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Balmoral Woods Golf Club
26732 S. Balmoral Woods Dr., Crete.
Phone: 708-672-7448.
Pro: Tony Holguin.
Course rating (men): 72.4, 70.9.
Slope (men): 128, 125.
Yards: 6,603, 6,284.
Course rating (women): 69.8.
Slope (women): 118.
Yards: 5,147.
Fees: All rates include cart. Wkdays–$40 for 18, $35 after 2 p.m., $30 after 4 p.m. Fridays–$45 for 18, $38 after 2 p.m., $33 after 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays–$200 per foursome before 2 p.m., $43 after 2 p.m., $40 after 4 p.m. Seniors (62 or older) and juniors (younger than 18): Wkdays–$35 for 18, $30 after 2 p.m. Fridays–$40 for 18, $30 after 2 p.m. No senior/junior rates on Saturdays and Sundays.
Comment: Hilly terrain marked by more than 10,000 oak trees. Golf/dinner special packages available.
Bon Vivant Country Club
Career Center Road, P.O. Box 67, Bourbonnais.
Phone: 815-935-0400.
Pro: Steve Tosh, manager.
Course rating (men): 70.9 (north), 66.8 (north); 75.8, 73.6.
Slope (men): 117, 108; 130, 125.
Course rating (women); 68.6, 74.8.
Slope (women): 112, 126.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Two-year-old links-style North course with well-trapped greens. Seeded with wildflowers and grasses to simulate prairie.
Broadmoor
4300 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville, Ind.
Phone: 219-769-5444.
Pro: Bill Walz.
Course rating (men): 69.8.
Slope (men): 117.
Yards: 6,021.
Course rating (women): 71.4.
Slope (women): 110.
Yards: 5,181.
Fees: Wkdays–$15 for 18, $11 for 9, $10 for twilight. Wknds (cart required before 1 p.m.)–$23 for 18 (6 a.m.-1 p.m.), $28 for 18 (with cart, after 1 p.m.), $15 for 18 (after 3 p.m.), $11 for 9 (after 3 p.m.). Seniors (60 or older, wkdays only)–$14 for 18, $9 for 9. Carts–$11 per person for 18, $7 per person for 9, $6 per person for twilight.
Comment: Complimentary breakfast buffet with greens fees 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Course ideally suited for quick rounds. Located right off U.S. Highway 30, 8 miles from Illinois state line.
Chicago Heights Park District
315 Glenwood Rd., Chicago Heights.
Phone: 708-754-3673.
Pro: Rose Broderick, manager.
Course rating (men): 67.1.
Slope (men): 112.
Yards: 2,965.
Course rating (women): 65.4.
Slope (women): 101.
Yards: 2,352.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$9.50. Wknds–$11. Residents: Wkdays–$7.50. Wknds–$9. Seniors (Tues. only)–$4.50. Carts–$12, $7 for single rider.
Comment: Women’s special on Mondays. Nine-hole course with big, undulating greens. Eighth hole is par 3 over water.
Deer Creek Golf Club
25055 Western Ave., University Park.
Phone: 708-672-6667.
Pro: Jimmy Formas.
Course rating (men): 72.2, 70.6.
Slope (men): 122, 119.
Yards: 6,755, 6,291.
Course rating (women): 72.9.
Slope (women): 120.
Yards: 5,835.
Fees: Wkdays–$22 for 18, $9.75 for 9, $13 after 1 p.m. Wknds–$28.50 for 18, $19 after 1 p.m., $15 after 3 p.m., $12 after 5 p.m. Carts–$23 for 18, $14 for 9, $9.75 for twilight.
Comment: Four tough finishing holes add to challenge. Layout features seven holes with water, 55 sand traps.
Edgebrook Country Club
2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich.
Phone: 815-786-3058.
Pro: Kris Hollarbush.
Course rating (men): 70.4, 69.3.
Slope (men): 123, 120.
Yards: 6,453, 6,123.
Course rating (women): 69.7.
Slope (women): 117.
Yards: 5,142.
Fees: Wkdays–$22 for 18, $13 for 9, $12 after 4 p.m. Wknds–$30 for 18, $18 for 9 before 7 a.m. and after 3 p.m., $20 for 18 after 2 p.m., $16 after 4 p.m. Seniors (60 or older) and juniors (17 or younger) (Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) $17 for 18 holes, $11 for 9. Carts–$13 per person for 18, $7.50 per person for 9.
