Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Lake County, Illinois

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Lake County, Illinois, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Lake County

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1
Lansing Country Club
Gold tees · 4,166 yds · Rating 60.4 · Par 67Lansing
97
2
Knollwood Club Golf Course
Red tees · 4,420 yds · Rating 62.2 · Par 64Lake Forest
98
3
Turkey Creek Golf Course
Yellow tees · 4,572 yds · Rating 63.1 · Par 70Merrillville
102
4
Summertree Golf Club
Red tees · 4,574 yds · Rating 62.4 · Par 70Crown Point
104
5
Foss Park Golf Course
Yellow tees · 4,584 yds · Rating 66.0 · Par 71North Chicago
108
6
Countryside Golf Club
Green tees · 5,050 yds · Rating 64.0 · Par 72Mundelein
108
7
Old Elm Club
Forward tees · 5,134 yds · Rating 64.5 · Par 72Highland Park
111
8
Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Red tees · 4,966 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 72Great Lakes
112
9
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course
Green tees · 4,832 yds · Rating 63.7 · Par 71Zion
113
10
Deerfield Golf Club
Bronze tees · 5,009 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 72Riverwoods
113
11
Conway Farms Golf Club
Gold Front 9 2* tees · 4,040 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 70Lake Forest
114
12
Shiloh Park Golf Course
Yellow tees · 4,696 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 70Zion
114
13
Brae Loch Golf Course
Green tees · 5,277 yds · Rating 65.5 · Par 70Gurnee
115
14
Barrington Hills Country Club
Front tees · 5,332 yds · Rating 66.0 · Par 71Barrington Hills
115
15
Vernon Hills Golf Course
Red tees · 2,310 yds · Rating 33.7 · Par 35Vernon Hills
116
16
Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Forward tees · 4,908 yds · Rating 64.5 · Par 72Hawthorn Woods
116
17
Chevy Chase Golf Club
Natural tees · 5,084 yds · Rating 69.3 · Par 72Wheeling
116
18
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Red tees · 5,385 yds · Rating 66.6 · Par 72Waukegan
116
19
Lake Bluff Golf Course
Red tees · 4,969 yds · Rating 69.0 · Par 72Lake Bluff
117
20
Deerpath Golf Course
Red tees · 5,059 yds · Rating 69.8 · Par 71Lake Forest
117
21
Biltmore Country Club
Red tees · 5,089 yds · Rating 66.1 · Par 71North Barrington
117
22
Renwood Golf Course
Red tees · 5,226 yds · Rating 65.5 · Par 72Round Lake Beach
117
23
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Bronze tees · 5,054 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 71Barrington
118
24
Steeple Chase Golf Club
Red tees · 4,831 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 72Mundelein
119
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Buffalo Grove Golf Club
Red tees · 5,712 yds · Rating 67.8 · Par 72Buffalo Grove
119

Lake County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Lake County, Illinois?

Lansing Country Club in Lansing is currently the easiest golf course in Lake County based on slope (slope rating 97).

How many ranked golf courses are in Lake County, Illinois?

94 golf courses in Lake County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Lake County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.