Private

North Shore Course

North Shore Country Club

Glenview, IL, USA
Rok
jw
Courtney Tincher
zacher.jm
timmer
+28
18 holesPar 727,137 yds81.6/151

About this course

North Shore Country Club occupies gently rolling terrain in Glenview, a northern suburb of Chicago. The course was designed by Harry S. Colt and C. H. Alison during the golden age of golf architecture in the 1920s, part of the British design team's influential work in the United States. Colt and Alison brought their strategic design philosophy to the property, emphasizing natural contours, thoughtful bunkering, and greens that reward precision and course management. The routing takes advantage of the site's modest elevation changes and mature tree-lined corridors typical of established Chicago-area clubs. Colt's design principles are evident in the placement of hazards to create strategic options from the tee and in the approach shots, where angles and green complexes demand careful planning. The bunkering style reflects the era's aesthetic, with irregular shapes and natural edges that integrate into the landscape rather than appearing manufactured. North Shore Country Club has served as a private club for nearly a century, maintaining its place among the Chicago area's traditional golf communities. The course has undergone periodic updates to preserve playing quality and address modern maintenance standards, though the fundamental character of the Colt-Alison design remains. The club's membership has long been drawn from the North Shore suburbs, and the facility reflects the understated character typical of established Midwestern private clubs. The course provides a representative example of golden age design principles adapted to the Chicago region's landscape and climate.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

836

Best in World

694

Best in USA

22

Best in IL

Quick facts

Location
Glenview, IL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1924
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,137 yards
Difficulty
81.6/151
Course Vaults score
8.2

Getting there

North Shore Country Club is most easily reached via Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International (MDW), both situated roughly 25-30 minutes south and west of the club's leafy Glenview address in Chicago's North Shore suburbs. For those traveling by private aircraft, Palwaukee Municipal Airport (PWK) lies just minutes away and offers a discreet alternative to the major commercial hubs. The drive north from O'Hare traces the familiar arteries of the Chicago metropolitan area before transitioning into the tree-lined residential corridors of the North Shore, where manicured estates and country club grounds signal arrival in one of the Midwest's most storied golfing communities. North Shore Country Club itself sits nestled among the rolling terrain and mature oaks that define this prestigious enclave, a quiet sanctuary removed from the urban bustle yet entirely accessible to the heart of Chicago.

FAQ

Common questions about North Shore

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

North Shore has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 33 logged golfers.

North Shore was designed by Harry S. Colt and C. H. Alison.

North Shore is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at North Shore is 72.

North Shore plays 7,137 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at North Shore is 151.

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