COURSES (Q thru Z)

* Randall Oaks (West Dundee) 847-428-5661 - 4 tees 6,598/5,040 yds par 71, 71.4/127 - 68.5/121 $60 Far NW   Pictures

* Ravisloe (Homewood) 708-798-5600 - 3 tees 6,321/5,243 yds par 70, 70.8/127 - 68.1/121 $84 Mr Z Review  South

* RedTail (Village of Lakewood) 815-477-0055 - 4 tees 6,803/5,441 yds par 72, 72.8/130 - 68.0/120 $65 Mr Z Review   Pictures   Far NW

* Renwood (Round Lake Beach) 847-231-4711 - 3 tees 6,212/5,253 par 72, 69.8/127 - 65.5/117 $44   PHOTO TOUR Far North

* River Bend (Lisle) 630-968-1920 - 9 holes 3 tees 3,256/2,667 par 36, 70.8/126 - 70.2/118 $32 West

* River Oaks (Calumet City) 1-800-460-0010 - 3 tees 5.952/5,213 yds par 72, 69.3/119 - 68.6/115 $44 South 

* Robert Black (Chicago) 312-245-0909 - 9 holes, 2 tees 2,361/2,146 yds par 33, 31.7/100 - 30.7/96 $29 Near North
* Rob Roy (Prospect Heights) 847-253-4544 - 9 holes par 36 $30   PHOTO TOUR   Near North 

* Ruffled Feathers (Lemont) 630-257-1000 - 4 tees 6,898/5,273 yds par 72, 73.7/140 - 69.5/130 $110  Mr Z Review   Southwest

* Sanctuary (New Lenox) 815-462-4653 - 4 tees 6,917/5,120 yds par 72, 72.5/131 - 69.0/118 $60 Mr Z review  Far SW

* Salt Creek (Wood Dale) 630-773-0184 - 2 tees 3,976/3,705 yds par 63, $38.75   PHOTO TOUR   Near West
* Schaumburg  847-885-9000- 27 holes - 5 tees - Tournament 9 - 3,223/2,463 yds par 36; Baer 9 - 3,336/2,434 par 36; Players 9 - 3,189/2,447 yds par 35; Tournament/Baer 6,559/4,897 yds par 72, 71.7/130 - 63.7/111 $68  Mr Z Review  Northwest

* Settler's Hill (Batavia) 630-232-1636 - 4 tees 6,630/4,945 yds par 72, 72.1/130 - 68.2/121 $65 Mr Z review   Pictures   Far West 

* Seven Bridges (Woodridge) 630-964-7777 - 4 tees 7,103/5,262 yds par 72, 74.4/140 - 70.8/126 $107  Mr Z Review   West

* Shepherd's Crook (Zion) 847-872-2080 - 4 tees 6,769/4,901 yds par 71, 72.1/128 - 67.9/119 $55  Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR  Far North

* Silver Lake (Orland Park) 708-349-6940 - 45 holes South
North - 4 tees 6,826/5,665 yds par 72, 72.6/124 - 68.7/115 $61 Mr Z Review
South - 4 tees 6,337/4,927 yds par 70, 70.2/124 - 65.9/113 $61 Mr Z Review

Rolling Hills - 9 holes 1,587 yds par 29 $25 

* South Shore (Chicago) 312-245-0909 - 9 holes, 3 tees 2,713/2,503 yds par 33, 32.9/112 - 31.9/108 $27   PHOTO TOUR   South 

* Springbrook (Naperville) 630-848-5060 - 4 tees 6,896/5,036 yds par 72, 73.0/130 - 68.1/119 $66 Southwest 
* Sportsman's (Northbrook) 847-291-2351 - 27 holes North
18 hole course - 4 tees 6,278/4,997 yds par 70, 70.4/126 - 67.1/117 $66

9 hole course - 4 tees 3,010/2,661 yds par 35, $33  

* Square Links (Frankfort) 815-469-1600 - 9 holes, 1,749 yds par 30 $19 South   PHOTO TOUR

