ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
Links and Tees Golf Facility 880 W. Lake St., Addison 60101
630.458.2660
Pro: Maria Long, Kelly King, Jim David, Mark Heading
Manager: Michael Lorenzetti
Designer: David Esler (2002)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1210/1065
Par: 27
The newly renovated Links and Tees golf course will open summer 2003 with challenges for all abilities and water coming into play on three holes.

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 with a lighted driving range, full service bar and restaurant.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
1211 S. New Wilke Rd., Arlington Heights 60005
847.577.3030
Pro: Jon Smith
Manager: Jim Hoch
Designer: David Gill (1979)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5331
Par: 68
Slope: 112
Rating: 65.4
A test for all abilities, the course sports 106 sand traps with water coming into play on 14 of 18 holes.

Nickol Knoll Golf Club
3800 N. Kennicott Drive, Arlington Heights 60004
847.590.6050
Manager: John Robinson
Designer: David Gill and Steve Halberg (1995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1163
Par: 27
Part of the site was renamed for Walter Payton, who trained here during his years with the Chicago Bears.

BARRINGTON PARK DISTRICT
Barrington Park District Golf Learning Center
235 Lions Dr., Barrington, 60010
847.381.0687
Manager: Ben Curcio
Course: 5-hole (1963)
Yards: 1245
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
Course: 9-hole (1960)
Par: 27
A beautiful par 3 9-hole course, open daily, dawn to dusk.

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
White Pines Golf Club
500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville 60106
630.766.0304
Pro: Jason Poblocki and Craig Bertrand
Manager: Michael Walger
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
Course features a driving range with off-season dome.

BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, 60440
630.739.4100
Manager: Peter Pope
Designer: Packard & Associates (1981)
Course: 9-hole
Yards; 2205 blue / 2035 white / 1685 red
Par: 32
Slope: 105
Rating: 31.0
A beautiful, executive course featuring contoured fairways and water on 7 holes. The Lily Cache Creek meanders through 5 holes and 23 sand traps lay in wait and provide plenty of challenge. Host of the 2003 Bert Davis Preservation Open.

BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Buffalo Grove Golf Center
801 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove 60089
847.459.2321
Pro/Manager: Kristy Vik, LPGA
Designer: Groundworks (1998)
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
PrairieView Golf Course
7993 N. River Rd., Byron, 61010
815.234.GOLF(4653)
Pro/Manager: Steve Murray, PGA
Designer: James Spear (1992)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7047/6197/6800
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 73.0
Bent grass tees, greens and fairways with rolling hills, open prairie and dense woodlands. Ideally suited for outings, groups and tournament play. Host of two 2003 IJGA events, the State Am Qualifier and the Western Am Qualifier.

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: 6486 / 5506 / 6863
Par: 72
Slope: 134
Rating: 71.6
Golf Digest's 4-star rating "Places To Play" 1998-2003

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
405 N. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet, 61853
217.586.2183
Pro: David Huber
Manager: Dave Torrens
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1953)
Course: 18-hole, plus 9-hole par 3
Yards: 6044/5187/6520
Par: 72
Slope: 116
Rating: 68.4
A wooded par 3 course featuring a driving range, full pro shop and snack bar. Host of the 2003 Junior Open, Naughtin Open, Mindy Harrington Scramble and Mystery Merchandise Scramble.

CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
24355 W. Bluff Rd., Channahon, 60410
815.467.PUTT (7888)
Pro/Manager: Mark Fehrenbacher
Designer: Dick Nugent (1993)
Course: 18-hole

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Yards: 6586/4967/7106
Par: 72
Slope: 138
Rating: 73.9
Golf Digest's 10th Best New Public Course for 1994, Golf Digest's 4 stars and Top 75 Most Affordable Courses. Host of the 2003 Heritage Bluffs Open.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Chicago Heights East Golf Course
315 Glenwood Rd., Chicago Heights 60411
708.754.3673
Manager: Bret Willett
Designer: Ken Killian (1991)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2965
Par: 35
Slope: 112
Rating: 67.1
Outstanding, well-kept course at fair prices.

Chicago Heights West Golf Course
1112 Scott Ave., Chicago Heights 60411
708.754.1400
Manager: Bret Willett
Course: 9-hole (1912)
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, Chicago
312.742.7931
Pro: Adam Kwiatkoski
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2450
Par: 33
Slope: 102
Rating: 31.1
This beautiful course with immaculate greens and well-bunkered fairways plays much more difficult than golfers anticipate.

Columbus Park
500 S. Central, Chicago
312.746.5573
Manager: Walter Miller
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2753
Par: 34
Slope: 96
Rating: 32.4
This links-style course is noted for its wide, open fairways and receptive greens. Ideal for the novice golfer.

Diversey Driving Range and Miniature Golf
141 W. Diversey, Chicago
312.742.7929
This lighted two-tier range, open year-round, features heated and covered stalls and lessons.

Douglas Park Golf Learning Center and 3-Hole Golf Course
1401 S. Sacramento Ave., Chicago
This new golf facility includes a 3-hole learning course with artificial greens and tees, a putting short game green, hitting nets and an 18-hole miniature golf course.

Jackson Park
63rd & Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
312.747.2763
Pro: Emonuel Worley
Course: 18-hole (1899)
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. Call the Jackson Park Driving Range at 312.747.2762.

