Our course is one of most well-maintained in the area, giving it a “country club” feel. Open daily Dawn to Dusk.

Golfers surely appreciate the attention-to-detail we put into the course. Our modern layout features 118 bunkers and 22 lakes, with water coming into play on 15 of the 18 holes. Our greens, constructed to USGA specifications, are large and rolling, featuring A-4 bentgrass. Fairways and tees are generous, contoured L-93 bentgrass.

The property is particularly beautiful in the fall months, when the abundance of tree species display a variety of vivid color, and when the bentgrass thrives. This course closes in early December, and re-opens in Spring. Aeration to the greens takes place in early October; fairway/tee aeration in mid-to-late September, all accomplished with little to no interruption to your enjoyment of your rounds.

In 2004, Garrett Gill, son of our original architect, designed a complete renovation of the 18-hole course.

While much of the original routing was retained, every hole is notably different. Every green, tee, fairway and sand bunker was rebuilt. Sixteen water hazards were repositioned; 400 trees were removed to allow the addition of 300 yards from the back tees.

The biggest change was the new championship greens — larger, faster and more challenging than the original greens.

The new greens give golfers a sense of the modern championship conditions routinely found on the PGA Tour, and the added challenge helps golfers improve their game. Typically three clubs deep, the new greens require more thoughtful approach shots. While the intricate putting contours can be treacherous, the smooth A-4 bentgrass putting surfaces make it easier to sink long putts.

Cantigny offers 27 challenging holes on beautiful, rolling terrain covering nearly 300 acres. The Woodside, Lakeside and Hillside nines each have distinct identities, adding richness to the golf experience. Cantigny is the five-time host of the Illinois State Amateur Championship and frequent regional tournaments. When it opened, in 1989, it was named “Best New Public Course in America” by Golf Digest. Since then, it has earned a reputation as one of the finest public-access golf facilities in the Midwest.

Cantigny Golf is owned by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and managed by KemperSports. It is open to all but strives to deliver the amenities and playing conditions you might expect at a private golf facility. We aim to make your time here special, whether you're playing a casual 9 or 18, practicing at the Academy, enjoying a meal, or hosting an all-day golf outing. Thank you for choosing Cantigny!

Blackstone Golf Club is both a classic masterpiece and a thrilling challenge that every golfer will admire and appreciate, featuring over 26 acres of environmentally protected wetlands. The lush bentgrass greens and fairways of Blackstone Golf Club meander through some of the most distinctive natural landscape of any course in the Chicagoland area. Plus, although it can stretch out to a total of 6,727 yards, Blackstone features four sets of tees to suit golfers of all skill levels, playing to a very manageable 4,893 yards at its shortest.

The seasoned golfer will find challenge in avoiding the 54 sand bunkers that designer Bob Lohmann calls “pretty bold with… irregular edges” and “strategically placed,” while the more novice golfer will enjoy the spectacular visual setting with generous fairways. With enthralling, unique wetlands coming into play on 13 holes and nine holes stretching through dense forests of Hickory and Oak, the views are as beautiful as the course is demanding!

The centerpiece of a premier, 616-acre residential country-club community in Elgin (Kane County), Bowes Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole public course designed by award-winning architect Rick Jacobson. The environmentally planned golf course integrates all the natural elements the native landscape has to offer, including Bowes Creek, improved woodland and wetland areas, a lake, rolling farmland, stands of mature trees and scenic bluff slopes, to create an aesthetically pleasing, playable and challenging course. The rustic setting features expansive fairways and sweeping bunkers with fingers of grass drifting into the sand and fescue grasses edging the bunker faces. The course has five sets of tees for each hole and distances ranging from 6,900 yards to 5,100 yards to accommodate the dramatically different skill and experience levels of golfers.

COURSE AMENITIES include: a full practice area, complete with an elevated, 30-station driving range with target greens at varying distances, putting and chipping greens, and private lesson tees; a fully equipped proshop stocking name-brand golf equipment and a wide selection of men’s and women’s golf apparel; and a multipurpose clubhouse featuring locker rooms, a first-class banquet facility for events and gatherings, and Johnny’s Supper Club, a casual, cozy, retro Italian eatery restaurant and bar.

About Seven Bridges

Seven Bridges Golf Club is an 18-Hole Championship Course with a 4-Star Rating by Golf Digest. Dick Nugent, the legendary golf course architect, designed the course and opened for play in 1991.

Additionally, Seven Bridges has been named by Chicagoland Golf as a top five public courses in the metropolitan area. We also have been voted as one of “America’s Best Golf Courses”, “Golf Digest top 20 in Illinois”, and are former hosts of Michael Jordan’s Charity Classic.