* St. Andrews (West Chicago) 630-231-3100 - 36 holes $64 Far West  
#1 (St. Andrews) - 4 tees 6,920/5,116 par 71, 71.8/124 - 67.0/112  Mr Z Review
#2 (Joe Jemsek) - 4 tees 6,770/5,341 par 72, 72.0/122 - 67.7/112   Pictures

* Steeple Chase (Mundelein) 847-949-8900 - 4 tees 6,827/4,831 yds par 72, 73.1/139 - 69.1/128 $74  North  Mr Z review
* Stonewall Orchard (Grayslake) 847-740-4890 - 4 tees 7,074/5,375 par 72 $95 Mr Z Review  Far North

* Stony Creek (Oak Lawn) 708-857-2433 - 3 tees 5,004/3,570 yds par 65 $39.50 South  Mr Z Review

* Streamwood Oaks (Streamwood) 630-483-1881 - 9 holes 4 tees 3,404 yds par 36, 72.9/125 - 69.8/120 $22 West 
* Sugar Creek (Villa Park) 630-834-3325 - 9 holes 2,344/1,888 yds par 32, 62.0/106 - 60.8/104 $27   PHOTO TOUR   Near West

* Sunset Valley (Highland Park) 847-432-7140 - 3 tees 6,484/5,297 yds par 72, 71.1/128 - 69.9/125  $56   North 
* Sydney Marovitz (Chicago) 312-245-0909 - 9 holes, 3 tees 3,265/2,837 yds par 36, 35.2/124 - 33.2/115 $34  PHOTO TOUR   Near North

 * Tamarack (Naperville) 630-904-4000 4 tees 6,901/5,016 yds par 70, 73.7/136 - 64.5/115 $57 Southwest  Mr Z Review   Pictures

* Tanna Farms (Geneva) 630-232-4300 - 4 tees 6,510/4,727 yds par 71, 72.0/131 - 67.1/119  $65 Mr Z review  Pictures  Far West  

* Thunderhawk (Beach Park) 847-968-3100 - 4 tees 7,031/5,046 par 72, 73.8/136 - 68.6/125 $85  Mr Z Review  Far North  
* Tuckaway (Crete) 708-946-2259 - 3 tees 6,192/5,569 yds par 72, 69.7/117 - 69.0/115 $49 Far South 

* Twin Lakes (Westmont) 630-852-7167 - 9 holes, 2 tees 1,381/1,261 par 28 $26.50 Near West 
* University (University Park) 708-747-0306 - 4 tees 6,701/5,208 yds par 72, 71.6/123 - 69.4/114 $46 Mr Z Review Far South
* Valley Green (North Aurora) 630-897-3000 - 18 holes 3,841 yds par 60 $36 Far West 
* Vernon Hills - 847-680-9310 - 9 holes 2 tees, 2,836/2,287 par 34, 34.2/120 - 33.4/107 $28   PHOTO TOUR   North 
* Villa Olivia (Bartlett) 630-289-1000 - 3 tees 6,510/5,546 yds par 73 $62 West  Pictures

* Village Green (Mundelein) 847-566-7373 - 2 tees 6,018/5,693 par 70, 68.6/117 $48 North
* Village Greens of Woodridge 630-985-3610 - 4 tees 6,638/5,311 yds par 72, 71.2/121 - 68.5/114 $60  Mr Z Review  West 

* Village Links of Glen Ellyn 630-469-8180 - 27 holes Mr Z review  West
18 hole course - 5 tees 7,208/5,439 par 72, 74.7/136 - 66.6/118 $77
9 holes - 3 tees 3,303/2,744 par 36, 35.7/126 - 33.2/115 $34  
* Walnut Greens (Schaumburg) 847-490-7878 - 9 holes, 2 tees 1,078/850 par 27 $19

Northwest 
* Water's Edge (Worth) 708-671-1032 - 4 tees 6,904/5,332 yds par 72, 72.9/131 - 69.1/122 $66 Mr Z Review  South

