Harborside International Golf Center
Ready to hit the green? Modern Luxury’s editors have compiled the top golf courses in and around Chicago so you can tee up in style.
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3701 N. Recreation Dr., Lakeview / Website
Since the Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course opened as Waveland Golf Course in 1932, the breathtaking Lake Michigan-adjacent property has gained recognition for its pristine skyline views, harbors and lush trees. The club hosts evening leagues and is home to one of the eight Chicagoland Golf Academy locations. Here, golf lessons are offered to individuals and groups at any skill level. The course also provides GolfBoards to get around—picture a skateboard, surfboard, snowboard and golf cart rolled into one.
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11001 S. Doty Ave. E., South Deering / Website
Designed by acclaimed Illinois golf course architect Dick Nugent, the Port and Starboard courses at Harborside International on the city’s South Side are ranked as some of the best public courses you can play in the state. The 20,000-square-foot clubhouse—including a restaurant and event space—is less than 20 miles south of the Loop. Golfers will love the 57-yard practice facility’s bent grass fairways, four target greens, large putting clock for drills and areas for chipping, pitching and sand play.
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2045 W. Pratt Blvd., West Ridge / Website
With stunning topography, a par-33 design and an innovative layout from acclaimed golf course developer and architect Dick Nugent, Robert A. Black Golf Course is a hidden gem for golf-loving Chicagoans. This Rogers Park 9-hole course is the ideal spot for experienced and amateur golfers to book tee times, join in on outings, receive lessons, host events and more.
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6401 S. Richards Dr., Jackson Park / Website
Nestled along Lake Michigan, this historic Jackson Park Golf Course—located on the same property as the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893—awaits with 18 holes and immaculate greens. Designed by acclaimed golf course architect Tom Bendelow, visitors can book a tee time to experience the 36-station driving range spread across the 500-acre Jackson Park site for par-5 holes reaching 560 yards and par-3 holes extending to 200 yards.
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27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton / Website
Head west of the city for challenging championship golf courses across 300 acres of greenery in Wheaton. Cantigny Golf is home to a dense woodside course, a lakeside course with two-thirds of the holes impacted by water and a hillside course with some of the facility’s toughest holes. In 2008, Cantigny Golf opened The Academy, a practice, teaching and training center for golfers of all ages and ability levels.
1 Pete Dye Dr., Lemont / Website
Designer Pete Dye and his son P.B. Dye outdid themselves when assembling Ruffled Feathers’ golf course. Located in Lemont, the daunting par-72, 6,898-yard layout boasts a 100-yard carry-over water to a blind fairway, tricky twists and turns and a 518-yard, par-5 No. 6 hole. Along with the spectacular course, experience all that Ruffled Feathers has to offer with an all-grass driving range, renovated restaurant, beverage cart and golf shop. You also won’t want to miss a tournament with the club’s outstanding event management team and golf operations professionals.
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2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview / Website
Located on the former grounds of the Glenview Naval Air Station, this prestigious golf club is home to the Illinois PGA and the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame. The Glen Club is known for its fabulous 18-hole, Tom Fazio-designed course with rolling terrain, elevation changes, lakes and streams. Off-course, guests can enjoy the club’s 48,000-square-foot clubhouse, including fine dining, cozy overnight accommodations and a grand ballroom. Whether you stay at the Glen Club for tee-off or tea time, you’ll love the experiences and amenities it has to offer.
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18231 Park Ave., Homewood / Website
Designed by famed golf course architect Donald Ross, Homewood’s pristine Ravisole Country Club allows players to level up their game with arduous greens, undulating mounds, diving bunkers and private golf lessons hosted by golf director Kevin Stoffle and head golf professional Andrew Tinkler. Join for tournaments, consecutive tee times, shotguns, modified shotguns, day reservations and more. Don’t forget to swing by the club’s sister property in La Banque Hotel and La Voute bistro bar, just minutes away.
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7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva / Website
With 36 holes of championship golf, 68 bunkers and more than 8,000 square feet of rolling greens, this par-72 range is one of the most challenging layouts in the Midwest, from its sloping fairways to its raised green complexes and elevated tee boxes. Designed by landscape architect Robert Bruce Harris, the course features stunning water features, massive sand traps, and immaculately maintained and manicured greens, which add aesthetic value to its status as a must-visit.
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12294 Archer Ave., Lemont / Website
With 72 holes across four courses, a driving range, a learning center and two golf shops, this sweeping range has received national recognition for its great courses and fabulous teachers. Since 1964, Course No. 4, also known as “Dubsdread,” has been distinguished for its ability to test some of the best professionals in PGA Tours and USGA tournaments. Are you up for the challenge of beating Tiger Woods’ course record?
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Photography by: Courtesy of Arcis Golf
