In the Loop on Chicago Golf explores the unique characteristics, design details, and playing experiences that define Chicago golf courses—from elite public golf in the suburbs to city-owned public munis. Each review is written from the perspective of an everyday golfer living in Chicago who loves the game and is interested in course architecture.

Course Profiles:


Ranking the Best Chicago Public Golf Courses

Only ranking courses played. Rankings are based on course design, playing experience, & value.

  1. Glen Club
  2. Highlands at Elgin
  3. Thunderhawk
  4. Mt Prospect
  5. Dubsdread – cog hill no. 4
  6. Seven bridges
  7. Cantigny
  8. Schaumburg CC
  9. Harborside (both)
  10. Ravisloe Country Club
  11. McKray Memorial
  12. The Preserve at Oak Meadows
  13. Sheppards Crook
  14. Lost Marsh
  15. Chevy Chase
  16. Heritage Oaks Golf Club (Classic 18)
  17. Canal Shores
  18. Wilmete
  19. Calumet Country Club
  20. Cog hill – no 3
  21. Robert A Black
  22. Sydney R Marovitz
  23. Cog hill – no 1
  24. Indian Boundary
  25. Jackson Park
  26. Edgewater

Chicago Course Profiles to be Added in the Future

  • Glen Club
  • Ravisloe Country Club
  • Thunderhawk
  • Mt Prospect
  • Cantigny
  • Cog Hill (courses 1, 3, and 4)
  • Lost Marsh
  • Chevy Chase
  • Sheppards Crook
  • Glencoe
  • Wilmete
  • Schaumberg CC
  • Mckray Memorial
  • Jackson Park
  • Indian Boundary
  • Edgewater