Public

South Course

Silver Lake Country Club

Orland Park, IL, USA
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18 holesPar 706,018 yds69.4/116

About this course

Silver Lake Country Club's South Course is located in Orland Park, a southwest suburb of Chicago, and reflects the work of two architects from different eras of American golf design. Charles Maddox, a regional architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century, established the original layout, while Frank P. MacDonald later contributed modifications or additions to the routing. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the Chicago metropolitan area, where strategic bunkering and water features provide the primary challenges in the absence of significant elevation change. The layout takes its name from the presence of water on the property, with lakes and ponds coming into play on several holes. Tree-lined fairways frame the playing corridors, and the design emphasizes accuracy off the tee and thoughtful approach play to greens that vary in size and contour. The course serves a private membership drawn from the surrounding suburban communities and has been part of the local golf landscape for decades. Silver Lake operates as a multi-course facility, with the South Course representing one of the club's offerings. The routing provides a traditional parkland experience characteristic of Chicagoland golf, where mature trees, water hazards, and well-maintained turf conditions define the round. The club maintains an active membership calendar and hosts regular competitions among its members, fitting the profile of an established suburban private club in the region.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

3570

Best in World

3330

Best in USA

129

Best in IL

Quick facts

Location
Orland Park, IL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1929
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,018 yards
Difficulty
69.4/116
Course Vaults score
6.4

Getting there

Silver Lake Country Club sits just twenty miles southwest of Chicago's sprawling metropolitan core, making it accessible via Chicago Midway International (MDW) or the larger O'Hare International (ORD) - both roughly thirty to forty minutes away depending on traffic patterns across the city's southern corridors. The drive from either airport carries you through the suburban landscape of Cook County before transitioning into the quieter, tree-lined streets of Orland Park, where the club's manicured grounds and serene lakeside setting emerge as a peaceful counterpoint to the urban energy left behind. For those arriving by private aviation, Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in nearby Wheeling offers a more discreet alternative, positioning you just fifteen minutes from the club's entrance. The final miles unfold through established residential neighborhoods and verdant fairways, delivering you to an oasis of refined leisure that has anchored this corner of Illinois's South Shore for generations.

FAQ

Common questions about South at Silver Lake Country Club

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

South at Silver Lake Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.

South was designed by Charles Maddox and Frank P. MacDonald.

Yes. South at Silver Lake Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at South is 70.

South plays 6,018 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at South is 116.

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