
Glenview Park Course
Glenview Park Golf Club



About this course
Glenview Park Golf Club occupies land in Glenview, a northern suburb of Chicago, and was designed by Joseph A. Roseman, a regional architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century. Roseman worked primarily in the Midwest and contributed to the development of accessible municipal and daily-fee courses during a period when golf was expanding beyond private clubs. The course reflects the practical design principles of that era, with routing that accommodates the relatively flat terrain typical of the Chicago suburban plain. The layout at Glenview Park makes use of mature tree plantings to define holes and create separation between fairways. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest on several holes, though the overall character remains straightforward and playable for a range of skill levels. The property sits within a community park setting, integrating golf with other recreational uses common to municipal facilities in the region. Glenview Park serves local golfers and visitors seeking an unpretentious round in the northern suburbs. The course operates as a public facility, maintaining accessibility and a relaxed atmosphere. Its location within the broader Chicago golf market places it among numerous options for daily-fee play, and it functions primarily as a neighborhood course rather than a destination layout. The design and setting reflect the mid-century expansion of public golf in American suburbs.
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
- Glenview, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Joseph A. Roseman
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,113 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.1/135
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Glenview Park Golf Club sits in the affluent suburbs north of Chicago, accessible via Chicago's two major commercial hubs - O'Hare International (ORD), roughly 25 miles to the south, or Midway International (MDW), slightly farther but equally viable - with ground transportation typically requiring 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic patterns. For those arriving by private aircraft, Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in nearby Wheeling offers a considerably more intimate alternative, positioned just 10 miles west and providing a swift 15-minute transfer to the club. The drive from any arrival point carries you through the prosperous North Shore landscape, past tree-lined residential streets and manicured estates that signal entry into one of the Midwest's most established golf communities, before depositing you at Glenview Park Golf Club's welcoming gates - a sanctuary of championship golf that has anchored this corner of Illinois for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Glenview Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Glenview Park has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Glenview Park was designed by Joseph A. Roseman.
Yes. Glenview Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Glenview Park is 70.
Glenview Park plays 6,113 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Glenview Park is 135.



