Forest at Ivanhoe Club

The Ivanhoe Club's Forest Course is a Dick Nugent design located in the northern Chicago suburbs of Ivanhoe, Illinois. Nugent, a prominent Midwest architect who worked extensively throughout the region from the 1960s through the 2000s, created a layout that reflects his characteristic approach to working within established residential and wooded settings. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the North Shore area, with mature tree corridors defining many holes and creating a parkland character that contrasts with the more open links-influenced designs found elsewhere in the Chicago golf landscape.

The routing navigates through dense stands of hardwoods and takes advantage of natural elevation changes to create variety in shot values and visual interest. Nugent's design philosophy emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating strategic elements that reward thoughtful course management. The Forest Course serves as one of the playing options at Ivanhoe Club, which maintains multiple courses on its property, providing members with different experiences and allowing for tournament flexibility and course rotation.

The club operates as a private facility serving families from the surrounding North Shore communities. Its location in the affluent suburbs north of Chicago places it within a region known for its concentration of quality golf courses and strong golf tradition. The Forest Course contributes to the club's overall offering as a member-focused facility where golf is part of a broader country club experience.