Willowhill Golf Course

Willowhill Golf Course is a Dick Nugent design located in Northbrook, a northern suburb of Chicago. Nugent, a prominent Midwestern architect who worked extensively throughout Illinois in the latter half of the 20th century, created a layout that reflects the rolling terrain characteristic of the region's glacial landscape. The course serves the local golfing community in an area dense with both public and private facilities. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors that define many of the holes. Nugent's design philosophy typically emphasized strategic options for players of varying skill levels, incorporating thoughtful bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate approach play. The property features the kind of parkland character common to Chicago's northern suburbs, with wooded areas framing fairways and providing definition throughout the round. As a public facility in the competitive Chicago golf market, Willowhill provides accessible golf in a well-established suburban setting. The course operates within the context of Northbrook's recreational infrastructure, serving both residents and visitors seeking a straightforward test of golf without the formality of private club membership. The layout reflects Nugent's understanding of practical course design for daily-fee play, balancing challenge with playability across its holes.