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Beverly Country Club |
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8700 S Western Ave, Chicago 60620 708-636-8700
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Distance:
~11.21 mi * |
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Description:
MIDWAY. Tight fairways with overhanging trees make getting off the tee vital to scoring well on this challenging Donald Ross course. Rolling fairways result in uneven lies for approach shots to small, very quick greens. Guarded by a number of bunkers, greens can mean trouble. With the majority of greens sloping away, stopping the ball on the green can prove to be a task. |
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User Rating: 9.625
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North Shore Country Club |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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1340 Glenview Rd, Glenview 60025 847-729-1200 847-724-4963
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Distance:
~15.61 mi * |
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Description:
GLENVIEW. Though typically overshadowed by some of the area's more well-noted courses, this demanding course packs a punch. Winding through a densely wooded area, most of this course demands accuracy off the tee and caution on approach shots. Greens are typically firm, increasing the difficulty of stopping approach shots near the hole. With a number of large bunkers, the course demands an impressive short game to help salvage a good round. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Butler National Golf Club |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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2616 York Rd, Oak Brook 60523 630-990-3333
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Distance:
~16.41 mi * |
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Description:
OAK BROOK. Measuring over 7300 yards from the tips, this immaculate course is long and demanding. Avoiding the creek that winds through the course is the first step toward a good round. Although it's a fairly flat course, firm, fast greens will test you. With a number of bunkers scattered about, trouble can be found just about everywhere. Butler National is the former site of the PGA Tour's Western Open, and the exclusive course can challenge the best. |
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User Rating: 7.75
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Skokie Country Club |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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500 Washington Ave, Glencoe 60022 847-835-0600 847-835-5835
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Distance:
~18.25 mi * |
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Description:
GLENCOE. Designed by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross, this classic course is characterized by tree-lined fairways and difficult greens. The rolling hills of the natural terrain come into play, which makes for uneven lies and tough approach shots to exceedingly fast greens. Skokie Country Club is truly one of the best around and has hosted several PGA Tour events and the US Open. |
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User Rating: 10
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Medinah Country Club – Course #3 |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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6N001 Medinah Rd, Medinah 60157 630-773-1700
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Distance:
~22.20 mi * |
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Description:
Medinah has hosted over 12 major championships, including the 2012 Ryder Cup, this course is in a league all its own. Brutally long, it features narrow fairways with rather large but extremely fast greens. Undulating terrain and a number of water hazards require accurate shot placement. |
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Olympia Fields Country Club – North Course |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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2800 Country Club Dr, Olympia Fields 60461 708-748-0495
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Distance:
~25.36 mi * |
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Description:
OLYMPIA FIELDS. While fairness can be found in the width of these fairways, the rough will prove to be severe for errant shots. Large, gaping bunkers that are difficult to play out of surround several fairways and most of the greens. The open nature of this course increases the difficulty level on windy days. Only carefully placed approach shots will leave you a good chance to score on the small, gently sloping greens of this private course. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Chicago Golf Club |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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25W253 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton 60187 630-665-2988 630-668-2000
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Distance:
~25.41 mi * |
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Description:
WHEATON. This outstanding course has a wide-open layout resembling old links-style courses. Fairways are lined by a wispy rough that hinders approach shots and makes scoring even more difficult. In addition, a number of bunkers line fairways and guard greens, making shot accuracy a valued skill at this exclusive course. |
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User Rating: 10
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Conway Farms Golf Club |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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405 S Conway Farms Rd, Lake Forest 60045 847-234-7160
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Distance:
~27.83 mi * |
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Description:
LAKE FOREST. Occupying the grounds of an old dairy farm, this relatively young Fazio course has already hosted several significant amateur championships. Scattered trouble spots and a number of hazards make Conway Farms quite a challenge, and walking is required on the extremely exclusive course. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Shoreacres |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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1601 Shoreacres Rd, Lake Bluff 60044 847-234-1472 847-34-1470
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Distance:
~29.48 mi * |
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Description:
LAKE BLUFF. The challenges faced on this demanding course are unlike any others in the area. Golfers of all skill levels are tested when having to play shots alongside and across the treacherous hazards, which include gullies and ravines slicing through the terrain. Narrow fairways lead into over-sized greens that are exceptionally speedy. A significant number of bunkers protect the greens, adding to the overall challenge. |
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Kemper Lakes Golf Club |
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(Attractions - Private Golf Courses) |
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24000 N Old McHenry Rd, Kildeer 60047 847-320-3450
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Distance:
~31.22 mi * |
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Description:
KILDEER. At first glance, its flat fairways seem harmless, but on the tee, golfers notice a tight tree line and a number of hazards. With a substantial amount of strategically placed water hazards and bunkers, this course obligates you to hit the driver long and straight on the lengthy course. Kemper Lakes is the site of several major championships, and this private course has a proven track record of being a challenge to all. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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