Stonewall Orchard Course
Stonewall Orchard Golf Club
About this course
Stonewall Orchard, nestled in the rolling landscape of Grayslake, Illinois, presents a challenging yet accessible golfing experience carved from the heart of Lake County's verdant terrain. The course, while not steeped in national championship lore, provides a stern but fun test to golfers of all levels who enjoy the area's natural beauty. Designed in the modern era, Stonewall Orchard favors strategic play over brute force. Its gently undulating fairways and well-guarded greens demand thoughtful club selection and precise shot placement. The layout features a mix of doglegs and strategically placed bunkers, rewarding players who can shape their shots and manage the course effectively. Stonewall Orchard's layout rewards good play. While Stonewall Orchard hasn't hosted major professional tournaments, its appeal lies in its accessibility and the welcoming atmosphere it fosters. Stonewall Orchard focuses on creating a community around the game of golf. You're likely to see groups after the round rehashing their birdies and bogeys from the day in the clubhouse, reflecting the welcoming camaraderie the club cultivates.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Grays Lake, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,074 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.1/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Stonewall Orchard Golf Club begins at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), roughly an hour's drive northwest into the gently rolling farmland of Lake County. The route traces the outer arc of Chicagoland's sprawl before yielding to open country, where the landscape softens into pasture and orchard - a quiet prelude to one of the region's most thoughtfully routed daily-fee experiences. For those arriving private, Waukegan National Airport lies just fifteen minutes east, offering a discreet gateway to this northern Illinois gem tucked amid the cornfields and limestone outcroppings near Grays Lake.

FAQ
Common questions about Stonewall Orchard
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Stonewall Orchard has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 73 logged golfers.
Stonewall Orchard was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Stonewall Orchard is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Stonewall Orchard is 72.
Stonewall Orchard plays 7,074 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Stonewall Orchard is 140.



