Driving Distance
Wherever you Are, a Great Public Course is Near You
Spring is here. And with it, comes the urge to duck out of the office a little early to make sure that you can get in a round before the sun sets. Luckily, whereever you are in Illinois, there's a high-quality public course nearby.
This season, Illinois Parks & Recreation brings you its annual listing of public golf facilities operated by members of the Illinios Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. We want to help you start the season off right by providing you all the latest information on your favorite course. And maybe you'll want to visit some new courses, too- check this listing out for details before you go.
To compile our guide, we surveyed IAPD member agencies and cross-checked park and recreation web sites. Because these facilities are owned and/or operated by IAPD/IPRA members, you know you'll get a good value and fine exceptional conditions, professional service, state-of-the-art amenities and excellent PGA instructors at these courses.
So... Get ready to enjoy summer. And remember, we don't advocate playing hooky to visit these great courses. But we do suggest that you put your clubs in the trunk and map a route home that just happens to go by a park district, forest preserve or recreation agency golf course.
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ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
Links and Tees and Golf Facility
800 W. Lake St., Addison 60101
630.458.2660
Manager: John Kramer
Designer: David Esler (2003)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1161
Par: 27
ALSIP PARK DISTRICT
Fountain Hills Golf Club
12601 S. Kedzie Ave., Alsip
708.388.4653
Designer: Bob Lohmann (1995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3233
Par: 36
Slope: 109
Rating: 34.3
Considered one of the best, most
competitive 9-hole public courses on
the south side. Club also features a
lighted driving range, full service bar
and restaurant.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
1211 S. New WiIke Rd., Arlington
Heights
847.577.3030
Pro: Jon Smith
Manager: Jim Hoch
Superintendent: Jules Peuvion
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5331
Par: 68
Slope: 112
Rating: 65.4
Nickol Knoll Golf Club
3800 N. Kennicott Drive, Arlington
Heights
847.590.6050
Pro: Jon Smith
Manager: John Robinson
Superintendent: Jules Peuvion
Designer: David Gill (1995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1163
Par: 27
BARR1NGTON PARK DISTRICT
Barrington Park District Golf Learning Center
235 Lions Dr., Barrington
No Reservations
Established: 1963
Course: 5-hole
Yards: 1390
Par: 32
A fun, challenging course for beginner
to intermediate players with large trees
bordering every hole, medium-sized
fairways and small greens.
BARTLETT PARK DISTRICT
Apple Orchard Golf Course
696 W. Steams Rd., Bartlett
630.837.5292
Manager: Steven Karoliussen
Established: 1960
Course: 9-hole
Par: 27
Open daily, dawn to dusk.
BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
White Pines Golf Club
500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville 630.766.0304, ext. 1
Pro: Jason Poblocki
Designer: Jack L. Dutroy (1929)
Course: 36-hole
Yards: 6371 east/ 6630 west
Par: 70 / 72
Slope: 122/118
Rating: 70.2/71.1
Golf Digest's 3 1/2 Stars. Best Value in
Chicagoland Area. Host of many PGA
and IJGA events.
BLOOMINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
Highland Park Golf Course
1613 South Main Street Bloomington 309.434.2200 Pro/Manager: Phil Aldridge Director of Golf Operations: John Kennedy
Established: 1930s Course: 18-hole Yards: 5539 Par: 70 Slope: 111 Rating: 66.9
Host course for the IHSA's Girls' State Championships. Golf Digest's Places to Play has given Highland Park Golf Course a 3-star rating. Mature trees line each and every fairway, making accuracy an absolute must. A hilly terrain with a beautiful, meandering stream moke this scenic course a great outdoor experience. Visit the full-line golf shop.
Prairie Vista Golf Course
502 W. Hamilton Road
Bloomington
309.434.2217
prairievistagc.com
Manager: Nancy Sampson
Director of Golf Operations: John
Kennedy
Designer: Roger Packard (1991)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6745
Par: 72
Slope: 128
Rating; 71.8
Bent grass tees, greens and fairways
make this course a treat to play; water
hazards are on 16 holes. Other
amenities include a large practice
putting green and full-line golf shop.
Has been the host course for the IHSA's
Class A Boys State Championship Finals
since 1993. Golf Digest's "Places to Play"
4-star course.
