Downers Grove Golf Club
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Downers Grove Golf Club is a nine-hole, par 36 course on Haddow Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois, run by the Downers Grove Park District. The land was part of an early 1890s course where the Chicago Golf Club began, and five of the original holes (2, 4, 7, 8 and 9) remain. It plays about 3,280 yards from the blue tees (rating 36.2, slope 133) over rolling ground that is unusual for the Chicago area.
- Municipal
- 9 holes
- Par 36
Course strategy
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Downers Grove Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
387
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
373
yds ·Gold
A long par 4 of about 416 yards with a pond off the tee, leading to an elevated green with a severe slope.
Hole 3
397
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
309
yds ·Gold
A short par 4 of about 375 yards that doglegs left, semi-blind, with trees limiting the angles and a tough green.
Hole 5
274
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
133
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
339
yds ·Gold
A 420-yard par 4 along the property line to an elevated green with a false front.
Hole 8
171
yds ·Gold
A 192-yard par 3 that is described as an early redan-style hole.
Hole 9
399
yds ·Gold
A short par 5 of about 482 yards that offers a birdie or eagle chance to a steep, sloped green.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 414 | 398 | 387 | 336 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 416 | 394 | 373 | 331 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 467 | 425 | 397 | 346 |
| 4 | 4 | 13 | 375 | 344 | 309 | 252 |
| 5 | 4 | 15 | 331 | 312 | 274 | 262 |
| 6 | 3 | 17 | 183 | 165 | 133 | 113 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 420 | 370 | 339 | 307 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 192 | 184 | 171 | 150 |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 482 | 449 | 399 | 350 |
| Total | 36 | 3,280 | 3,041 | 2,782 | 2,447 | |
| Rating / Slope | — / 133 | — / 128 | — / 121 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | — / 118 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear appropriate golf attire
- The course is nine holes, par 36
- No metal spikes
Dress code
Appropriate golf attire is required.
Carts & walking
Walking is allowed, and golf carts are available. Metal spikes are not allowed.
Practice facilities
Facilities include a driving range, practice bunker, putting green, pitching and chipping area, and a golf academy with a teaching pro.
Quick answers
Downers Grove Golf Club at a glance
Is Downers Grove Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Downers Grove Golf Club is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Downers Grove Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Downers Grove Golf Club has 9 holes and plays to a par of 36, from 2,447 to 3,280 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Downers Grove Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Downers Grove Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
What's the dress code at Downers Grove Golf Club?
Appropriate golf attire is required.
What are the cart and walking rules at Downers Grove Golf Club?
Walking is allowed, and golf carts are available. Metal spikes are not allowed.
What practice facilities does Downers Grove Golf Club have?
Facilities include a driving range, practice bunker, putting green, pitching and chipping area, and a golf academy with a teaching pro.
How do you book a tee time at Downers Grove Golf Club?
Call the course at (630) 963-1306.
Where is Downers Grove Golf Club?
Downers Grove Golf Club is at 2420 Haddow Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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