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1. Addison Golf

Army Trail and Mills Roads, Addison

Phone: 630-628-9713.

Pro: Tom Byrne.

Yards: 1,711.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–$11 weekdays, $12 weekends.

2. Apple Orchard

696 W. Stearns Rd., east of Route 59, Bartlett

Phone: 630-837-5292.

Fees: Non-residents–$7.75 weekdays, $8.75 weekends. Residents–$6 weekdays, $7 weekends.

3. Arrowhead Golf Club

26 W. 151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton

Phone: 630-653-5800.

Pro: Pete Drogos.

Course rating (men): 72.4 (BlueSouth/East), 72.1 (BlueSouth/West), 71.9 (BlueWest/East), 70.5 (WhiteSouth/West), 70.4 (WhiteSouth/East), 69.7 (WhiteWest/East).

Yards (men): West–3,279, 3,085; East– 3,337, 3,050; South–3,401, 3,239.

Course rating (women): 69.2 (RedSouth/West), 69.1 (RedSouth/East), 68.1 (RedWest/East).

Yards (women): West–2,456; East–2,412; South– 2,627.

Fees: Non-resident–$20 for nine, $40 for 18 weekdays; $24 and $48 weekends and holidays. Resident with pass–$15 for nine, $30 for 18 weekdays; $18 and $35 weekends and holidays.

4. Blackhawk Golf Club

5N748 Burr Road, St. Charles

Phone: 630-443-3500

Pro: Israel Gonzalez

Course rating (men): 72.5 blue, 70.9 white,

Yards (men): 6,547 blue, 6,213 white.

Course rating (women): 70.3

Yards (women): 5,094

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–$26 weekdays, $65 weekends.

5. Bloomingdale Golf Club

181 Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale

Phone: 630-529-6232.

Pro: Don Helmig, general manager.

Course rating (men): 67.5, 68.2.

Yards (men): 5,992.

Course rating (women): 70.5.

Yards (women): 5,313.

Fees: Non-residents– $18.50 for nine, $29 for 18, $20 for 18 after 4 p.m. weekdays; $30.50 for nine after 2 p.m. with cart, $47.50 for 18 with cart weekends. Residents– $15.50 for 9, $23 for 18, $16 for 18 after 4 p.m. weekdays; $27.50 for nine after 2 p.m. with cart; $41.50 for 18 with cart weekends. Carts– $9.50 for 9, $14 for 18, $11 after 4 p.m.

6. Cantigny Golf

27W270 Mack Rd., Wheaton

Phone: 630-668-8463.

Pro: Brian King, Mike Jones.

Course rating (men): Woodside/Lakeside–73.1, 70.9; Lakeside/Hillside–71.8, 69.9; Woodside/Hillside–72.8, 70.5.

Yards (men): Woodside/Lakeside–6,964; Lakeside/Hillside–6,805; Woodside/Hillside–6,915.

Course rating (women): Woodside/Lakeside–71.9; Lakeside/Woodside–70.9.

Yards: Woodside/Lakeside–5,425; Lakeside/Hillside–5,183; Woodside/Hillside–5,236.

Fees: $95 for 18 (with cart), $80 for 18 (walking), $30 for 9 (walking). Seniors (60 or older) and juniors (17 or younger)–$18 for 9 (walking). Carts–$15 per person for 18, $10 per person for 9.

7. Carriage Greens Country Club

8700 Carriage Greens Dr., Darien

Phone: 630-985-3400.

Pro: Lou Zegadlo, director.

Course rating (men): 70.6.

Yards (men): 6,451.

Course rating (women): 74.1.

Yards (women): 6,009.

Fees: Weekdays–$45 for 18 with cart, $20 for 9 (before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m.), $32 for 18 walking. Weekends–$52 for 18 with cart. Carts– $14 per person for 18 weekdays. Carts required all times except 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

8. Country Lakes

1601 Fairway Dr., Naperville

Phone: 630-420-1060.

Pro: Ken Kaulen.

Course rating (men): 71.9, 70.5.

Yards (men): 6,895, 6,519.

Course rating (women): 72.9.

Yards (women): 5,342

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–$36 weekdays, $47 weekends.

9. Downers Grove

2420 Haddow St., Downers Grove

Phone: 630-963-1306.

Pros: Nils Anderson and Jim Festle.

Course rating (men): 70.5.

Yards (men): 3,230.

Course rating (women): 69.4.

Yards (women): 2,629.

Fees: Call pro shop

10. Flagg Creek

6939 S. Wolf Rd., Countryside

Phone: 708-246-3336.

Pro: Billy Rosnia.

Course rating (men): 31.9, 30.3.

Yards (men): 2,492, 2,167.

Course rating (women): 32.5.