* Wedgewood (Joliet) 815-741-7270 - 3 tees 6,836/5,792 yds par 72, 72.5/128 - 71.0/125 $53  Mr Z Review  Far SW
 * Western Acres (Glen Ellyn) 630-469-6768 - 9 holes, 2 tees 3,052/2,852 par 35, $28  West 
* Whisper Creek (Huntley) 847-515-7680 - 4 tees 7,103/5,550 yds par 72, 73.7/133 - 69.3/123 $68 Far NW 
* White Deer Run (Vernon Hills) 847-680-6100 - 5 tees 7,101/5,639 yds par 72, 74.5/142 - 67.5/126 $89  Pictures  North
* White Pines (Bensenville) 630-766-0304 - 36 holes $57 Near West 
East Course - 3 tees 6,371/5,150 yds par 70, 71.1/127 - 69/122
West Course - 3 tees 6,624/5,751 yds par 72, 71.5/127 - 70.2/124  Mr Z Review

* White Tail Ridge (Yorkville) 630-882-8988 - 4 tees 6,604/5,003 yds par 71, 71.0/128 - 66.4/117 $65 Mr Z review   PHOTO TOUR   Far SW 
* Willow Crest (Oak Brook) 630-850-5530 - 3 tees 6,474/5,242 par 70, 71.1/132 - 70.2/122  $79  Mr Z Review  Near West 

* Willow Hill (Northbrook) 847-480-7888 - 9 holes 2,840 par 35, 33.4/109 $33 
* Willow Run (Mokena) 815-485-2119 - 2 tees 2,930/2,458 yds par 35, 33.9/113 - 31.6/105 $29.25 Far SW 
* Wilmette 847-256-9777 - 4 tees 6,400/4,849 yds par 70, 70.9/130 - 63.8/113 $65 PHOTO TOUR   Near North 

* Wing Park (Elgin) 847-931-5952 - 9 holes, 3 tees 3,077/2,627 yds par 36, 70.8/115 - 65.8/107 $17 (walking)  Mr Z Review  Far West  

* Winnetka 847-501-2050 - 27 holes North
18 hole course - 4 tees 6,517/5,569 yds par 71, 72.6/130 - 70.1/124 $65   PHOTO TOUR

9 hole course - 1,194 yds par 27 $12 walking   

* Wolf Run (Aurora) 630-906-1402 - 18 holes 4,229 yds par 64 $30 Far West  
* Woodruff (Joliet) 815-741-7272 - 2 tees 5,424/5,059 yds par 68, 69.3/116 - 66.1/114 $53 Far SW

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COURSES PLAYED 2019

NOVEMBER

COLDWATER (Avondale, AZ) - West Phoenix affordable option caters to all levels... PICTURES

SUNDANCE (Buckeye, AZ) - Best value in West Metro Phoenix is a personal favorite... PICTURES

VERRADO VICTORY (Buckeye, AZ) - Spectacular mountain views at upscale 36 hole facility... PICTURES

VERDE RIVER (Rio Verde, AZ) - Semi-private club offers affordable public play...

OCTOBER

RUFFLED FEATHERS (Lemont) - Only Windy City Dye design is typically dye-abolical...

ST. ANDREWS LAKEWOOD (West Chicago) - High volume Jemsek owned gem rarely disappoints...PICTURES

WHITE PINES EAST (Bensenville) - Par 70 challenge at mega 36 hole facility... PICTURES

ORCHARD VALLEY (Aurora) - Strong layout off I-88 offers appealing twilight rates...

RUTH LAKE CC (Hinsdale) - Low profile private club with fun parkland track...

SEPTEMBER

REDTAIL (Village of Lakewood) - Great value play in far northwest burbs...PICTURES

VILLAGE LINKS OF GLEN ELLYN - Windy City top play is tournament ready... PICTURES

AUGUST

FOX BEND (Oswego) - 50 year favorite for southwest metro golfers... PICTURES

OLD OAK (Homer Glen) - Heavily wooded southwest suburban gem... PICTURES

SUNSET VALLEY (Highland Park) - Rick Jacobson update draws rave reviews... PICTURES

WEDGEWOOD (Joliet) - Seamless redesign at popular Park District course... PICTURES

DEERFIELD - Impressive layout off I-94 has top learning center... PICTURES

PRAIRIE ISLE (Prairie Grove) - Affordable, picturesque parkland a personal favorite... PICTURES REVIEW

FOXFORD HILLS (Cary) - Exciting northwest suburban facility is a top 20 candidate... PICTURES

SETTLER'S HILL (Batavia) - Big views at repurposed Kane County landfill... PICTURES

TWIN LAKES (Westmont) - Fun par 3 has enough tests for both beginners and seasoned players...PICTURES

JULY

CALUMET (Homewood) - Historic Ross design opens doors to public for 1st time... PICTURES

WILLOW CREST (Oak Brook) - 6,400 yd par 70 a typically difficult Nugent layout... 