Comment: Mature course features tight fairways and small greens.
Elks Club
2283 Bittersweet, St. Anne.
Phone: 815-937-9547.
Pro: Mike Boudreau.
Course rating (men): 70.5.
Slope (men): 118.
Course rating (women): 71.6.
Slope (women): 119.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Classic design with elevated greens.
Evergreen Country Club
9140 S. Western Ave., Chicago.
Phone: 773-238-6680.
Yards: 6,355.
Fees: Wkdays, $25; Wknds, holiday $30. Dawn to 8:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri., $20. After 3 p.m., $15.
Comment: A par 71 layout.
Glenwoodie Golf and Country Club
193rd and State Streets, P.O. Box 211, Glenwood.
Phone: 708-758-1212.
Pro: Steve Garber.
Course rating (men): 71.4, 70.1.
Slope (men): 120, 118.
Yards: 6,715, 6,425.
Course rating (women): 64.1.
Slope (women): 106.
Yards: 5,176.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$24 for 18, $19 for twilight (after 3 p.m.), $15 for 9 (after 5 p.m.). Wknds–$33 for 18, $24 after 3 p.m. $19 for 9 (after 5 p.m.). Residents: Wkdays–$19 for 18, $16 for twilight (after 3 p.m.), $11 for 9 (after 5 p.m.). Wknds–$27 for 18, $19 for after 3 p.m., $15 for 9 (after 5 p.m.). Carts–$12 for 18, $8 for 9. Seniors (65 or older) and juniors (18 or younger), wkdays only–Non-residents, $18 for 18; residents, $16 for 18.
Comment: Consistently ranked among top 40 public courses by Chicagoland Golf. Favorite of seniors and recreational golfers.
Golf Vista Estates
5001 Augusta Blvd., Monee.
Phone: 708-534-8204.
Pro: Jeremy Anderson, director of golf.
Course rating (men): 57.1.
Slope (men): 81.
Course rating (women): 56.2.
Slope (women): 89.
Fees: Wkdays–$7 for 9. Wknds–$8 for 9. Carts–$6. Pull carts–$1.
Comment: Nine-hole course excellent for beginners.
Green Garden Country Club
9511 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd., Frankfort.
Phone: 815-469-3350.
Pro: Ken Buss.
Course rating (men): Blue Course–70.6, 68.9; Gold Course–68.8, 70.2.
Slope (men): Blue–114, 112; Gold–112, 115.
Yards: Blue–6,637, 6,287; Gold–6,184, 6,519.
Fees: Wkdays–$25 for 18, $15 for 9, $24 for twilight (with cart). Seniors (62 or older): Wkdays–$14 for 18, $11 for 9. Wknds–$34 for 18, $17 for 9, $24 for twilight (with cart). Carts–$24 for 18, $12 for 9.
Comment: Combination of Blue and Gold courses offers a mix of mature and challenging links. Midday foursome specials available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. wkdays.
Griffith Golf Center
1901 Cline Ave., Griffith, Ind.
Phone: 219-923-3223.
Pro: Joe Piatek.
Fees: Wkdays–$8.50, juniors and seniors $6.50. Wknds–$11, juniors and seniors $10. Pull carts–$1.
Comment: Considered one of the best 18-hole, par-3 courses in Indiana.
Hidden Meadows Golf Club
Dunkel Road and Crawford Avenue, Park Forest.
Phone: 708-747-0303.
Pro: Pete Godfrey.
Fees: Wkdays–$11 for 18, $7 for 9, $6 for 9 after 5 p.m. Wknds–$13 for 18, $8.50 for 9, $7 for 9 after 5 p.m. Seniors (62 or older, Tues. and Thurs.)–$10 for 18, $6 for 9. Carts–$15 for 18, $10 for 9.
Comment: Executive par-3 course. South course is wide, North is a challenging wetlands course.
Lincoln Oaks
390 E. Richton Rd., Crete.
Phone: 708-672-9401.
Pro: Bill Abrams.
Yards: 6,298.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Heavily wooded course with bent-grass fairways.
Longwood Country Club
3503 E Steger Rd., Crete.
Phone: 708-758-1811.
Pro: Joe Tintari, manager.
Course rating (men): 70.5, 68.6.
Slope (men): 123, 119.