Yards (men): 1,835

Fees: Non-residents–$16 weekdays, $18 weekends. Residents–$11 weekdays, $13 weekends. Seniors (60 or older) and juniors (16 or younger)–$2 off Mon.-Thur., 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carts–$15, $2.50 for pull carts

11. Fox Valley Golf Club

2500 N. River Rd., North Aurora

Phone: 630-879-1030.

Pro: Clarke Kleckner.

Course rating (men): 68.2.

Yards (men): 5,927.

Course rating (women): 69.8.

Yards (women): 5,279

Fees: Call pro shop

12. Fresh Meadows

22nd Street and Wolf Road, Hillside

Phone: 708-449-3434.

Course rating (men): 71.5, 69.3.

Yards: 6,276, 5,956.

Fees: Call pro shop.

13. Glendale Lakes Golf Club

1550 President St., Glendale Heights

Phone: 630-260-0018.

Pro: Dave Anderson.

Course rating (men): 68.7, 69.9.

Yards (men): 6,190, 5,909.

Course rating (women): 70.9.

Yards (women): 5,248.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–non-residents $29 weekdays, $53 weekends. Residents $18 weekdays, $37 weekends.

14. Green Meadows Golf Club

18W201 W. 63rd St., Westmont.

Phone: 630-810-0181.

Pro: Eric Ensing, general manager.

Yards: 1,942 for nine.

Fees: Non-residents–$12 weekdays, $14 weekends. Residents–$10 weekdays, $12 weekends.

15. Hughes Creek Golf Club

1749 Spring Valley Dr., Elburn

Phone: 630-365-9200.

Pro: Scott Pless.

Course rating (men): 71.4, 69.9.

Yards (men): 6,506, 6,204.

Course rating (women): 72.2.

Yards (women): 5,561.

Fees: Weekdays–$15 for nine, $13 for nine after 2 p.m., $22 for 18. Separate rates for Friday. Weekends–$18 for nine after 2 p.m., $16 for nine after 4 p.m. , $34 for 18. Seniors (62 or older) weekday rates available.

16. Indian Lakes Resort

250 W. Schick Rd. Bloomingdale

Phone: 630-529-6466.

Pro: Douglas Borow.

Course rating (men): 71.5 East, 70.1, 71.7 West.

Yards (men): 6,890, 6,254 East; 6,901, 6,542 West.

Course rating (women): 67.7East, 68.3 West.

Yards: 5,031 East, 5,088 West.

Fees: Call pro shop.

17. Ken Loch Golf Links

15601 Finley Rd., Lombard

Phone: 630-620-9665.

Yards: 1,840

Fees: Call pro shop.

18. Klein Creek Golf Club

1N333 Pleasant Hill Rd., Winfield

Phone: 630-690-0101.

Pro: Penni Godden.

Course rating (men): 72.6, 70.6.

Yards (men): 6,701, 6,266.

Course rating (women): 67.2, 68.4.

Yards (women): 4,909, 5,579.

Fees: All fees include cart. Weekdays–$69; $59 before 9:30 a.m. Weekends–$80; $49 after 2:30 p.m. Tee times two weeks in advance

19. Links and Tees

900 W. Lake St., Addison

Phone: 630-543-3111.

Pro: Michael Lorenzetti, golf operations manager.

Yards: 1,400. The course is being changed from three holes to nine.

Fees: Weekdays–$7 for nine. Weekends–$8.

20. Maple Meadows Golf Course

271 S. Addison Rd., Wood Dale

Phone: 630-616-8424.

Pro: Ken Lindsey.

Yards: 6,438.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–non-residents $29 weekdays, $33 weekends. Residents $24 weekdays, $28 weekends.

21. Meadow Lark

11599 W. 31st, Hinsdale

Phone: 708-562-2977. For tee-time reservations, call 708-366-9466.

Course rating (men): 70.8, 67.6

Course rating (women): 70.8..

Fees: See Forest Preserve rates, Page 44.

22. Mill Creek Golf Course

39W525 Herrington, Geneva

Phone: 630-208-7272.

Pro: Greg Dorfler.

Course rating (men): 72.1.

Yards (men): 6,724.

Course rating (women): 75.1

Yards (women): 6,206.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–$55 weekdays, $75 weekends.

23. Nordic Hills Resort

1401 Nordic Rd., Itasca

Phone: 630-773-2750.

Pro: David Shallcross.

Course rating (men): 66.1, 67.3.

Yards: 5,611, 5,354.

Course rating (women): 70.5.

Yards: 4,991.

Fees: All prices include cart. Weekdays–$47 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $37 before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m. Weekends–$56 , $37 for 18 after 3 p.m. Seniors (55 or older, weekdays before 10 a.m.)–$35 for 18.

24. Oak Brook Golf Club

2606 York Rd., Oak Brook

Phone: 630-990-3032.