FLATIRONS (Boulder, CO) - Pristine Colorado muni a classic parkland track... PICTURES

COPPER CREEK (Frisco, CO) - Mountain course west of Denver offers spectacular views... PICTURES

JUNE

CHALET HILLS (Cary) - Scenic Ken Killian design a unique par 73 challenge...

RAVISLOE (Homewood) - Magical Donald Ross inspired track is a special play... REVIEW

GEORGE DUNNE (Oak Forest) - Premium layout returning to top play status... PICTURES

JOLIET - 100 years of tradition open to the public for 1st time is worth discovering... PICTURES

TANNA FARMS (Geneva) - Quirky layout has surprising appeal and sneaky challenge... PICTURES

GLENWOODIE (Glenwood) - Monster 16th hole par 4 at classic parkland south suburban course...

MAY

DEERPATH (Lake Forest) - Great value at parkland par 70 in the north 'burbs... PICTURES

BLACKBERRY OAKS (Bristol) - Short but stout David Gill design features Blackberry Creek and over 60 traps... PICTURES

EAGLE RIDGE GENERAL (Galena) - Crown jewel at ER worth the drive...

EAGLE RIDGE EAST (Galena) - Par 34 has unexpected bite... PICTURES

EAGLE RIDGE NORTH (Galena) - Dramatic elevation changes at Northwest IL resort...

GLENEAGLES RED (Lemont) - Sportier 18 at 36 hole facility a fun play...

GLENEAGLES WHITE (Lemont) - Plenty of mature hardwoods but no water hazards at par 70 layout...

WATER'S EDGE (Worth) - Parkland layout provides scenic play along the Cal-Sag Channel... PICTURES

APRIL

STREAMWOOD OAKS - Challenging full length 9 hole at Irving Park and Route 59... PICTURES

BOWES CREEK (Elgin) - Semi-private par 71 course a great Elgin tandem with Highlands...

CHEVY CHASE (Wheeling) - Super value spring rate ($25 walk late morning weekend) at solid North suburban layout... PICTURES

HERITAGE BLUFFS (Channahon) - Great way to start the season at a top Windy City track... PICTURES

COURSES (H thru P)

* Harborside (Chicago) 312-782-7837 - 36 holes $95 South

Portside - 4 tees 7,164/5,164 yds par 72, 75.1/132 - 70.8/122  WCPGG Review
Starboard - 4 tees 7,166/5,110 yds par 72, 75.0/132 - 66.4/116  WCPGG Review   PHOTO TOUR

* Heather Ridge (Gurnee) 847-367-6010 - 9 holes, 3,007 yds par 35, 35.1/117 $28 Far North 

* Heritage Bluffs (Channahon) 815-467-7888 - 4 tees 7,171/5,035 yds par 72, 74.1/138 - 69.0/120 $63  Mr Z Review  Pictures   Far SW

* Heritage Oaks (Northbrook) 847-291-2351 - 27 holes North

* Hickory Hills 708-598-5900 - 27 holes  South  
18 hole course - 5,928 yds par 71, 67.9/116 $50  Pictures
9 hole course - 1,560 yds par 30 $25

* Highlands of Elgin 847-931-5950 - 4 tees 6,707/5,078 yds par 71, 72.5/130 - 67.6/118 $65  Mr Z Review  Far West

* Highland Park 847-433-9015 - 3 tees 6,618/5,461 yds par 71, 71.5/132 - 66.2/121 $73 North

* Highland Woods (Hoffman Estates) 1-800-460-0010 - 4 tees 6,934/5,831 yds par 72, 72.5/124 - 67.4/112 $56 Mr Z Review  Northwest 
* High Point (Essex) 815-365-4000 - 9 holes, 3 tees 3,263/2,550 par 36, 70.8/116 - 68/110 $21 Far SW
* Hilldale (Hoffman Estates) 847-310-1100 - 4 tees 6,432/5,227 yds par 71, 72.0/138 - 67.6/128 $64  Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR  Northwest

