Golf Guide 2023

The post-pandemic boost in recreational golf continues — while total rounds played in the U.S. were down slightly in 2022, overall participation was up for the fifth consecutive year.

ARLINGTON LAKES GOLF CLUB

1211 S. New Wilke Rd., Arlington Heights. 847 577-3030, www.ahpd.org. Fees — Wkdays (non-residents): $40 for 18, $25 for 9. Wknds (non-residents): $45 for 18. Wkdays (residents): $33 for 18, $23 for 9. Wknds (residents): $40 for 18. Senior, junior, twilight and early bird rates available. A former missile defense site, Arlington Lakes opened its doors in 1979 culminating 14 years of a citizen driven effort to acquire the parcel of land from the US Army in 1976. The course features strategically placed, fescue edged bunkers and water that comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes.

ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB

26W151 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton, 630 653-5800, www.arrowheadgolfclub.org. Pro: Andrew Ogata and Matthew Nations. Walking Fees — Wkdays (non-residents): $64 for 18, $32 for 9. Wknds (non-residents): $74 for 18, $37 for 9 before 1 p.m.; $64 for 18, $32 for 9 after 1 p.m. Wkdays (residents): $49 for 18, $24.50 for 9. Wknds (residents): $54 for 18, $27 for 9 before 1 p.m.; $49 for 18, $24.50 for 9 after 1 p.m. Senior and junior rates available. This 27-hole course features ponds, tree-lined fairways and white sand bunkers.

BIG RUN GOLF CLUB

17211 W. 135th St., Lockport, 815 838-1057, www.bigrungolf.com. Fees — Wkdays: $65 before noon, $55 noon – 3 p.m., $48 after 3 p.m. Wknds: $75 before noon; $65 noon – 3 p.m., $48 after 3 p.m. Senior and seasonal rates available. Opened in 1930 and designed by C.H. Muelenford and Sam Sneed, Big Run features hundreds of tall oak trees and five lakes.

BLACKBERRY OAKS GOLF COURSE

2245 Kennedy Rd., Bristol, 630 553-7170, www.blackberryoaks.com. Pro: Chad Johansen. Check website for dynamic pricing. Features wetland and prairie grasses.

BLISS CREEK GOLF COURSE

1 Golfview Rd., Sugar Grove, 630 466-4177, www.blisscreekgolf.com. Pro: Dave O’Neal. Fees — Wkdays: $30 for 18, $20 for 9. Wknds: $40 for 18, $25 for 9. Senior, junior and cart rates available. Features tree-lined fairways and well-placed water hazards.

BLOOMINGDALE GOLF CLUB

181 Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, 630 529-6232, www.bloomingdalegc.com. Director of Golf: David Shallcross. Head Pro: Paul Scheffert. Fees — M - F: $32 for 18 before 3 p.m., $28 for 18 after 3 p.m., $19 for 9. Wknds: $36 for 18 before 3 p.m., $29 for 18 after 3 p.m., $20 for 9. Senior, junior, cart and community rates available. An18-hole course opened in 1924, the original course designer, Tom Bendelow, was also an integral participant in the design of Medinah Country Club.

BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB

2001 Rodéo Dr., Bolingbrook, 630 771-9400, www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com. Fees — Check website for dynamic pricing. Elevated tees, rolling fairways and seven lakes scattered throughout the layout, which includes a true island green par 3 and 600-yard par 5.

BONNIE DUNDEE GOLF CLUB

270 Kennedy Dr., Carpentersville, 847 426-5511, www.bonniedundeegc.com. Pro: Bob Mertel. Fees – See website for pricing. Built in 1924 by architect C. D. Wegstaff, this 18-hole layout features wide fairways with well positioned grass bunkers on the Carpentersville golf course.

BOWES CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin, 847 214-5880. www.bowescreekcc.com. Pro: Mike Lehman. Fees — Check website for dynamic pricing. Senior and junior rates available. Designed by award-winning architect Rick Jacobson.