Pro: Trey Van Dyke.

Course rating (men): 71.1, 69.2.

Yards (men): 6,542, 6,132.

Course rating (women): 70.7

Yards (women: 5,341.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–non-residents $40 weekdays, $44 weekends. Residents $24.50 weekdays, $26.50 weekends.

25. Oak Brook Hills

3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook

Phone: 630-850-5555.

Pro: Randy Bolstad.

Course rating (men): 70.4, 68.7.

Yards (men): 6,397, 5,925.

Course rating (women): 69.2.

Yards (women): 4,952.

Fees: Weekdays–$75 for 18 (includes cart), $55 after 2 p.m. (includes cart), $38 after 4 p.m. (with cart), $25 after 4 p.m. (walking). Weekends–$78 for 18 (with cart), $58 after 2 p.m. (with cart), $40 after 2 p.m. (walking), $40 after 4 p.m. (with cart), $27 after 4 p.m. (walking).

26. Oak Meadows

900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison

Phone: 630-596-0071.

Pro: Mike Buros.

Course rating (men): 72.1, 70.6, 68.4.

Yards (men): 6,718, 6,376, 5,954.

Course rating (women): 76.4, 73.8.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–non-residents $30 weekdays, $35 weekends, $20 after 4 p.m. Residents–$24 weekdays, $29 weekends, $17 after 4 p.m.

27. Orchard Valley Golf Course

2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

Pro: Tom Tierney.

Course rating (men): 72.8, 70.9, 68.7.

Yards (men): 6,745, 6,358, 5,861.

Course rating (women): 70.3.

Yards (women): 5,162.

Fees: Call pro shop.

28. Pheasant Run Resort

4051 E. Main St., St. Charles

Phone: 630-584-4914.

Pro: Dennis Johnsen.

Course rating (men): 69.1, 70.4.

Yards (men): 5,967, 6,307.

Course rating (women): 71.1.

Yards (women): 5,109.

Fees: Call pro shop.

29. Phillips Park Golf Course

Ray Moses Dr., Aurora

Phone: 630-499-0670.

Pro: Rob Krumwiede.

Course rating (men): 69.1.

Yards (men): 6,190.

Course rating (women): 66.5.

Yards (women): 4,760.

Fees: Non-residents–$26 weekdays, $33 weekends. Residents–$19 weekdays, $22 on weekends.

30. Pottawatomie Golf Club

845 N. 2nd Ave., St. Charles

Phone: 630-584-8356.

Pro: Jim Wheeler.

Course rating (men): 68.2, 66.1.

Yards (men): 6,010, 5,484.

Course rating (women): 69.2.

Yards (women): 5,0982.

Fees: Call pro shop.

31. Prairie Landing Golf Club

2325 Longest Dr., West Chicago

Pro: Renie Calkin.

Course rating (men): 73.8, 71.

Yards (men): 6,862, 6,346.

Course rating (women): 69.3, 73.2.

Yards (women): 4,859, 5,584.

Fees: All rates include cart, range balls and use of practice holes–$90 for 18, $58 after 3 p.m., $48 after 4 p.m. Weekdays only–$68 before 10 a.m.

32. Bliss Creek Golf Course

1 Golfview Rd., Sugar Grove

Phone: 630-466-4177

Yards (men): 5,516

Yards (women): 4,651

Fees: $22 for 18 weekdays; $30 for 18 weekends and holidays.

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33. River Bend

5900 S. Route 53, Lisle

Phone: 630-968-1920.

Pro: Terry Remke.

Course rating (men): 70.8, 68.8.

Yards (men): 3,350, 3,140.

Course rating (women): 70.2.

Yards (women): 2,667.

Fees: Non-residents–$18 weekdays, $20 weekends. Residents–$12 weekdays, $15 weekends. Replays–$10 weekdays, $12 weekends. Juniors (18 or younger) and seniors (60 or older), weekdays only– $13 non-residents, $10 residents.

34. St. Andrews Golf Club

3 N 441 Route 59, West Chicago

Phone: 630-231-3100.

Pro: Dave Erickson.

Course rating (men): Course 1–69.4, 71.1; Course 2–70.9, 69.5.

Yards (men): Course 1–6,352; Course 2–6,358.

Course rating (women): Course 1–67.9; Course 2–69.4

Yards (women): Course 1–5,138; Course 2–5,353

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–$35 for 18, $17 after 3:30 p.m., $13 after 6:30 p.m. weekdays; $160 for 18 (foursome before noon), $40 after noon, $30 after 2:30, $17 after 4, $13 after 6:30 p.m. weekends. Carts $30 for18, $19 after 3:30.

35. Salt Creek

18 W 7000 Thorndale, Wood Dale

Phone: 630-773-0184.

Pro: Tony Perry.