Marquette Park
6700 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
312.747.2761
Manager: Frank Wincek
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3300
Par: 36
Slope: 116
Rating: 35.2
Elevated tees, greens and spacious fairways ensure great playing conditions throughout the season. The Marquette Park Golf Learning Center, located on Junior Golf Island across the street from the course, features a full-length driving range, putting green and short game area.

South Shore
71 st & South Shore Dr., Chicago
312.747.6250
Manager: Walter Miller
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2900
Par: 33
Slope: 111
Rating: 33.2
The best-kept secret in the Chicago metro area, this former private club otters panoramic views of Lake Michigan, tree-lined fairways and small greens. The South Shore Golf Learning Center caters to juniors with its large bent grass putting green, a short game area with a practice bunker and 10 hitting stations.

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
Ranked among the most difficult in the district, the course features tight greens, numerous bunkers and above average length.

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT
Lippold Park Golf Learning Center
1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake, 60014
815.477.5401
Pro/Manager: John Swenson
Designer: Lohman Golf Designs (1997)
The learning center features a putting green, 60 lighted tees, short game area, driving range and authorized Ping dealership, with an 18-hole miniature golf course opening July of 2003.

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.

Decatur Indoor Sports Center and Golf Learning Center
West Wood St., Decotur
217.429.DISC
Pro: Chuck Weigel and Trovis Lehman
Designer: U.S. Indoor Golf (2000)
A chapter site for The First Tee, the center features two golf simulators, a putting green, sand bunkers and hitting net.

Hickory Point Golf Course
727 Weaver Rd., Decatur
217.421.7444
Pro: Jay Dexter, PGA
Designer: Roger Packard (1972)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6950 / 5834
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.9
Among Golf Digest's "Top 20 Best Places To Play Public Golf" and a chapter site for The First Tee, this course features large greens and wind is a challenge. Host of the 2003 Futures Tour Charity Classic.

Nelson Park Golf Course
200 Nelson Blvd., Decatur
217.422.7241
Pro: Darrell Coon
Designer: Tom Bendelow (1916)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 4700 / 4200
Par: 65
Slope: 101
Rating: 63
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.

Scovill Golf Course
3909 W. Main St., Decatur
217.429.6243
Pro: Rick Anderson, PGA
Designer: Dick Nugent (1926)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5900 / 4303
Par: 71
Slope: 119
Rating: 67.8
A shot-maker's course and great risk-reward venue, the course has hilly, tight fairways. A chapter site for The First Tee, it was named in the "Top 100 Places to Play" by Golf for Women magazine and Golf Digest's "Top 20 Places To Play for Public Golf."

Wildwood Executive
2707 Wildwood Dr., Decatur
217.429.4509
Pro: Darrell Coon
Designer: Roger Packard (1975)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1200
Par: 27
The course features short- to medium-length holes, all par 3's, with large greens and water fairways. A chapter site for The First Tee.

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT
Deerfield Golf Club
1201 Sounders Rd., Riverwoods
847.945.8333
Pro: Bill Knilans
Manager: Paul Adams
Course: 18-hole
Designer: Roger Packard (1 973)
Yards: 6816/6560/5585
Par: 72
Slope: 127
Rating: 78.1
A traditionally designed diamond in the rough with a new practice facility open for the 2003 season.

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

River Heights Golf Course
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb
815.758.1550
Pro/Manager: Jay Randolph
Designer: Maury Peterson (1968)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6108/5488/6428
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.8
Challenging 18 holes with a 5,000- square-foot clubhouse, perfect for company golf outings.

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT
Golf Center Des Plaines
353 N. River Rd., Des Plaines
847.803.GOLF (4653)
Pro: John D. Blanke
Manager: Mark Caster
Designer: Rick Jacobson
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1050/682
Par: 27
The center's 80 stations feature automated, heated and covered tees and 9-hole lighted par 3 golf course includes a golf shop, restaurant and instruction. Host of the 2003 Chicago Short Game Championship.

Lake Park Golf Course
1105 Howard St., Des Plaines 60018
847.391.5730
Manager: Robert Ward
Course: 18-hole (1960)
Yards: 1515
Par: 54

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
Pro: Nils Anderson and Jim Festle
Manager: Vann Bennett
Designer: C.B. Macdonald (1892), Gill & Halberg (renovation)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3012/2515/3233
Par: 36
Slope: 123/114/128
Rating: 69.8 / 69.4 / 71.6
First golf course west of the Allegheny mountains.

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Dundee Golf Club
270 Kennedy Dr., Carpentersville, 60110
847.426.5511
Pro: Frank Chieppa
Manager: Jim Opp
Designer: C.D. Wagstaff (1924)

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Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6208/NA/5400
Par: 69
Slope: 112
Rating: 69.4

Randall Oaks Golf Club
37 W 361 Binnie Rd., Dundee, 60118
847.426.5661
Pro: Frank Chieppa
Designer: William Spears (1966)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6200 / 5950 / 5300
Par: 71
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.4
Named 2002 "Top 10 Best Buys" by Golf Chicago magazine.

DUPAGE COUNTY, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF
Green Meadows Golf Club
18 W 201 W. 63rd St., Westmont, 60559
630.810.0181
Pro: Lauza Cerceo
Superintendent: Eric Ensign
Operations: Lorry Gary
Course: 9-hole (1970)
Yards: 1942 / 1704
Par: 30
Executive course; challenging for all golfing abilities.

