Chicago
Harborside International Starboard
Links-inspired reclaimed-land golf
Starboard is the natural Harborside pairing. Most groups do not need both unless they want 36 without changing sites, but that convenience has real value in Chicago. The smarter move is usually Port first, Starboard only if the facility is in good shape and the group wants one easy logistics day.
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The take
Starboard is the natural Harborside pairing. Most groups do not need both unless they want 36 without changing sites, but that convenience has real value in Chicago. The smarter move is usually Port first, Starboard only if the facility is in good shape and the group wants one easy logistics day.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Similar overall feel to Port
How to play it
Play it with Port if the group wants a clean city-based 36.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Easy 36-hole day
- Close to downtown
- Different angles from Port
- Good group logistics.
Watch-outs
- Similar overall feel to Port
- Not essential on a short itinerary
- Wind can make the day grind.
Signature holes
3, 7, 14, 18.
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public dynamic rates; verify current green fees direct.
Best season
Spring: Playable but inconsistent; May is better than April.
Caddies / walking
Walking policies vary.
Booking move
Choose course cluster first: downtown/Harborside, southwest/Cog Hill-Mistwood-Cantigny, north/Glen-Ravisloe.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Spring: Playable but inconsistent; May is better than April.
Jan
28F / 15F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Feb
31F / 16F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Mar
43F / 25F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Apr
57F / 36F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
69F / 47F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
78F / 57F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
Got to play the Port course last Saturday, and loved every second of it. Greens were perfectly smooth and quick, tee boxes were immaculate, and the views were stunning. Great spot for both casual and really good golfers. What an unbelievable links style golf course!
Got to play the Port course last Saturday, and loved every second of it. Greens were perfectly smooth and quick, tee boxes were immaculate, and the views were stunning. Great spot for both casual and really good golfers. What an unbelievable links style golf course!
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Google review
5/5 - 3 months ago
Lets GOOOO!!! If you live in Chicago, this is the best public track by far!! Actually best 2 tracks in the area. Harborside has the "The Port" & " The Starboard" both are great. When you live in Chicago you don't have many choices, but Harborside has an amazing practice facil
Lets GOOOO!!! If you live in Chicago, this is the best public track by far!! Actually best 2 tracks in the area. Harborside has the "The Port" & " The Starboard" both are great. When you live in Chicago you don't have many choices, but Harborside has an amazing practice facil
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Google review
5/5 - 9 months ago
Beautiful course. Long plays, rolling hills, challenging greens, and great views. We played Starboard and loved it. The carts are upgraded with GPS and helpful course stats. The cart paths remind me of my ATV excursion in the Dominican Republic, but it's not that big of an inconv
Beautiful course. Long plays, rolling hills, challenging greens, and great views. We played Starboard and loved it. The carts are upgraded with GPS and helpful course stats. The cart paths remind me of my ATV excursion in the Dominican Republic, but it's not that big of an inconv
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Use Harborside International Starboard as one piece of the Chicago trip. Build the routing, compare the destination, or ask how it fits your group.
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