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The Glen Course

The Glen Club

Glenview, IL, USA
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Drew Gross, PGA
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18 holesPar 727,149 yds74.5/138

About this course

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.

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.

2464

Best in World

2241

Best in USA

70

Best in IL

Quick facts

Location
Glenview, IL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2001
Holes
18
Designer
Tom Fazio
Par
72
Length
7,149 yards
Difficulty
74.5/138
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The Glen Club sits just twenty miles north of downtown Chicago, making it an effortless escape from O'Hare International Airport - often no more than a twenty-minute drive depending on traffic. The route traces through the leafy North Shore suburbs, where tree-lined boulevards and stately homes gradually give way to the club's expansive grounds on the former site of Naval Air Station Glenview. This is golf born from aviation history, and the approach feels fittingly direct: a quick transition from urban energy to the serene openness of reclaimed military land, where runways once hummed and fairways now roll.

FAQ

Common questions about The Glen

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

The Glen has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 85 logged golfers.

The Glen was designed by Tom Fazio.

Yes. The Glen 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.

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