Golf season is here! In his edition of Illinois Parks & Recreation's annual listing of park district and forest preserve golf courses and learning centers, you'll find 132 of the finest public golf facilities in the state.
Many take pride in their "country club" conditions and amenities while maintaining the public course "best values". Others offer excellent facilities for the new golfer with practice greens, short courses, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor driving ranges, and excellent PGA instructors.
So, get on the right course of your local park district, forest preserve, recreation or natural resource agency!

ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
Links and Tees
800 W. Lake St., Addison
630.458.2660
Pro: Maria Long, Mark McCarthy, Douglas
Schulte, Kelly King
Manager: Michael Lorenzetti
Designer: David Gill (1984)
Course: 3-hole
Yards: 3054/2619
Par: 36
This learning facility offers a clubhouse, challenging 18-hole miniature golf course and a driving range, and 3-hole golf course.

ALSIP PARK DISTRICT
Fountain Hills Golf Club
12601 S. Kedzie Ave., Alsip
708.388.4653
Pro: Mike Camastro
Designer: Bob Lohmann (1995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3233
Par: 36
Slope: 109 avg.
Rating: 34.3
Considered one of the best 9-hole public courses on the south side

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights
847.577.3030
Pro: Jon Smith
Manager: Jim Hoch
Designer: David Gill (1979)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5000/4648/5331
Year Established: 1979
Yards: 5000/4648/5331
Par: 68
Slope: 112
Rating: 65.4
Small greens, 14 lakes, 112 sand traps; host of the Arlington Amateur, September 14-15, 2002

Nickol Knoll Golf Club
3800 N. Kennicott Drive, Arlington Heights
847.590.6050
Manager: Todd Yendro
Designer: David Gill and Steve Halberg (1995)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1163
Par: 27
Part of the site was re-named for Walter Payton, who trained here during his years with the Chicago Bears.

BARRINGTON PARK DISTRICT
Barrington Park District Golf Learning Center
235 Lions Dr., Barrington
847.381.0687
Course: 5-hole (1963)
Yards: 1245
Par: 32
This is a level course with large trees bordering every hole that can alter your shots. Sand traps come into play on about half the holes. Fairways are medium-sized and greens are small.

BARTLETT PARK DISTRICT
Apple Orchard Golf Course
696 W. Steams Rd., Bartlett
630.837.5292
Manager: Joseph A. Strach
Course: 9-hole (1960)
Par: 27
A challenging 9-hole public golf course with watered greens and fairways. Clubhouse offers light snacks and beverages. No reserve tee times.

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
White Pines Golf Club
500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville
630.766.0304
Pro: Jason Poblocki
Manager: Michael Walger
Designer: Jack L. Doray, Sr. (1928)
Course: 36-hole
Year established: 1928
Yards: 6000 east, 6335 west / 5331 east, 5998 west / 6375 east / 6601 west
Par: 72 / 70
Slope: 118/122
Rating: 71.1 / 70.2
Two solid golf courses that will test the tenacity of golfers at all levels; site of the Public Links National Qualifier and the IAPD/IPRA Legislative Awareness Day Golf Outing

BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
630.739.4100
Manager: Peter Pope
Designer: Packard (1981)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2035/1685/2205
Par: 32
Slope: 105
Rating: 31
Executive length course features contoured fairways and water on seven holes. The Lily Cache Creek meanders through five holes and feeds a large lake. Twenty-one sand traps lay in wait and provide plenty of challenge.

BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Buffalo Grove Golf Learning Center
801 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
847.459.2321
Pro: Kristy Vik. LPGA
Designer: Groundworks (1999)
This PGA-approved indoor golf driving range and learning center features 32 tee boxes, expansive putting green, pro shop, group and private lessons from PGA and LPGA professionals, club fitting and repairs.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
PrairieView Golf Course
PO Box 1075, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron
815.234.GOLF(4653)
Pro: Ken Ledene Jr.
Designer: James Spear (1992)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6,610 middle / 5269 front / 7117 back
Par: 72
Slope: 126 gold / 118 white
Rating: 73 gold / 68.9
PrairieView features rolling hills, open prairie and dense woodlands, adjoining a 500-acre prairie preserve. Amenities include recently expanded clubhouse, golf shop, 80 canopied carts and expansive new short-game practice center and driving range.

CARBON DALE PARK DISTRICT
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course
2727 W. Glenn Rd., Carbondale
618.529.4386
Pro: Michael A. Day
Designer: William James Spear (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6486 / 5506 / 6863
Par: 72
Slope: 137
Rating: 73.3
Given Golf Digest's four-star rating, 2000-2001, the course is combination of open, links-style and wooded holes with a hilly terrain. Under construction this summer is a new pro shop and clubhouse. Site of the 2002 Southern Illinois Golf Association Championship, Southern Illinois Golf Association Players Cup, and Saluki Invitational

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
405 N. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet
217.586.2183
Pro: David Huber
Manager: Dave Torrens
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1950)
Course: 18-hole, plus 9-hole par 3
Yards: 6044/5187/6520
Par: 72
Slope: 116
Rating: 68.4
Rated 31/2 starts by Golf Digest, the course features a full pro shop and snack bar, driving range and three practice greens, newly renovated bunkers and cart path. Site of the 2002 Naughtin Open August 10-11, Low Junior Open August 1, and CIPGA Junior-Pro Tourney, August 2

CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
24355 W. Bluff Rd., Channahon
815.467.PUTT(7888)
Pro: Mark Fehrenbacher
Designer: Dick Nugent (1993)
Course: 18-hole

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Chicago Heights East Golf Course
315 Glenwood Rd., Chicago Heights
708.754.3673
Pro: Daniel P. Kidd
Designer: Ken Killian (1991)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2965/2352/2965
Par: 35
Slope: 112
Rating: 67.1
Course features beautifully manicured, large undulating greens, open fairways, and restaurant open daily.

