GLEN FLORA COUNTRY CLUB
🇺🇸 Waukegan, IL, USA
Designed by Robert B. Harris
Glen Flora Country Club, nestled in the rolling landscape of Waukegan, is a testament to enduring Midwestern golf. Rooted in the early 20th century, the course presents a classic parkland experience, where mature trees frame gently undulating fairways. The routing favors strategic play over brute power; subtle doglegs and well-placed bunkers reward thoughtful course management.
Designed by famed architect Tom Bendelow, Glen Flora emphasizes approach shots and skillful putting on greens that demand careful reading. While it may not claim a place on any global stage, the course has remained a beloved fixture in the Chicago golf scene for over a century.
More than just a golf course, Glen Flora has become a gathering place for families, offering more than just its golf course. Some note its reputation for the best holiday decorations for miles, attracting visitors to enjoy the beautiful holiday displays. The club's history is one of quiet tradition and a loyal membership who value the club's relaxed atmosphere.
Reviews
Really awesome course and just overall vibes were awesome from the start. Love an older clubhouse and locker room. Greens were challenging but attackable. Layout was difficult in some areas but still fun and rewarding. Nice elevation change on the back nine. Didn’t bring my A game today but can’t wait for the next time I’m out there. I definitely need a redo.
Hidden gem of the north shore. Such a great layout of holes. The front and back are so different. The front 9 plays as a more traditional 1900s era parkland style course. Some great holes like the #2 reverse redan like par 3. The #5 par 5 can play ~600+ yards when the wind is howling. Really cool Biarritz style green on #8. The back 9 is a much more unique and has some really cool shots off the tee and some great green complexes. #11 an all world par 3 is the best hole on the course, such a great hole, looks so different from the tee box and green. Much more elevation on the back 9 in general. #18 is a tricky par 3 finisher that often draws a crowd watching you finish up. Clubhouse is old school, great vibes, very laid back and has great food.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Glen Flora at Glen Flora Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 14 explicit golfer ratings.
Glen Flora was designed by Robert B. Harris.
Glen Flora at Glen Flora Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Glen Flora is 70.
Glen Flora plays 6,420 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Glen Flora is 138.