BROKEN ARROW GOLF CLUB

16325 W. Broken Arrow Dr., Lockport, 815 836-8858, www.golfbrokenarrow.com. Fees — Peak Rates Open - 10:50 am. Weekdays $55 Ride/ $40 Walk for 18; $30/$20 For 9. Weekends: $68 Ride/ $50 Walk for 18; $35/$25 For 9. Senior Rates Available Monday - Friday $37/$27. Discounted rates available throughout the day. See website for current rates.

CANTIGNY GOLF

27W270 Mack Rd., Wheaton, 630 668-8463, www.cantignygolf.com. Fees — Check website for dynamic pricing. Senior and junior rates available. Three unique golf experiences over 27 holes. Also features 9-hole Youth Links exclusively for juniors and Cantigny Golf Academy.

CARRIAGE GREENS COUNTRY CLUB

8700 Carriage Greens Dr., Darien, 630 985-3400, www.carriagegreens.com. Pro: Matt Baytala. Fees — Wkdays: $42 for 18. Wknds: $68 for 18. See website for discounted rates.

CINDER RIDGE GOLF COURSE

24801 Lakepoint Dr., Wilmington, 815 476-4000, www.cinderridgegolf.com. Fees — Mon – Thur: $39 for 18, $34 after 1:30 p.m., $27 for 9. Fri: $44 for 18, $34 after 1:30 p.m. $27 for 9. Wknds: $57 for 18, $42 after 3:30 p.m. $33 for 9 after 1 p.m. Twilight, early bird, and cart rates available. Built on the site of disused coal mining operations, 350 acres wind through ravines and flat areas.

COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

12294 Archer Ave., Lemont, 866 264-4455, www.coghillgolf.com. Pro: Randy Heinrich. Fees — See website for dynamic pricing. Senior and junior rates available. Offering a selection of four courses from which to choose, Cog Hill is a historic 72-hole public facility most notabley featuring Dubsdread (Course #4), which has been named one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest and is rated #1 in Illinois-Golfweek.

EAGLEWOOD RESORT & SPA

1401 Nordic Rd., Itasca, 630 773-1400. www.eaglewoodresort.com. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Senior, junior and twilight rates available. Features rolling greens with trees and lakes built in 1932 by Architect Charles Maddox.

FOX BEND GOLF COURSE

3516 Rt. 34, Oswego, 630 554-3939, www.foxbendgolfcourse.com. Pro: Roger Farrell. Fees — Wkdays: $35 for 18 before 2:50 p.m., $25 after 3 p.m.; $25 for 9. Wknds: $45 for 18 before noon, $40 till 2:50 p.m., $30 after 3 p.m.; $30 for 9 after 1 p.m. Senior and junior rates available. Features plush fairways, mature trees and challenging greens. Host of three Illinois Opens.

FOX RUN GOLF LINKS

333 Plum Grove Rd., Elk Grove Village, 847 228-3544, www.foxrungolflinks.com. Check website for seasonal pricing. Junior, senior and twilight rates available.

FRESH MEADOW GOLF CLUB

2144 S Wolf Rd., Hillside, 708 449-3434, www.freshmeadowgc.com. Pro: Jake Thurm. Fees — Check website for pricing. Special pricing for Arcis Prime and Players’ Club members. Senior rates available.

GLENDALE LAKES GOLF CLUB

1550 President St., Glendale Heights, 630 260-0018, www.glendalelakes.com. Pros: Jennifer Ferrell and Steve Solesky. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Senior and resident rates available. Water in play on 11 holes.

HERITAGE BLUFFS PUBLIC GOLF CLUB

24355 W. Bluff Rd., Channahon, 815 467-7888, www.heritagebluffs.com. Fees — Wkdays (non-residents): $48/$11 for 18. Wknds (non-residents): $69/$11 for 18. Wkdays (residents): $39/$9 for 18. Wknds (residents): $55/$9 for 18. Senior, junior and cart rates available.

