Deerpath Golf Course
Plan your round at Deerpath Golf Course
Deerpath Golf Course is a public 18-hole, par 70 course in Lake Forest, with a clubhouse, pro shop, practice areas and junior programs. The season runs from March to around mid-December, weather permitting. From the back tees it plays about 6,245 yards.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 70
Course strategy
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Deerpath Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
355
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
330
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
425
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
285
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
155
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
385
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
282
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
175
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
351
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
356
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
260
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
425
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
170
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
364
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
155
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
396
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
306
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
358
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 370 | 366 | 355 | 303 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 367 | 362 | 330 | 326 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 502 | 492 | 425 | 377 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 339 | 335 | 285 | 231 |
| 5 | 3 | 11 | 182 | 175 | 155 | 145 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 449 | 420 | 385 | 381 |
| 7 | 4 | 13 | 305 | 297 | 282 | 282 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 190 | 184 | 175 | 172 |
| 9 | 4 | 17 | 375 | 369 | 351 | 351 |
| Out | 35 | 3,079 | 3,000 | 2,743 | 2,568 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 376 | 371 | 356 | 291 |
| 11 | 4 | 18 | 344 | 339 | 260 | 257 |
| 12 | 5 | 4 | 539 | 533 | 425 | 425 |
| 13 | 3 | 12 | 200 | 193 | 170 | 168 |
| 14 | 4 | 6 | 380 | 377 | 364 | 294 |
| 15 | 3 | 16 | 190 | 161 | 155 | 146 |
| 16 | 4 | 2 | 419 | 413 | 396 | 319 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 331 | 326 | 306 | 306 |
| 18 | 4 | 8 | 387 | 377 | 358 | 285 |
| In | 35 | 3,166 | 3,090 | 2,790 | 2,491 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,245 | 6,090 | 5,533 | 5,059 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 128 | 69.7 / 127 | 66.8 / 120 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 72.3 / 123 | 71.8 / 122 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book tee times online or by phone up to 14 days ahead
- Walking is allowed
- Every cart rider pays the cart fee
- Warm up on The Lawn putting and chipping area
Carts & walking
Gas and electric riding carts are available, and every cart rider needs to pay the cart fee. Walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
The Lawn at Deerpath is a free putting and chipping area of bentgrass, and a driving range is on site. Instruction is available from the head professional, and DiscoverGolf runs junior programs for ages 4 to 14.
Food & drink
The SandWedge Grill is on site.
Policies
The course is open to the public. Tee times can be booked online or by calling the golf shop, up to 14 days in advance. Membership is open to Lake Forest residents and non-residents and adds advance tee times and member events.
Quick answers
Deerpath Golf Course at a glance
Is Deerpath Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Deerpath Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Deerpath Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Deerpath Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 5,059 to 6,245 yards depending on the tees.
What are the cart and walking rules at Deerpath Golf Course?
Gas and electric riding carts are available, and every cart rider needs to pay the cart fee. Walking is allowed.
What practice facilities does Deerpath Golf Course have?
The Lawn at Deerpath is a free putting and chipping area of bentgrass, and a driving range is on site. Instruction is available from the head professional, and DiscoverGolf runs junior programs for ages 4 to 14.
What food and drink does Deerpath Golf Course have?
The SandWedge Grill is on site.
How do you book a tee time at Deerpath Golf Course?
Call the course at (847) 810-3888.
Where is Deerpath Golf Course?
Deerpath Golf Course is at 500 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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