In the Loop on Chicago Golf explores the unique characteristics, design details, and playing experiences that define Chicago golf courses—from hidden gems in the suburbs to city-owned public munis. Each review is written from the perspective of an everyday golfer passionate about the game and attentive to course architecture. Our goal is simple: to keep you in the loop about where to play golf in Chicago.
Course Profiles:
Chicago Courses:
- Harborside International Golf Center
- Sydney R Marovitz Golf Course
- The Highlands of Elgin
- Calumet Country Club
- The Evans at Canal Shores
- More to be added soon…
Other:
Ranking the Best Chicago Public Golf Courses
Only ranking courses played. Rankings are based on course design, playing experience, & value.
- Glen Club
- Highlands at Elgin
- Thunderhawk
- Mt prospect
- Dubsdread – cog hill no. 4
- Seven bridges
- Cantigny
- Schaumburg CC
- Harborside (both)
- Ravisloe Country Club
- McKray Memorial
- Sheppards crook
- Lost Marsh
- Chevy Chase
- Glencoe
- Wilmete
- Canal Shores
- Calumet Country Club
- Cog hill – no 3
- Cog hill – no 1
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