Anets
180 Anets Dr., Northbrook.
Phone: 847-272-0770.
Pro: John Anetsberger.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Short, challenging nine-hole course with four water hazards. Features driving range opened in ’98.
Antioch Golf Club
40150 N. Route 59, Antioch.
Phone: 847-395-3004.
Pro: Steve Jump, general manager.
Course rating (men): 69.7, 68.2.
Slope (men): 117, 114.
Yards: 6,251, 5,679.
Course rating (women): 72.4.
Slope (women): 112.
Yards: 5,070.
Fees: Wkdays–$27 for 18 (with cart), 6-8 a.m., $32 for 18 (with cart), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25 (with cart) 2-6 p.m., $20 for 18 (walking, all times). Wknds–$42 for 18 (with cart), 6 a.m.-11 a.m. $35 for 18 (with cart), 11-3 p.m., $25 after 3 p.m., $30 for 18 (walking, all times).
Comment: New driving range open this year. New Web site www.antiochgolfclub.com. Short but challenging course for all levels.
Bittersweet Golf Club
875 Almond Rd., Gurnee.
Phone: 847-855-9031.
Pro: Kelly Holmes.
Course rating (men): 71.1, 72.8.
Slope (men): 126, 130.
Yards: 6,720, 6,314.
Course rating (women): 72.7, 69.6.
Slope (women): 124, 115.
Yards: 5,614, 5,027.
Fees: Wkdays–$60 for 18 (with cart), $33 after 3:30 p.m. (with cart), $25 after 3:30 p.m. (walking), $20 after 5:30 p.m. Wknds–$67 for 18 (with cart), $38 after 3:30 p.m. (with cart), $30 after 3:30 p.m. (walking), $20 after 5:30 p.m., $27 for twilight. Resident rates available.
Comment: A cooperative sanctuary with Audubon Society, course developed in a mitigated wetland area and features water on 16 holes. Ask about an array of “millennium specials.”
Bonnie Brook Golf Club
2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan.
Phone: 847-360-4730.
Pro: Marvin Rezabek.
Course rating (men): 71.8, 70.3.
Slope (men): 123, 119.
Yards: 6,626, 6,294.
Course rating (women): 69.1.
Slope (women): 116.
Yards: 6,026.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$28 for 18, $18 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$33 for 18, $19 for 9 and twilight. Residents: Wkdays–$20 for 18, $15 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$24 for 18, $16 for 9 and twilight. Carts–$26 for 18, $16 for 9. Senior rates available before 3 p.m. Mon.-Tues.
Comment: Full-service facility includes practice bunkers, driving range and restaurant. Newly renovated target greens on driving range.
Brae Loch Golf Course
33600 Route 45, Grayslake.
Phone: 847-223-5542.
Pro: Peggy Hoger.
Course rating (men): 67.5.
Slope (men): 114.
Yards: 5,876.
Course rating (women): 116.
Slope (women): 115.
Yards: 5,289.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$24 for 18, $20 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$28 for 18, $24 for 9 and twilight. Lake County residents: Wkdays–$17 for 18, $13 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$21 for 18, $17 for 9 and twilight. Senior (62 or older, wkdays only) residents–$13 for 18. Carts–$25 for 18, $12.50 for 9, $18 for twilight.
Comment: Renovating snack shop for new season. Easy course to walk, yet features many tree lines and sand.
Bristol Oaks
Highway 50 (2 1/2 miles west of Interstate 94), Bristol, Wis.
Phone: 414-857-2302.
Pro: Tina Kemen, manager.
Course rating (men): 69.2, 67.8.
Slope (men): 117, 113.
Yards: 6,187, 5,933.
Course rating (women): 71.4.
Slope (women): 118.
Yards: 5,655.
Fees: Wkdays–$20 for 18, $14 for 9, $6 for 9 after 6 p.m. Wknds–$26 for 18, $18 for 9, $10 for 9 after 6 p.m. Seniors (60 or older, Mon. only 7-11 a.m.)–$10 for 18. Carts–$26 for 18, $14 for 9.