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Tee Time Reservations 312.245.0909

Robert A. Black
2045 W. Pratt, Chicago
312.742.7931
Pro: Adam Kwiatkoski
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2339
Par: 33
Slope: 102
Rating: 31.1

Columbus Park
500 S. Central, Chicago
312.746.5573
Manager: Walter Miller
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2753
Par: 34
Slope: 96
Rating: 32.4

Jackson Park
63rd & Lake ShoreDr., Chicago
312.747.2763
Pro: Emanuel Worley
Course: 18-hole(1899)
Yards: 5463
Par: 70
Slope: 107
Rating: 65.7

Marquette Park
6700 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
312.747.2761
Manager: Frank Wincek
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3187
Par: 36
Slope: 116
Rating: 35.2

South Shore
71st & South ShoreDr., Chicago
312.747.6250
Manager: Walter Miller
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2720
Par: 33
Slope: 111
Rating: 33.2

Sydney R. Marovitz
3600 N. Recreation Dr.,Chicago
312.742.7930
Pro: Adam Kwiatkoski
Course: 9-hole (1932)
Yards: 3240
Par: 36
Slope: 11 7
Rating: 35.1

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT
Lippold Park Golf Learning Center
1251 W. Route 1 76, Crystal Lake
815.477.5401
Pro: John Swenson
Designer: Lohman Golf Designs (1997)
This teaching facility features a golf driving range with 60 lighted tee areas (grass and mats) and a 10,000-square-foot putting green with a pro shop and concessions.

DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
Faries Park Golf Course
#1 Faries Parkway, Decatur
217.422.2211
Pro: Jim Bailey, PGA
Designer: Roger Packard (1963)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6708 / 5763
Par: 72
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.9
Find lakeside beauty on the front nine and flat wide open on the back nine. Named Golf Digest's Top 20 Best Public Golf.

Decatur Indoor Sports Center and Golf Learning Center
West Wood St., Decatur
217.429.DISC
Pro: John Bertges
Designer: U.S. Indoor Golf (2001)
A chapter site for The First Tee, the center features two golf simulators, a putting green, sand bunkers and hitting net.

Hickory Point Golf Course
727 Weaver Rd., Decatur
217.421.7444
Pro: Gary Yuenger, PGA
Designer: Roger Packard (1972)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6950 / 5834
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.9
Golf Digest's Top 20 "Best Public Golf and a chapter site for The First Tee, the course features large greens. Wind is the challenge here. Host of the Futures Tour Charity Classic.

Nelson Park Golf Course
200 Nelson Blvd., Decatur
217.422.7241
Pro: Rich Nottelmonn, PGA
Designer: Tom Bendelow (1916)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 4700 / 4200
Par: 65
Slope: 101
Rating: 63
This short, executive-style course, is a chapter site for The First Tee program and a grant recipient of the USGA "For the Good of the Game" Award.

Scovill Golf Course
3909 W. Main St., Decatur
217.429.6243
Pro: Joy Dexter, PGA
Designer: Dick Nugent (1926)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5900 / 4303
Par: 71
Slope: 119
Rating: 67.8
A shot-maker's course and great risk/reward venue, it has hilly, tight fairways. A chapter site for The First Tee, it was named "Top 1 00 Places To Play" by Golf for Women Magazine and Golf Digest's Top 20 Places to Play for Public Golf.

Wildwood Golf Course
2707 Wildwood Dr.,Decatur
217.429.4509
Pro: Darrell Coon
Designer: Roger Packard (1975)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1200
Par: 27
The course features short to medium length holes, all par 3s with large greens and water fairways. A chapter site for The First Tee.

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT
Deerfield Park District Golf Club
1201 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods
847.945,8333
Manager: Paul Adams
Designer: Williams and Pollack (1971)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6560 / 5585 / 6816
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.9
The course features a fast food snack bar and full service beverage bar.

DeKALB PARK DISTRICT
Buena Vista Golf Course
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb
815.758.4812
Pro: Jay Randolph (1971)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2415
Par: 32
Slope: 102
Rating: 62.6

River Heights Golf Course
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb
815.758.1550
Pro/Manager: Jay Randolph
Course: 18-hole
Designer: Maury Peterson (1968)
Yards: 6108/5488/6428
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.8
Challenging 1 8 holes with a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, perfect for company golf outings; host of the 2002 Illinois Junior Golf Association Junior tournament.

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT
Des Plaines Golf Center
353 N. River Rd., Des Plaines
847.803.GOLF (4653)
Pro: John Blanke
Manager: Mark Caster
Course: 9-hole (lighted par-3)
Designer: Rick Jacobsen (1997)
Yards: 1050 / 682
Par: 27
Features three-tiered, year-round driving range with 80 automated stalls, and a lighted 9-hole par 3. Host of the 2002 Windy City Par Three Championship.

Lake Park Golf Course
1105 Howard St., Des Plaines
847.391.5730
Course: 18-hole (1960)
Yards: 1515
Par: 54

DIXON PARK DISTRICT
Miller Golf Complex
1010 Washington Ave.,Dixon
815.284.1033
Pro: Jim Stewart
The driving range is open with a 9-hole course scheduled to open in 2002.

DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Downers Grove Park District Golf Course
2420 HaddowAve., Downers Grove
630.963.1306
Pro: Nils Anderson & Jim Festle
Manager: Karen Shannon
Designer: C.B. Macdonald (original), Gill & Halberg (renovation) (1892)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3012 / 2629 / 3230
Par: 35
Slope: 113 / 115 / 122
Rating: 68.3 / 69.4 / 70.5
America's first golf course west of the Allegheny mountain range. In 1893 another 9 holes were added making this course the first 18 hole golf course in the United States. Unique 9-hole challenging course in a scenic setting. Recent renovations include a driving range and a new clubhouse.