The Den at Fox Creek
3002 Fox Creek Road
Bloomington
309.434.2300
thedengc.com
Manager: Brad James
Director of Golf Operations: John
Kennedy
Established: 1997
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6926
Par: 72
Slope: 128
Rating: 72.9
This Arnold Palmer Signature Golf
Course is a Scottish links style course
with bent grass tees, greens and fairways, along with wild prairie grasses grown in the rough. This course features 131 sand traps strategically placed throughout the course and water hazards on 9 holes. Other amenities include a practice putting green, a practice chipping green (with practice sand trap), a practice grass driving range with several target greens, and a full-line golf shop. Host for the IHSA's Class AA Boys' State Championships. Mr. Palmer himself shot 74 during his Grand Opening Round... Can you beat it? Golf Digest's "Places to Play" 4-star course.
BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
630.739.4100
Manager: Peter Pope
Designer: Packard & Associates (1981)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2206
Par: 32
Slope: 105
Rating: 31.0
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Buffalo Grove Golf Center
801 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove 847.459.2321
Pro/Manager: Kristy Vik, LPGA Indoor golf learning center nominated as one of the top 100 ranges in the country.
BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
PrairieView Golf Course
7993 N. River Rd., Byron
815.234.GOLF (4653)
Pro/Manager: Steve Murray, PGA
Designer: James Spear (1992)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7047
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 73.0
This course has a well conditioned bent
grass layout that treats golfers to a
scenic, challenging and varied mix of
open prairie and dense woodlands.
CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course
2727 W. Glenn Rd., Carbondale
618.529.4386
Pro/Manager: Michael A. Day, PGA
Designer: William Spears (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6863 black
Par: 72
Slope: 137
Rating: 73.3
Four stars from Golf Digest's Places to
Play for six consecutive years,
CARY PARK DISTRICT
Foxford Hills Golf Club
6800 S, Rawson Bridge Rood, Cary
847.639.0400
Pro: Brian Smith
Manager: John Miles
Superintendent: Tom Jauch
Designer: Tim Nugent (2002)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6988
Par: 72
Slope: 137
Rating: 73.8
2004 US Open Women's Qualifier
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Hartwell C. Howard Golf Course, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
405 N. Lake of the Woods Rd.,
Mahomet
217.586.2183
See www.golfthelake.com
Pro: Dove Huber
Superintendent: Dave Torrens
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1951)
Course: 18-hole, plus 9-hole par 3
Yards: 6520
Par: 72
Slope: 120
Rating: 70.6
This course is consistently ranked in the
Best Golf Course category by
Champaign-Urbana News Gazette and
The Paper readers.
CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
24355 W. Bluff Rd., Chonnahon
815.467.PUTT(7888)
Pro/Manager: Mark Fehrenbacher
Superintendent: Chuck Anfield
Designer: Dick Nugent (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 4967 red / 6002 white / 6586
blue/7106 gold
Par: 36
Slope: 114 red / 125 white / 133 blue
/138 gold
Rating: 68.6 red / 68.9 white / 71.5
blue/73.9 gold
Four Stars in Golf Digest's Places to
Play; Golf Digest's Top Ten New 1994
Public Courses in America; IPRA 1995
Outstanding Facility Award
CHICAGO HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Chicago Heights East Golf Course
315 Glenwood Rd., Chicago Heights
708.754.3673
Manager: BretWillett
Designer: Ken Killian (1991)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2965
Par: 35
Slope: 112
Rating: 65.3
Outstanding, well-kept course at fair
prices.
Chicago Heights West Golf Course
1112 Scott Ave., Chicago Heights
708.754.1400
Manager: BretWillett
Established: 1912
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3074
Par: 36
Slope: 122/125
Rating: 68.5/72.2
This well-manicured course has tight
fairways and small greens.
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Tee Time Reservations 312.245.0909
Robert A. Black
2045 W. Pratt Boulevard, Chicago
312.742.7931
Pro: Adam Kwiatkoski
General Manager: Stella Nanos
Designer: Killion & Nugent
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2339
Par: 33
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Slope: 102 Rating: 62.2
Newest among the Chicago Park District courses, this beautiful course with immaculate greens and well bunkered fairways presents a great challenge to even the most seasoned player. A great choice for all skill levels and ideal for group outings and golf leagues.