Comment: New blacktop cart paths. Rolling hills and many oaks mark user-friendly course for average golfer.
Countryside East & West GC
Lake County Forest Preserve, 20800 W. Hawley St., Mundelein.
Phone: 847-566-5544.
Pro: Bill Pantle.
Course rating (men): East–71.4; West–70.3.
Slope (men): East–121; West–115.
Yards: 6,757, 6,396.
Course rating (women): East–67.9; West–69.8.
Slope (women): East–112; West–114.
Yards: 5,050, 5,282.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$28 for 18, $24 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$34 for 18, $28 for twilight. Lake County residents: Wkdays–$21 for 18, $16 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$26 for 18, $21 for twilight. Senior (62 or older) residents–$16 for 18 (wkdays only). Junior rates available. Carts–$25 for 18, $12.50 for 9, $18 for twilight.
Comment: Weekday package specials available. This 36-hole course situated on gently rolling terrain.
Deerfield Park District GC
201 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods.
Phone: 847-945-8333.
Pro: Paul Adams, manager.
Course rating (men): 71.8, 70.9.
Slope (men): 127, 124.
Yards: 6,836, 6,576.
Course rating (women): 71.9.
Slope (women): 121.
Yards: 5,715.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$31 for 18, $19 for 9, $17 for twilight. Wknds–$38 for 18, $20 after 3 p.m. Residents: Wkdays–$26 for 18, $16.50 for 9, $14.50 for twilight. Wknds–$33 for 18, $17.50 after 3 p.m. Resident seniors (62 or older, wkdays only) and resident juniors (13-17, wkdays only)–$20 for 18, $14 for 9. Carts–$28 for 18, $16.50 for 9. Pull carts–$3. Senior carts (wkdays only)–$23 for 18, $13 for 9.
Comment: Nines getting switched for 2000. Course has been rehandicapped by Chicago District Golf Association. Soft spikes only. Well-manicured course with wooded back nine along Des Plaines River.
Deerpath Golf Course
500 W. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest.
Phone: 847-615-4290.
Pro: Chris Marszalek.
Course rating (men): 69.3, 68.7.
Slope (men): 126, 124.
Course rating (women): 72.1.
Slope (women): 122.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Small greens and mature, tree-lined fairways highlight well-trapped course built in 1920 features.
Foss Park
3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago.
Phone: 847-689-7490.
Pro: Tom Scott.
Course rating (men): 72.5, 70.1.
Slope (men): 118, 108.
Yards: 6,914, 6,454.
Course rating (women): 72.5.
Slope (women): 117.
Yards: 5,888.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$26 for 18, $15 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$32 for 18, $22 for 9 after 1 p.m. and twilight. Residents: Wkdays–$20 for 18, $12 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$24 for 18, $18 for 9 after 1 p.m. and twilight. Seniors and juniors (wkdays before 11 a.m. only)–$15 for 18 (non-residents), $12 for 18 (residents). Carts: Wkdays–$24 for 18, $16 for 9; Wknds–$26 for 18, $16 for 9.
Comment: New phone on ninth tee for food orders. Challenging course with water on seven of 18 holes.
Four Winds Golf Club
23110 W. Route 176, Mundelein.
Phone: 847-566-8502.
Pro: Brian Smith.
Course rating (men): 71.7, 68.6.
Slope (men): 122, 117.
Yards: 6,501, 5,884.
Course rating (women): 68.1.
Slope (women): 115.
Yards: 4,943.
Fees: Wkdays–$42 for 18, $26 for 9 (both rates include cart), $24 walking. Wknds–$55 for 18 (with cart), twilight rates available. Seniors (50 or older) rates available wkdays.
Comment: New clubhouse facilities opening this summer.
Ft. Sheridan
3650 George Bell Dr., Highland Park.
Phone: 847-266-2120.