Par is 72 featuring four Par 5s, ten Par 4s, and four Par 3s. In total, our 5 sets of tees accommodate the novice golfer while still boasting one of the most challenging tests of golf in the Chicagoland area for the more accomplished player. The course at Seven Bridges Golf Club is defined by its contrasting nines; collectively known as Helios.

The Course

Collectively the front nine includes the holes Serenity, Tranquility and Beachcomber, that may lull you into a false sense of security. Finally conclude the front nine with the majestic views atop the 9th hole, Strike the Colors.

In contrast, the back nine is defined by water. Holes 10 through 12 are known (not always affectionately) as the Bermuda Triangle. Once you’ve made your way through the remainder of the back nine you’ll be greeted by Maelstrom, the 16th hole. Markedly many consider it to be one of the toughest par 4s in Chicagoland golf. Finally conclude your round with Reward and Satisfaction, our 17th and 18th hole. Afterward settle in for a well-deserved visit to the best 19th hole we know of, The Dock Bar & Grill.

Randall Oaks, located at the intersection of Randall and Binnie Roads in West Dundee, is an 18-hole championship golf course that offers an unrivaled level of service and is perfect for every level of golfer. Known for its lightning-quick greens and large oak trees, Randall Oaks is a must for anyone looking for a round of golf that will challenge them from tee to green. Randall Oaks has a fully stocked pro-shop and full-service banquet facility. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to help out in any manner. These are a few reasons why Randall Oaks was honored as one of the area's best-organized courses for events and outings.

With meticulously maintained greens and fairways, Prairie Landing is designed with the player in mind. From wide open par 5’s to narrow par 3’s, the course is a fair challenge with a rewarding landscape. Peppered with various wetlands, mounds, and bunkers, Prairie Landing is no walk in the park. The alluring landscape could be considered a hazard itself. Upon taking the tee box, try not to get lost in her beauty. At Prairie Landing, you’re in her world.

Prairie Landing Golf Course is a prairie links style 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The course has been rated 4.5 Stars by Golf Digest for “Best Places to Play”, one of only 25 Illinois courses to receive such a rating. Dedicated to the golfer, Prairie Landing Golf Club prides itself on offering the quintessential golf experience of the Chicagoland Area.

The Highlands of Elgin has become a premier destination for thousands of golfers throughout the region. Nine new holes reclaim an old stone quarry, and take maximum advantage of the unique and dramatic landforms that were left behind, including a twelve acre quarry lake. Four holes hug the top of the bluff thirty to forty feet above the water providing golfers with incredible views and numerous shot options on each hole. The original nine holes flow over beautiful rolling terrain, creating a diverse collection of holes. The prairie style clubhouse features an expanded golf shop, locker rooms, event rooms and a full scale food and beverage operation. The facility also features a lighted practice facility offering bent grass tees, 20 hitting stations, short game area and a 9,000 sq. ft putting green.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County owns this magnificent golf course, which completed a butterfly-like metamorphosis in 2017. Originally, Elmhurst Country Club occupied this land when it opened in 1923. It was on that course where the legendary Ben Hogan won the Chicago Open here in 1941 over fellow Hall of Famers Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead. The forest preserve purchased the property in 1985 and converted it into Oak Meadows. In 2015, they started an ambitious $17 million renovation, resulting in The Preserve.

The course is as challenging as it is beautiful. At 7,015 yards from the Championship tees, there’s a lot of real estate to navigate. With a 74.1 course rating and slope of 142, it’s in good company with courses like Ruffled Feathers, Makray Memorial, and The Glen Club. The Preserve is manicured handsomely, with attention to detail. Grip-it-and-rip-it isn’t the best plan here, since practically every hole requires some thought to score well. The carts have GPS to aid in the planning process. There’s not an extensive number of bunkers defending the property, but Salt Creek traipses through the heart of the tract and complicates matters frequently. About half the holes here are east of that creek, and are more tight and wooded than those on the west side. The USGA held qualifiers here for the 2018 US Amateur Championship.

The Preserve offers plenty of space to practice the craft before teeing off. A full driving range with both grass tees and mats is available. Three separate greens allow putting and chipping practice, along with a bunker. The restaurant here is called The Greenway Tap, and is open year-round. A huge outdoor patio area offers an array of outdoor seating. The clubhouse itself is modern and striking. The Preserve’s pro shop offers a solid selection of gear. This place has it all.

Source: Golf Scout

The course, once an open field, now offers elevated tees, rolling fairways and 7 lakes. Highlights include a true island green par-3 and 600 yard par-5 that should play with the prevailing wind.

Measuring 4,931 yards to 7,104 yards from 5 sets of tees, Bolingbrook Golf Club will prove to be both challenging and fair for players of all abilities and a terrific compliment to any function.

This 18-hole championship golf course was designed by acclaimed course architects, Arthur Hills and Steve Forrestt.

Course Tour