THE HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN

875 Sports Way, Elgin, 847 931-5950, www.highlandsofelgin.com. Pro: Jim Vogt. Fees — Wkdays: $45 for 18, $37 after 4 p.m. $25 for 9. Wknds: $57 for 18, $46 noon – 4 p.m., $36 after 4 p.m. $34 for 9 after 3 p.m. Senior, junior, cart and resident rates available.

HUGHES CREEK GOLF CLUB

1749 Spring Valley Dr., Elburn, 630 365-9200, www.hughescreek.com. Fees — Wkdays: $38 for 18, $23 for 9. Wknds: $65 for 18 with cart before 10 a.m., $46.50 for 18 after 10 a.m. Senior, junior twilight and resident rates available.

KLEIN CREEK GOLF CLUB

1N333 Pleasant Hill Rd., Winfield, 630 690-0101, www.kleincreek.com. Pro/ General Manager: Brian Tulk. Fees — Check website for summer rates. 6,700 yard championship course, designed by Dick Nugent in 1994.

LINKS AT CARILLON

21200 S Carillon Dr., Plainfield, 815 886-2132, www.carillongolf.com. Director of Golf: Jeff Yackley. Fees — Check website for seasonal rates. Senior and junior rates available. 27 holes offered in varying 18-hole rotations, all designed by Greg Martin in the 1990s.

MAKRAY MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB

1010 S Northwest Hwy., Barrington, 847 381-6500, www.makraygolf.com. Pro: Don Habjan.Fees — Wkdays: $50 for 18, $28 for 9. Wknds: $75 for 18. Senior and junior rates available. Call to verify pricing.

MAPLE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB

272 S Addison Rd., Wood Dale, 630 616-8424, www.dupagegolf.com. Pro: Chris Malek, Golf Coordinator: TJ Berk. Walking Fees — M - Th: $42 for 18, $28 for 9; F: $50 for 18; Sat - Sun: $60 for 18; F - Sun $34 for 9 after 4 p.m.; Daily: $37 for 18 after 4 p.m. Cart Rental $18 for 18 Holes, $13 for Twilight, $10 for 9 holes per person. Junior and senior rates available Monday – Thursday. Debuting in 1998, the Maple Meadows Championship Course features a combination of links and prairie design.

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB

1700 W Renwick Rd., Romeoville, 815 254-3333, www.mistwoodgc.com. Fees — M - Th: $90 for 18, $80 after 12 p.m. $70 after 2 p.m. $47.50 for 9; F - Sun: $115 for 18, $105 after 12 p.m., $95 after 2 p.m., $80 after 4 p.m., $47.50 for 9 after 4 p.m. Senior and junior rates available. Home of the Illinois Women’s Open.

NAPERBROOK GOLF COURSE

22204 W. 111th St./Hassert Blvd., Plainfield, 630-378-4215, www.golfnaperville.org. Pro: Tim Dunn. Fees — Wkdays: $38 for 18, $25 for 9 or twilight. Wknds: $48 for 18, $29 for 9 or twilight. Discounted fees available with purchase of a Brooks Advantage Card. Senior, junior and military rates available. Naperbrook’s practice area was updated and expanded in 2022, including a new 27,000-sq-ft natural grass range tee, practice bunker and a 12,000-sq-ft practice green with chipping areas.

OAK BROOK GOLF CLUB

2606 York Rd., Oak Brook, 630 368-6400, www.golfoakbrook.org. Pro: Jeff Kawucha. Fees — Mon - Thur: $53 for 18, $32.50 for 9. Fri - Sun: $65 for 18, $35.50 for 9 after 4 p.m. Senior, twilight, resident and cart rates available. Large range and spacious outdoor patio dining area.

