About
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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Reindawg on 10/13/2026
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Photo submitted by Reindawg on 10/13/2026
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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
Golfer Reviews
Old Classic
Very interesting track that has obviously been of historic value for some time. Incredible views of skyline and Lake Michigan. In its day I suspect it was jewel of a course!!
Friendly and helpful golfers and srtaff
Easy and comfortable.
I enjoyed buying a beer and sipping along the way in he golf cart.
Single players would easily pass us up.with no hesitation from the groups.
Agem of a place
A Great 9 hole experience.
I love this track! The employees there (especially Derrick) are very accommodating and helpful to their customers.
It has 3 of the toughest par 4’s I play (holes 2,3 and 4) some beautiful views of Lake Michigan. It’s a great bang for the buck!
Great Views
Came here on a Monday at 5pm after some rain. Had the whole course to myself. Place is in great shape sans a couple spots on some fairways. Amazing views of Lake Michigan. I love that 9 hole course.
Thank you so much for your review! We are happy to hear you had a great time on our course and enjoyed the amazing views. We hope to see you back again soon.
Rude course staff
The lady inside was very nice. The ranger one the other hand was rude. First off, he wasn’t even there when we tee’d off. Then this guy jumped back on the course after finishing 9 and the rancher didn’t even know. There is much more that happened insulting us, allowing a guest he clearly knew to heckle us. I will Never come back to this course. I’m working on getting better and to tell me I can’t play. And to ask my friends if they know how to scrabble?!? Who says that as a ranger? If he would have seen our game he would have known we clearly know how to play. I will be calling tomorrow to complain.
South shore
Good course, however very slow. Would love for a ranger to keep pace consistently and assist faster players to play-thru. Also, this course has tee boxes very close to the greens, so it is definitely play at your own risk. Beautiful course with two holes on the lake, overall good time. Very well kept for a course within the city. Would recommend
Hidden gem!
Loved that it was right on the lake! Staff was super nice and great vibes. Course itself could be kept up a bit better but overall it was great and I plan to go back!
Friendly Staff
Booked this course since it was very convenient for the brief amount of time I had for the day. Friendly staff and not very busy. The course is a little old, but decently maintained for the location. What was most frustrating is the extremely hard ground and lack of grass around the greens, and on the outer edges of the fairway. Digging the tee into the ground was at times very challenging due to the soil being rock hard, and it was nearly impossible to get under the ball when you’re 40 yds of the green. Again the staff was great, but we weren’t fans of the course itself.
6th Hole
I worry that the lake is going to destroy this hole. Please dont let this treasure be lost, this is one of the most beautiful holes in our city if not the most beautiful!
Thanks so much for your review, Kevin! We are happy to hear you love this track and found our staff so accommodating. We hope to see you back soon.