Rob Roy Golf Course occupies a modest parcel in Prospect Heights, a northwest suburb of Chicago in the densely developed corridor between O'Hare Airport and the Wisconsin border. The course was designed by Edward B. Dearie, a regional architect active in the Chicago area during the mid-twentieth century who produced several municipal and daily-fee layouts across northern Illinois. His work typically emphasized playability and efficient land use, qualities suited to the suburban context where space came at a premium. The routing reflects the flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of the glacial plains northwest of Chicago. Mature trees line many fairways, remnants of the area's original oak-hickory woodland, and provide definition on a landscape that lacks dramatic elevation change. Water features and bunkers serve as the primary strategic elements, requiring accuracy over distance on most holes. The course operates as a public facility, serving local residents and visitors seeking accessible golf in a region where private clubs dominate the higher end of the market. Rob Roy functions as a neighborhood course in the traditional sense—a walkable layout where pace of play and straightforward design take precedence over championship ambitions. Its longevity in a heavily urbanized area speaks to its role as a recreational amenity rather than a destination, offering a convenient round for golfers in the northwest suburban communities.