South Shore Golf Course
Plan your round at South Shore Golf Course
South Shore is a nine-hole Chicago Park District course on the Lake Michigan shore on Chicago's South Side, designed by Tom Bendelow. It plays to par 33 and about 2,720 yards from the blue tees, with bent grass greens, mature trees and tight greens guarded by small sand traps. The property was a private country club in the early 1900s and is now managed by Indigo for the Park District.
- Public
- 9 holes
- Par 33
- Designed by Tom Bendelow
Course strategy
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South Shore Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
343
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
416
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
431
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
366
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
141
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
372
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
174
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
296
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
118
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 343 | 343 | 335 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 432 | 416 | 416 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 435 | 431 | 423 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 376 | 366 | 366 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 149 | 141 | 141 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 380 | 372 | 364 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 177 | 174 | 171 |
| 8 | 4 | 11 | 307 | 296 | 287 |
| 9 | 3 | 17 | 121 | 118 | 111 |
| Total | 33 | 2,720 | 2,657 | 2,614 | |
| Rating / Slope | — / 112 | — / 110 | — / 108 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — / 115 | — / 113 | — / 111 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Bring your own clubs or arrange rentals
- Wear appropriate golf attire
- Leave outside coolers and alcohol at home
- Keep carts 50 feet from tees and greens
- Repair divots and ball marks
Dress code
Appropriate golf attire is required at all times.
Carts & walking
Golf carts must follow the posted rules of the day and stay 50 feet away from all tees and greens.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available.
Food & drink
A snack bar and banquet facilities are on site.
Policies
Each player must have a set of clubs. No outside coolers or alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises. Players 17 and under play free with a paying adult, and teens 13 to 17 can play without an adult at set walk-up times. The Park District does not supervise children playing golf.
Quick answers
South Shore Golf Course at a glance
Is South Shore Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. South Shore Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does South Shore Golf Course have, and what's the par?
South Shore Golf Course has 9 holes and plays to a par of 33, from 2,614 to 2,720 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed South Shore Golf Course?
South Shore Golf Course was designed by Tom Bendelow.
What's the dress code at South Shore Golf Course?
Appropriate golf attire is required at all times.
What are the cart and walking rules at South Shore Golf Course?
Golf carts must follow the posted rules of the day and stay 50 feet away from all tees and greens.
What food and drink does South Shore Golf Course have?
A snack bar and banquet facilities are on site.
How do you book a tee time at South Shore Golf Course?
Call the course at (773) 496-5043.
Where is South Shore Golf Course?
South Shore Golf Course is at 7059 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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