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Nickol Knoll Golf Club
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Ever since opening in the mid '90s, Arlington Heights Golf Club has been considered one of the best par-3 golf courses in Chicagoland. It is certainly one of the most unique with three holes that feature vertical-drop tee shots and two holes with uphill tee shots to the green. Although this nine-hole course is only 1,163 yards the large bentgrass tees and greens provide the feel of a full-length course. The layout has nearly 30 bunkers strategically placed throughout and water comes into play on two holes. From the elevated tees you can enjoy a panoramic view of the area, including stunning vistas of the Chicago skyline. Whether you're a beginner looking to get some practice or a scratch golfer who wants to get in a quick round, Arlington Heights Golf Club is a fun and challenging option.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 27 | 1163 yards | ||
| Middle | 27 | 1013 yards | ||
| Front (W) | 27 | 865 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 27.3/87 | 132 | 101 | 166 | 106 | 155 | 164 | 109 | 162 | 138 | 1233 | 1233 |
| Blue Short M: 26.2/85 | 132 | 101 | 149 | 106 | 146 | 140 | 109 | 142 | 138 | 1163 | 1163 |
| White M: 27.0/84 | 119 | 88 | 127 | 90 | 136 | 119 | 96 | 111 | 127 | 1013 | 1013 |
| Red W: 28.5/89 | 98 | 69 | 107 | 82 | 126 | 103 | 81 | 89 | 110 | 865 | 865 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 27 |
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hole 1 tee box view Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 07/12/2026
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view of hole 2 and 3 from hole 2 tee box Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 07/12/2026
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hole 3 Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 07/12/2026
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hole 6 - slightly uphill par 3 Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 07/12/2026
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hole 9 green and clubhouse Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 07/12/2026
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Photo submitted by Haeseong on 09/10/2024
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Photo submitted by gmedina4513 on 05/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u1694463 on 07/31/2020
Great Walking Course
If you’re looking for a quick walking course and a way to practice your short game, this is the best course in the area.
Great and challenging par 3
I’ve played this course quite a bit because it’s so close to my house. The layout is interesting with lots of elevation changes. Greens are all guarded differently so you can play with shot shapes and it’s usually in great shape. The putting green is sloped and allows for some interesting practice.
Nice small course
Great short course for low price. Great for beginners that just want to get out and try. Confidence booster for iron (pitching wedge) game.
Bring your kid!
Love that on weekend afternoons you can bring your child for free! Great way to get the next generation to start to love the game. There should be more of this around to keep kids interested and allows for great family time.
The best Par 3 in the burbs
Have loved this course since the day it opened. An interesting, challenging par 3 course. You can play this course in an hour if by yourself. I love stoping after work. Always in great shape. Some elevated tees and some elevated greens. This course makes you appreciate par 3 holes. It’s a nice little workout if you walk. Carts are restricted to the curbed cart path. Get your exercise and walk it. It’s short. Clubhouse has a Walter Payton tribute wall. The site was a hill that the legendary NFL great used to train on.
Great hidden suburban gem!
This is one of my favorite nine hole courses in this area. The layout is fun and challenging, with holes that go uphill and downhill with the terrain. It looks and feels like a longer course and is well maintained.
The staff is always professional, friendly and helpful! As a park district course, it is well run, maintained and popular.
Last, but not least, is that this course has “ Peyton’s Hill,” where Walter Payton had a well-publicized, strenuous workout. The location is properly and respectfully marked for the great athlete and human being.
If you’re in this area, put Nickol Knoll on your must play list!
Nice Little Par 3
The greens were in pretty good shape. A challenging Par 3 in the sense of elevations and agles to the hole. Wanted to go around again. Will be great in the fall.
Great Par 3 course, nice staff
Been here muiltiple times. Gret par 3 course and the staff is very nice and controls the tee box so it does not get to busy. Good practice course
Great Little 9 Hole course
This course is great for some after work golf. I got there about 3pm and we had the place to ourselves. Course was in decent condition. Fixed a lot of divots as walked across the greens. Nice elevations. I will play here again.
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