Yards: 6,404, 6,001.
Course rating (women): 72.1.
Slope (women): 122.
Yards: 5,636.
Fees: Wkdays–$22 for 18, $12 for 9, $15 for twilight, $27 for 18 (with cart, before noon) Wknds–$30 for 18 before 2 p.m., $22 for 18 after 2 p.m., $15 for 9. Seniors (60 or older, wkdays only): $17 for 18 (with cart, 6-8 a.m.), $22 for 18 (with cart, all other times). Carts–$24 for 18, $12 for 9.
Comment: Rolling hills and watered fairways dot course.
Manteno Golf Club
P.O. Box 595, Manteno.
Phone: 815-468-8827.
Pro: John Blanke, manager.
Course rating (men): 70.1, 69.1.
Slope (men): 118, 115.
Yards: 6,435, 6,230.
Course rating (women): 66.9.
Slope (women): 109.
Yards: 5,764.
Fees: Wkdays–$17 for 18, $10 for 9. Wknds–$20 for 18, $13 for 9. Carts: Wkdays–$8 per person for 18, $6 per person for 9. Wknds–$9 per person for 18, $7 per person for 9.
Comment: Membership rates available as well as senior and junior specials.
McArthur Municipal
140th Street and Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, Ind.
Phone: 219-391-8362.
Fees: Non-residents–$5. Residents–$3.
Comment: Nine-hole course, with 18 holes playable on one fee. Open since 1920s.
Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island
2802 W. 123rd St., Blue Island.
Phone: 708-385-1994.
Pro: Jerry Vidovic.
Course rating (men): 71.1, 69.1, 67.7.
Slope (men): 112, 110, 107.
Yards: 6,549, 6,287, 5,040.
Fees: Wkdays–$18 for 18, $13 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$26 for 18, $16 for 9 and twilight. Seniors (60 or older) and juniors (18 or younger)–$11 for 18 wkdays, $16 for 18 wknds. Carts–$24 for 18, $14 for 9.
Comment: Reservations anytime. Windy links-style course with regular terrain changes.
Minne Monesse Golf Course
15944 E. Six Mile Grove Rd., Grant Park, Ill.
Phone: 815-465-6653.
Pro: Debra Hurley, manager.
Course rating (men): 71.1, 69.9.
Slope (men): 121, 119.
Yards: 6,456, 6,200.
Course rating (women): 69.5.
Slope (women): 118.
Yards: 5,256.
Fees: Wkdays–$22 for 18, $14 for 9, $13 after 2 p.m. Wknds–$28 for 18, $15 for 9 and twilight. Seniors (wkdays only)–Two players with cart, $42.
Comment: New-look course with three recently reconstructed holes–Nos. 11, 12 and 13.
Oak Springs Golf Course
6740 E. 3500 S. Rd., St. Anne.
Phone: 815-937-1648.
Pro: Jerry Balthazor.
Course rating (men): 69.6, 68.6.
Slope (men): 119, 118.
Course rating (women): 68.1.
Slope (women): 111.
Fees: Wkdays–$16 for 18, $11 for 9, $10 for after 4 p.m. Wknds–$22 for 18, $14 for 9 and after 4 p.m. Carts: Wkdays–$20 for 18. Wknds–$22 for 18, $11 for 9.
Comment: Course lives up to namesake with plenty of oak trees dotting the scenery.
Odyssey Golf Course
19110 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Phone: 708-429-7400.
Pro: Edward Staffan.
Course rating (men): 73.1, 70.9.
Slope (men): 131, 127.
Yards: 7,095, 6,612.
Course rating (women): 69.3, 73.9.
Slope (women): 116, 126.
Yards: 5,564, 6,107.
Fees: Wkdays–$36 for 18, $27 after 2 p.m., $19 after 4 p.m. Early bird (6-7:30 a.m.) $35 for 18 (with cart). Wknds–$65 for 18 (with required cart), $43 after 2 p.m. (with cart), $30 after 4 p.m. (with required cart). Carts–$13 for 18, $8 after 4 p.m.
Comment: Dogleg left, par-5 island green on No. 16. All bent-fairways, tees and greens.
Pheasant Valley Country Club
3838 W. 141st Ave., Crown Point, Ind.
Phone: 219-663-5000.
Pro: Trey Matson.
Course rating (men): 72.5, 70.9.