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Dundee Golf Club
270 Kennedy Dr., Carpentersville
847.426.5511
Pro: Frank Chieppa
Designer: William Spears (1924)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6015 / 5367
Par: 69 / 71
Slope: 112
Rating: 68.3
Host of 2002 Buick Scramble June 22.

Randall Oaks Golf Club
37 W 361 Binnie Rd., Dundee
847.428.5661
Pro: Frank Chieppa
Designer: CB Wagstadt (1965)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6004 / 5308 / 6232
Par: 71
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.4
Host of the 2002 Buick Scramble July 13.

DUPAGE COUNTY, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF
Green Meadows Golf Club
18 W 201 West 63rd St., Westmont
630.810.0181
Golf Superintendent: Eric Ensign
Manager: Linda Vail
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1942 / 1704
Par: 30
Challenging to all handicap levels.

Maple Meadows Golf Club
272 Addison Rd., Wood Dale
630.616.8424
Pro: Ken Lindsey
Superintendent: Mike Vukmir
Designer: Gill & Hallberg (1998)
Course: 18-hole plus 9-hole
Yards: (18-hole) 6438 / 5347 (9-hole) 2849 / 2427
Par: 71 (18) 34 (9)
Slope: 122
Rating: 70.1
Open prairie, links-style design with a new clubhouse, specializing in large golf outings and banquets. Host of 2002 DuPage County Amateur July 13-14.

Oak Meadows Golf Club
900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison
630.595.0071
Pro: Ed Stevenson
Manager: SusanDaniels
Established: 1923
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6718 / 5628
Par: 71
Slope: 126
Rating: 72.1
Traditional style course with oak-tree lined

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Glenview National 9 Golf club, Glenview Park District

ELGIN, CITY OF
Spartan Meadows Golf Course
1969 Spartan Dr., Elgin
847.931.5950
Pro: Jim Vogt
Manager: Jim Vogt
Designer: Roger Packard,redesign by Greg Baylor(1970)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6521 / 6147 / 6853
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 72.9
Easy to walk and once you're on the greens you will see why the rating is 126: superior greens.

Wing Park Golf Course
1000 Wing St., Elgin
847.931.5952
Pro/Manager: MikeLehman
Established: 1908
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2778 / 2629 / 3131
Par: 36
Slope: 114
Rating: 34.6
Illinois' oldest municipal 9-hole course. A great place to walk nine if you're learning the game or if you want a moderate challenge.

ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Fox Run Golf Links
333 Plum Grove Rd., Elk Grove Village
847.228.3544
Designer: William Newcomb (1984)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6287 / 5288
Par: 70
Slope: 117
Rating: 70.2
Golf Digest's "Best PlacesTo Play" 2000- 2001 3-star rating

ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT
Sugar Creek Golf Course
500 E. Van Buren St., VillaPark
630.834.3325
Manager: Curt Stout
Designer: William Rose and Associates (1976)
Course: 9-hole
Par: 31
Slope: 104
Rating: 60.8
Features large, smoothly contoured bent grass greens, a three-acre pond coming into play on the four and nine holes. Excellent turf for golf.

FON DU LAC PARK DISTRICT
Quail Meadows Golf Course
2215 Centennial Drive, Washington
309.694.3139
PGA Pro: Tom Keefe
Course: 18-hole (1972)
Yards: 6647
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.3

Fon du Lac Golf Course
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria
309.699.4222
Course: 9-hole (1962)
Yards: 1260
Par: 27
Great course for beginners, juniors and golfers wonting to work on their short game.

FOSS PARK DISTRICT
Foss Park Golf Course
3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
847.689.7490
Pro: Thomas K. Scott
Course: 18-hole (1974)
Yards: 6454 / 5888 / 6914
Par: 72 / 74 / 72
Slope: 108/117/113
Rating: 70.1 / 72.5 / 70.1

FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
(jointly owned - see Oswegoland Park District)

Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
630.907.0500
Pro/Manager: Tom Tierney
Designer: Ken Kavanaugh (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6358 / 5162 / 6745
Par: 72
Slope: 134
Rating: 72.8
Beautifully manicured bent grass fairways surrounded by bunkers, water and trees. Named Chicagoland Golf Top 5 courses and Golf Digest's "Top 10 Public Access Places to Play"

FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT
Park Hills Golf Club
3240 W. Stephenson, Freeport
815.235.3611
Pro: Jeff Hart-man
Designer: E.B. Wagstaff (1955)
Course: 36-hole
Yards: 6400 east / 6600 west
Par: 72
Slope: 116 east / 121 west
Rating: 69.9 east / 71.2 west
Golf Digest's 3 1/2-star rating and Best Value; Best in the Region by Freeport Journal Standard

GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT
Glencoe Golf Club
621 Westley Road, Glencoe
847.835.0250
Pro: Terry Miskowicz
Course: 18-hole (1921)
Yards: 6233 / 5713 / 6517
Par: 72 / 73 / 72
Slope: 118 / 117 / 123
Rating: 68.9 / 71.8 / 70.4
Beautiful, mature course; one of the oldest courses on the North Shore, rated Golf Digest's 3 1/2 stars "Places To Play"

GLENDALE HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
1550 President St., Glendale Heights
630.260.0018
Pro: Andy Carr
Manager: Keith Knautz
Designer: Dick Nugent (1986)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6175 / 5898 / 5246
Par: 71
Slope: 121
Rating: 69.9
Designed with the Fairway "Target Golfer" concept, each shot is an experience with water on 11 holes. Golf Digest's 3 1/2 star rating

GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT
Glenview National 9 Golf Club
2800 West Lake Ave., Glenview
Manager: Ron Cassidy
Designer: Rick Jacobsen (2001)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2047 blue / 1793 white / 1514 red
Par: 31
Slope: 95* based on two 9-hole rounds
Rating: 59.6*
New, challenging facility, a great course for the entire family. Host of the 2002 Windy City Short Game Series Qualifier, June 21-26

Glenview Park Golf Club
800 Shermer Rd., Glenview
847.724.0250
Pro: David Prange and Dwayne Schiefelbein
Manager: Cliff Bosworth
Designer: Roseman (Redesign Killian & Nugent) (1924 built, 1955 park district owned)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6057back / 5734 middle / 4983 forward
Par: 70
Slope: 121 men / 122 women
Rating: 68.6 men / 72.5 women
Challenging par 70 course and fun to play; well-bunkered, manicured, great greens and beautiful flower beds; Host of 2002 CDGA Mid Am Qualifying, April 25 and the Glenview Open, September 14-15

GRAYSLAKE PARK DISTRICT
Carillon North of Grayslake
2150 Drury Lone, Grayslake
847.548.4713
Manager: Sam Ziccarelli
Designer: Greg Martin (2000)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1200
Par: 27
A scenic, far from ordinary, 9-hole, par-three courses complete with a large dose of shot-making challenge.

HIGHLAND PARK, PARK DISTRICT OF
Sunset Valley Golf Course
1390 Sunset Rd., Highland Park
847.432.7140
Pro: Rob Sounders
Manager: Bill Pantle
Designer: Bob Lohman, redesign (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6216 / 5297 / 6484
Par: 72
Slope: 123
Rating: 71.1
Bent grass fairways and greens, water on 12 holes; Site of the North Shore Amateur since 1956

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT
Poplar Creek Country Club
1400 Poplar Creek Dr., Hoffman Estates
847.781.3681
Pro: Jason Mannina
Manager: Tony LaFrenere
Designer: Killian - Nugent (1972)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5905 / 5402 / 6311
Par: 70
Slope: 126
Rating: 70.2
Features a championship course designed to bring excitement to an unforgettable day of golf. The beautiful, natural setting and dramatic layout provide challenges for all levels of golfers.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Eagle Creek Resort
Eagle Creek State Park, Findlay
800.876.3245
Pro: Steve Nickerson
Designer: Ken Killian (1989)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: black 6924, blue 6599, white 6024, red 4978
Par: 72
Slope: 132 / 127 / 121 / 115
Rating: 73.5 / 71.6 / 68.6 / 69.1
Golf Digest's Best Resort Course

Grand Marais Golf Course
5802 Lake Drive, Centerville
618.398.9999
Manager: Willie Williams
Course: 18-hole
Established: 1934
Yards: 6284 / 5375 /6727
Par: 72
Slope: 126
Rating: 71.7
Flat course with water on 13 holes; small greens so the premium is on accuracy

JOLIET PARK DISTRICT
Inwood Golf Course
3200 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
815.741.7265
Pro: Tom Himes
Course: 18-hole (1931)
Yards: 6196
Par: 71
Slope: 121
Rating: 69.4

Wedgewood Golf Course
Route 59 and Caton Farm Rd., Plainfield Township
815.741.7270
Pro: Jason Shook
Designer: Packard (1970)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6519
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.5

Woodruff Golf Course
Cougar Rd. and Rte. 6, Joliet
815.741.7272
Course: 18-hole (1921)
Yards: 5424
Par: 68
Slope: 109
Rating: 64.9

KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT

Deer Valley Golf Course
46W994 Jericho Rood, Big Rock
630.556.3333
Pro/Manager: John O'Connor
Designer; John Floodstrom (1987)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1358
Par: 29
Par-three, 9-hole course layed out through many trees and along Big Rock Creek

Settlers Hill Golf Course
919 E. Fobyan Parkway, Batavia
630.232.1636
Pro/Manager: John O'Connor
Designer: Bob Loehman (1988)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6223 / 5779 / 6630
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 72.1
Links-style course with many elevation changes; Audubon International Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary

KEWANEE PARK DISTRICT
Baker Park Golf Course
1095 Cambridge Rd., Kewanee
309.852.GOLF
Manager: BrianJohnson
Course: 18-hole
Established: 1930
Yards: 6109 / 5644 / 6170

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LAKE BLUFF PARK DISTRICT
Lake Bluff Golf Club
355 West Washington, Lake Bluff
847.234.6771
Pro/Manager: Darryl Stackhouse
Course: 18-hole (1968)
Yards: 6005 / 6579
Par: 70
Slope: 115
Rating: 69.1
Opening in 2002 is a new 21-station learning center and driving range; host of the 2002 Lake County Amateur

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
Brae Loch Golf Course
33600 Route 45, Grayslake
847.223.5542
Manager: Jack Malloy
Designer: Gerald Deane Sr. & et. al.
Course: 18-hole (1928)
Yards: 5289
Par: 70
Slope: 114
Rating: 67.5
This fun, challenging course features mature trees and sweeping vistas; a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary course

Countryside Golf Club Prairie and Traditional Courses
20800 W. Howley St., Mundelein
847.566.5544
Pro/Manager: Bill Ebdon, PGA
Designer: Bob Lohmann, prairie course (1991, traditional 1927)
Course: 36 hole (18 each)
Yards: 6757 prairie / 6397 traditional
Par: 72 / 72
Slope: 121 / 118
Rating: 71.4 / 70.3
Two challenging, award-winning courses situated on gently rolling terrain; a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary course

Fort Sheridan Golf Course
3650 George Bell Dr., Highland Park
847.266.2120
Manager: Jack Malloy
Designer: Edward B. Dearie (1936)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5669
Par: 69
Slope: 112
Rating: 67.1
Play historic Fort Sheridan's par-69 course overlooking the bluffs of scenic Lake Michigan

ThunderHawk Golf Club
39700 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Pork 847.872.4295 Pro/Manager: Bill Ebdon
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1999)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7031 / 5046
Par: 72
Slope: 136 / 122
Rating: 73.8 / 69.2
Nestled on 243 beautiful acres of forest, marsh and prairie, ThunderHawk is the first public course in Illinois to achieve Audubon Signature certification. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest new course in the Chicago area.

