Nestled in Chicago's North Shore, The Glen Club represents an ambitious reclamation project, transforming a former U.S. Naval Air Station into a challenging, modern golf experience. The course, routed across gently rolling terrain, features mature trees bordering generous fairways, rewarding strategic play without punishing slight waywardness. This parkland-style layout, while not exceptionally long, presents a balanced test with subtly contoured greens that demand astute reading and a deft touch.
Designed by Tom Fazio, The Glen Club opened in 2001 and immediately established itself as a premier venue for golf in the Midwest. While it hasn't hosted major professional championships, it has been the site of several significant amateur and regional events, solidifying its reputation as a competitive and well-maintained course. The club's commitment to honoring the property's history is reflected in subtle design elements and a dedicated museum showcasing the site's aviation past.
The Glen Club, while not commanding global acclaim, stands as a highly regarded course regionally. It attracts a membership drawn from the surrounding affluent communities. Many members and visitors alike will pause on the 18th hole before walking into the club as they overlook the gorgeous club grounds.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Glen at The Glen Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 33 explicit golfer ratings.
The Glen was designed by Tom Fazio.
Yes. The Glen at The Glen Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Glen is 72.
The Glen plays 7,149 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Glen is 138.
