CHICAGO HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Westchester, IL, USA
Designed by Arthur Hills

Chicago Highlands, a club steeped in tradition and modern design, offers a challenging yet rewarding golfing experience just west of the city. The course, nestled within the rolling landscape of Westchester, presents a unique blend of strategic play and visual appeal.
Designed by Arthur Hills, the course presents a modern take on parkland golf, with gently undulating fairways framed by mature trees and strategically placed bunkers. The layout favors a thoughtful approach, rewarding precision and course management over brute force. While not particularly long, the course's defenses lie in its subtly contoured greens and the need to navigate strategically placed water hazards. Members enjoy a fair but stern test of their abilities in a relaxing and beautiful setting.
While Chicago Highlands has not hosted major professional championships, its membership thrives on spirited competition and camaraderie. Known regionally for its welcoming atmosphere, the club fosters a strong sense of community among its members. The club is known for its "Highlands Burger," a local favorite.
Reviews
Impressive build for a golf course built on a dump. A good club as well. Some quirky holes but a fun round.
Greens were lightning quick, tough course to play for the first time, lots of blind shots and greens have crazy slopes
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chicago Highlands at Chicago Highlands Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8 out of 10 based on 28 explicit golfer ratings.
Chicago Highlands was designed by Arthur Hills.
Chicago Highlands at Chicago Highlands Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Chicago Highlands is 72.
Chicago Highlands plays 7,528 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chicago Highlands is 145.