Maple Meadows Golf Club
272 Addison Rd., Wood Dale, 60141
630.616.8424
Pro: Ken Lindsey
Superintendent: Mike Vukmir
Operations: Larry Gary
Designer: Steve Halberg (1998)
Course: 18-hole plus 9-hole
Yards: 6438 / 5374
Par: 70
Slope: 122
Rating: 70.1
Designed and built as an intergovernmental agreement between the forest preserve district and DuPage County to address environmental concerns, to control flood water and flooding. The 15,000-square-foot clubhouse is available for outings and banquets. Host of the DuPage County Junior Classic.

Oak Meadows Golf Club
900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison, 60101
630.595.0071
Pro: Ed Stevenson
Superintendent: Joe Reents
Operations: Larry Gray
Course: 18-hole (1921)
Yards: 6718/5628
Par: 71
Slope: 126
Rating: 72.1
Great location, traditional style tree-lined fairway course with a 75-station driving range and 35,000-square-foot clubhouse and restaurant available for outings, banquets and weddings.

ELGIN, CITY OF
The Highlands of Elgin
875 Sports Way, Elgin 60123
847.931.5950
Pro: Jim Vogt, PGA
Manager: Mike Lehman
Designer: Keith Foster (2002)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6267/5087/6707
Par: 71
Slope: 130
Rating: 72.5
Nine newly designed holes by Keith Foster and the course features bent grass fairways, medium-sized undulating greens, surrounded by fescue and native prairie grass.

Wing Park Golf Course
1000 Wing St., Elgin 60123
847.931.5952
Pro/Manager: Mike Lehman
Course: 9-hole (1908)
Yards: 2778/2629/3131
Par: 36
Slope: 114
Rating: 34.6
Illinois' oldest municipal 9-hole course, this is a great place to walk nine if you're learning the game or if you want a moderate challenge.

ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Fox Run Golf Links
333 Plum Grove Rd., Elk Grove Village, 60007
847.228.3544
Pro: Paul Giersz
Manager: Thomas Klaas
Designer: William Newcomb (1984)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6287 / 5288
Par: 70
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.2
A challenging course with narrow landing areas and water coming into ploy on 12 holes.

ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT
Sugar Creek Golf Course
500 E. Van Buren St., Villa Park
630.834.3325
Manager: Curt Stout
Designer: William Rose and Associates (1976)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2301
Par: 31
Slope: 104
Rating: 60.8
Features large, smoothly contoured bent grass greens, a three-acre pond coming into play on the four and nine holes. Host of the Sugar Creek Open.

FON DU LAC PARK DISTRICT
Quail Meadows Golf Course
2215 Centennial Drive, Washington 61571
309.694.3139
Pro: Tom Keefe, PGA
Superintendent: Tom Wolff
Course: 18-hole (1972)
Yards: 6647
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.3
The course features rolling terrain, some water, and few traps.

Fon du Lac Golf Course
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria 61611
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 60064
847.689.7490
Manager: Brad Skof
Course: 18-hole (1974)
Yards: 6454 / 5888/6914
Par: 72 / 74 / 72
Slope: 108/117/113
Rating: 70.1 / 72.5/70.1
Family tees are available.

FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
(jointly owned, see Oswegoland Pork District)

Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, 60506
630.907.0500
Pro: Tom Tierney
Designer: Ken Kavanaugh (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6745/5162
Par: 72
Slope: 134
Rating: 72.8
A championship layout provides the public course golfer many visual experiences and challenges including waterfalls, multi-tiered greens, wetlands, lakes and a variety of tee positions to test your expertise. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, dining room, lessons and pro shop. Golf Digest's 4 1/2 stars.

FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT
Park Hills Golf Club
3240 W. Stephenson, Freeport
815.235.3611
Pro: Jeff Hartman
Manager: Dave Fisher
Designer: C.D. Wogstaff (1955)
Course: 36-hole
Yards: 6600 west, 6400 east / 5200 west, 5100 east
Par: 72
Slope: 116 east/ 122 west
Rating: 69.9 east/71.1 west
Golf Digest's 3 1/2 stars

GLENDALE HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
1550 President St., Glendale Heights 60139
630.260.0018
Pro: Jennifer Broggi
Manager: Keith Knautz
Designer: Dick Nugent (1986)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5246 red / 5898 white / 6175 blue
Par: 71
Slope: 122/118/121
Rating: 70.9 / 68.9 / 69.9
Designed with the fairway "Target Golfer" concept, each shot is an experience.

GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT
Glenview National 9 Golf Club
2800 West Lake Ave., Glenview, 60025
847.657.1637
Manager: Ron Cassidy
Designer: Rick Jacobsen (2001)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2047 blue / 1793 white / 1514 red / 978 green
Par: 31
Slope: 95
Rating: 59.1
Built on the former Glenview Novel Air Station, this fun and challenging course has bent grass tee to green and is a family-oriented facility with four sets of tee markers to accommodate all skill levels.

