Elgin Country Club

Hole 15 at Elgin Country Club — a par 4 the club calls one of the best in Chicagoland — hints at what this private 18-hole layout in Elgin, Illinois has built since Tom Bendelow designed it in 1901. The course plays 6,100–7,100 yards at par 72 across rolling hills lined with majestic oak trees. Elevated tees and fast greens add variety, and the property holds Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status. Tournament credits include the 2025 Women's US Open final stage qualifying competition, the 2024 CDGA Mid-Amateur Championship, the 2024 Illinois PGA Section Championship, and multiple Illinois PGA Match Play Championships and National PGA Junior Championship qualifiers. The golf staff runs instruction programs using video and simulator technologies. A newly renovated clubhouse includes dining areas with panoramic views, and the restaurant program spans casual bites to fine dining, with Sunday brunches, food and wine tastings, and live music events.