OLD OAK COUNTRY CLUB

14200 S Parker Rd., Homer Glen, 708 301-3344, www.oldoakcc.com. Pro: Dan Shields. Fees — Check website for pricing and deals. Senior, family and junior rates available. A rustic course built in 1926 dominated by large oaks, hickory’s and Long Run Creek.

ORCHARD VALLEY GOLF COURSE

2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, 630 907-0500, www.orchardvalleygolf.com. Fees — Check website for current pricing. Senior and junior rates available. Orchard Valley is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

PHILLIPS PARK GOLF COURSE

1001 Hill Ave., Aurora, 630 256-3760, www.phillipsparkaurora.com. Pro: Jeff Schmidt. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Senior, junior and twilight rates available.

PINECREST GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

11220 Algonquin Rd., Huntley, 847 669-3111, www.pinecresthuntley.com. Pro: Craig Franke. Fees — Wkdays: $37 for 18, $32 after 2 p.m., $24 after 5 p.m. Wknds: $57 for 18, $52 after 10 a.m., $39 after 2 p.m., $25 after 5 p.m. Senior and junior and cart rates available. Located on 130 acres, Pinecrest features five lakes, 63 sand bunkers and many maturing trees.

PRAIRIE BLUFF PUBLIC GOLF CLUB

19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, 815 836-4653, www.prairiebluffgc.com, Pro: Scott Lunde. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Resident, junior and senior rates available. An 18-hole championship designed course decorated with water, prairie grass and manicured bent grass fairways.

PRAIRIE LANDING GOLF CLUB

2325 Longest Dr., West Chicago, 630 208-7600, www.prairielanding.com. Pro: Brian King. Fees — Visit website for dynamic pricing and discounted rates. Pricing includes cart. Senior rate available M - Th. Prairie Landing Golf Club is a prairie links style 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

PRESERVE AT OAK MEADOWS

900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison, 630 595 0071, www.dupagegolf.com. Pro: Jamie Nieto. Fees: M - Th: $85 for 18 F: $100 for 18, Sat - Sun: $110 for 18. Daily: $60 for 18 after 4 p.m.; $57 for 9 after 3 p.m. Rates include cart fee. Senior and junior rates available. Recently renovated course that meanders alongside Salt Creek and beautifully blends conservation and recreation. Recognized as Clubhouse of the year in 2022.

RUFFLED FEATHERS GOLF CLUB

1 Pete Dye Dr., Lemont, 630 257-1000, www.ruffledfeathersgc.com. Pro: Nick Taylor. Fees — Seasonal rates apply, call course. Only course in the Chicago area designed by Pete and P. B. Dye.

ST. ANDREWS GOLF CLUB

2241 Rt. 59, West Chicago, 630 231-3100, www.standrewsgc.com. Pro: Dave Erickson. Fees — Seasonal rates apply, call or visit website for further information. Senior and junior rates available. Built in 1926, this championship course features vast rolling terrain, mature trees and a historic setting.

SANCTUARY GOLF COURSE

485 N. Marley Rd., New Lenox, 815 462-4653, www.golfsanctuary.com. Pro: Bob Schulz. Fees — Wkdays: $58 for 18, $44 after 2 p.m., $39 for 9. Wknds: $75 for 18, $55 after 2 p.m., $48 for 9. Prices include cart fees. Weekday senior rate (over the age of 60) $41 with a cart. Sanctuary Golf is home of the Wednesday special where everyone pays the senior rate of $41 on Wednesdays.

SALT CREEK GOLF CLUB

1051 N Prospect Ave., Wood Dale, 630 773-0184, www.saltcreekgolfclub.com. Fees — Check website for dynamic pricing. Set amidst gently rolling terrain, mature trees, and ponds, Salt Creek’s 3,985 yards, par 63-course features tree-lined fairways and strategically placed sand bunkers.

SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB

401 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, 847 885-9000, www.schaumburggolf.com. General Manager: Jonathan Parsons, Pro: Chris Faillo. Fees — Check website for dynamic pricing. Senior, junior and resident rates available. The 27-hole championship design offers players a chance to experience a different round every time out. The Schaumburg Golf Club has an elegantly appointed Frank Lloyd Wright, prairie-style clubhouse.

SEVEN BRIDGES GOLF CLUB

1 Mulligan Dr., Woodridge, 630 964-7777, www.sevenbridgesgolfclub.com. Director: Geoff Clam. Fees — Wkdays: $89 for 18, $55 after 2 p.m. Wknds: $99, check website. Prices include cart fees. Seven Bridges Golf Club is an 18-Hole Championship Course with a 4-Star rating by Golf Digest. The course was designed by legendary golf course architect Dick Nugent and opened for play in 1991.

SPRINGBROOK GOLF COURSE

2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville, 630-848-5060, www.golfnaperville.org. Pro: Mike Lyzun. Fees: Wkdays: $44 for 18, $26 for 9 or twilight. Wknds: $54 for 18, $30 for 9 or twilight. Discounted fees available with purchase of a Brooks Advantage Card. Senior, junior and military rates available. Springbrook is scheduled to open in June 2023 after completion of a renovation in 2022, which included redesigning and renovating all tees and bunkers, drainage improvements, and other updates.

TAMARACK GOLF CLUB

24032 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville 630 904-4000, www.tamarackgc.com. General Manager: Luke Covey. Fees: Check website for pricing. Special rates available for Arcis Prime and Players Club members. Tamarack is a par-70, 6,901-yard championship layout with water features and distinctive bunkering.

TANNA FARMS GOLF CLUB

39W808 Hughes Rd., Geneva, 630 232-4300, www.tannafarms.com. General Manager: Chad Zipse. Fees — Wkdays: $38 for 18, $25 for 9. Wknds: $46 for 18. Daily: $29 after 3 p.m. Senior, junior and rates available.

VILLA OLIVIA GOLF COURSE

1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett, 630 540-4182 www.villaolivia.com. Superintendent: Bobby Pierobon. Golf Course Manager: Kevin Aulisio Fees — Wkdays (non-residents): $37 for 18, $23 for 9; Wknds (non-residents): $43 for 18, $27 for 9. Wkdays (residents): $32 for 18, $20 for 9; Wknds (residents): $38 for 18, $23 for 9. Cart rental available. Senior, junior and twilight rates available. The Villa Olivia Golf Course is a challenging Championship course filled with mature trees, rolling hills, and beautiful landscaping. This 18-hole course features 6,510 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 73, a course rating of 72.4, and a slope rating of 124. Designed by Richard P. Nugent, ASGCA, the course opened in 1926.

VILLAGE GREENS OF WOODRIDGE

1575 W. 75th St., Woodridge, 630 985-3610. www.villagegreensgolf.com. Manager/Pro: Brandon Evans. Fees — Check website for dynamic pricing.

VILLAGE LINKS OF GLEN ELLYN

485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, (630) 469-8180, www.villagelinksgolf.com. Pro: Michael Campbell. Fees — Wkdays (non-resident): $62 for 18, $31 after 3:30 p.m.; $25 for 9, $12.50 after 3:30 p.m. Wknds (non-residents): $72 for 18, $36 after 3:30 p.m. $32 for 9, $16 after 3:30 p.m. Wkdays (resident card holder): $42 for 18, $21 after 3:30 p.m.; $19.50 for 9, $9.75 after 3:30 p.m. Wknds (resident card holder): $54 for 18, $27 after 3:30 p.m. $24 for 9, $12 after 3:30 p.m. Senior, junior and cart rates available. Host to 48 PGA Tour and USGA Events

WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE

5001 Caton Farm Rd., Joliet, 815 741-7270, www.golfjoliet.com. Pro: Jason Shook. Fees — Wkdays: $53 for 18; $34 for 9. Wknds: $56 for 18. Prices include golf cart. Senior, junior, resident, and twilight rates available.