LAKE FOREST FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
Deerpath Golf Course
500 West Deerpath
847.615.4290
Pro: Chris Morszalek
Course: 18-hole (1927)
Yards: 6105
Par: 70
Slope: 124
Rating: 68.7

LISLE PARK DISTRICT
River Bend Golf Club
5900 S. Route 53, Lisle
630.968.1920
Pro/Manager: Terry Remke, PGA
Designer: Greg Sagon (1991)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3250 / 2667 / 3400
Par: 36
Slope: 126
Rating: 70.8
The toughest 9-hole course in the area with water on seven holes

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Lockport
815.836.4653
Pro: Scott Lunde
Designer: Roger Packard and Andy North (1998)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6499 / 5314 / 6832
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 70.1

LOMBARD PARK DISTRICT
Western Acres Golf Course
21W 680 Butterfield Road, Lombard
630.469.6768
Manager: Kevin Ingram
Established; 1965
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3024
Par: 35
Slope: 109
Rating: 69.1
Host of the 2002 Lilac Spring Shootout May 18

MANTENO, VILLAGE OF
Manteno Golf Club
7202N 4000 E Road, Manteno
815.468.8827
Designer: John Kratilla (1974)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6600 / 6300
Par: 72
Slope: 115
Rating: 71.4
Excellent par 3's and par 5's. Subtle greens make scoring a challenge; new 5,700-square-foot clubhouse and banquet facility

MONMOUTH PARK DISTRICT
Gibson Woods Golf Course
PO. Box 855, Monmouth
309.734.9968
Pro: Tim Sweborg, assistant Randy Briggs
Designer: Gory Doestch (1966)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6362
Par: 71
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.9
Peoria Journal Star's 5-stor rating

MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT
Mt. Prospect Golf Club
600 See Gwun Ave., Mt. Prospect
847.632.9300
Pro: Brett Barcel
Course: 18-hole (1927)
Yards: 6215
Par: 71
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.1
Finest public course in northwest suburbs

MUNDELEIN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
Steeple Chase Golf Club
200 N. LaVista Dr., Mundelein
847.949.8900
Pro/Manager: BillBrolley
Designer: Ken Killian (1993)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6466 / 4831 / 6827
Par: 72
Slope: 136
Rating: 73.3
Scenic beauty, outstanding course conditions and challenging greens; Golf Digest's 4-star award, Chicagoland Golf Magazine's 41/2 star award; Host of the 2002 Chick Evans Golf Tournament

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Naperbrook Golf Course
22204 W. 111th Street, Plainfield
630.378.4215
Pro: Joe Sterr
Designer: Roger Packerd (1990)
Course: 1 8-hole
Yards: 6755
Par: 72
Slope: 125
Rating: 72.2

Springbrook Golf Course
2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville
630.848-5060
Pro: Mike Lyzun
Designer: Roger Packard (1974)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6896
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 72.6

NEW LENOX PARK DISTRICT
The Sanctuary Golf Course
485 N. Marley Rd., New Lenox
815.462.GOLF (4653)
Pro: Dean Gabey
Manager: ServiScope LLC
Designer: Steve Halberg Ltd. (1995)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6347 / 5120 / 6701
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 71.2
A wonderful, windswept links-style course with full-service pro shot, bar and grill; Golf Chicago calls it a Chicogolond "Best Value" course; Host of the 2002 Tropicana 400 Pro Am - NASCAR, July, and the Sanctuary Pro Am, July

NILES PARK DISTRCT
Tam O'Shanter
6800 W. Howard St., Niles
847.965.2344
Pro: Pete Jones (1970)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2580
Par: 33
Slope: 107
Rating: 64.2
Number 6 hole par-3 is part of the original famous Tam O'Shonter Country Club.

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT
Sportsman's Country Club
3535 Dundee Rd.,Northbrook
847.291.2350
Manager: Mike Erwin
Course: 27-hole (1920)
Yards: 5938 / 5315 / 6293
Par: 70
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.7
This facility also features a driving range and mini golf; Golf Digest's 41/2 star rating
"Places to Play"

OAK LAWN PARK DISTRICT
Stony Creek Golf Course
5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn
708.857.2433
Pro: Sterling Haumont
Manager: Tim Scott
Designer: Carl Goetz (1994)
Course: 18-hole and practice range
Yards: 5,000 / 3500 / 5000
Par: 3
Slope: 103
Rating: 62.5
New clubhouse with full-swing golf simulators and new driving range building; voted Best Golf Course in the Southland by Daily Southtown readers in 2000

OSWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT
Fox Bend Golf Course
Route 34, Oswego
630.554.3939
Pro: Bryan Luedtke
Manager: Leon McNair
Designer: Brent Wadsworth(1967), Paul Loague (1994)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6760 / 6480 / 5325
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 72.1
Jointly owned by Fox Valley Pork District; one of Chicogoland's Top 20 Public

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PALATINE PARK DISTRICT
Palatine Hills Golf Course
512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine
847.359.4020
Pro: Dan Hotchkin
Manager: Raul Zaldivar
Designer: EdwardLawrence Packard (1967)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6800 blue / 6500 white / 6000 red
Par: 72
Slope: 128 / 125 / 127
Rating: 72.5 / 71.2 / 73.9
Golf Digest's 3-star rating "Places To Play" and host site of the Illinois Junior Golf Association Regional Tourney, June 10,

