The Glen Club
About The Glen Club
The Glen Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Glenview, Illinois (60026). The course was designed by Tom Fazio and established in 2001. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 7,170 yards with a par of 72. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 74.9.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 141, The Glen Club is one of the more challenging courses in Illinois, playing harder than 89% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 9 tee sets ranging from 5,324 to 7,170 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Illinois typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
72
Length
7,170
Slope
141
Rating
74.9
Course Difficulty Analysis
141
This Course
130
IL Average
113
US Average
Based on 442 rated courses in Illinois
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 141 | 74.9 | 559 | 408 | 453 | 156 | 599 | 445 | 475 | 375 | 217 | 3687 | 333 | 218 | 421 | 369 | 540 | 358 | 451 | 204 | 589 | 3483 | 7,170 |
Blue/Gold | 138 | 73.7 | 559 | 380 | 426 | 156 | 599 | 410 | 458 | 375 | 191 | 3554 | 333 | 202 | 395 | 369 | 540 | 358 | 409 | 158 | 589 | 3353 | 6,907 |
Blue | 134 | 72.4 | 525 | 380 | 426 | 139 | 545 | 410 | 458 | 339 | 191 | 3413 | 302 | 202 | 395 | 341 | 503 | 336 | 409 | 158 | 561 | 3207 | 6,620 |
Silver/Blue | 130 | 71.0 | 525 | 367 | 386 | 139 | 545 | 384 | 437 | 339 | 169 | 3291 | 302 | 176 | 372 | 341 | 445 | 336 | 365 | 158 | 530 | 3025 | 6,316 |
Silver | 137 | 75.7 | 495 | 367 | 386 | 129 | 465 | 384 | 437 | 296 | 169 | 3128 | 269 | 176 | 372 | 331 | 445 | 311 | 365 | 135 | 530 | 2934 | 6,062 |
Silver | 127 | 69.8 | 495 | 367 | 386 | 129 | 465 | 384 | 437 | 296 | 169 | 3128 | 269 | 176 | 372 | 331 | 445 | 311 | 365 | 135 | 530 | 2934 | 6,062 |
Red/Silver | 133 | 74.0 | 414 | 367 | 342 | 129 | 448 | 384 | 353 | 296 | 169 | 2902 | 269 | 157 | 372 | 331 | 403 | 311 | 334 | 135 | 456 | 2768 | 5,670 |
Red/Silver | 124 | 68.3 | 414 | 367 | 342 | 129 | 448 | 384 | 353 | 296 | 169 | 2902 | 269 | 157 | 372 | 331 | 403 | 311 | 334 | 135 | 456 | 2768 | 5,670 |
Red | 128 | 71.6 | 414 | 293 | 342 | 108 | 448 | 323 | 353 | 275 | 151 | 2707 | 261 | 157 | 323 | 278 | 403 | 287 | 334 | 118 | 456 | 2617 | 5,324 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
The Glen Club offers 9 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 7,170 | 141 | 74.9 | 0-5 |
Blue/Gold | 6,907 | 138 | 73.7 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,620 | 134 | 72.4 | 5-15 |
Silver/Blue | 6,316 | 130 | 71.0 | 5-15 |
Silver | 6,062 | 137 | 75.7 | 12-22 |
Silver | 6,062 | 127 | 69.8 | 12-22 |
Red/Silver | 5,670 | 133 | 74.0 | 20-30 |
Red/Silver | 5,670 | 124 | 68.3 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,324 | 128 | 71.6 | 20-30 |
Amenities at The Glen Club
The Glen Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for The Glen Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Glen Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
The Glen Club is a public golf course located in Glenview, IL. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does The Glen Club have?expand_more
The Glen Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 2001. The course was designed by Tom Fazio.
What is the yardage at The Glen Club?expand_more
From the Gold tees, The Glen Club plays to 7,170 yards (par 72). The course offers 9 tee sets ranging from 5,324 to 7,170 yards.
What is the slope rating at The Glen Club?expand_more
The Gold tees at The Glen Club have a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 74.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk The Glen Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at The Glen Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at The Glen Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at The Glen Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does The Glen Club offer?expand_more
The Glen Club offers a pro shop.
Where is The Glen Club located?expand_more
The Glen Club is located at 2901 West Lake Avenue in Glenview, IL 60026. You can reach them at 847-724-7272.
What is the difficulty level at The Glen Club?expand_more
The Glen Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 141. It plays harder than 89% of golf courses in Illinois. The average slope rating in Illinois is 130. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at The Glen Club?expand_more
The Glen Club offers 9 tee sets. Gold tees (7,170 yards, slope 141) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Red tees (5,324 yards, slope 128) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at The Glen Club?expand_more
Beginners at The Glen Club should play the Red tees, which play 5,324 yards with a slope of 128. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at The Glen Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Silver tees (slope 137, rating 75.7) at The Glen Club would have a course handicap of 22 and an expected score of approximately 94. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at The Glen Club?expand_more
A typical round at The Glen Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.