Glenview Park Golf Club
800 Shermer Rd., Glenview
847.724.0250
Pro: David Prange and Dwayne Schiefelbein
Designer: Roseman
(Redesign Killian & Nugent)
(1924 built, 1955 park district owned)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6057 back / 5734 middle / 4983 forward
Par: 70
Slope: 121/122
Rating: 68.6 / 72.5
A challenging, well-bunkered course with manicured greens and beautiful flowerbeds.

GRAYSLAKE PARK DISTRICT
Carillon North of Grayslake
2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake
847.548.4713
Manager: Bob Hesser
Designer: Greg Martin (2000)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1150
Par: 27
A far from ordinary nine-hole, par 3 course with many shot-making challenges with a clubhouse facility and outdoor patio overlooking wetlands. The largest green—reminiscent of the old course at Scotland's St. Andrews—is on holes two and four.

HIGHLAND PARK, PARK DISTRICT OF
Highland Park Golf Learning Center
2205 Skokie Volley Hwy. (Rt 41), Highland Park, 60035
847.433.3422
Pro: Rob Saunders, Dan Ofcky, Don Morris, Cole Sangern
Manager: Del Mackie
This driving range with 50 lighted stations is dedicated to providing players of all skill levels the opportunity to improve through private and group lessons.

River's Edge Adventure Golf
2205 Skokie Valley Hwy. (Rt. 41), Highland Park, 60035
847.433.3422
Manager: Del Mackie
Features include native landscaping, a three-tiered pool and waterfall and party rental room with 9 of 18 holes accessible.

Sunset Valley Golf Course
1390 Sunset Rd., Highland Park, 60035
847.432.7140
Pro/Manager: Rob Sounders
Designer: Bob Lohman, redesign (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6484/6216/5297
Par: 72
Slope: 128/125/124
Rating: 71.1 / 69.9/ 70.7
With 6,500 yards of lush fairways and manicured tees, the course is open year-round with winter tee times. Host of the 2003 North Shore Amateur.

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT
Poplar Creek Country Club
1400 Poplar Creek Dr., Hoffman Estates 60194
847.781.3681
Pro: Jason Mannina
Director: Tony LaFrenere
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 62534
800.876.3245
Pro: Steve Nickerson

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Grand Marais Golf Course
5802 Lake Drive, Centerville 62203
618.398.9999
Course: 18-hole (1938)
Yards: 6750
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 71.7
A flat course with water on 14 of 18 holes

JOLIET PARK DISTRICT
Inwood Golf Course
3001 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, 60435
815.741.7265
Pro/Manager: Tom Himes
Course: 18-hole (1931)
Yards: 5890/4678/6196
Par: 71
Slope: 121
Rating: 69.4
A championship course—Golf Digest's 3 1/2 star rating—with lighted driving range. Outings and leagues welcome.

Wedgewood Golf Course
5001 Caton Farm Rd., Joliet 60431
815.741.7270
Pro/Manager: Jason Shook
Designer: Roger Packard (1970)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6519/6051 /6836
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 72.4
Golf Digest's 4 stars, this championship course has a lighted driving range and hosts the annual Joliet Amateur Golf Championship.

Woodruff Golf Course
621 Cougar Rd, Joliet 60432
815.741.7272
Manager: Brian Legad
Course: 18-hole (1927)
Yards: 5424 / 5059
Par: 68
Slope: 114
Rating: 66.1
Extremely hilly and challenging layout. Outings welcome.

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
A par 3 course featuring many trees along Big Rock Creek

Settlers Hill Golf Course
919 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia 60510
630.232.1636
Pro/Manager: John O'Connor
Designer: Bob Loehmon (1988)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6223 / 5779 / 6630
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 72.1
An Audubon International Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, this link-style course has many elevation changes.

KEWANEE PARK DISTRICT
Baker Park Golf Course
1095 Cambridge Rd., Kewanee 61443
309.852.GOLF
Director: Brian Johnson
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: 18-hole (1968)
Yards: 6457
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.9

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
Brae Loch Golf Club
33600 N. US Hwy 45, Groyslake 60030
847.223.5542
Pro/Manager: William J. "Bill" Ebdon, PGA
Designer: Sterling McDonald, front 9;
Gerald Deane Sr., back 9
Course: 18-hole (1928, front 9; 1965, back 9)
Yards: 5876 / 5289
Par: 70
Slope: 114/115
Rating: 67,5/69.9
This fun, challenging course—a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary—features mature trees and sweeping vistas.

Countryside Prairie and Traditional Golf Courses
20800 W. Hawley St., Mundelein, 60060
847.566.5544
Pro/Manager: William J. "Bill" Ebdon, PGA
Designer: Bob Lohman, prairie course (1991); Alfred Tyson, traditional (1927)
Course: 36 hole (18 each)
Yards: 6757 prairie / 6397 traditional
Par: 72 / 72
Slope: 121/118
Rating: 71.4/70.3
This Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary received the 2002 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leader Award. The prairie course, with bent grass tees, wide-open greens and sand bunkers offers golfers a chance to challenge their game. The traditional course features scenic, tree-lined fairways and smaller greens.

Fort Sheridan Golf Club
3650 George Bell Dr., Highland Park, 60035
847.266.2120
Pro/Manager: William J. "Bill" Ebdon, PGA
Designer: Edward B. Dearie (1937)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5669 blue / 5464 white / 5148 red
Par: 69
Slope: 112/110/113
Rating: 67.1 /66.1 / 68.6
Ploy historic Fort Sheridan, overlooking the bluffs of scenic Lake Michigan.