* Hughes Creek (Elburn) 630-365-9200 - 3 tees 6,506/5,561 yds par 72, 71.4/123 - 70.0/120 $52  Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR    Far West

* Indian Boundary (Chicago) 1-800-460-0010 - 3 tees 6,068/4,653 par 72, 68.6/116 - 66.0/109 $46 Near North   PHOTO TOUR

* Inwood (Joliet) 815-741-7265 - 3 tees 6,196/4,678 par 71, 70.1/131 - 67.3/111 $54   PHOTO TOUR   Far SW 

* Jackson Park (Chicago) 312-245-0909 - 3 tees 5,444/4,982 par 70, 65.7/109 - 63.5/104 $43 South
* Joe Louis (Riverdale) 1-800-460-0010 - 3 tees 6,742/5,189 yds par 72, 71.4/124 - 68.6/115 $44 South 

* Klein Creek (Winfield) 630-690-0101 - 4 tees 6,701/4,909 par 72, 72.6/137 - 67.2/122 $79  Pictures  West   

* Lake Bluff 847-234-6771 - 4 tees 6,589/4,969 yds par 72, 71.3/124 - 69.5/120 $65 Pictures  North

* Lake Park (Des Plaines) 847-391-5730 - 1,515 yds par 54, $13.50 (walking) Near West

* Lincoln Oaks (Crete) 708-672-9401 - 3 tees 6,186/4,482 yds par 71, 69.0/120 - 64.9/105 $49  Mr Z Review  Far South

* Links & Tees (Addison) 630-458-2660 - 9 holes 1,161 yds par 27, $19 w/pull cart Near West

* Lombard  630-469-6768 - 9 holes 3 tees 3,051/2,852 yds par 35, 69.2/111 (M), 72.2/114 (W)  $32 w/cart  PHOTO TOUR   West

* Longwood (Crete) 708-758-1811 - 3 tees 6,404/5,636 yds par 70, 70.6/130 - 68.8/126 Mr Z Review  Pictures Far South
* Makray (Barrington) 847-381-6500 - 4 tees 6,903/5,171 yds par 72, 74.0/133 - 66.1/116 $92 Mr Z Review    PHOTO TOUR   Northwest 

* Maple Meadows (Wooddale) 630-616-8424 - 27 holes; Near West
West Course (18 holes) 4 tees 6,438/5,339 yds par 70 $52 Mr Z Review
East Course (9 holes) 4 tees 2,815/2,427 yds par 34 $23

* Marengo Ridge (Marengo) 815-923-2332 - 4 tees 6,654/5,368 yds par 72, 72.5/129 - 68.2/119 $56 Far NW

