
Chick Evans Course
Chick Evans Golf Course

About this course
Chick Evans Golf Course is a public facility in Morton Grove, a northern suburb of Chicago, designed by Dick Nugent and opened in the 1980s. The course is named after Charles "Chick" Evans Jr., the legendary Chicago amateur golfer who won the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in 1916 and established the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships to golf caddies. Nugent, a respected Illinois-based architect known for his work on numerous courses throughout the Midwest, created a layout that serves the suburban Chicago golfing community with accessible public play. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the region, with tree-lined fairways and water features incorporated into the design to add strategic interest. As a municipal facility, Chick Evans serves a broad range of golfers, from beginners to experienced players seeking convenient rounds close to the city. The layout reflects Nugent's practical approach to public course design, balancing playability with enough challenge to keep the course engaging for regular visitors. The course operates within the Morton Grove Park District system and represents the kind of neighborhood golf facility that provides recreational opportunities and introduces new players to the game. Its namesake connection to Chick Evans and the caddie scholarship program gives the course a meaningful link to Chicago golf history and the tradition of supporting young people through the game.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Morton Grove, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1910
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dick Nugent
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,634 yards
- Difficulty
- 71/115
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), just fifteen minutes northwest of the course, making Chick Evans one of the most accessible championship-caliber municipal layouts in the greater Chicago area. The drive south along the Edens Expressway transitions quickly from airport sprawl into the leafy residential streets of Morton Grove, where the course occupies a surprisingly serene pocket of rolling parkland within sight of the city skyline. Named for the legendary amateur champion and Evans Scholars founder, the facility sits tucked between suburban neighborhoods and the North Shore Channel Trail, offering a quiet retreat that feels far removed from its urban proximity.

FAQ
Common questions about Chick Evans
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chick Evans has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 33 logged golfers.
Chick Evans was designed by Dick Nugent.
Yes. Chick Evans is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Chick Evans is 71.
Chick Evans plays 5,634 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chick Evans is 115.



