Hilldale Golf Club
Plan your round at Hilldale Golf Club
Hilldale Golf Club in Hoffman Estates is a par 71 championship layout designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., which the club describes as the only 18-hole Jones course in Northern Illinois. It plays 6,432 yards from the blue tees (71.3 rating, 140 slope), with water in play on 13 holes and a 602-yard par 5 at the 11th.
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Course strategy
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Hilldale Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
315
yds ·Grey
The Opener: a straightforward start with a fairway bunker left and a false-front green.
Hole 2
510
yds ·Grey
Gear Change: a long par 5 around two ponds with out of bounds the whole way down the left.
Hole 3
320
yds ·Grey
The Tightrope: a blind tee shot from above the 2nd green, then a downhill approach to a pond-side green.
Hole 4
115
yds ·Grey
An uphill par 3 to a hidden green flanked by large bunkers.
Hole 5
300
yds ·Grey
A short dogleg right where cutting the corner brings water and willows into play.
Hole 6
305
yds ·Grey
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
340
yds ·Grey
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
120
yds ·Grey
An all-carry par 3 over a swale with a deep bunker at the front.
Hole 9
320
yds ·Grey
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
335
yds ·Grey
A downhill dogleg right with the approach over water to a two-level green.
Hole 11
530
yds ·Grey
The Long Walk: a 602-yard dogleg-right par 5 with the third shot over a creek to a shallow green.
Hole 12
305
yds ·Grey
A short dogleg right that needs a 230-yard carry over a creek to reach the fairway from the tee.
Hole 13
157
yds ·Grey
Unlucky 13: an all-carry par 3 over a large pond, with four cluster bunkers behind the green.
Hole 14
420
yds ·Grey
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
290
yds ·Grey
A short, narrow downhill hole where an iron off the tee is the smart play.
Hole 16
150
yds ·Grey
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
408
yds ·Grey
The Test: a difficult downhill dogleg right with lateral hazards and a grainy green.
Hole 18
305
yds ·Grey
Water sits at the elevated tee and the green is tightly bunkered.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Grey | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 16 | 367 | 340 | 315 | 300 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 550 | 535 | 510 | 461 |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | 381 | 355 | 320 | 315 |
| 4 | 3 | 18 | 140 | 122 | 115 | 95 |
| 5 | 4 | 12 | 329 | 309 | 300 | 290 |
| 6 | 4 | 10 | 365 | 336 | 305 | 295 |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | 403 | 384 | 340 | 335 |
| 8 | 3 | 14 | 177 | 139 | 120 | 109 |
| 9 | 4 | 6 | 389 | 359 | 320 | 329 |
| Out | 35 | 3,101 | 2,879 | 2,645 | 2,529 | |
| 10 | 4 | 5 | 406 | 368 | 335 | 335 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | 602 | 558 | 530 | 410 |
| 12 | 4 | 11 | 345 | 315 | 305 | 300 |
| 13 | 3 | 9 | 191 | 167 | 157 | 147 |
| 14 | 5 | 13 | 524 | 460 | 420 | 406 |
| 15 | 4 | 17 | 311 | 297 | 290 | 283 |
| 16 | 3 | 15 | 185 | 165 | 150 | 125 |
| 17 | 4 | 3 | 421 | 410 | 408 | 405 |
| 18 | 4 | 7 | 346 | 321 | 305 | 297 |
| In | 36 | 3,331 | 3,061 | 2,900 | 2,708 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,432 | 5,940 | 5,545 | 5,237 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.3 / 140 | — | — | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Check in at least 15 minutes before your tee time
- Expect water in play on 13 holes
- Cart riders must be 16 or older, two riders per cart
- Keep power carts 30 feet from greens
- Confirm yardages and hole assignments with the pro shop on the day
Carts & walking
Carts are rented to and driven only by players 16 or older, with a maximum of two riders per cart. Power carts must stay at least 30 feet from greens.
Practice facilities
The practice facility has all-grass hitting stations, a short-game area, and chipping and putting greens.
Food & drink
NARA Japanese Restaurant, with a sushi bar, operates in the clubhouse Thursday through Saturday, and NARA Bar & Grill serves burgers and wings.
Pace of play
Groups are expected to finish 18 holes in 4 hours 20 minutes or less. Check in at least 15 minutes before your tee time and stay within one shot of the group ahead; a ranger may ask a group that falls a hole behind to catch up.
Policies
Rain checks apply only to rain. If you have teed off but not finished the front nine you receive a credit for half the amount paid, valid one year; no rain check is issued once you start the back nine, and twilight play is not eligible.
Quick answers
Hilldale Golf Club at a glance
How many holes does Hilldale Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Hilldale Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 5,237 to 6,432 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Hilldale Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Hilldale Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Hilldale Golf Club?
Hilldale Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr..
What are the cart and walking rules at Hilldale Golf Club?
Carts are rented to and driven only by players 16 or older, with a maximum of two riders per cart. Power carts must stay at least 30 feet from greens.
What practice facilities does Hilldale Golf Club have?
The practice facility has all-grass hitting stations, a short-game area, and chipping and putting greens.
What's the pace of play at Hilldale Golf Club?
Groups are expected to finish 18 holes in 4 hours 20 minutes or less. Check in at least 15 minutes before your tee time and stay within one shot of the group ahead; a ranger may ask a group that falls a hole behind to catch up.
What food and drink does Hilldale Golf Club have?
NARA Japanese Restaurant, with a sushi bar, operates in the clubhouse Thursday through Saturday, and NARA Bar & Grill serves burgers and wings.
How do you book a tee time at Hilldale Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (847) 310-1100.
Where is Hilldale Golf Club?
Hilldale Golf Club is at 1625 Ardwick Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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