People may first think of Palm Springs and Arizona when naming top places for golf, but Chicago is home to six superior public golf courses operated by the Chicago Park District, along with many beautiful private golf courses.
Public courses include the Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, Jackson Park Golf Course and the South Shore Cultural Center Golf Course. Marovitz is located along Lake Michigan and consists of nine holes situated on rolling fairways and tight greens. Jackson Park is a historic 18-hole golf course. South Shore, a former private club, is one of the best kept secrets in Chicago. The 2,720 yard, par 33 course offers gorgeous panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
If you want to take a short day trip, some of the best places for golf are located just outside of the city. Harborside International Gulf Course is 16 minutes from downtown and offers two 18-hole championship courses. Cantigny Golf in Wheaton is annually listed as one of the “Top Public Golf Courses in America.” This 27-hole championship venue, with three distinct courses, is open to the public and accepts tee time up to 14 days in advance. Eaglewood Resort, located 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, is one of the most luxurious golf courses in the Midwest. Eaglewood’s 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course offers the perfect outdoor environment for relaxation. Located in Glenview, The Glen Club, which was once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, has been transformed into an 18-hole nationally acclaimed course.
For information on these clubs, contact me or Cheryl Justak at Golf Now! Chicago.
If you want to practice golf near your hotel in Chicago, just about a mile or so north of the Chicago Radisson Hotel and Suites at Diversey Harbor is the Diversey Driving Range. If you just want to hit some balls, you’ll find me next to the driving range, playing miniature golf. FORE!
Friday, April 6, 2007
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