Columbus Park
5701 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago
312.746.5573
Site Manager: Walter Miller
General Manager: Stella Nanos
Designer: Thomas Bendelow
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2753
Par: 35
Slope: 96
Rating: 64.8
This links-style course is noted for its
wide-open fairways and receptive
greens. Ideal for the novice golfer.
Jackson Park
63rd & Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
773.667.0524
Pro: Emanuel Worley
General Manager: Stella Nanos
Designer: Thomas Bendelow (1899)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5463
Par: 70
Slope: 107
Rating: 65.7
This historic course is the pride of the park district with high hardwood trees protecting the fairways and greens putting emphasis on accurate shots. The facility also has a driving range.
Marquette Park
6700 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
312.245.0909
Pro: Zach Buehne
General Manager: Stella Nanos
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3187
Par: 36
Slope: 116
Rating: 70.4
Elevated tees, greens and spacious
fairways ensure great playing conditions
throughout the season. With water in
play on 7 of 9 holes, this course is one
of the district's most challenging.
South Shore
71st & South Shore Dr., Chicago
312.747.6250
Manager: Walter Miller
General Manager: Stella Nanos
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2700
Par: 33
Slope: 111
Rating: 66.4
This former private club offers
panoramic views of Lake Michigan,
tree-lined fairways and small greens.
Sydney R. Marovitz
3600 N, Recreation Dr., Chicago
312.742.7930
Pro: Ron O'Brien
General Manager: Stella Nonos
Established: 1932
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3240
Par: 36
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.2
Ranked among the most difficult in the
district, the course features tight greens,
numerous bunkers and above average
length,
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: 6708 / 5763
Par: 72
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.9
Named Golf Digest's "Top 20 Best
Places To Play Public Golf," here you'll
find lakeside beauty on the front nine
and flat, wide open on the back nine.
Faeries closes at the end of the 2005
golf season.
Hickory Point Golf Course
727 Weaver Rd., Decatur
217.421.7444
Pro: Jay Dexter, PGA
Superintendent: Greg Foley
Designer: Roger Packard (1971)
Course: 18-hole with 6-hole short
course
Yards: 6850
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 70.1
Hosts the longest running event on the
Futures Golf Tour, ranked Number 13
by Golf Digest for Best Value in Public
Golf Facility. This course was also voted
Best Golf Course by The Herald and
Review subscribers 2005.
Nelson Park Golf Course
200 Nelson Blvd., Decatur
217.422.7241
Pro: Joe Hammel
Designer: Tom Bendelow (1916)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5000
Par: 65
Slope: 115
Rating: 62
This short, executive-style course is a
chapter site for The First Tee program
and a grant recipient of the USGA "For
the Good of the Game" Award.
Central Illinois PGA Chapter, "Top
Junior Golf Leader" Award.
Nelson Golf Course-Decatur Park District
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Inwood Golf Course-Joliet Park District
Scovill Golf Course
3909 W. Main St., Decatur
217.429.6243
Pro: Chuck Wiegel
Director of Golf: Rick Andersen
Superintendent: Bruce Connelley,
GCSAA
Designer: Dick Nugent (1927)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5900
Par: 71
Slope: 119
Rating: 67.8
Twice voted Top 100 Woman Friendly
Golf Course by Golf for Women
magazine.
DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT
Deerfield Golf Club
1201 Sounders Rd.
847.945.8333
Pro: Bill Knilans
Manager: Paul Adams
Course: 18-hole
Designer: Roger Packard (1973)
Yards: 6816 blue / 6560 white / 5585
red
Par: 72
Slope: 127-135 / 124-132 / 113-
121
Rating: 72.1 -78.1 / 70.9- 76.7 /
66.5-71.3
A traditionally designed diamond in the
rough with a new practice facility.