WHISPER CREEK GOLF CLUB

12840 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. 847 515-7682. www.whispercreekgolf.com. GM: Dominic Flood. Fees: Weekday (18 Holes with Cart) before 2 p.m. $54, after 2 p.m. $44. Weekend (18 Holes with Cart) before 11 a.m. $74, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $67, after 2 p.m. $49. Rich bluegrass rough, bent grass greens, fairways and tees, native fescue grasses, protected wetland environments, and magnificent rock formations with cascading waterfalls make Whisper Creek one of the most picturesque Chicagoland golf courses.

WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB

500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville, 630 766-0304, www.whitepinesgolf.com. Pro: Andrew Godfrey. Fees with cart — M-Th: $48 till 2 p.m., $39 2-5 p.m., $28 after 5 p.m. Fri $53 until 2. $42 2-5 p.m., $28 after 5. Wknds: $65 before 2 p.m., $52 from 2-4 p.m.; $39 from 4-5 p.m.$28 after 5 p.m.Two 18-hole courses situated on 240-acres built in 1928 and owned by the Bensenville Park District.

WILLOW CREST GOLF CLUB

(At Oak Brook Hills Resort) 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, 630 242-5700 (Golf Shop). 630 850-5530 (Starting Times.) www.oakbrookhillsresortchicago.com/golf. Pro: Randy Bolstad. Fees — Wkdays (M – Th): $75 for 18, $55 after 3 p.m. Wknds (F – Su): $79 for 18, $60 after 3 p.m. Prices are per person and include cart. Check website for special pricing and further golf information.

WOODRUFF GOLF COURSE

621 N Gougar Rd., Joliet, 815 741-7272, www.golfjoliet.com. Fees — Wkdays: $53 for 18; $34 for 9. Wknds: $56 for 18. Prices include golf cart. Senior, junior, resident and twilight rates.

9-HOLE COURSES

APPLE ORCHARD GOLF COURSE

692 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett, 630 540-4807, www.bartlettparks.org. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Senior, junior and twilight rates available.

BELMONT GOLF CLUB

(Formerly Downers Grove Golf Club) 2420 Haddow, Downers Grove, 630 963-1306, www.downersgrovegolfclub.org. Pros: Jim Festle & Tom Olms. Fees — M – Th (non-residents): $26; F – Sun (non-residents): $28; Twilight $19. Replays: $15.; M – Th (residents): $22; F – Sun (residents): $24; Twilight $19. Replays: $15. Senior and junior rates available. Cart fee: $12. Established in 1892 as the first 18-hole course in the U.S., the Belmont Golf Club is now a 9-hole par 36 course featuring a 24-station driving range, and a newly renovated clubhouse and patio with pergola.

BOUGHTON RIDGE GOLF COURSE

335 E Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, 630 739-4100, www.boughtoneridgegolf.com. Fees — Wkdays: $19. Wknds: $21. Senior and junior rates available. Cart fees: $10 per rider. Situated on 45 beautiful acres, our nine-hole, 2,205-yard, par 32 executive length course features contoured fairways and water on seven holes. The Lily Cache Creek meanders through five holes and feeds a large lake, which borders three holes. 21 sand traps provide plenty of challenge to even the strongest players. Watered trees, fairways and greens provide lush turf and reward well played shots.

FLAGG CREEK GOLF COURSE

6939 S Wolf Rd., Countryside, 708 246-3336, www.flaggcreekgolfcourse.com Pro: Ken Malnar. Fees — Mon – Thur (non-residents): $23. Fri - Sun (non-residents): $25. Wkdays (residents): $17. Wknds (residents): $20. Mon - Thur replay: $12. Wknd replay: $15. Senior, junior and twilight rates available. Cart fees: $10. 25-station lighted driving range.

