Best Public Golf Courses in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago's public golf scene: 13 non-member courses tracked.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Beverly Country Club

    8700 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
  2. 2

    Billy Caldwell Golf Course

    6150 North Caldwell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
  3. 3

    Columbus Park Golf Course

    5701 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60644
  4. 4

    Diversey Driving Range

    141 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60657
  5. 5

    Edgebrook Golf Course

    6100 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
  6. 6

    Harborside International Golf Center

    11101 South Doty Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
  7. 7

    Indian Boundary Golf Course

    8600 West Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago, IL 60634
  8. 8

    Jackson Park Golf Course

    6401 South Richards Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
  9. 9

    Marquette Park Golf Course

    6700 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629
  10. 10

    Ridge Country Club

    10522 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655
  11. 11

    Robert A. Black Golf Course

    2045 West Pratt Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60645
  12. 12

    South Shore Golf Course

    7059 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
  13. 13

    Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course

    3600 North Recreation Drive, Chicago, IL 60613

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Chicago, Illinois?▾
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Chicago, Illinois. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Chicago?▾
Our top-ranked public course in Chicago is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Chicago?▾
Most public courses in Chicago accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Chicago?▾
Green fees in Chicago vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.