Pro: Jack Malloy, manager.
Course rating (men): Slope (men): 110.
Yards: 5,398.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Public 18-hole course situated on historic site of Ft. Sheridan Army base.
Glencoe Golf Club
621 Westley Rd., Glencoe.
Phone: 847-835-0981.
Pro: Terry Miskowicz.
Course rating (men): 70.4, 68.9.
Slope (men): 121, 118.
Yards: 6,517, 6,233.
Course rating (women): 71.8.
Slope (women): 117.
Yards: 5,713.
Fees: Wkdays–$36 for 18, $24 for 9, $20 after 5 p.m. (peak season). Wknds–$42 for 18, $28 for 9 after 3 p.m., $20 after 5 p.m. (peak season). Seniors (65 or older) and juniors (18 and under)–$17 after 3 p.m. (wkdays only). Carts–$30 for 18, $22 for 9; single rider, $16.
Comment: Established, tight course with many trees. Beautiful, mature course set in wilderness in 79th year of operation.
Glenview Park Golf Club
800 Shermer Rd., Glenview.
Phone: 847-724-0250.
Pro: David Prange.
Course rating (men): 68.6.
Slope (men): 121.
Yards: 6,057.
Course rating (women): 72.5.
Slope (women): 122.
Yards: 5,734.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$37 for 18, $22 for 9 and after 4 p.m. Wknds–$40 for 18, $26 after 3 p.m. Residents: Wkdays–$25 for 18, $17 for 9 and after 4 p.m. Wknds–$28 for 18, $19 after 3 p.m. Carts–$27 for 18, $17 for 9; twilight $21 (after 4 p.m.). Single rider $19 for 18, $13 for 9.
Comment: Friendly course that caters to residents.
Hawthorn Suites at Midlane Golf Resort
4555 W. Yorkhouse Rd., Wadsworth.
Phone: 847-623-4653.
Pro: Bill Eldridge.
Course rating (men): Course 1 & 2, Holes 1-18–72.8, 74.4; Course 2 & 3, Holes 10-27–72.4, 73.8; Course 1 & 3, Holes 1-9, 19-27–73.1, 74.5.
Slope (men): Course 1 & 2, Holes 1-18–128, 132; Course 2 & 3, Holes 10-27–130, 134; Course 1 & 3, Holes 1-9, 19-27–132, 135.
Course rating (women): Course 1 & 2, Holes 1-18–72.7; Course 2 & 3, Holes 10-27–124; Course 2 & 3, Holes 10-27–70.5; Course 1 & 3, Holes 1-9, 19-27–71.4.
Slope (women): Course 1 & 2, Holes 1-18–124; Course 2 & 3, Holes 10-27–123; Course 1 & 3, Holes 1-9 & 19-27–128.
Fees: Wkdays–$39 for 18 before 10 a.m. (with cart), $51 for 18 after 10 a.m. (with cart), $23 for 9 after 4 p.m. (with cart), $15 for 9 after 4 p.m. (walking), $37 for twilight (with cart), $20 for twilight (walking). Wknds–$65 for 18 (with cart), $24 for 18 (twilight, walking). Seniors (55 or older, wkdays only)–$34 for 18. Junior rates available.
Comment: Formerly Midlane Country Club. Full-scale resort includes hotel, pool, tennis courts and lighted driving range.
Heather Ridge Golf Club
5900 Heather Ridge Dr., Gurnee.
Phone: 847-367-6010.
Pro: Tim Govern.
Course rating (men): 69.4, 68.2.
Slope (men): 110, 107.
Yards: 2,889.
Course rating (women): 70.2.
Slope (women): 117.
Yards: 2,654.
Fees: Wkdays–$23.50 for 18, $14.50 for 9, $11 for twilight. Wknds–$28 for 18, $17 for 9, $13 for twilight. Seniors (60 or older) and juniors (17 or younger)–$12 for 9 (wkdays only). Carts–$12 per person for 18, $7 per person for 9.
