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Hardest Golf Courses in McHenry County, Illinois

The 19 most challenging golf courses in McHenry 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 McHenry County

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1
Bull Valley Golf Club
Woodstock
151
2
Oak Grove Golf Course
Harvard
144
3
Crystal Lake Country Club
Crystal Lake
142
4
Foxford Hills Golf Course
Cary
142
5
Golf Club of Illinois
Algonquin
139
6
Blackstone Golf Club
Marengo
139
7
Crystal Highlands
Lake In The Hills
137
8
RedTail Golf Club
Village of Lakewood
136
9
Boulder Ridge Country Club
Lake in the Hills
136
10
McHenry Country Club
McHenry
134
11
Terrace Hill Golf Course
Algonquin
134
12
Crystal Woods Golf Club
Woodstock
133
13
Prairie Isle Golf Club
Prairie Grove
133
14
Cary Country Club
Cary
132
15
Marengo Ridge Golf & Country Club
Marengo
131
16
Woodstock Golf Club
Bull Valley
126
17
Boone Creek Golf Course
Bull Valley
123
18
Craig Woods Golf Club
Lakewood
115
19
Turnberry Golf Club
Lakewood
102

McHenry County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock is currently the hardest golf course in McHenry County based on slope (slope rating 151).

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

24 golf courses in McHenry County are catalogued in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 19 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 McHenry 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.