DEKALB PARK DISTRICT
Buena Vista Golf Course
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb
815.758.4812
Pro/Manager: Mike Gibson
Superintendent: Russell Robinson
Established: 1962
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2700
Par: 32
Slope: 55
Rating: 31.3
River Heights Golf Course
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb
815.758.1550
Superintendent: Roger Huber
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6108 white / 5487 red
Par: 72
Slope: 123 white/ 120 red
Rating: 69.4 white/71.7 red
DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT
Golf Center Des Plaines
353 N. River Rd., Des Plaines 847.803.GOLF (4653) Pro: John D. Blanke Manager: Robert Ward Designer: Rick Jacobson (1998) Course: 9-hole Yards: 1050/682 Par: 27
The center's 80 stations feature automated, heated and covered tees, a 9-hole lighted par 3 golf course, and includes a golf shop, restaurant and instruction.
Lake Park Golf Course
1105 Howard St., Des Plaines
847.391.5730
Manager: Robert Ward
Established: 1960
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 1515
Par: 54
With beautiful greens, strategic bunkers
and a picturesque lake that doubles as
a hazard, this sporty course provides
hours of enjoyment to young and old.
The "19th Hole" concession area in the
clubhouse overlooks Lake Opeka.
DIXON PARK DISTRICT
Miller Golf Complex
1010 Washington Ave., Dixon
815.284.1033
Pro: Jim Stewart
A driving range and a 9-hole course.
DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Downers Grove Golf Course 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove 630.963.1306 Manager: Vann Bennett Superintendent: Jeff Pozen
Designer: C.B. Mocdonald (1892)
Course: 9-hole with driving range and
sand practice
Yards: 3233
Par: 36
Slope: 128
Rating: 71.6
Site of the first 18-hole course in the
United States. One of ten 9-hole golf
courses highlight in USGA magazine.
DUNDEE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Dundee Golf Club
270 Kennedy Dr., Carpentersville
847.426.5511
Pro: Jim Opp
Manager: Jim Opp
Superintendent: Mike Sprouse
Designer: C.D. Wagstaff (1924)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6015
Par: 69
Slope: 112
Rating: 68.1
Randall Oaks Golf Club
37 W 361 BinnieRd., Dundee 847.428.5661
Pro/Manager: Frank Chieppa Superintendent: Mike Sprouse
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Designer: William Spears (1965) Course: 18-hole Yards: 6593 Par: 71 Slope: 127 Rating: 71.4
Randoll Oaks front nine was redesigned in 2002 by Robert Lohman.
DUPAGE COUNTY, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF
Green Meadows Public Golf Course
18 W 201 W. 63rd St., Westmont
630.810.0181
Superintendent: Eric Ensign
Director of Golf Operations: Douglas
Kelly
Established: 1970
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1942 / 1704
Par: 30
Executive course; challenging for all
golfing abilities.
Maple Meadows Public Golf Club
272 Addison Rd., Wood Dale
630.616.8424
Superintendent: Mike Vukmir
Director of Golf Operations: Douglas
Kelly
Established: 1998
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 6438 / 5374
Par: 70
Slope: 122/119
Rating: 70.1 / 70.2
This course features a links-style 18-
hole bent grass fairway with deciduous
fescues and a traditional style on the East 9 fairways, lined by mature oaks. Large and small outings are our specialty.
Oak Meadows Public Golf Club
900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison
630.595.0071
Pro: Ed Stevenson
Superintendent: Joe Reents
Operations: Douglas Kelly
Established: 1921
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6718/5628
Par: 71
Slope: 126/128
Rating: 72.1 / 73.8
ELGIN, CITY OF The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
875 Sports Way, Elgin
847.931.5950
Pro: Jim Vogt, PGA
Manager: Mike Lehman
Designer: Keith Foster (2002)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6267/6707/5812
Par: 71
Slope: 130/126/118
Rating: 72.5/70.7/67.6
Wing Park Golf Course
1000 Wing St., Elgin 847.931.5952
Pro/Manager: Mike Lehman Established: 1908 Course: 9-hole
Yards; 2778/2629/3131 Par: 36 Slope: 114
Rating: 34.6 Illinois' oldest municipal 9-hole course;
a great place for beginners or those wanting a moderate challenge.
ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Fox Run Golf Links
333 Plum Grove Rd., Elk Grove Village
847.228.3544
Designer: William Newcomb (1984)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6287
Par: 70
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.2
Fox Run's 18 holes on 124 acres
satisfies the competitive spirit of both
duffers and pros. For those who
appreciate golf's 19th hole amenities,
Fox Run's outstanding clubhouse offers
a full service bar and lounge.
ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT
Sugar Creek Golf Course
500 E. Van Buren St., Villa Park
630.834.3325
Pro/Manager: David Anderson
Superintendent: Andy Fossett
Established: 1976 (Renovated 2004)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2344
Par: 32
Slope: 106
Rating: 62
FON DU LAC PARK DISTRICT
Quail Meadows Golf Course
2215 Centennial Drive, Washington 309.694.3139
Pro: Tom Keefe Superintendent: Tom Wolff Established: 1969 Course: 18-hole Yards: 6600 Par: 72 Slope: 121 Rating: 71.3
Fon du Lac Golf Course
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria 309.699.4222 Superintendent: Tom Wolff Established: 1963 Course: 9-hole Yards: 1250 Par: 27
FOSS PARK DISTRICT
Foss Park Golf Course
3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
847.689.7490
Manager: Brad Skof
Established: 1974
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6683/6383/6122/5860
Par: 72 / 72 / 72 / 74
Slope: 124/121 /118/123
Rating: 71.8/70.4/69.2/73.1
Home of the Northeast Illinois Junior
Golf Alliance, a chapter of First Tee.
FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
(jointly owned, see Oswegoland Park District)
Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
Kellogg Golf Course-Peoria Park District
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Aldeen Golf Club-Rockford Park District
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630.907.0500
Pro: Tom Tierney
Superintendent: Jim McNair
Designer: Ken Kovanaugh (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6745
Par: 72
Slope: 134
Rating: 72.8
Host of the Illinois Open in 1996 and
1998. Seven-time winner of G80s
America's Best 100 Golf Shops.
FRANKFORK SQUARE PARK DISTRICT
Sqaure Links Golf Course
7861 W. St. Francis, Frankfort
815.469.1600
Manager: Robert Guler
Established: 1989
Course: 9-hole
Yard: 1850
Par: 30
FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT
Park Hills Golf Club
3240 W. Stephenson, Freeport
815.235.GOLF
Pro: Jeff Hartman, PGA
Manager: Dave Fisher, CGCS
Designer: C.D. Wogstaff (1955)
Course: 36-hole
Yards: 6468 east / 6537 west
Par: 72
Slope: 122/123
Rating: 70.5/71.1
Golf Digest's 3 1/2 stars for Best Places
to Play.
GENESEO COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT
Maple Bluff
19283 E. 1600 St., Route 6 East,
Geneseo
309.944.5418
Pro/Manager: Denny Peck
Established: 1979
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6492
Par: 72
Slope: 113
Rating: 70.2
GLENDALE HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
1550 President St., Glendale Heights
630.260.0018
Pro: Jennifer Broggi
Manager: Keith Knautz
Designer: Dick Nugent (1987)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5898
Par: 71
Slope: 122
Rating: 68.6
GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT
Glenview National 9 Golf Club
2800 West Lake Ave., Glenview
847.657.1637
Pro: Lee Whitcomb
Manager: Ron Cassidy
Designer: Rick Jocobsen, Jacobson
Golf Course Design, Inc. (2001)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2047 blue
Par: 31
Slope: 95
Rating: 59.6
This challenging par 31 with superb course conditions provides great golf for all skill levels.
Glenview Park Golf Club
800 Shermer Rd., Glenview
847.724.0250
Teaching Pros; David Pronge and
Dwayne Schiefelbein
Manager: Cliff Bosworth
Superintendent: Rick Wilson
Designer: Roseman (Redesign: Killian &
Nugent) (1924 built, 1955 park district
owned)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6133 back / 5703 middle /
4913 forward
Par: 70
Slope: 123/129
Rating: 68.9/74.5
This is a beautiful and challenging par
70 course that's fun to play and well
bunkered with manicured greens and
beautiful flowerbeds. Has a full facility
with pro shop, restaurant and banquet
facilities, and large practice green.
