Makray Memorial Golf Club
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Makray Memorial Golf Club is an 18-hole public course on Northwest Highway in Barrington, Illinois, formerly Thunderbird Golf Course and renamed in honor of Paul Makray. The par 71 layout has water in play on many holes, sod-faced bunkers and bentgrass tees, fairways and greens. The clubhouse has a golf shop and the Oak Terrace Grille. Open to the public with no membership required.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Makray Memorial Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
387
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
355
yds ·Silver
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Hole 3
298
yds ·Silver
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Hole 4
135
yds ·Silver
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Hole 5
411
yds ·Silver
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Hole 6
524
yds ·Silver
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Hole 7
178
yds ·Silver
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Hole 8
274
yds ·Silver
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Hole 9
388
yds ·Silver
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Hole 10
408
yds ·Silver
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Hole 11
429
yds ·Silver
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Hole 12
294
yds ·Silver
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Hole 13
158
yds ·Silver
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Hole 14
322
yds ·Silver
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Hole 15
533
yds ·Silver
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Hole 16
351
yds ·Silver
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Hole 17
197
yds ·Silver
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Hole 18
498
yds ·Silver
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ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Gold | Silver | Green | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 436 | 418 | 387 | 285 | 280 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 425 | 407 | 355 | 355 | 300 |
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 342 | 347 | 298 | 298 | 274 |
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 175 | 155 | 135 | 130 | 128 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 452 | 433 | 411 | 366 | 362 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 | 556 | 540 | 524 | 439 | 438 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 201 | 190 | 178 | 148 | 112 |
| 8 | 4 | 17 | 302 | 298 | 274 | 254 | 249 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 430 | 414 | 388 | 385 | 297 |
| Out | 35 | 3,319 | 3,202 | 2,950 | 2,660 | 2,440 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 468 | 431 | 408 | 379 | 312 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 471 | 450 | 429 | 366 | 365 |
| 12 | 4 | 14 | 314 | 304 | 294 | 288 | 284 |
| 13 | 3 | 16 | 189 | 173 | 158 | 140 | 101 |
| 14 | 4 | 12 | 355 | 337 | 322 | 318 | 258 |
| 15 | 5 | 6 | 562 | 552 | 533 | 480 | 439 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 426 | 389 | 351 | 347 | 322 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 244 | 215 | 197 | 145 | 141 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 530 | 520 | 498 | 495 | 392 |
| In | 36 | 3,559 | 3,371 | 3,190 | 2,958 | 2,614 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,878 | 6,573 | 6,140 | 5,618 | 5,054 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.5 / 139 | 73.0 / 135 | 71.4 / 131 | 69.1 / 126 | 66.7 / 120 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 71.1 / 140 | 74.3 / 134 | 71.3 / 128 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Bring soft spikes only
- Stop by the Oak Terrace Grille after the round (closed Monday and Tuesday in fall)
- Call the golf shop to confirm tee times and cart availability
Carts & walking
Carts are available, including GPS carts, and walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
The club has a driving range and a putting green, with yardage markers at 200, 150 and 100 yards.
Food & drink
The Oak Terrace Grille serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday in the fall season and is closed Monday and Tuesday. A Friday fish fry and a Saturday steak night are on the menu.
Policies
No membership is required to play. Metal spikes are not allowed.
Quick answers
Makray Memorial Golf Club at a glance
Is Makray Memorial Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Makray Memorial Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Makray Memorial Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Makray Memorial Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 5,054 to 6,878 yards depending on the tees.
What are the cart and walking rules at Makray Memorial Golf Club?
Carts are available, including GPS carts, and walking is allowed.
What practice facilities does Makray Memorial Golf Club have?
The club has a driving range and a putting green, with yardage markers at 200, 150 and 100 yards.
What food and drink does Makray Memorial Golf Club have?
The Oak Terrace Grille serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday in the fall season and is closed Monday and Tuesday. A Friday fish fry and a Saturday steak night are on the menu.
How do you book a tee time at Makray Memorial Golf Club?
Call the course at (847) 381-6500.
Where is Makray Memorial Golf Club?
Makray Memorial Golf Club is at 1010 South Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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