Course rating: 61.

Yards: 3,993.

Fees: Weekdays–$19.50 for 18, $10 for 9. Weekends–$21.50 for 18, $11 for 9. Carts: $22 for 18, $11 for 9. Senior and junior rates available.

36. Settler’s Hill Golf Course

919 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia

Phone: 630-232-1636.

Course rating (men): 72.1, 70.3, 68.2.

Yards (men): 6,625, 6,228, 5,779.

Course rating (women): 68.9.

Yards (women): 4,945.

Fees: Call pro shop. Last year–non-resident $31 for 18, $18 for 9, $20 twilight weekdays; $36 for 18, $20 for twilight weekends. Carts $28 for 18, $17 for 9. Residents–$19.50 for 18, $12 for 9, $15 twilight weekdays; $22.50 for 18, $15 for twilight weekends. Carts $22 for 18, $13 for 9.

37. Seven Bridges Golf Club

One Mulligan Dr., Woodridge

Phone: 630-964-7777.

Pro: Tom Denklau.

Course rating (men): 72.3, 74.6.

Yards (men): 7,103, 6,681.

Course rating (women): 69.9.

Yards (women): 5,262.

Fees: All rates include cart. Same rate–$99, Mon.-Thurs. (6:30 to 8 a.m.) $69; 3 to 4 p.m. $69. Everyday after 4 p.m.–$49. Weekend (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) $79.

38. Springbrook Golf Course

2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville

Phone: 630-420-4215.

Pro: Mike Lyzun.

Course rating (men): 70.6, 72.6.

Yards (men): 6,459, 6,896.

Course rating (women): 72.7.

Yards (women): 5,850.

Fees: Call pro shop.

39. Sugar Creek

500 E. Van Buren St., Villa Park

Phone: 630-834-3325.

Course rating: 62.3.

Yards: 2,239.

Fees: Non-residents–$11.50 weekdays, $12.50 weekends. Residents–$9.25 weekdays, $10.50 weekends.

40. Tamarack Golf Club

24032 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville

Phone: 630-904-4000.

Course rating (men): 74.2, 70.6, 69.1.

Yards (men): 6,901, 6,331, 6,023.

Course rating (women): 64.5).

Yards (women): 5,016.

Fees: Call pro shop.

41. Timber Trails

11350 Plainfield Rd., La Grange

Phone: 708-246-0275.

Pro: Tom Byrd.

Course rating (men): 68.7.

Yards (men): 6,197.

Course rating (women): 71.1.

Yards (women): 5,581.

Fees: Weekdays–$36 for 18. Weekends–$48 for 18. Twilight rates available.

Twin Lakes

400 W. 59th, Westmont

Phone: 630-852-7167

Pro: Frank Zelenka, manager

Yards (men): 1,381

Yards (women): 1,261

Fees: Non-residents–$12 for nine holes weekdays; $13 weekends. Residents–$9 weekdays; $10 weekends. Seniors–$11 weekdays, $12 weekends. Carts–$2 for pull, $11 for electric.

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42. Valley Green

314 Kingswood Dr., North Aurora

Phone: 630-897-3000.

Course rating (men): 57.8.

Yards (men): 3,865.

Course rating (women): 59.2.

Fees: Call pro shop.

43. Village Greens of Woodridge

1575 W. 75th St., Woodridge

Phone: 630-985-3610.

Pro: Brandon Evans.

Course rating (men): 71.2, 69.6.

Yards (men): 6,638, 6,290.

Course rating (women): 72.8.

Yards (women): 5,848.

Fees: Call pro shop.

44. Village Links of Glen Ellyn

485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn

Phone: 630-469-8180.

Pro: Marc Woodcock.

Course rating (men): 73.6, 71.1, 68.3.

Yards (men): 6,933, 6,361, 5,753.

Course rating (women): 73.3.

Yards (women): 5,753.

Fees: Call pro shop.

45. Western Acres

21W680 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn

Phone: 630-469-6768.

Course rating (men): 69.

Yards (men): 3,018.

Course rating (women): 71.

Yards (women): 2,834.

Fees: Call pro shop.

46. White Pines Golf Course

500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville

Phone: 630-766-0304.

Pro: Jason Poblocki.

Course rating (men): West–71.1, 69.8; East–70.2, 68.4.

Yards (men): West–6,601, 6,335; East–6,371, 5,999.

Course rating (women): West–73.2; East–70.3.

Yards (women): West–5,998. East–5,331.

Fees: Call pro shop.

47. Ziegfield Troy Golf Course

1535 75th St., Woodridge

Phone: 630-985-9860.

Pros: Tim and Dennis Troy.

Yards: 1,064.

Fees: Weekdays–$8 for 9. Weekends–$10 for 9. Replays–$5.