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Mistwood Golf Club
Modern links-influenced public golf
Mistwood is a better golf course than many out-of-towners realize. The renovation sharpened the place, the facility is strong, and the Scottish-ish presentation gives it an identity beyond "another suburb course."
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Mistwood is a better golf course than many out-of-towners realize. The renovation sharpened the place, the facility is strong, and the Scottish-ish presentation gives it an identity beyond "another suburb course."
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Not nationally famous
How to play it
Underrated Chicago public play. Use it with Cog Hill or southwest routing.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Good architecture
- Strong clubhouse/practice setup
- Good conditioning
- Close enough to Cog Hill routing.
Watch-outs
- Not nationally famous
- Can get windy
- Less convenient from downtown than the map makes it look.
Signature holes
3, 7, 14, 18.
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public daily-fee rates vary by season and time.
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
As a central Illinois wedding photographer, I can confidently say that Mistwood is one of my favorite venues for capturing weddings. The potential for stunning portraits on its beautiful grounds is simply unparalleled. Every gallery from weddings I've photographed there turns out
As a central Illinois wedding photographer, I can confidently say that Mistwood is one of my favorite venues for capturing weddings. The potential for stunning portraits on its beautiful grounds is simply unparalleled. Every gallery from weddings I've photographed there turns out
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Google review
5/5 - 7 months ago
This review is long overdue so where do I begin...
I got married here on September 21, 2024 and planned this wedding in 6 months. We attended a wedding here as guests and enjoyed ourselves so much that we looked here for our own wedding. Although wedding planning in that short o
This review is long overdue so where do I begin...
I got married here on September 21, 2024 and planned this wedding in 6 months. We attended a wedding here as guests and enjoyed ourselves so much that we looked here for our own wedding. Although wedding planning in that short o
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Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
I had my wedding at Mistwood in May 2025 and am so happy we went with there for our wedding venue. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Taylor. She is the best! She is so kind, helpful & quick to respond to all questions. Our rehearsal dinner and wedding overall went smooth
I had my wedding at Mistwood in May 2025 and am so happy we went with there for our wedding venue. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Taylor. She is the best! She is so kind, helpful & quick to respond to all questions. Our rehearsal dinner and wedding overall went smooth
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