Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club

Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, approximately forty miles from the city center. Designed by Larry Packard and opened in the early 1970s, the course serves a residential community development surrounding Lake Barrington. Packard, who worked extensively throughout the Midwest during this era, created layouts that typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating natural land features where available. The course routing makes use of the property's moderate elevation changes and mature tree corridors that define many holes. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the lakeside setting of the broader community, though the course itself sits primarily on upland terrain adjacent to rather than directly along the main body of water. The layout follows a traditional parkland style common to suburban Chicago courses of its generation, with tree-lined fairways and greens protected by bunkers and occasional water hazards. Lake Barrington Shores functions as a private club serving the residential community, offering a neighborhood course experience typical of planned developments from the 1970s building boom in Chicago's outer suburbs. The facility provides a walkable layout and maintains the character of courses designed for regular member play rather than championship competition. The club reflects the social and recreational patterns of suburban golf communities established during that period of residential expansion in the region.