Makray Memorial Golf Club

Makray Memorial Golf Club sits in Barrington, a northwest suburb of Chicago known for its rolling terrain and mature tree cover. The course was designed by Bob Lohmann, a regional architect active in the Midwest during the mid-twentieth century. Lohmann's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural landforms of the Chicago area, and Makray Memorial reflects that approach with a layout that moves through wooded corridors and over gentle elevation changes characteristic of the region. The routing takes advantage of the property's established trees and modest topography, creating a parkland setting that provides definition and variety across the eighteen holes. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic interest to approach shots and requiring thoughtful club selection. The course serves a membership that values accessible golf in a suburban environment, and the facility has maintained a reputation for solid conditioning and a welcoming atmosphere for families and recreational players. Makray Memorial operates as a daily-fee facility, making it part of the public golf landscape in the northwest Chicago suburbs. The course offers a straightforward test that rewards accuracy over distance, with tree-lined fairways that penalize wayward drives and greens that require careful reading. It remains a steady option for golfers seeking a traditional parkland experience within easy reach of the metropolitan area.