GREEN MEADOWS GOLF CLUB

18W201 W. 63rd, Westmont, 630 810-5330, www.dupagegolf.com. Golf Coordinator: Rob Stoltman. Fees — Daily: $20. Cart rental for $10. Senior and junior rates available. Traditional park-like setting with two large putting and chipping practice greens.

LINKS & TEES GOLF FACILITY

900 W Lake St., Addison, 630 233-7275. www.addisonparks.org. Green Fees — Daily: $15; Early bird, twilight, junior and senior rates are $12. Lighted practice range with 45 hitting bays, a large putting green and a short game practice area. The par 3 course features 1,100 yards of bent/rye grass tees, fairways and greens. Indoor golf dome available November-April.

LOMBARD GOLF COURSE

(Formerly known as Western Acres) 2400 W. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, 630 469-6768, www.lombardgolfcourse.com. Fees — Wkdays (residents): $17. Wkdays (non-residents): $20. Wknds (resident): $19. Wknds (non-residents): $22. Midday, youth and senior specials. Cart fee: $11 per rider. Family friendly park district 9 hole course.

MEADOWLARK GOLF COURSE

11599 W 31st St., Hinsdale, 708 562-2977, www.meadowlark.forestpreservegolf.com. Fees: Check website for dynamic pricing. Cart fee: $12.

POTTAWATOMIE GOLF COURSE

845 N 2nd Ave., St. Charles, 630 584-8356, www.pottawatomiegc.com. Pro: Ron Skubisz. Fees — Wkdays: $20. Wknds: $20. Twilight: $16. Cart fee: $12 per person. Located along the banks of the Fox River, the course was designed in 1939 by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Ranked 15th best nine-hole course in America by Golf World magazine.

RIVER BEND GOLF CLUB

5900 S Rt. 53, Lisle, 630 968-1920, www.riverbendgolfclub.org. Manager: Deb Culbertson. Fees — Mon – Thur (non-residents): $25; Fri – Sun (non-residents): $26. Mon - Thur (residents): $19. Fri – Sun (residents): $21. Replays daily $15. Senior and junior rates available. Cart fee: $12. Public course with scenic wetlands.

STREAMWOOD OAKS GOLF CLUB

565 Madison Dr., Streamwood, 630 483-1881, www.streamwoodoaksgolf.com. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Senior, junior and twilight rates available. A 3,404-yard layout with water in play on all 9 holes.

SUGAR CREEK GOLF COURSE

500 E Van Buren St., Villa Park, 630 834-3325, www.sugarcreekgolfcourse.org. General Manager: Dave Anderson. Fees — Check website for seasonal pricing. Par 32 course featuring large, smoothly contoured Penncross bentgrass greens and a 3-acre pond that comes into play on four of the nine holes

TWIN LAKES GOLF CLUB

400 W 59th St., Westmont, 630 852-7167, www.westmontparks.org. Fees — Wkdays (non-residents): $16. Wknds (non-residents): $17; Wkdays (residents): $14. Wknds (residents): $15. Replay Wkdays $7. Wknds $8. Rates are subject to change. Senior and junior rates available. Challenging golf for beginners as well as advanced golfers. Located on 25 acres with woods and lakes.

WING PARK GOLF COURSE

1000 Wing St., Elgin, 847 931-5952, www.wingparkgolf.com. Fees — Wkdays: $17. Wknds: $19. Oldest municipal course in Illinois dating back to 1908.

ZIGFIELD TROY GOLF CLUB

1535 W. 75th St., Woodridge, 630 985-9860, www.zigfieldtroygolf.com. Pros: Tim and Mike Troy, Mark Arentsen and Patricia Brindle. Fees: Wkdays: $13. Wknds: $15. Replays: $8; Early bird and junior rates available. Sporty with challenging greens, large year-round practice range and Lost Mountain Adventure miniature golf.