PARK RIDGE PARK DISTRICT
Oakton Driving Range
2800 W. Oakton, Park Ridge
847.692.3580
Pro/Manager: Kristy Vik
PGA-approved outdoor golf learning center with practice green and bunker offering both group and private instruction; Golf Range Times named it one of the top 5 facilities in the Chicago area

PEKIN PARK DISTRICT
Lick Creek Golf Course
2210 N. Parkway Dr., Pekin
309.346.0077
Designer: William Packard (1976)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6909 blue / 6522 white
Par: 72
Slope: 129 / 125
Rating: 71.2 / 72.7
Golf Digest's 4-star rating1999

Parkview Golf Course
2300 Broadway, Pekin
309.346.8494
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 5376 red / 6002 white
Par: 76 / 70
Slope: 100 / 102
Rating: 63.6 / 65.4

PEORIA PARK DISTRICT
Detweiller Golf Course
8412 N. Galena Rd., Peoria
309.692.7518
Pro: John Gostele
Course: 9-hole (1961-1962)
Yards: 1758
Par: 29
Rating: 55.1

Donovan Golf Course
5805 N. KnoxvilleAve.
309.691.8361
Pro: Terry Ridgely
Course: 18-hole (1929)
Yards: 6168
Par: 71
Slope: 105

Golf Learning Center and Academy
7815 N. Radnor Rd., Peoria
309.690.7162
Pro: Robby Dobelstein
Opened in 1 999, the center features all-weather tees on the driving range and a 9-hole pitch-and-putt course.

Kellogg Golf Course
771 6 Radnor Rd., Peoria
309.691.0293
Pro: Robby Dobelstein
Course: 9-hole, 18-hole (1972)
Yards: 9-hole 2744 / 18-hole 6370
Par: 35 / 72
Slope: 105 / 118
Rating: 32.4 / 70.1

Madison Golf Course
2735 W. Dr. M.L. King Dr.,Peoria
309.673.7161
Pro: Gene Petty
Course: 18-hole (1918)
Yards: 5332
Par: 69
Slope: 92
Rating: 63.8

Newman Golf Course
2021 W. Nebraska Ave., Peoria
309.674.1663
Pro: John Gostele
Course: 18-hole (1937)
Yards: 6467
Par: 72
Slope: 122

PLEASANT DALE PARK DISTRICT
Flagg Creek Golf Course
6939 S. Wolf Rd., Countryside
708.246.3336
Pro: Billy Rosinia,PGA
Designer: Martin (1993)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2520 / 2218 / 1866
Par: 33
Slope: 104
Rating: 31.9
Upscale 9-hole facility with lighted driving range, full service bar and restaurant

PROSPECT HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
Old Orchard Country Club
700 W. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect
847.255.2025
Pro: Marc Heidkamp
Designer: Mr. Wickersham (1932)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6119 / 5336 / 6119
Par: 70
Slope: 130
Rating: 70.1
Old Orchard has received Golf Digest's Places To Play award several years in a row; features private club services and conditions

QUINCY PARK DISTRICT
Scotty Glasgow's Westview Golf Course
2150S.36thSt.,Quincy
217.223.7499
Pro/Manager: Mark Christensen
Designer: Scotty Glasgow (1946);
Redesign by D.A. Weibring
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 6441 / 5287 / 6441
Par: 71
Slope: 110
Rating: 67.1
Golf must be played in a pretty place, and Westview is dotted with beautiful ponds, white sand bunkers, mature trees and bent grass tees and greens; site of the 2002 Pepsi Little People's Championship

RANTOUL PARK DISTRICT
Brookhill Golf Course
3150 County Road, 1 700 E., Rantoul
217.893.1200
Manager: Bill Anderson
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1973)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6597 blue, 6238 white, 5557 red
Par: 72
Slope: 125 / 122 / 122
Rating: 71.3 / 69.6 / 71.5
A scenic, challenging course with creeks, lakes, 40 sand traps but large fairways and greens, plus full pro shop, driving range and putting green; site of the 2002 Rantoul Open, July 6-7, and Brookhill Open, August 17-18

REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Rend Lake Golf Course
12476 Golf Course Dr., Whittington
618.629.2353
Director of Golf: D.W. Davis
Pro: Croig Zinzilieta
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1976)
Course; 27-hole (three 18-holecombos)
Yards: 6,500 / 4900 / 6850
Par: 36 / 36 / 36
Slope: average 110 / 133
Rating: 67.3 / 73.0
Beautiful parkland-style golf course with a lodge, condos and full-service restaurant; first-class practice facilities; Golf Digest's 4-star award; site of the Southern Illinois/Gateway PGA Open, June 10, 2002

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT
Rob Roy Golf Course
505 E. Camp McDonald Rd.. Prospect Heights
847.253.4544
Manager: Gary Seiden
Designer: Nugent (1980 redeveloped)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2868 / 2433 / 3022
Par: 36
Slope: 113
Rating: 70.7
Challenging course for all levels; narrow and tree-lined with water coming into play on four holes

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT
Aldeen Golf Club
1900 Reid FormRd.
1.888.4-ALDEEN
Pro: Duncon Geddes
Designer: Dick Nugent (1991)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7058
Par: 72
Slope: 130
Rating: 73.9
Golf Digest's 4-star rating Places To Play

Elliot Golf Course
888 South Lyford Rd., Cherry Valley
815.332.5130
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard (1968)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6433
Par: 72
Rating: 70.3/120
A Golf Digest 3 1/2-star rated course with lighted driving range and practice facilities.

Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Rd., Rockford
815.987.8834
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Thomas M. Bendelow (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6107
Par: 71
Rating: 68.9 / 111
A classic example of golf course architecture of the 1920s. Ingersoll was one of four host sites in the United States for the Tiger Woods Jr. Clinic in 2001

Sandy Hollow Golf Course
2500 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford
815.987.8836
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer; Charles Dudley Wagstaft (1930)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6228
Par: 71
Rating: 69.3 / 115
A Golf Digest 3 1/2-star rated course. Sandy Hollow is one of 19 Audubon Certified courses in Illinois.

Sinnissippi Golf Course
1401 N. Second St., Rockford
815.987.8838
Pro: David Claeyssens
Designer: Thomas M. Bendelow (1912)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3,230
Par: 37
The National Golf Foundation rated Sinnissippi as one of the six best 9-hole courses in Illinois.

ROUND LAKE AREA PARK DISTRICT
Renwood Golf Course
701 E. Shorewood Road, Round Lake Beach
847.231.4711
Pro/Manager: Diane Miller
Course: 18-hole
Established: 1915 back nine, 1974 front
Yards: 59159 / 5445 / 6062
Par: 72
Slope: 121 / 122/123
Rating: 68.4/71.1 /69.1
Course features a 30-stotion lighted driving range, grill and full-service bar

ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT
Pottawatomie Golf Course
845 N. Second Ave., St. Charles
630.584.8356
Pro: Jim Wheeler
Designer; Robert Trent Jones (1939)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 3005 / 2742 / 2546
Par: 35


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SALT CREEK RURAL PARK DISTRICT
Twin Lakes Recreation Area
1200 Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine
847.934.6050
Pro: Cary Cavitt
Manager: Kerry A. Timler
Designer: Killian Design Group(1987)
Course: 9-hole executive
Yards: 1340 / 1100 / 1475
Par: 29
Brand new 7000-square-foot clubhouse with restaurant, floating driving range, pro shop and outdoor banquet facilities; participating in the Chicago Short Game Championship

SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT
Schaumburg Golf Club
401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
847.885,9000
Pro: Jonathan Parsons
Manager: Preston C. Irwin
Designer: Lohmann Golf Design (est. 1926, renovated 1990)
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 6135 / 4878 / 6542
Par: 72
Slope: 117
Rating: 68.9
Mature trees, rolling hills, bent gross tees, fairways and greens; site of the 2002 Illinois Open Qualifier for the IPGA Pro Junior

SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT
Weber Park Golf Course
9300 Weber Park PI., Skokie
847.674.1500.ext.3600
Pro: Chris Pytell
Manager: Richard Lee
Designer: Nugent/Killian(1974)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 1095
Par: 27
Hidden gem of the Skokie Park District, the course has near country club conditions, best golf value around. Visit the golf range at Sports Park, which was named in the top 100 ranges in America since 1998 by the Golf Range Association of America

SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT
Bergen Golf Course
2900 Clear Lake Ave., Springfield
217.753.6211
Pro: Archer Logon
Designer: Lawrence Packard
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2657 / 2467
Par: 35
Slope: 50.5
Rating: 34.4

Bunn Golf Course
2500 S. 11th St., Springfield
217.522.2633
Pro: Paul Loutzenhiser
Designer: Lawrence Packard (1925)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6094 / 5232 / 6297
Par: 72
Slope: 118
Rating: 69.5

Pasfield Golf Course
1700 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield
217.753.6226
Pro: James Sutzer
Designer: Lawrence Packard
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2299 / 1934
Par: 34
Slope: 44.5
Rating: 30.8

SPRINGFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Lincoln Greens Golf Course
700 E. Lake Dr., Springfield
217.786.4000
Manager: Steve Logue
Course: 18-hole (1957)
Yards: gold 6813
Par: 72
Slope: 119
Rating: 71.1

STERLING PARK DISTRICT
Emerald Hill Golf and Learning Center
16802 Prairieville Rd., Sterling
815.622.6204
Manager: Phil Hall, CGCS
Course: 18-hole (1925)
Yards: 5971 / 4869 / 6244
Par: 71
Slope: 113
Rating: 69.5
Well-manicured layout with rolling terrain, watered fairways and challenging undulated greens.

SYCAMORE PARK DISTRICT
Sycamore Golf Club
940 E. State St., Sycamore
815.895.3884
Pro: Kirk Lundbeck
Course: 18-hole (1923)
Yards: 5881
Par: 71
Slope: 116
Rating: 67.7
Finely groomed bent gross fairways and immaculate conditions at reasonable prices

TAYLORVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Lake Shore Golf Course
Lake Taylorville off Nokomis Rd., Taylorville
217.824.5521
Pro/Manager: Jim Jones
Designer: William J.Spears (1969)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6480 / 5374 / 6778
Par: 72
Slope: 120
Rating: 73.5
Tree-lined rolling terrain adjacent to Lake Taylorville; Golf Digest's 3 1/2 stars; site of the Lake Shore Amateur, July 13-14

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
847.360.4732
Pro: Marvin Rezabek
Manager: Char Piquette
Designer: Jim Foulis(1925)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6294 / 5382 / 6626
Par: 72
Slope: 123
Rating: 71.8
Mature, wooded on rolling terrain; originally designed as a private club and consistently ranked among Chicagoland's top 50 public courses

Greenshire Golf Course
38727 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park
847.360.4777
Designer: Killian and Nugent(1964)
Pro: Marvin Rezabek
Manager: Dave Beno
Course: 9-hole
Designer: Packard (1963)
Yards: 1265 / 1100
Par: 27
Meticulously maintained with water coming into play several holes; site of the Mini Masters, September 21, 2002