ThunderHawk Golf Club
39700 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park, 60099
847.872.4295
Pro/Manager: William J. "Bill" Ebdon, PGA
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1999)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7031 black/6631 brass/5905 silver / 5046 auburn
Par: 72
Slope: 136/132/125/122
Rating: 73.8/71.9/68.6/69.2
Nestled on 244 beautiful acres of forest, marsh and prairie, ThunderHawk is the first public course in Illinois to achieve Audubon Signature Certification. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Named Best in State by Golf Digest and Golfweek.

LAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Deerpath Golf Course
500 West Deerpath 847.615.4290
Pro: Chris Marszalek
Manager: Fred Jackson
Designer: Alex Pirie (1927)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6105/5454/6250
Par: 70
Slope: 124
Rating: 68.7
A course for all skill levels, this well-maintained traditional course has tree-lined fairways and small, well-bunkered greens.

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LENA COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT
Sparkland Mini Golf
609 N. Schuyler St., Lena, 61048
815.369.9968
Manager: Nancy Zarndt
Nine of 18 holes in this fun miniature golf course are wheelchair accessible, plus three cascading waterfalls and hundreds of fish add beauty.

LISLE PARK DISTRICT
River Bend Golf Club
5900 S. Route 53, Lisle 60532
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 River Bend among the Top 3 Hardest 9 Holes in the area, with a full banquet facility opening June 2003

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Lockport 60441
815.836.4653
Pro: Steve Lunde
Designer: Roger Packard and Andy North (1998)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6857
Par: 72
Slope: 122
Rating: 72.1
American links-style course, fescue grass throughout and challenging for all levels.

LOMBARD PARK DISTRICT
Western Acres Golf Course
21 West 680 Butterfield Road (Route 56), Lombard
630.469.6768
Manager: Kevin Ingram
Course: 9-hole (1965)
Yards: 3051 / 2852
Par: 35
Slope: 111 /114
Rating: 69.2 / 72.2
A tranquil and picturesque walk through the heart of DuPage County, the course is host to the Lilac Spring Shootout.

MANTENO, VILLAGE OF
Manteno Golf Club
7202 N. 4000 East Rd., Manteno 60950
815.468.8827
Pro: Jim Thompson
Manager: U.S. Golf Properties
Designer: John Krutilla (1974)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6600
Par: 72
Slope: 115
Rating: 71.4
Excellent par 3's and par 5's with subtle greens making scoring a challenge. Facilities include a restaurant and lounge.

MONMOUTH PARK DISTRICT
Gibson Woods Golf Course
P.O. Box 855, 1321 N. 11th St., Monmouth, 61462
309.734.9968
Pro/Manager: Tim Sweborg
Designer: Gary Doestch (1966)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6220/5915/6362
Par: 71
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.9
Narrow fairways with trees and doglegs,

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this is the home course of the eight-time Illinois State High School Champions, the Monmouth Zippers. Host of the 2003 McDonald's FGA Junior Golf Classic.

MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT
Mt. Prospect Golf Club
600 See Gwun Ave., Mt. Prospect 60056
847.632.9300
Pro: Brett Barcel
Manager: Donna Christian
Course: 18-hole(1927)
Yards: 6215
Par: 71
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.1
This fine course features mature tree-lined fairways with bent grass on the tees, greens and fairways.

MUNDELEIN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
Steeple Chase Golf Club
200 N. LaVista Dr., Mundelein 60060
847.949.8900
Pro/Manager: Bill Brolley
Designer: Ken Killian (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6466/4831 /6827
Par: 72
Slope: 136
Rating: 73.3
Scenic beauty, outstanding course conditions and challenging greens. Steeple Chase received Golf Digest's 4-star rating and Chicagoland Golf's 4 1/2 stars.

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Naperbrook Golf Course
22204 W. 111th Street, Plainfield 60544
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 60564
630.848.5060
Pro: Mike Lyzun
Director: Ed Provow
Designer: Roger Packard (1974)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6459 blue / 5850 white / 6896 gold
Par: 72
Slope: 126/119/130
Rating: 70.9/68.1 / 73
The course's superbly manicured greens, tees and fairways combined with its excellent course design keep golfers of all skill levels loyal to it.

NEW LENOX PARK DISTRICT
The Sanctuary Golf Course
485 N. Marley Rd., New Lenox
815.462.GOLF (4653)
Pro/Manager: Dean Gabey
Designer: Steve Halberg (1996)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6342/5120/6701
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 71.2
Four sets of tees on every hole for all skill levels with firm, fast bent grass greens and fairways. Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest and "Best Buy" from Golf Chicago magazine. Host of the 2003 Sanctuary Open, Buick Scramble and Sanctuary Pro-Am.

NILES PARK DISTRICT
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
6700 W. Howard St., Niles 60714
847.965.2344
Pro: Bill Wadden, PGA
Course: 9-hole (1970)
Yards: 2580
Par: 33
Slope: 107
Rating: 64.2
The number 6 hole par 3 is port of the original famous Tom O'Shanter Country Club.

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Anets Golf Course
180 Anets Drive, Northbrook
847.412.1191
Pro: Stan Mazzetta
Manager: Mack Miller
Course: 9-hole (1956)
Yards: 1200
Par: 28
A course in a quiet setting with three holes over water and a driving range.

