The most scenic golf courses in Illinois
The golf courses in Illinois that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for scenery, from views and setting to the look of the property. Each course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 31 courses qualify.
Sydney R Marovitz Golf Course
Chicago, IL, USAScenery 4.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Public
- 3.5Conditions
- 3.8Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.8Scenery
- 1.6Facilities
- Views
- By water
- Parkland
Fyre Lake Golf Club
Sherrard, IL, USAScenery 4.5 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicBob Lohmann & Jack Nicklaus
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 5.0Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.3Facilities
Good turf conditions and green complexes. In true Nicklaus style, narrow fairways with lots of bunkers + thick rough, especially around the greens.
Written by
@tomh
- Hidden gem
- Great value
- Must play
Shoreacres Golf Club
Lake Bluff, IL, USAScenery 4.4 out of 5 from 20 golfers
PrivateSeth Raynor
- 4.9Conditions
- 4.8Layout
- 4.4Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
Seth Raynor did his magic laying out this course while not placing a single hole on Lake Michigan. Holes 10-15 is one of the best stretches of holes you’ll find anywhere and the greens are lightning with much undulation. Any day at Shoreacres is a magical day.
Written by
@bdunc418
- Must play
- Pristine
- Views
TPC at Deere Run
Silvis, IL, USAScenery 4.3 out of 5 from 11 golfers
PublicD. A. Weibring
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 4.3Value
- 4.3Scenery
- 4.3Facilities
If they played the JDC in March this would be an awesome event. It’s almost in too good of condition in the summer to be hard. Tons of fun, less fun to talk. Highly recommend. Played in a college tournament here in March every year.
Written by
@Colinarmi
- Pristine
- Parkland
- Great value
Gold 9/Silver 9
Rich Harvest Farms
Sugar Grove, IL, USAScenery 4.3 out of 5 from 10 golfers
PrivateJerry Rich
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 4.3Scenery
- 4.8Facilities
Brute of a golf course. Notably 6-8 gold being a harsh stretch of holes. 4 and 5 silver can also cause big numbers, but can finish with some birdies on 6-9 Silver. However, I would take a bulldozer to a few greens (5 silver and 7-8 Gold)
Written by
@bdunc418
- Pristine
- Locker rooms
- Bar
Annbriar Golf Course
Waterloo, IL, USA
Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Conway Farms Golf Club
Lake Forest, IL, USA
Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 9 golfers
The Highlands of Elgin
Elgin, IL, USA
Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers
.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.966.725.suffix/1573225587666.jpeg)
Skokie Country Club
Glencoe, IL, USA
Scenery 3.9 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Exmoor Country Club
Highland Park, IL, USA
Scenery 3.9 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Old Elm Club
Highland Park, IL, USA
Scenery 3.9 out of 5 from 7 golfers
Chicago Highlands Golf Club
Westchester, IL, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
ThunderHawk Golf Club
Beach Park, IL, USA
Scenery 3.8 out of 5 from 7 golfers
Chicago Golf Club
Wheaton, IL, USA
Scenery 3.7 out of 5 from 28 golfers
(#2 Ravines) Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Lemont, IL, USA
Scenery 3.7 out of 5 from 9 golfers
Butler National Golf Club
Oak Brook, IL, USA
Scenery 3.7 out of 5 from 6 golfers
(North) Olympia Fields Country Club
Olympia Fields, IL, USA
Scenery 3.6 out of 5 from 16 golfers
(#3) Medinah Country Club
Medinah, IL, USA
Scenery 3.5 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(#4 Dubsdread) Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Lemont, IL, USA
Scenery 3.4 out of 5 from 25 golfers
(3rd nine) Black Sheep Golf Club
Sugar Grove, IL, USA
Scenery 3.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Shepherds Crook Golf Course
Zion, IL, USA
Scenery 3.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Wilmette Golf Course
Wilmette, IL, USA
Scenery 3.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Ravisloe Country Club
Homewood, IL, USA
Scenery 3.1 out of 5 from 11 golfers
Flossmoor Golf Club
Flossmoor, IL, USA
Scenery 3.1 out of 5 from 8 golfers
Beverly Country Club
Chicago, IL, USA
Scenery 3.1 out of 5 from 14 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Illinois. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Sydney R Marovitz Golf Course is #1 on Course Vaults in Illinois at Scenery 4.8/5 (5 golfers). 31 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Illinois. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its scenery on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:41 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