* Marquette Park (Chicago) 312-245-0909 - 9 holes, 2 tees 3,245/2,932 yds par 36, 35.5/119 - 34.1/112 $29 Mr Z Review   South
* Meadowlark (Hinsdale) 1-800-460-0010 - 9 holes, 3 tees 3,404/2,872 yds par 36, 35.9/114 - 35.1/111 $28  PHOTO TOUR   Near West
* Meadows (Blue Island) 708-385-1994 - 3 tees 6,581/5,340 yds par 71, 71.3/121 - 67.3/107 $43   PHOTO TOUR   South   
* Midlane (Wadsworth) 847-623-GOLF - 4 tees 6,848/5,021 yds par 71, 73.4/138 - 70.1/125 $68  Mr Z Review  Far North
* Mill Creek (Geneva) 630-208-7272 - 4 tees 6,420/4,444 par 71, 71.4/135 - 66.0/116 $57 Mr Z Review Far West 
* Minne Monesse (Grant Park) 815-465-6653 - 3 tees 6,357/4,969 yds par 72, 70.7/126 - 69.2/123 $44 Far South
* Mistwood (Romeoville) 815-254-3333 - 4 tees 6,773/5,236 yds par 72, 72.4/137 - 69.5/130 $79 Southwest
* Mt. Prospect 847-632-9300 - 4 tees 6,309/5,028 par 71, 71.0/129 - 66.3/118 $67  WCPGG Review   Near North 
* Naperbrook (Naperville) 630-378-4215 - 4 tees 6,677/5,239 yds par 72, 72.0/127 - 68.6/120 $64  Mr Z Review  Pictures  Southwest 
* Nettle Creek (Morris) 815-941-4300 - 6,562/5,059 yds par 71, 72.1/130 - 68.9/120 $52 Mr Z Review Far SW
* Oak Brook 630-368-6400 - 3 tees 6,541/5,341 yds par 72, 71.1/126 - 69.2/120 $69 Mr Z Review   Pictures   Near West
* Oak Grove (Harvard) 815-648-2550 - 5 tees 7,021/5,254 yds par 71, 75.0/142 - 68.7/127 $69 Far NW
* Oak Hills (Palos Heights) 708-448-5544 - 9 holes, 2 tees 2,520/2,225 yds par 34 33.0/109 $29   PHOTO TOUR   South
* Oak Meadows (Addison) 630-595-0071 - 3 tees 6,718/5,628 par 71 $57 Near West
* Odyssey (Tinley Park) 708-429-7400 - 4 tees 7,095/5,564 par 72, 73.1/131 - 68.8/120 $64  Mr Z Review    PHOTO TOUR   South
* Old Oak (Homer Glen) 708-301-3344 - 3 tees 6,609/5,298 yds par 71, 71.1/128 - 69.1/123 $67 Mr Z Review  Southwest
* Old Orchard (Mt. Prospect) 847-255-2025 - 3 tees 6,187/5,346 yds par 70, 70.5/134 - 68.8/130 $77.50  Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR   Near North
* Orchard Valley (Aurora) - 630-907-0500 - 4 tees 6,745/5,162 par 72, 72.4/134 - 68.2/124 $75 Mr Z Review   Pictures   Far West
* Palatine Hills (Palatine) - 4 tees 6,810/5,450 yds par 72, $62 Northwest
* Palos/Southmoor (Orland Park) 708-448-6550 - 9 holes, 4 tees 3,261/2,484 yds par 35 Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR   South 
* Palos Hills 708-599-0202 - 9 holes, 4 tees 2,838/2,198 par 35, 67.4/119 - 63.4/105 $25 South
* Pheasant Run (St. Charles) 630-584-4914 - 5 tees 6,424/5,033 yds par 72, 70.6/122 - 66.7/113 $75 Far West
* Phillips Park (Aurora) 630-256-3760 - 3 tees 6,186/4,826 par 71, 69.8/121 - 67.5/116 $50 Mr Z Review Far West
* Pinecrest (Huntley) 847-669-3111 - 3 tees 6,604/5,061 par 72, 71.5/123 - 63.2/90 $53 Far NW   Pictures
* Pine Meadow (Mundelein) 847-566-GOLF - 5 tees 7,238/5,272 yds par 72, 74.8/138 - 65.8/115 $100  Mr Z Review North
* Plum Tree National (Harvard) 815-943-7474 - 4 tees 6,695/5,710 yds par 72, 72.6/133 - 69.6/126 $65 Far NW
* Poplar Creek, Bridges of (Hoffman Estates) 847-781-3681 - 3 tees 6,321/5,338 yds par 70, 70.5/133 - 65.8/122 $62   Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR   Northwest 
* Pottawatomie (St. Charles) 630-584-8356 - 9 holes, 3 tees 3,007/2,517 yds par 35, 69.8/122 - 67.4/116 $28  Mr Z Review   PHOTO TOUR  Far West
* Prairie Bluff (Lockport) 815-836-4653 - 4 tees 6,893/5,326 yds par 72, 72.7/124 - 70.7/113 $59   PHOTO TOUR   Southwest 
* Prairie Isle (Prairie Grove) 815-356-0202 - 3 tees -par 72. 72.1/128 - 71.5/121 $71      Mr Z Review  Northwest
* Prairie Landing (West Chicago) 630-208-7600 - 5 tees 6,950/4,859 par 72, 73.2/136 - 66.5/117 $96 Mr Z Review Far West

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