Comment: Voted one of best nine-hole courses in Illinois. Challenging par-35 course with water in play on eight holes.
Hickory Knolls
24745 W. Monaville Rd., Lake Villa.
Phone: 847-356-8640.
Pro: Joe Scarpelli.
Fees: Wkdays–$8 for 9. Wknds–$9.50 for 9. Seniors $6 (wkdays only). Carts–$10. Pull carts–$2.
Comment: Sporty, affordable nine-hole course. Rental clubs available.
Highland Park Country Club
1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park.
Phone: 847-433-4000.
Pro: Dale Tallon, director of golf.
Course rating (men): 71.5, 69.9.
Slope (men): 128, 125.
Yards: 6,506, 6,156.
Course rating (women): 69.7.
Slope (women): 120.
Yards: 5,142.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$40 for 18, $28 twilight, $19 for super-twilight and early-bird back 9. Wknds–$65 for 18 (with cart), $35 twilight, $22 for super twilight and early-bird back 9. Residents: Wkdays–$29 for 18, $23 twilight, $19 for super-twilight and early-bird back 9. Wknds–$54 for 18 (with cart), $28 twilight, $22 for super-twilight and early-bird back 9. Carts–$15 per person for 18, $9 per person for 9. Pull carts–$5.
Comment: Banquet facilities went through complete remodeling during winter. There are 25,000 square feet of new tee boxes.
Indian Valley
Routes 83 and 45, Mundelein.
Phone: 847-566-1313.
Pro: Ken McAllister.
Course rating (men): 69.8
Slope (men): 114.
Yards: 6,004.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Privately owned course in operation since 1960s.
Lake Bluff Golf Club
P.O. Box 95, Lake Bluff.
Phone: 847-234-6771.
Pro: Darryl Stackhouse, manager.
Course rating (men): 71.6.
Slope (men): 120.
Yards: 6,537.
Course rating (women): 70.9.
Slope (women): 118.
Yards: 5,450.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Recently renovated cart paths and bunkers.
Libertyville Golf Club
870 Country Club Rd., Libertyville.
Phone: 847-918-7275.
Pro: Charles Sims.
Yards: 1,205.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$8 for 9. Wknds–$9 for 9. Seniors and juniors–$7 wkdays, $8 wknds. Residents: Wkdays–$6 for 9. Wknds–$7 for 9. Seniors and juniors–$5 wkdays, $6 wknds.
Comment: Operated by Libertyville parks and recreation department. Beautiful and scenic nine-hole course set along Des Plaines River.
Marriott Lincolnshire Resort
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.
Phone: 847-634-5935.
Pro: Mark Ophoven.
Course rating (men): 69.5, 71.1.
Slope (men): 126, 129.
Yards: 5,949, 6,290.
Course rating (women): 68.9.
Slope (women): 117.
Yards: 4,728.
Fees: All rates include mandatory cart.
Wkdays–$55 for 18, $30 for 9, $40 after 3 p.m., $30 after 4:30 p.m., $20 after 4:30 p.m. (walking). Wknds–$65 for 18, $35 for 9, $40 after 3 p.m., $30 after 4:30 p.m., $20 after 4:30 p.m. (walking).
Comment: Many lesson plans available. Course designed by George Fazio, redesigned by Ken Killian and Dick Nugent. Features watered, bent-grass fairways, tightly bunkered greens and scenic vistas of Des Plaines River.
Orchard Hills
38342 N. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan.
Phone: 847-336-5118.
Pro: Kathy Newyear, manager.
Course rating (men): 69.7, 68.5.
Slope (men): 107, 103.
Yards: 6,458, 6,199.
Course rating (women): 67.6.
Slope (women): 101.
Yards: 5,973.
Fees: Wkdays–$26 for 18, $15 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$28 for 18 (before 1:30 p.m.), $26 after 1:30 p.m., $15 after 3:30 p.m. Carts: Wkdays–$26 for 18, $16 for 9. Carts required wknds before noon.