Slope (men): 125, 121.
Yards: 6,869, 6,456.
Course rating (women): 72.2.
Slope (women): 120.
Yards: 6,079.
Fees: Wkdays–$30 for 18 (with cart). Wknds–$35 for 18 (with cart). Twilight rates available after 3 p.m. Seniors (62 or older, wkdays only)–$20 for 18.
Comment: Prices subject to change. Two ponds recently added to Nos. 10 and 4.
Shady Lawn Golf Course
615 Dixie Hwy., Illinois Route 1, Beecher.
Phone: 708-946-2800.
Pro: Lorin Spelious.
Course rating (men): Center/South–68.5, 68.9; North/South–68.3, 68.4; North/Center–68.3, 67.8.
Slope (men): Center/South–111, 110; North/South–113, 112; North/Center–111, 110.
Yards: Center/South–6,423, 6,192; North/South–6,558, 6,297; North/Center–6,413, 6,225.
Fees: Wkdays–$21 for 18, $13 for 9, $16 for twilight. Wknds–$26.50 for 18, $17 for 9, $20 for twilight. Seniors–$14 for 18 wkdays, $21 for 18 wknds. Carts–$26 for 18. Wknds–$25 for 18, $13.50 for 9.
Comment: Now managed by Kemper Sports Management.
Shamrock
Illinois Route 17, St. Anne.
Phone: 815-937-9355.
Pro: Mary LeBeau, manager.
Fees: Wkdays–$12 for 18, $7 after 3:30 p.m. Wknds–$15 for 18. Seniors (wkdays only)–$7. Ladies day Mon.–$7. Carts–$10 for 18.
Comment: Sleeves and collars required. Very walkable course that caters to seniors.
Silver Lake Golf Course
147th Street and 82nd Avenue, Orland Park.
Phone: 708-349-6940.
Pro: Gregg Tengberstrom.
Course rating (men): North Course–71.9, 70.4; South Course–67.9.
Slope (men): North Course–116, 112; South Course–108.
Yards: 6,485.
Course rating (women): North Course–72.5; South Course–69.3.
Slope (women): North Course–116; South Course–109.
Fees: Wkdays–$29 for 18, $12 for 9, $15 for twilight. Wknds–$35 for 18, $13 for 9, $19 for twilight. Senior rate available Mondays. Carts–$28 for 18, $17 for 9.
Comment: Sporty 18-hole South Course features many water hazards.
South Shore Golf Club
1727 N. River South Rd., Momence.
Phone: 815-472-4407.
Pro: James Kasler.
Course rating (men): 68.6.
Slope (men): 117.
Yards: 6,174.
Course rating (women): 70.2.
Slope (women): 115.
Yards: 5,439.
Fees: Mon. and Fri.–$11 for 18. Tues.-Thurs.–$16. Wknds–$22. Seniors (wkdays only)–$11. Carts–Mon. and Fri.–$10. Tues.-Thurs., wkds–$11.
Comment: Creek runs through course that has many sand traps.
Summertree Golf Course
2323 E. 101st St., Crown Point, Ind.
Phone: 219-663-0800.
Yards: 6,717.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Tuckaway
Goodenow Road and Stony Island Avenue, Crete.
Phone: 708-946-2259.
Pro: Larry Anderson.
Course rating (men): 68.7.
Slope: 110.
Yards: 6,245.
Course rating (women): 72.2.
Slope 116.
Fees: Wkdays–$32 for 18 (with cart), $26 for 18 (walking), $18 for 9 (with cart), $13 for 9 (walking), $23 after 1 p.m. (with cart), $16 after 1 p.m. (walking). Wknds–$40 for 18 (with cart), $34 for 18 (walking), $31 after 1 p.m (with cart), $25 after 1 p.m. (walking), $26 after 3 p.m. (with cart).
Comment: Challenging, sporty 18-hole course.
Turkey Creek
6400 Harrison St., Merrillville, Ind.
Phone: 219-980-5170.
Yards: 6,549.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: A par 73-layout.
Urban Hills
23520 Crawford Ave., Richton Park.
Phone: 708-747-0306.
Pro: Bruce Meyer.
Course rating (men): 69.1.
Slope (men): 111.
Yards: 6,650.
Course rating (women): 69.1.
Slope (women): 110.
Yards: 5,266.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Fair test for players of all skill levels.
