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Easiest Golf Courses in Lake, Illinois

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Lake, 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

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1
Lansing Country Club
Lansing
97
2
Knollwood Club Golf Course
Lake Forest
98
3
Turkey Creek Golf Course
Merrillville
102
4
Summertree Golf Club
Crown Point
104
5
Foss Park Golf Course
North Chicago
108
6
Countryside Golf Club
Mundelein
108
7
Old Elm Club
Highland Park
111
8
Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Great Lakes
112
9
Deerfield Golf Club
Riverwoods
113
10
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course
Zion
113
11
Conway Farms Golf Club
Lake Forest
114
12
Shiloh Park Golf Course
Zion
114
13
Barrington Hills Country Club
Barrington Hills
115
14
Brae Loch Golf Course
Gurnee
115
15
Vernon Hills Golf Course
Vernon Hills
116
16
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Waukegan
116
17
Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Hawthorn Woods
116
18
Chevy Chase Golf Club
Wheeling
116
19
Deerpath Golf Course
Lake Forest
117
20
Lake Bluff Golf Course
Lake Bluff
117
21
Biltmore Country Club
North Barrington
117
22
Renwood Golf Course
Round Lake Beach
117
23
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Barrington
118
24
Exmoor Country Club
Highland Park
119
25
Steeple Chase Golf Club
Mundelein
119

Lake Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Lake, Illinois?

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

How many ranked golf courses are in Lake, Illinois?

94 golf courses in Lake are catalogued 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 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.