golf Course
2150 S.36th St.,Quincy
217.223.7499
Pro: Mark Christensen
Designer: Scotty Glasgow (1946):
Redesign by D.A. Weibring
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 1-18,441 / 19-27 2860
Par: 71 / 34
Slope: 116 / 112
Rating: 70.1 / 33.6
Golf Digest's 3-stars "Places To Play"

RANTOUL PARK DISTRICT
Brookhill Golf Course
3150 County Road, 1700 E., Rantoul
217.893.1200
Manager: Bill Anderson
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1971)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6597 blue, 6238 white, 5557 red
Par: 72
Slope: 113/112/113
Rating: 70.4 / 68.7 / 70.6

REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Rend Lake Golf Course
12476 Golf Course Dr., Whittington
618.629.2353
Director of Golf: D.W. Davis
Pro: Craig Zinzilieta
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1976)
Course: 27-hole (three 18-hole combos)
Yards: averaging 6,800
Par: 72
Slope: average 110-133
Rating: 68.4 - 73.0
Golf Digest's 4-star award winner; host of 1998 Illinois State Amateur Championship

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT
Rob Roy Golf Course
505 E. Camp McDonald Rd.. Prospect Heights
847.253.4544
Manager: Gary Seiden
Designer: Nugent (1980 redeveloped)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3022
Par: 36
Slope: 113
Rating: 70.7
IPRA Conservation Award, IAPD/IPRA Distinguished Agency

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT
Aldeen Gold Club
1900 Reid Farm Rd.
1.888.4-ALDEEN
Pro: Duncan Geddes
Designer: Dick Nugent (1991)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7058
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 73.9
Golf Digest's 4-star rating Places To Play; site of 2001 Illinois State Amateur Championship

Elliot Golf Course
888 South Lyford Rd., Cherry Valley
815.332.5130
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1968)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6433
Par: 72
Rating: 70.3/120
A Golf Digest 3 1/2-star rated course with lighted driving range and practice facilities.

Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Rd., Rockford
815.987.8834
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Thomas M. Bendelow (1 922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6107
Par: 71
Rating: 68.9/111
A classic example of golf course architecture of the 1920s. Ingersoll is one of four courses in the United States chosen to host the Tiger Woods Jr. Clinic in 2001.

Sandy Hollow Golf Course
2500 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford
815.987.8836
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Charles Dudley Wagstaft (1930)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6228
Par: 71
Rating: 69.3/115
A Golf Digest 3 1/2-star rated course. Sandy Hollow is one of 19 Audubon Certified courses in Illinois.

Sinnissippi Golf Course
1401 N. Second St., Rockford
815.987.8838
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Thomas M. Bendelow (1912)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3,230
Par: 37
The National Golf Foundation rated Sinnissippi as one of the six best 9-hole courses in Illinois.

ROUND LAKE AREA PARK DISTRICT
Renwood Golf Course
1413 Hainesville Rd., Round Lake
847.546.8242
Pro: Diane Miller
Course: 18-hole (1920)
Yards: 6062 / 5919 / 5445
Par: 72 / 72 / 72
Slope 123 / 121 /122
Rating: 69.1 / 68.4 / 71.1
A new clubhouse and driving range expansion was completed in the spring of 2001.

ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT
Pottawatomie Golf Course
845 N. Second Ave., St. Charles
630.584.8356
Pro: Jim Wheeler
Designer: Robert Trent Jones (1939)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3005
Par: 35
Slope: 118
Rating: 69.4
First 9-hole golf course to receive certification by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary.

SALT CREEK PARK DISTRICT
Twin Lakes Recreation Area
1200 Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine
847.934.6050
Pro: Cary Cavitt
Designer: Killian Design Group (1987)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1500
Par: 29
Chicagoland Golf's Top 3 Executive Courses in Illinois

SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT
Schaumburg Golf Club
401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
847.885.9000
Pro: Preston C. Irwin
Designer: Lohmann Golf Design (1989)
Course: 27-hoie
Yards: 6542 18-hole / 3091 9-hole
Par: 72 / 35
Slope: 121
Rating: 70.7
Golf Digest's 4-star rating and Top 10 Teaching Staff in Illinois; host of three U.S. Open Qualifiers

SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT
Weber Park Golf Course
9300 Weber Park Pl., Skokie
847.674.1500.ext.10
Pro: Richard Lee
Designer: Nugent/Killian (1973)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1100
Par: 27
Visit our state-of-the-art driving range "Sports Park," selected as a Top 100 Range in America by Golf Range Association of America.

SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT
Bergen Golf Course
2900 Clear Lake Ave., Springfield
217.753.6212
Pro: Archer Logan
Designer: Lawrence Packard
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2657
Par: 35
Slope: 48.5
Rating: 32.4

Bunn Golf Course
2500 S. 11th St., Springfield
217.522.2633
Pro: Paul Loutzenhiser
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1925)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6297
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 69.5

Pasfield Golf Course 1700 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield 217.753.6226 Pro: James Sutzer Designer: Lawrence Packard Course: 9-hole Yards: 2299 Par: 34 Slope: 44.5 Rating: 30.8 SPRINGFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT Lincoln Greens Golf Course 700 E. Lake Dr., Springfield 217.786.4000 Manager: Steve Logue Course: 18-hole (1957) Yards: gold 6813 Par: 72 Slope: 119 Rating: 71.1

Skokie Park District's Weber Park Golf Course and Sports Park driving range .

