Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in McHenry County, Illinois

The 17 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in McHenry County, Illinois, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Turnberry Golf Club Yellow tees · 2,308 yds · Rating 50.3 · Par 56Lakewood	Lakewood	56	76
2	Craig Woods Golf Club Red tees · 3,888 yds · Rating 62.6 · Par 68Lakewood	Lakewood	68	109
3	Crystal Highlands Red tees · 4,630 yds · Rating 63.5 · Par 72Lake In The Hills	Lake In The Hills	72	109
4	Boone Creek Golf Course Silver tees · 5,107 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 71Bull Valley	Bull Valley	71	111
5	Woodstock Golf Club Gold/Silver tees · 4,856 yds · Rating 64.5 · Par 70Bull Valley	Bull Valley	70	115
6	Foxford Hills Golf Course Silver tees · 5,040 yds · Rating 65.0 · Par 72Cary	Cary	72	116
7	Cary Country Club Green tees · 5,635 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 72Cary	Cary	72	118
8	Blackstone Golf Club Bronze tees · 4,918 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 72Marengo	Marengo	72	120
9	Marengo Ridge Golf & Country Club Gold tees · 5,690 yds · Rating 68.0 · Par 72Marengo	Marengo	72	121
10	Crystal Woods Golf Club Red tees · 5,136 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 72Woodstock	Woodstock	72	122
11	RedTail Golf Club Red tees · 5,614 yds · Rating 67.4 · Par 72Village of Lakewood	Village of Lakewood	72	122
12	Prairie Isle Golf Club Red tees · 5,378 yds · Rating 71.3 · Par 72Prairie Grove	Prairie Grove	72	123
13	Golf Club of Illinois White tees · 5,569 yds · Rating 68.0 · Par 71Algonquin	Algonquin	71	123
14	Boulder Ridge Country Club Red tees · 5,254 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 72Lake in the Hills	Lake in the Hills	72	124
15	McHenry Country Club Founders tees · 5,774 yds · Rating 68.5 · Par 71McHenry	McHenry	71	124
16	Bull Valley Golf Club Greenhorn tees · 5,176 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 72Woodstock	Woodstock	72	125
17	Oak Grove Golf Course Forward tees · 5,234 yds · Rating 71.2 · Par 71Harvard	Harvard	71	126

McHenry County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Turnberry Golf Club in Lakewood is currently the easiest golf course in McHenry County based on slope (slope rating 76).

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

24 golf courses in McHenry County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 17 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 McHenry County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.