WYNSTONE GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 North Barrington, IL, USA
Designed by Jack Nicklaus


Wynstone, nestled in the rolling landscape of North Barrington, Illinois, recalls a classic era of American golf design. The course, routed through mature woodlands and around serene lakes, offers a compelling blend of challenge and natural beauty, typical of the region's most revered courses.
Designed by the esteemed Arthur Hills, Wynstone is known to favor a thoughtful approach. Its generous fairways belie strategically placed bunkers and subtly contoured greens, requiring players to carefully consider their lines and distances. The course is not exceptionally long by modern standards, placing a premium on precision and course management rather than raw power, as confirmed by its passionate (and usually accurate) weekend players.
While Wynstone hasn't hosted major championships, it remains a respected test for accomplished golfers in the Chicago area. Its dedicated membership, known for their competitive spirit and appreciation of classic golf traditions, elevates the club's atmosphere. Many would agree that their clam chowder is among the best in the region, especially in the chilly autumn months.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wynstone at Wynstone Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 4 explicit golfer ratings.
Wynstone was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Wynstone at Wynstone Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Wynstone is 72.
Wynstone plays 7,003 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wynstone is 138.