Midlane Country Club

Midlane Country Club sits in Wadsworth, a small community in northeastern Lake County, Illinois, roughly midway between the Wisconsin border and the northern suburbs of Chicago. The course was designed by Robert B. Harris, a Chicago-area architect who worked primarily in the mid-twentieth century and created several layouts across Illinois and neighboring states. Harris's designs typically reflect the straightforward, member-friendly approach common to many Midwestern private clubs of that era, emphasizing playability while incorporating the natural terrain available on site. The property occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the glacial landscape found throughout this part of Illinois. Tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes provide definition to the holes, while water features and strategically placed bunkers add variety to the routing. The course serves a membership drawn largely from the surrounding Lake County communities, offering a traditional country club experience that includes golf, social activities, and dining facilities. Midlane operates as a private club with a focus on family-oriented programming and member play. The layout provides a solid test for regular members while remaining accessible to golfers of varying skill levels. Like many clubs in the region, it reflects the values of mid-century American golf course design: a balance between challenge and enjoyment, with an emphasis on maintaining a welcoming environment for its membership rather than pursuing national rankings or tournament hosting.