Comment: Now owned and operated by Waukegan Park District. Soft spikes only. Outing specialists.
Peter Jans
1031 Central St., Evanston.
Phone: 847-475-9173.
Pro: Terry Govern.
Course rating (men): 57.9, 56.8.
Slope (men): 86, 83.
Yards: 3,916, 3,600.
Course rating (women): 57.2.
Slope (women): 84.
Yards: 3,164.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Course runs along North Shore channel, putting water into play on many holes.
Pine Meadow Golf Club
One Pine Meadow Ln., Mundelein.
Phone: 847-566-4653.
Pro: Bill Brolley.
Course rating (men): 74.6, 73.4, 71.5.
Slope (men): 138, 135, 131.
Yards: 7,141, 6,877, 6,450.
Course rating (women): 70.1.
Slope (women): 126.
Yards: 6,152.
Fees: $72 for 18, $87 for 18 with cart, $39 for twilight. Carts–$30 for 18, single rider $19. Pull carts–$4.
Comment: Rated 27th in nation among top 75 upscale courses by Golf Digest in ’97. Plenty of water highlights picturesque course.
Red Tail Golf Club
7900 Red Tail Drive, Lakewood.
Phone: 815-477-0055.
Pro: Doug Nixon.
Course rating (men): 72.1, 70.4, 67.7.
Slope (men): 123, 121, 116.
Course rating (women): 70.3.
Slope (women): 116.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$29 for 18, $24 after 5 p.m. Wknds–(all prices include required cart) $59 for 18, $39 after 3 p.m., $29 after 5 p.m. Residents: Wkdays–$19 for 18. Wknds–(all prices include required cart) $49 for 18, $34 after 3 p.m., $19 after 5 p.m. Carts–$13 per person.
Comment: Double-island green on Nos. 10 and 16. Customers consider golf experience a great value.
Renwood
Hainesville Road, Round Lake Beach.
Phone: 847-546-8242.
Pro: Diane Miller.
Course rating (men): 68.6.
Slope (men): 116.
Yards: 6,048.
Course rating (women): 71.5.
Slope (women): 118.
Yards: 5,618.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$19 for 18, $14 after 3 p.m. Wknds–$28 for 18, $20 after 3 p.m. Residents: Wkdays–$13 for 18, $10 after 3 p.m. Wknds–$19 for 18, $14 after 3 p.m. Seniors and juniors (wkdays before noon only)–$14 non-residents, $10 residents. Carts–$26 for 18, $16 for 9 and twilight.
Comment: New clubhouse opening this summer. Two distinct nines mark course, one built in 1920s, the other in the mid-’70s.
Shepherd’s Crook
43125 Green Bay Rd., Zion.
Phone: 847-872-2080.
Pro: Larry Myers, manager.
Course rating (men): 71.9, 69.5, 67.9.
Slope (men): 125, 120, 116.
Yards: 6,769, 6,272, 6,002.
Course rating (women): 73.2, 67.4.
Slope (women): 126, 114.
Yards: 6,002, 4,901.
Fees: Non-residents–$35 for 18, $26 for 9 and twilight. Residents–$25 for 18, $18 for 9 and twilight. Seniors (Mon. and Tues. only)–$18 for 18. Carts–$20 for 18, $14 single rider.
Comment: Links-style course opened in August. Designed by Keith Foster.
Shiloh Park Golf Course
Zion Park District, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion.
Phone: 847-746-5502.
Pro: Larry Myers, manager.
Course rating (men): 68.4, 67.4.
Slope (men): 118, 115.
Yards: 2,900.
Course rating (women): 66.8, 70.8.
Slope (women): 111, 120.
Yards: 2,250.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Nine-hole course is flat, easy to walk.
Sportsman’s Country Club
3535 Dundee Rd., Northbrook.
Phone: 847-291-2351.
Pro: Mike Erwin.
Course rating (men): 70.7, 69.4.
