Top Private Golf Courses in Winnetka, Illinois
The top private clubs around Winnetka, Illinois, ranked by golfers who’ve actually played them — not magazine lists or marketing scores. 25 courses made this list. These are members-only clubs, and every course needs a handful of real ratings before it appears. Last refreshed .
9.4Shoreacres Golf Club
Lake Bluff, IL, USA
+37
9.0Old Elm Club
Highland Park, IL, USA
+19
8.6Beverly Country Club
Chicago, IL, USA
+25
8.6(#3) Medinah Country Club
Medinah, IL, USA
+13
8.6Butler National Golf Club
Oak Brook, IL, USA
+17- 8.5
Bob O'Link Golf Club
Highland Park, IL, USA
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8.5Skokie Country Club
Glencoe, IL, USA
+15
8.5Conway Farms Golf Club
Lake Forest, IL, USA
+18
8.4Lake Shore Country Club
Glencoe, IL, USA
+4
8.3Onwentsia Club
Lake Forest, IL, USA
+6
8.3(Red/Blue) Butterfield Country Club
Oak Brook, IL, USA
+1
8.2Knollwood Club
Lake Forest, IL, USA
+6
8.2Edgewood Valley Country Club
La Grange, IL, USA
+4
8.2(Blue/White) Butterfield Country Club
Oak Brook, IL, USA
+1
8.1North Shore Country Club
Glenview, IL, USA
+5- 8.1
(#1) Medinah Country Club
Medinah, IL, USA
+7 
8.1Exmoor Country Club
Highland Park, IL, USA+8
8.1Evanston Golf Club
Skokie, IL, USA
+7
8.0Ruth Lake Country Club
Hinsdale, IL, USA
8.0Oak Park Country Club
River Grove, IL, USA
+2
7.9Chicago Highlands Golf Club
Westchester, IL, USA
+15
7.9Merit Club
Libertyville, IL, USA
+6
7.9Westmoreland Country Club
Wilmette, IL, USA
+4
7.9(#2) Medinah Country Club
Medinah, IL, USA
+1
7.9Sunset Ridge Golf Club
Northfield, IL, USA
+3
How we rank
Course Vaults ranks private golf courses by Course Vaults Score (CV score), a community rating from golfers who have played and rated each course. Only open courses with at least 5 explicit ratings qualify, and this list is limited to private courses (not guest-friendly). City pages include private golf courses within about 25 miles of Winnetka, so nearby suburbs can appear on the same list. Rankings refresh about hourly as new ratings come in; each page shows when it was last generated.
FAQ
Common questions about private course rankings in Winnetka, Illinois.
The top private golf courses in Winnetka, Illinois on Course Vaults are led by Shoreacres with a Course Vaults score of 9.4. This page ranks 25 courses, including Shoreacres, Old Elm, Beverly.
Course Vaults ranks private golf courses by Course Vaults Score (CV score), a community rating from golfers who have played and rated each course. Only open courses with at least 5 explicit ratings qualify, and this list is limited to private courses (not guest-friendly). City pages include private golf courses within about 25 miles of Winnetka, so nearby suburbs can appear on the same list. Rankings refresh about hourly as new ratings come in; each page shows when it was last generated.
Yes. The Winnetka, Illinois list includes private golf courses within about 25 miles of Winnetka, not only courses whose city field is an exact match. Nearby suburbs can appear when they fall inside that metro radius.
Shoreacres is currently #1 among private courses in and around Winnetka, Illinois on Course Vaults at 9.4 out of 10.
This ranking was last refreshed Aug 11, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT. The page revalidates about every hour as golfers add new explicit ratings that meet the 5-rating minimum.
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