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South Shore Golf Club
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South Shore Golf Club was formerly a private nine-hole course but now it is part of the Chicago Park District Golf collection, which features five other courses. Although it is seemingly out of the way, tucked in the southeast corner of the Chicago metro area, it is one of the most affordable rounds you'll find in the area. Through the stands of mature trees, golfers can catch glimpses of Lake Michigan. The carefully preserved landscape has earned the golf course recognition as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The par-33 layout features tree-lined fairways and small greens. It's a golf course that requires accuracy but it's not overly punishing for high handicappers. South Shore Golf Club is a great course if you're looking to get some short game practice or squeeze in a quick round.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 33 | 2713 yards | 32.9 | 112 |
| Blue (W) | 36 | 2713 yards | 35.2 | 115 |
| White | 33 | 2604 yards | 32.4 | 110 |
| White (W) | 36 | 2604 yards | 34.6 | 113 |
| Red | 33 | 2503 yards | 31.9 | 108 |
| Red (W) | 36 | 2503 yards | 34.1 | 111 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 65.8/112 W: 70.2/115 | 343 | 432 | 435 | 376 | 149 | 380 | 177 | 307 | 121 | 2720 | 5440 |
| White M: 64.8/110 W: 69.0/113 | 343 | 416 | 431 | 366 | 141 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2657 | 5314 |
| Red M: 64.0/108 W: 68.2/111 | 335 | 416 | 423 | 366 | 141 | 364 | 171 | 287 | 111 | 2614 | 5228 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
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Photo submitted by u314168306733 on 10/16/2025
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Photo submitted by kmf008 on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314162222214 on 04/13/2023
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Classic 6th hole pic Photo submitted by nickblack on 04/28/2022
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Hole 5? Photo submitted by u314160110686 on 10/03/2020
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Photo submitted by HurtBirdbath on 09/08/2015
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Photo submitted by HurtBirdbath on 09/08/2015
Swearing Starter, slow play, course in great shape
The man at the front desk is great. The starter was swearing and unkind at best. Course is in great shape but the pace is AWFUL.
Relaxing 9 hole
Had a gorgeous afternoon playing here with hole 2 opening toward the Chicago skyline. Great band for your buck. It is an easy course of you have a high handicap. The upkeep is fair so you can find majority of your shots. Check in first before paying for parking!! I had to learn the hard way. They offer discounted parking for golfers.
Pace of play enforcement
Ranger did not enforce pace of play, a man with three kids played in front of me and added an 90mins to the round....smh
Always like playing this course!
Staff are
Friendly and helpful. Course is fun and challenging with great views of the lake/city.
My most played in 2023
This course was in excellent shape all year. I moved to the area and I played this course the most all summer. It’s so narrow and has so many trees that I really have developed my low shots with lower to gain distance and keep it under the branches. It feels like one or two par 4’s should be 5’s lol. My only complaint is that the tee off #3 but really #4 is traumatizing LOL. They really need a net or something. On #4 I don’t even use driver because it’s too risky to put a ball on the street as your a dealing with cars, people and property. Most of the time I wait to tee off once the cars have passed. I played here the most all summer but probably avoided this one a few times and went to Fountain Hills or Marquette Park just to not be bothered with that hole lol. Great course with scenic views!!!
Southside old Waveland
Very good course and very enjoyable play. No starter to deal with or matching you up with strangers. Staff very friendly other players very friendly and a great location right on Lake Michigan.
The only thing they need to do is put sand in the sand traps instead of plain old dirt but otherwise it’s a very good course and very historic Chicago.
fun course with views of the lake
I live in the city and this course is widely overlooked. It's right on the lake with two greens right on lake michigan. Lots of old trees so shots have to be on target. Great course to play with kids, since they can play free. My son and I played for 20 bucks. Also checkout Jackson Park Golf course, a fun 18 hole course. Don't forget about Hyde Park, Chicago!
Allowing 6-sines?! Come on, South Shore
South Shore has never been a fast paced course but pre 8am shouldn’t be the case. Had a 6-some go off in front of us and it was awful. Sad to see.
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