Slope (men): 124, 119.
Yards: 6,293, 5,938.
Course rating (women): 71.9.
Slope (women): 122.
Yards: 5,315.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$33 for 18, $18 for 9. Wknds–$40 for 18, $20 for 9. Residents: Wkdays–$20 for 18, $15 for 9. Wknds–$23 for 18, $17 for 9. Seniors and juniors (residents, wkdays only)–$17 for 18, $13 for 9. Carts–$26 for 18, $14 for 9.
Comment: Undulating greens and many bunkers mark course in excellent condition. Soft spikes only.
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Steeple Chase
200 N. La Vista, Mundelein.
Phone: 847-949-8900.
Pro: TBA.
Course rating (men): 73.1, 71.6.
Slope (men): 129, 128.
Yards: 6,827, 6,466.
Course rating (women): 69.2, 68.1.
Slope (women): 120, 113.
Yards: 5,950, 4,831.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$38 for 18, $25 after 3 p.m. Wknds–$49 for 18, $32 after 3 p.m. Residents: Wkdays–$23 for 18, $15 after 3 p.m. Wknds–$30 for 18, $20 after 3 p.m. Seniors (Mon.-Tues. only)–Same as twilight rates. Carts–$14 per person for 18, $10 per player after 3 p.m.
Comment: Installing new double-row irrigation system. Challenging, beautiful course with bent-grass fairways.
Stonewall Orchard Golf Club
25651 W. Route 60, Grayslake.
Phone: 847-740-4890.
Pro: Jeff Pajula.
Course rating (men): 74.1.
Slope (men): 140.
Yards: 7,074.
Fees: $65 Mon. and Tues., $70 Wed. through Sun. Prices include free carts. Twilight, $36 after 4 p.m. every day (cart not included).
Comment: Arthur Hills’ first design in Chicago area. Rolling hills, wetlands, wildlife and 65,000 mature oaks and pines highlight course.
Sunset Valley Golf Club
1390 Sunset Rd., Highland Park.
Phone: 847-432-7140.
Pro: Tony Moseley.
Course rating (men): 69.9, 71.1.
Slope (men): 121, 123.
Yards: 6,484, 6,216.
Course rating (women): 70.7.
Slope (women): 120.
Yards: 5,297.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$37 for 18, $20 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$43 for 18, $26 for twilight. Residents: Wkdays–$27 for 18, $16 for 9 and twilight. Wknds–$33 for 18, $22 for twilight. Seniors rates available wkdays. Carts–$15 for 18 per person, $10 for 9 per person.
Comment: Shore Amateur Golf Tournament on July 15-16. Associated with Highland Park Learning Center.
Tam
6700 W. Howard St., Niles.
Phone: 847-965-2344.
Pro: Tom Mulcahy, golf manager.
Course rating (men): 62.8.
Slope (men): 104.
Yards: 2,414.
Course rating (women): 63.8.
Slope (women): 104.
Yards: 2,188.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Nine-hole course. Night golf outings available.
Thunderhawk
39700 N. Lewis Ave., Beach Park.
Phone: 847-872-HAWK.
Pro: Mike Jones.
Course rating (men): 73.8, 71.9, 68.6.
Slope (men): 136, 132, 125.
Yards: 7,031, 6,631, 5,905.
Course rating (women): 69.2.
Slope (women): 122.
Yards: 5,046.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$75 for 18, $55 twilight. Wknds–$80 for 18, $65 twilight. Residents: Wkdays–$55 for 18, $35 twilight. Wknds–$60 for 18, $45 twilight. Seniors (62 or older, Mon.-Tues. only)–$35 for 18. Carts–$28 for 18, $20 twilight.
Comment: New course opened last spring. Rated by Golf magazine as one of “best new courses you can actually play.” Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Vernon Hills Golf Course
291 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills.
Phone: 847-680-9310.
Pro: Ron O’Brien.
Course rating (men): 68.4.
Slope (men): 128.