Sportsman's Country Club
3535 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
847.291.2350
Pro: Greg Baron
Manager: Mark Miller
Course: 27-hole
Designer: Edward B. Dearie, 18; Rodger
Packard, 9 (1920)
Yards: 5938/5315/6293
Par: 70 (1 8), 35 (9)
Slope: 126/61
Rating: 70.5 / 34.7
A full-service facility with a golf shop, restaurant, driving range, miniature golf and four putting greens.

OAK LAWN PARK DISTRICT
Stony Creek Golf Course
5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn
708.857.2433
Pro: Sterling Haumont
Manager: Tim Scott
Designer: Carl Goetz (1994)
Course: 18-hole and practice range
Yards: 5000 / 3500 / 5000
Par: 3
Slope; 103
Rating: 62.5
New clubhouse with full-swing golf simulators and new driving range building.

OSWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
Route 34, Oswego, 60543
630.554.3939
Pro: Bryan Luedtke
Manager: Leon McNair
Designer: Brent Wadsworth (1967)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6480/5325/6825
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 70.8
Ranked by Chicagoland Golf as one of the Top 25 Public Courses and Top 5 courses for an outing, it features bent grass tees and greens, bluegrass fairways and water hazards on 10 holes with a full practice facility and restaurant. Host of the 2003 Buick Scramble Sectional.

PALATINE PARK DISTRICT
Palatine Hills Golf Course
512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, 60067
847.359.4020
Pro: Dan Hotchkin
Manager: Raul Zaldivar
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
Rated 3 stars by Golf Digest and named one of Chicagoland's Best Buys by Chicagoland Golf magazine. Host of the 2003 Illinois Junior Golf Association Regional Tourney.

PEKIN PARK DISTRICT
Lick Creek Golf Course
2210 N. Parkway Dr., Pekin 61554
309.346.0077
Manager: Steve Funk
Designer: Roger Packard (1976)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6515/5278/6910
Par: 72
Slope: 129/125/133
Rating: 71.2/72.7/73
The course has many elevation changes, challenging for all calibers of golfers. A great value and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest.

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: Kyle Meger
Course: 9-hole (1961-1962)
Yards: 1758
Par: 29
Rating: 55.1
A scenic river course with natural riverbank flora, Detweiller offers minimum hazards and is a favorite of junior golfers and novice players.

Donovan Golf Course
5805 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria
309.691.8361
Pro: John Gostele, PGA
Course: 18-hole (1929)
Yards: 6168
Par: 71
Slope: 105
Beautiful rolling, irrigated terrain combines with water and bunkers to make this course preferred by golfers with diverse handicaps.

Golf Learning Center and Academy
7815 N. Radnor Rd., Peoria
309.690.7162
Pro: Robby Dobelstein, PGA
No shot exists that you can't practice at the
Learning Center, featuring indoor and outdoor practice facilities for year-round play.

Kellogg Golf Course
7716 Rod nor Rd., Peoria
309.691.0293
Pro: Robby Dobelstein, PGA
Course; 18-hole (1972)
Yards: 6370
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.1
Sprawling terrain, elevated tees and greens, water obstacles and varied bunkers test the ability of medium-to-low handicap golfers.

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: Terry Ridgley, PGA
Course: 18-hole (1937)
Yards: 6467
Par: 72
Slope: 122
Challenging steep terrain, moderate ravines, deep bunkers and many mature trees make this scenic, irrigated course popular with low- to medium-handicap golfers.

PLEASANT DALE PARK DISTRICT
Flagg Creek Golf Course
6939 S. Wolf Rd., Countryside 60525
708.246.3336
Pro: Billy Rosinia, PGA
Designer: Greg Martin (1993)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2502/2188/1865
Par: 33
Slope: 104
Rating: 31.9
Bent grass tees and fairways with a lighted driving range, clubhouse, restaurant and bar. Host of the Illinois Junior Golf Association tournament.

PROSPECT HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Old Orchard Country Club
700 W. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect 60056
847.255.2025
Pro/Manager: Marc Heidkamp
Designer: Mr. Wickersham (1932)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6119
Par: 70
Slope: 130
Rating: 70.1
Golf Digest's 4-star rating, private club conditions for the daily fee golfer-reservations accepted 14 days in advance.

QUINCY PARK DISTRICT
Westview Golf Course
2150S.36thSt.,Quincy 62301
217.223.7499
Pro/Manager: Mark Christensen
Designer: Scotty Glasgow (1946);
Redesign by D.A. Weibring
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 1186441 /1927 2860
Par: 71/34
Slope: 116/112
Rating: 70.1/33.6
Rated 3 stars by Golf Digest, this is the host golf course for the Pepsi Little People's Championship and the Pepsi Junior Masters.

RANTOUL PARK DISTRICT
Brookhill Golf Course
3150 County Road, 1700 E., Rantoul 61866
217.893.1200
Manager: Bill Anderson
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1971)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6597 blue / 6238 white, 5557 red

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Par: 72
Slope: 125/122/122
Rating: 71.3/69.6/71.5
A scenic, challenging rolling course with 42 sand traps, water or creeks that come into play on 8 holes, tree-lined fairways with large, receptive greens. Full pro shop, driving range and putting green. Host of the Rantoul Open and the Brookhill Open.

REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Rend Lake Golf Course
12476 Golf Course Dr., Whittington 62897
800.999.0977
Manager: D.W. Davis
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1976)
Course: 27-hole (three 18-hole combos)
Yards: 6464/4880/6861
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 72.2
Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest, the course offers five sets of tees allowing the course play between 4900 and 6900 yards. Large bent grass greens averaging 7500 square feet and Zoysia fairways and tees. Host of the Southern Illinois Open and the Rend Lake Junior Amateur.

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: 2868 / 2433 / 3022
Par: 36
Slope: 113
Rating: 70.7
Challenging for all levels with narrow and tree-lined with water coming into ploy on four holes.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT
Aldeen Golf Club
1900 Reid Farm Rd., Rockford 61107
1.888.4ALDEEN
Pro: Duncan Geddes
Designer: Dick Nugent (1991)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7058
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 73.9
The course has a 4-star rating from Golf Digest and water hazards loom on 1 2 of the 18 holes with expertly manicured bent grass tees, greens, and fairways throughout. The Aldeen Practice Centre offer 75 grass tee stations, 2 short game areas, 2 practice bunkers, and a 14,000- square-foot putting green.

Elliot Golf Course
888 South Lyford Rd., Rockford
815.332.5130
Pro/Manager: David Claeyssens
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1968)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6433
Par: 72
Slope: 120
Rating: 70.3
This championship course has 6,433 yards of rolling terrain, large trees and spacious greens. Golf Digest's 3 1/2-star rating with a lighted driving range and practice facilities.

Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Rd., Rockford
815.987.8834
Pro/Manager: David Claeyssens
Designer: Thomas M. Bendelow (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6107
Par: 71
Slope: 111
Rating: 68.9
This heavily wooded course with narrow fairways and gently rolling terrain is a classic example of golf course architecture of the 1920s. Host of the 2001 clinic presented by Tiger Woods and the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Sandy Hollow Golf Course
2500 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford
815.987.8836
Pro/Manager: David Claeyssens
Designer: Charles Dudley Wagstaft (1930)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6228
Par: 71
Slope: 115
Rating: 69.3
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/Manager: 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
701 E. Shorewood Rd., Round Lake 60073
847.231.4711
Pro/Manager: Diane Miller
Designer: Spear (1915)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5919/5445/6062
Par: 72
Slope 123
Rating: 69.1
Golf Digest's 3 1/2 star rating and Chicagoland Golf's four stars, the course is host to the 20th Annual Junior Tourney and the Women's Tourney.

REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT-Rend Lake Golf Course

ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT
Pottawatomie Golf Course
845 N. Second Ave., St. Charles 60174
630.584.8356
Pro/Manager: 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 Golf Course
1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine
847.934.6050
Pro: Cary Cavitt
Manager: Kerry Timler
Designer: Killian Design Group
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1331 /1087/1473
Par: 29
This executive course features a floating range with island targets.

SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT
Schaumburg Golf Club
401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg 60194
847.885.9000
Pro: Jon Parsons
Manager: Preston C. Irwin
Designer: Robert Lohmann (1926)
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 6135/4878/6542
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 70.7
Host of the 2003 IPGA Pro Junior and the Illinois Open Qualifier.

SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT
Weber Park Golf Course
9300 Weber Park PI., Skokie 60077
847.674.1500.ext.3600
Pro: Chris Pytell, PGA
Manager: Richard Lee
Designer: Dick Nugent (1973)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1095
Par: 27
One of Skokie's hidden gems, the course features greenside bunkers and subtle undulating greens. Its well maintained bent gross tees, fairways and greens add to the natural beauty of the course.

Skokie Sports Park
3459 Oakton St., Skokie 60076
847.674.1500 ext.3100
Pro: Chris Pytell, PGA
Manager: Richard Lee
Voted one of the Top 100 Golf Ranges in the United States and Canada by the Golf Range Association of America, this 40- station golf practice range also features miniature golf courses and batting cages.

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

Lincoln Greens Golf Course
700 E. Lake Dr., Springfield
217.786.4111
Pro: Jim Sutzer
Course: 18-hole (1957)
Yards: 6813
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 71.1

Pasfield Golf Course
1700 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield
217.753.6226
Pro: Lance Slury
Designer: Lawrence Packard
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2299
Par: 34
Slope: 44.5
Rating: 30.8

STERLING PARK DISTRICT
Emerald Hill Golf and Learning Center
16802 Prairieville Rd., Sterling 61081
815.622.6204
Pro: Pat Murphy
Manager: Phil Hall, CGCS
Course: 18-hole (1925)
Yards: 4864 / 5971 / 6244
Par: 71
Slope: 113
Rating: 69.5
This Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary features a well-manicured layout with rolling terrain, watered fairways and challenging undulated greens.

SYCAMORE PARK DISTRICT
Sycamore Golf Club
940 E. State St., Sycamore 601 78
815.895.3884
Pro/Manager: Kirk Lundbeck
Course: 18-hole (1923)
Yards: 5881
Par: 71
Slope: 116
Rating: 67.7
Finely groomed bent gross fairways and immaculate conditions at reasonable prices.

TAYLORVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Lake Shore Golf Course
Lake Taylorville off Nokomis Rd., Taylorville 62568
217.824.5521
Pro/Director: Jim Jones
Designer: William J. Spears (1969)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6778 blue / 6480 white
Par: 72
Slope: 120/117
Rating: 71.5/70.2
Lake Taylorville borders this beautiful tree-lined course on three sides with water coming into play on eight holes.

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2800 N. Lewis Ave., Woukegan
847.360.4730
Pro: Marv Rezabek
Manager: David Beno
Designer: Jim Foulis(1924)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5382 / 6294 / 6626
Par: 72
Slope: 123
Rating: 71.8
Originally designed as a private club, this championship layout—Golf Digest's 4 star rating—is meticulously maintained on a gently rolling wooded terrain with a driving range.

Greenshire Golf Course
38727 N. Lewis Ave., Woukegan
847.360.4777
Pro: Mary Rezabek
Manager: David Beno
Course: 9-hole
Designer: Nugent (1961)
Yards: 1000 / 1265
Par: 27
A challenging course for every player and perfect for family golf, juniors and beginners. Host of the Mini Masters Junior Tournament.

Orchard Hills Golf Course
38342 N. Green Bay Road, Waukegan
847.336.5118
Manager: Kathy Newyeor
Course: 18-hole
Designer: Roger Packard (1924)
Yards: 6199/5448/6458
Par: 71
Slope: 107
Rating: 69.7
Challenging course for the average golfer and perfect for group outings with its wide fairways and shorter roughs.

WESTMONT PARK DISTRICT
Twin Lakes Golf Course
400 W. 59th St.. Westmont 60559
630.852.7167
Pro: Keith Johnson
Manager: Frank Zelenka
Course: 9-hole (1964)
Yards: 1381 /1261
Par: 29
Newly renovated 9-hole par 3 course.

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
Arrowhead Golf Club
26 W, 101 Butter-field Rd., Wheaton
630.653.5800
Pro: Pete Drogos
Designer: Stanley Pelchor (1927), remodel
Ken Killian (19932001)
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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
Traditions at Chevy Chase
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling 60090
847.537.0082
Pro: Steve Schiller
Manager: Margie Arnold
Course: 18-hole
Designer: Tom Bendelow (1923); Bob
Lohmann (2002)
Yards: 6078/5647/6610
Par: 72
Slope: 122/123/128
Rating: 69.1 / 72,3/71.4
Opening June 2003, the course was completely renovated last year, featuring bent grass fairways and greens with new contours, profiles and hazards.

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 Homestead Golf Course
8990 Old River Rd., Rockford 61103
815.623.2411
Pro: Steve Hare, PGA
Manager: Mike Durond
Designer: Charles Maddox (1971)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6625/5818/7470
Par: 72
Slope: 117/116/120
Rating: 70.9/72.6/74.9
The course features lengthy tees so that golfers of all abilities can be accommodated. Greens are very well-trapped, large and undulating.

Ledges Golf Course
7111 McCurry Rd., Roscoe 61073
815.389.0979
Pro: Steve Hare, PGA
Manager: Mike Durond
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1964)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6417/5881/6740
Par: 72
Slope: 124/129/129
Rating: 71.1 / 74.1 / 72.5
Primarily located on a floodplain. Water comes into play on 7 holes. Strategic in nature.

Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport Rd., Rockton 61072
815.624.7410
Pro: Mike Durond
Course: 18-hole (1936)
Yards: 5342 / 5770
Par: 71
Slope: 111/109 Rating: 70.3/67.1
Indicative of architecture from the 1930s, this older, established course is traditional in nature with tree-lined and undulating terrain.

WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT
Winnetka Golf Club
1300 Oak, Winnetka 60093
847.501.2050
Pro: Cortney Miller, PGA
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., Wood Dale 60191
630.773.0184, ext. 1
Pro/Manager: Anthony Perry
Designer: Fred Lukins(1958)
Course: 2 executive 9-hole courses
Yards: 4034
Par: 63
Rating: 61
Renovated clubhouse with expanded banquet facilities and outside eating areas opens June 2003.

WOODRIDGE PARK DISTRICT
Village Greens Golf Course
1575 W. 75th St., Woodridge 60517
630.985.3610
Pro/Manager: Brandon Evans
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1959)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6290 / 6050 / 6638
Par: 72 Slope: 121 Rating: 71.2
Named the 2001 Illinois Golf Course of the Year and a Golf Chicago Best Buy, the course terrain is hilly and rolling with mature trees lining the fairways. Water comes into play on several holes and sand bunkers lurk in strategic positions.

ZION PARK DISTRICT
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course
351 Green Bay Rd., Zion
847.872.2080
Manager: Larry Myers
Designer: Keith Foster (1999)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6320 / 4901 / 6793
Par: 71
Slope: 120/114/125
Rating: 69.5/67.4/71.9
Rated five stars by Chicagoland Golf magazine and one of the "100 Best Fairways for Women" by Golf for Women magazine, this links-style layout offers an enjoyable, challenging round of golf.

Shiloh Park Golf Course
23rd St. & Bethesda Blvd., Zion
847.746.5500, ext. 420
Manager: Larry Myers
Designer: Roger Packard (1963)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2695 / 2348 / 2863
Par: 35
Slope: 115/111/120
Rating: 67.4/66.8/68.4
This beautiful, 9-hole layout offers a quality golf experience for all ages and abilities.

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