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Hardest Golf Courses in DuPage County, Illinois

The 25 most challenging golf courses in DuPage County, Illinois, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in DuPage County

#CourseSlope
1Butler National Golf Club logo
Butler National Golf Club#87 GD
Butler tees · 7,523 yds · Rating 78.4 · Par 71 · PrivateOak Brook
155
2
Country Lakes Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,566 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 73Naperville
148
3
Seven Bridges Golf Club
Gold tees · 7,111 yds · Rating 74.8 · Par 72Woodridge
147
4
River Forest Country Club
Blue tees · 6,816 yds · Rating 80.5 · Par 72 · PrivateBensenville
147
5
Butterfield Country Club
Black tees · 6,775 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 70Oak Brook
146
6
Ruth Lake Country Club
II tees · 6,388 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 71 · PrivateClarendon Hills
146
7
Chicago Golf Club#11 GD
White tees · 6,571 yds · Rating 78.6 · Par 72 · PrivateGlen Ellyn
144
8
White Eagle Golf Club
Gold tees · 7,194 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 72Naperville
143
9
Cantigny Golf
Champ tees · 7,011 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 72Naperville
142
10
Naperville Country Club
Black tees · 6,789 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 72Naperville
142
11Medinah Country Club logo
Medinah Country Club#74 GD
Silver tees · 6,667 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 72 · PrivateMedinah
141
12
Glen Oak Country Club
Championship tees · 6,841 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 72Glen Ellyn
139
13
Itasca Country Club
Gold tees · 6,815 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72Itasca
139
14
Cress Creek Country Club
Black tees · 6,838 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 72Naperville
138
15
White Pines Golf Club
Black tees · 6,624 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 72Bensenville
138
16
Prairie Landing Golf Club
Black tees · 7,042 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 72West Chicago
137
17
Hinsdale Golf Club
Black tees · 6,587 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 71Clarendon Hills
136
18
Springbrook Golf Course
Gold tees · 6,908 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72Naperville
134
19
Willow Crest Golf Club
Black tees · 6,433 yds · Rating 71.5 · Par 70Westmont
134
20
Downers Grove Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,560 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 72Downers Grove
133
21
Oak Brook Golf Course
White tees · 6,132 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 72Oak Brook
132
22
Carriage Greens Golf Club
White tees · 6,011 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 70Darien
131
23
Village Greens of Woodridge
Blue tees · 6,638 yds · Rating 71.6 · Par 72Woodridge
130
24
Glendale Lakes Golf Course
White tees · 5,858 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 71Glendale Heights
130
25
Maple Meadows Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,438 yds · Rating 71.1 · Par 70Wood Dale
127

DuPage County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in DuPage County, Illinois?

Butler National Golf Club in Oak Brook is currently the hardest golf course in DuPage County based on slope (slope rating 155).

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

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

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these DuPage 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.