STERLING PARK DISTRICT
Emerald Hill Golf and Learning Center
16802 Prairieville Rd., Sterling
815.622.6204
Pro: Matthew V. Hasley
Course: 18-hole (1925)
Yards: 6244
Par: 71
Slope: 113
Rating: 69.5
Reservation preferred but not required. Taken seven days in advance at number above or online at www.book4golf.com

SYCAMORE PARK DISTRICT
Sycamore Golf Club
940 E. State St.. Sycamore
815.895.3884
Pro: Kirk Lundbeck
Course: 18-hole (1923)
Yards: 5881
Par: 71
Slope: 116
Rating: 67.7
Finely groomed bentgrass fairways. Immaculate conditions at reasonable prices.

TAYLORVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Lake Shore Golf Course
Lake Taylorville off Nokomis Rd., Taylorville
217.824.5521
Pro: James H. Jones
Designer: William J. Spears (1969)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: blue 6778 / white 6480
Par: 72
Slope: 117/116
Rating: 72 / 71.5
Beautiful tree-lined course with water coming into play on eight holes

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
847.360.4732
Pro: Marvin Rezabek
Designer: Jim Foulis (1926)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6626
Par: 72
Slope: 123
Rating: 71.8
Chicagoland Golf's Top 25 public courses

Greenshire Golf Course
38727 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
847.360.4777
Designer: Killian and Nugent (1964)
Pro: Marvin Rezabek
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1250
Par: 27

Orchard Hills Golf Club
38342 N. Green Bay Road, Waukegan
847.336.5118
Club Manager: Kathy Newyear
Course: 18-hole (1930)
Yards: 6458
Par: 71
Slope: 107
Rating: 69.7

WESTMONT PARK DISTRICT
Twin Lakes Golf Course
400 W. 59th St.
530.852.7167
Course: 9-hole (1984)
Yards: 1651
Par: 29

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
Arrowhead Golf Club
26 W. 101 Butterfield Rd.,Wheaton
630.653.5800
Pro: Pete Drogos
Designer: Stanley Pelchar (1927), remodel Ken Killian (1993-2001)
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 6680
Par: 72
Slope: 132
Rating: 72.1
Two-time winner of the National Golf Foundation Public Golf Achievement Award

WHEELING PARK DISTRICT
Chevy Chase Golf Course
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
847.537.0082
Pro: Steve Schiller
Course: 18-hole (1923)
Yards: 6608
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 71.2
13 water holes

WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT
Wilmette Golf Course
3900 Fairway Dr., Wilmette
847.256.9777
Pro: Dennis R. Callaghan
Designer: Dick Nugent (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6373
Par: 70
Slope: 127
Rating: 70.7

WINNEBAGO COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Atwood Golf Course
8990 Old River Rd., Rockford
815.623.2411
Pro: Mike Durand
Designer: Charles Maddox (1971)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7470
Par: 72
Slope: 120
Rating: 74.9

Ledges Golf Course
7111 McCurry Rd., Roscoe
815.389.0979
Pro: Mike Durand
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1964)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6740
Par: 72
Slope: 129
Rating: 72.5

Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport Rd., Rockton
815.624.7410
Pro: Mike Durand
Course: 18-hole (1936)
Yards: 5770
Par: 71
Slope: 109
Rating: 67.1

WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT
Winnetka Golf Club
1300 Oak, Winnetka
847.501.2050
Pro: Steve Palterson
Course: 9-hole, 18-hole (1925)
Yards: 1194 / 6472
Par: 27 / 71
Slope: na / 70.9
Rating: na / 125

WOOD DALE PARK DISTRICT
Salt Creek Golf Club
701 W. Thorndale Ave.
630.773.0184. ext. 3
Pro: Anthony Perry
Designer: Fred Lukins (1958) Course: 18-hole
Yards: 3968
Par: 62
Rating: 61

WOODRIDGE PARK DISTRICT
Village Greens of Woodridge
1575 W. 75th St., Woodridge
630.985.3610
Pro: Brandon Evans
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1959)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6,650
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.1
Golf Digest's 3-start award; Golf Chicago Magazine's "Best Buys in Chicagoland"

ZION PARK DISTRICT
Shepard's Crook Golf Course
43125 Green Bay Rd., Zion
847.872.2080
Manager: Larry Myers
Designer: Keith Foster (1999)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6769, 6272, 6002 M / 6002, 4901 W
Par: 71
Slope: 125, 120, 116 M / 126, 114 W
Rating: 71.9, 69.5, 67.9 M / 73.2, 67.4 W
Best value in Chicagoland

Shiloh Park Golf Course 23rd St. & Bethesda Blvd., Zion 847.746.5502, x420 Manager: Larry Myers Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1963) Course: 9-hole Yards: 2900 / 2250 Par: 35 Slope: 128 / 118 / 111 Rating: 68.4 / 67.4 / 66.8 •

Zion Park District's Shepherd's Crook Golf Course