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Lake Bluff Golf Course

Plan your round at Lake Bluff Golf Course

Lake Bluff Golf Course is an 18-hole public course on Chicago's North Shore, in operation since 1968. It plays as a par 72 of about 6,589 yards from the back tees, with tree-lined fairways, bentgrass fairways and greens, and a layout that is easy to walk. The club is also home to the Lake Forest High School boys' team and hosts the Lake County Amateur.

  • Public
  • 18 holes
  • Par 72
  • Opened 1968
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Course strategy

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Par724 par 3s · 10 par 4s · 4 par 5s
Yardage · Gold5,6562,818 out · 2,838 in

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Lake Bluff Golf Course hole by hole

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Hole 1

Par 4Hcp 7

299

yds ·Gold

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Distances in yards

Scorecard (distances in yards)
HoleParHcpBlackWhiteGoldRed/GoldRed
147393380299296296
251522472469400400
3411330315285276276
4317183158149140140
553538506406404404
6315200190168168140
749338327312312248
8413360344331331274
945419402399340340
Out363,2833,0942,8182,6672,518
1044420410366315315
1148364357326290290
1246419391377312312
13316194182165125125
14414367342339253253
1552494482429421421
16318147137124111111
17510530521444400400
18412321279268268224
In363,2563,1012,8382,4952,451
Total726,5396,1955,6565,1624,969
Rating / Slope71.3 / 12469.5 / 12067.0 / 114——
Women's rating / slope—75.4 / 12672.4 / 12069.6 / 11468.5 / 112

Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Before you go

Everything to know on arrival

Know before you go

  • Tee times can be booked online or by calling the pro shop
  • The course is open roughly April through early December
  • Walking is welcome and carts are available

Carts & walking

Walking is allowed and the course is considered easy to walk. Golf carts and pull carts are available.

Practice facilities

The facilities include a driving range, putting green, short game area and practice bunker, along with a teaching pro and a golf school.

Rentals & pro shop

Rental clubs are available and the club has a pro shop.

Food & drink

The Village Grill serves food and drinks.

Quick answers

Lake Bluff Golf Course at a glance

Is Lake Bluff Golf Course open to the public?

Yes. Lake Bluff Golf Course is a public course.

How many holes does Lake Bluff Golf Course have, and what's the par?

Lake Bluff Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,969 to 6,539 yards depending on the tees.

When did Lake Bluff Golf Course open?

Lake Bluff Golf Course opened in 1968.

What are the cart and walking rules at Lake Bluff Golf Course?

Walking is allowed and the course is considered easy to walk. Golf carts and pull carts are available.

What practice facilities does Lake Bluff Golf Course have?

The facilities include a driving range, putting green, short game area and practice bunker, along with a teaching pro and a golf school.

What food and drink does Lake Bluff Golf Course have?

The Village Grill serves food and drinks.

How do you book a tee time at Lake Bluff Golf Course?

Call the course at (847) 234-6771.

Where is Lake Bluff Golf Course?

Lake Bluff Golf Course is at 355 West Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.

Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.

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