GRAYSLAKE COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT
Carillon North of Grayslake
2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake 847.548,4713 Manager: Bob Hesser Designer: Greg Martin (2000) Course: 9-hole Yards: 1200 Par: 27
"While it may be short on yardage, it's long on challenge. Yet it still fits the bills for juniors, seniors and intermediates... My advice is to give this gem a try. It's tight in places and forces you to think ahead and execute good shots, but that will pay dividends toward your full-sized 18-hole rounds." Phil Kosin, Editor, Chicagoland Golf.
HIGHLAND PARK, PARK DISTRICT OF
Sunset Valley Golf Course
1390 Sunset Rd., Highland Park
847.432.7140
Pro/Manager: Rob Sounders
Designer: Bob Lohmon, redesign
(1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards; 6484/6216/5297
Par: 72
Slope: 128/125/124
Rating: 71.1 / 69.9/70.7
With 6500 yards of lush fairways and
manicured tees, this course is open
year-round with winter tee times. Host
of the 2004 North Shore Amateur.
HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT
Poplar Creek Country Club
1400 Poplar Creek Dr., Hoffman
Estates
847.781.3681
See www.poplarcreekcc.com for rates
and other great services.
Pro: Jason Mannina
Director: Tony LaFrenere
Designer: Dick Nugent/Ken Killian
(1973)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6254
Par: 70
Slope: 133
Rating: 70.5
Poplar Creek Country Club provides
golfers with an 18-hole championship
golf course that will challenge even the
most adept pro. Picturesque from start
to finish, golfers enjoy nature's beauty
as they play through the tree-lined
course, complete with lakes and other
natural elements.
HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT
Coyote Run Golf Course
800 S. Kedzie, Flossmoor
708.957.8700
Pro: Brian Smith
Manager: Greg Martin
Superintendent: Dave Ward
Established: 2005
Course: 18-hole with 3-hole learning
course
Yards: 6508
Par: 71
New course opening this year.
HUNTLEY PARK DISTRICT
Pinecrest Golf Course
11220 Algonquin Road, Huntley
847.669.3111
Pro: MikeYackle
Superintendent: Brian Comiskey
Designer: Ted Locke (1972)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6044 (blue)
Par: 72
Slope: 123
Rating: 71.5
Pinecrest is a beautifully conditioned
course that is well received by all levels
of playing ability.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Eagle Creek Resort
Eagle Creek State Park, Findlay
800.876.3245
Pro: Steve Nickerson
Manager: Jay Primavera
Designer: Ken Killian (1989)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6900
Par: 72
Slope: 132/127/ 121 /115
Rating: 73.5/71.6/68.6/69.1
Golf Digest's Best Resort Course and 4-star rating
Grand Marais Golf Course
5802 Lake Drive, Centerville
618.398.9999
Established: 1938
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6727
Par: 72
Rating: 71.7
This course has tree-lined fairways that are wide open. Its greens are medium in size and speed. Water hazards come into play several times, and the terrain is flat and easy to walk.
JOLIET PARK DISTRICT
Inwood Golf Course
3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
815.741.7265
Pro: Tom Himes
Manager: Tony Fazio
Established: 1931
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6196
Par: 71
Slope: 121
Rating: 69.4
Host of the Moonlight Scramble.
Wedgewood Golf Course
Route 59 and Caton Farm Road, Joliet
815.741.7270
Pro/Manager: Jason Shook
Superintendent: Clint McLaughlin
Designer: Wadsworth (1970)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6836
Par: 72
Slope: 128
Rating: 72.5
Host of the Joliet Amateur Golf
Championship.
Woodruff Golf Course
621 N. Cougar Rd, Joliet 815.741.7272 Manager: Brian Legan Superintendent: Mike Conroy Established: 1922 Course: 18-hole Yards: 5424 Par: 68 Slope: 116 Rating: 66.1
KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Deer Valley Golf Course 46W994 Jericho Road, Big Rock 630.556.3333
Pro/Manager: John O'Connor Designer: John Floodstrom (1987) Course: 9-hole Yards: 1358 Par: 29
Settlers Hill Golf Course
919 E. Fobyan Parkway, Batavia
630.232,1636
Pro/Manager: John O'Connor
Designer: Bob Loehman (1988)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6449
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 72.1
An Audubon International Certified
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, this
links-style course has many elevation
changes.
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