Orchard Hills Golf Club
38342 N. Green Bay Road, Waukegan
847.336.5118
Manager: Kothy Newyear
Course: 18-hole
Established: 1927
Yards: 6199 / 5448 / 6458
Par: 71
Small greens moke accuracy a must; 16 hole signature water hole and wide fairways make it a great outingcourse

WESTMONT PARK DISTRICT
Twin Lakes Golf Course
400 W. 59th St., Westmont
630.852.7167
Manager: Frank Zelinka
Course: 9-hole (1970)
Yards: 1651
Par: 29
A challenging 9-hole course for all ages

WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
Arrowhead Golf Club
26 W. 151 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton
630.653.5800
Pro/Manager: Pete Drogos, PGA, IPRCB
Designer: Stanley Pelchar (1927), remodel
Ken Killian (1993-2001)
Course: 27-hole
Yards: 6088 / 5033 / 6734
Par: 36 on all 9's
Slope: 131
Rating: 72.4
A full facility with pro shop, restaurant, banquet hall and practice areas; two-time winner of the National Golf Foundation Public Golf Achievement Award and host site of the 2002 Buick Scramble and the Illinois Conservation Foundation Outing

WHEELING PARK DISTRICT
Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
847.537.0082
Pro: Steve Schiller
Course: 18-hole (1923)
Designer: Tom Bendelow(1923), Lohmann
Golf Designs (2002)
Yards: 6608
Par: 72
Closed in 2002 for renovation, re-opening in 2003 with bent grass fairways, USGA greens and new layout

WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT
Wilmette Golf Course
3900 Fairway Dr., Wilmette
847.256.9777
Pro: Dennis R. Callaghan
Manager: George Bell
Designer: Dick Nugent (1922)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6035 / 4855 / 6373
Par: 69 / 64 / 71
Slope: 123 / 108 / 127
Sporty layout, lots of sand, water and trees; it's easy if you're straight, but bring your "A" game; host of the 2002 Al McLean Junior and Wilmette Amateur

WINNEBAGO COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Atwood Homestead Golf Course
8990 Old River Rd., Rockford
815.623.2411
Pro: Steve Hare, PGA
Manager: Mike Durand, PGA
Designer; Charles Maddox (1971)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 7470 / 6625 / 5818
Par: 72
Slope: 124
Rating: 74.9
Variety of yardage alternatives with large,
undulating greens, fully watered greens
and tees; fairways provide very good
course conditions; site of the SethAtwood
Classic, June 1-2, 2002

The Ledges Golf Course
7111 McCurryRd.. Roscoe
815.389.0979
Pro: Steve Hare, PGA
Manager: Mike Durand, PGA
Designer: Edward Lawrence Packard
(1978)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6740 / 6417 / 5881
Par: 72
Slope: 129
Rating: 72.5
Fairway bunkers create demandfor accuracy and skill; Water hazards on 10 holes, along with moderate elevation changes; host of the Ledges Invitational, July 13-14,2002

Macktown Golf Course
2221 FreeportRd., Rockton
815.624.7410
Pro: Steve Hare, PGA
Manager: Mike Durand, PGA
Course: 18-hole
Established: 1932
Yards: 5770 / 5403
Par: 71
Slope: 109
Rating: 67.1
Mature trees and rolling terrain; this sporty layout has fully watered tees, greens and fairways providing very good course conditions; site of the Winnebago County Amateur, August 10-11, 2002

WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT
Winnetka Golf Club
1300 OakSt.,Winnetka
847.501.2050
Pro: Cortney Miller
Course: 9-hole, 18-hole
Designer: Longford (1917)
Yards: 6472 / 5740
Par: 71 / 72
Slope: 123 / 128
Rating: 71.3 / 73.1
A championship 18-hole course; site of the 2002 AJGA Windy City Junior Golf Week

WOOD DALE PARK DISTRICT

Salt Creek Golf Club
701 W. Thorndale Ave.
630.773.0184
Pro/Manager: AnthonyPerry
Designer: Fred Lukins (1956)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 4038 / 3575 / 4038
Par: 62
Slope: n/a
Rating; n/a
Executive course with watered fairways, all gross tees, range, nite-lite golf, restaurant and banquet facility

WOODRIDGE PARK DISTRICT
Village Greens of Woodridge
1575W. 75th St., Woodridge
630.985.3610
Manager: BrandonEvans
Designer: Robert Bruce Harris (1959)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6290 blue / 5426 white / 6638 red
Par: 72
Slope: 121
Rating: 71.2
Course terrain is hilly with a variety of mature trees lining each fairway. Undulating greens, large landing areas and multiple tees on all holes create a course of both beauty and playability. Named 2001 Course of the Year by the Illinois Golf Course Owners Association. Hose of the Illinois State Scramble, April 27-28, 2002

ZION PARK DISTRICT
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course
351 Green Bay Rd.,Zion
847.872.2080
Manager: Larry Myers and RonLinna
Designer: Keith Foster (1999)
Course: 18-hole
Yards: 6272 / 4901 / 6769
Par: 71
Slope: 125
Rating: 71.9
Links-style course featuring wide bent grass fairways, challenging large greens and a true test of your shot-making ability; 5 star; by Chicagoland Golf Magazine and named "100 Best Fairways" by Golf For Women magazine

Shiloh Park Golf Course
23rd St. & Bethesda Blvd.,Zion
847.746.5500, ext. 420
Manager: Larry Myers
Designer: Ronald Packard (1963)
Course: 9-hole
Yards: 2667 / 2187 / 2863
Par: 35
Slope: 118
Rating: 34.2
Relatively short, yet challenging 9-hole layout, perfect for the beginner and low handicap golfer •

On the Right Course is compiled from a survey of the membership of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

Note that yards are listed in the following order: men's tees / ladies' tees / tournament tees.

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