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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
Gem on the Lake
Nice 9 hole course right on the lake. Pretty good layout with some good long challenging par 4 combine with a nice mix of other par 3 and par 4. 20-30 minutes outside of the city and fast play.
Great value!
Not the nicest course in Chicago, but knew that going into the round so not docking any points there! And for $20? No brainer - this place was a steal. My fiancé is just learning to golf and this was a perfect spot to bring her. Holes weren’t too cramped, not much tree trouble, fairways are wide, grass was in pretty good shape for April (few bad patches here and there but no biggy), greens were pretty well maintained too. Bunkers are more like dirt traps than “sand traps” but only had to deal with that once in our round and again, for $20 you gotta adjust your expectations a bit. And the views of the city and lake were great! Will definitely be back.
Windy City Lady golfer
Staff is so friendly, play is relaxed, and better vistas cannot be imagined. Look to the East and it feels like you’re looking at the ocean. Look north and there is an amazing city view. Totally worth it for the more than reasonable price, and it’s so nice to be on a gold course with diverse players
South Shore
Great place to play and beautiful view of Lake Michigan
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