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Hardest Golf Courses in Lake, Illinois

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Lake, 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 Lake

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1
Stonewall Orchard Golf Club
Grayslake
150
2
White Deer Run Golf Club
Vernon Hills
148
3
Ivanhoe Club
Mundelein
148
4
Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Kildeer
147
5
Wynstone Golf Club
North Barrington
147
6
Royal Melbourne
Long Grove
144
7
Turkey Creek Golf Course
Merrillville
144
8
Shoreacres#47 GD
Lake Bluff
143
9
Conway Farms Golf Club
Lake Forest
143
10
Exmoor Country Club
Highland Park
142
11
Biltmore Country Club
North Barrington
141
12
Thunderhawk Golf Club
Beach Park
141
13
Steeple Chase Golf Club
Mundelein
141
14
Midlane Golf Resort
Wadsworth
140
15
Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Hawthorn Woods
140
16
Merit Club
Libertyville
140
17
Ravinia Green Country Club
Riverwoods
139
18
Bittersweet Golf Club
Gurnee
138
19
Sunset Valley Golf Course
Highland Park
138
20
Bob O Link Golf Club
Highland Park
138
21
The Grove Country Club
Long Grove
138
22
Glen Flora Country Club
Waukegan
138
23
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Barrington
138
24
Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club
Lake Barrington
137
25
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Waukegan
136

Lake Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Lake, Illinois?

Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake is currently the hardest golf course in Lake based on slope (slope rating 150).

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 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 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.