Yards: 2,836.
Course rating (women): 66.8.
Slope (women): 111.
Yards: 2,287.
Fees: Call pro shop.
Comment: Soft spikes only. New clubhouse opened in ’98.
Village Green
2501 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein.
Phone: 847-566-7373.
Pro: Brad Keilwitz.
Course rating (men): 69.2.
Slope (men): 115.
Yards: 6,235.
Course rating (women): 69.2.
Slope (women): 118.
Fees: Wkdays–$21 for 18, $14 after 3 p.m. Wknds–$32 for 18, $24 for 18 after 2 p.m., $18 for 18 after 4 p.m. Seniors and juniors (wkdays only)–$17.50 for 18. Carts–$24 for 18 wkdays, $28 wknds.
Comment: New carts for 2000. Very well-kept, friendly course.
Weber Park
9300 Weber Park Pl., Skokie.
Phone: 847-674-1510.
Pro: Richard Lee, manager.
Yards: 1,138.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$8.75. Wknds–$9.25. Residents: Wkdays–$6.50, Wknds–$7. Seniors (60 or older, wkdays)–$5.75 Residents, $7.75 Non-residents. Juniors (8-15, wkdays only)–$5.75 residents, $7.75 non-residents. Pull carts–$2.
Comment: Nine-hole course. Off-site driving range “sports park” open year-round. Many lesson programs available.
White Deer Run
250 W. Gregg’s Pkwy., Vernon Hills.
Phone: 847-680-6100.
Pro: Mike Williams.
Course rating (men): 74.6, 72.9, 70.2, 67.5.
Slope (men): 137, 133, 128, 121.
Yards: 7,101, 6,751, 6,237.
Course rating (women): 72.6, 68.4.
Slope (women): 125, 116.
Yards: 5,655, 4,927.
Fees: $79, $67 for residents, includes cart. After 3 p.m. wkdays and after 2 p.m. wknds–$65, $55 for residents. Twilight beginning after 4 p.m.–$45, $38 for residents.
Comment: New clubhouse opened last August. Dick Nugent-designed course.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd., Northbrook.
Phone: 847-480-7888.
Pro: Andrea Nugent, manager.
Course rating (men): 66.8, 64.4.
Slope (men): 109, 105.
Yards: 2,840.
Course rating (women): 68.6, 64.2.
Slope (women): 111, 103.
Yards: 2,137.
Fees: Wkdays–$14 for 9. Wknds–$17 for 9. Senior rates available. Carts–$15 for 9.
Comment: Nine-hole course with new clubhouse that opened last year.
Wilmette Golf Course
3900 Fairway Dr., Wilmette.
Phone: 847-256-9646.
Pro: Dennis Callaghan.
Course rating (men): 69.5.
Slope (men): 122.
Yards: 6,093.
Course rating (women): 73.1.
Slope (women): 127.
Fees: Non-residents: Wkdays–$36 for 18, $20 for 9 and after 3 p.m. Wknds–$40 for 18, $22 for twilight. Residents: Wkdays–$31 for 18, $18 for 9 and after 3 p.m. Wknds–$35 for 18, $19 for twilight. Carts–Non-residents: $26 for 18, $16 for 9. Residents: $22 for 18, $14 for 9.
Comment: Excellent greens highlight busy course.
Winnetka Golf Club
Winnetka Park District, 1300 Oak St., Winnetka.
Phone: 847-501-2050.
Pro: Steve Patterson.
Course rating (men): 71.3, 70.1.
Slope (men): 123, 120.
Yards: 6,452, 6,185.
Course rating (women): 73.1.
Slope (women): 128.
Yards: 5,781.
Fees: Wkdays–$38 for 18, $26 for twilight. Wknds–$44 for 18, $30 for twilight. Senior rates available on par-3 course. Carts–$28 for 18.
Comment: Extensive junior program available. Winnetka residents eligible for resident discounts. Lighted driving range open until 10 p.m.
