Chicago
The Glen Club
Upscale modern public golf
The Glen Club is the polished North Shore/Fazio play, built on the former Glenview Naval Air Station with enough moved earth to avoid flat-suburb boredom. It has a more upscale feel than most Chicago public golf and works especially well if the group wants to stay on site or avoid downtown chaos.
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The take
The Glen Club is the polished North Shore/Fazio play, built on the former Glenview Naval Air Station with enough moved earth to avoid flat-suburb boredom. It has a more upscale feel than most Chicago public golf and works especially well if the group wants to stay on site or avoid downtown chaos.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Premium pricing
How to play it
Excellent if the trip is built north. Annoying if you are forcing it from the wrong base.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Strong conditioning
- Lodging on site
- Fazio shaping
- Good corporate/group fit.
Watch-outs
- Premium pricing
- Less gritty personality
- Location can be awkward if the rest of the itinerary is southwest.
Signature holes
4, 7, 13, 18.
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium public rate; lodging/golf packages may be available.
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
4/5 - 7 months ago
The course offers a beautiful setting, and the service is exceptionally helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean and spacious, though the layout of the television and seating could be improved. The location provides easy access to a variety of amenities.
The course offers a beautiful setting, and the service is exceptionally helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean and spacious, though the layout of the television and seating could be improved. The location provides easy access to a variety of amenities.
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Google review
4/5 - 6 months ago
Its a pretty but generic hotel connected to a golf course. It has a cafe and you can buy some badic sundries at the front desk. The bed is very comfortable. I would stay here again if I am ever in the same area.
Its a pretty but generic hotel connected to a golf course. It has a cafe and you can buy some badic sundries at the front desk. The bed is very comfortable. I would stay here again if I am ever in the same area.
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Google review
5/5 - 10 months ago
After a long traveling day and trying to find a good place to rest. I booked a room and saw this receptionist who was phenomenal and welcoming.
Rooms are on point, clean and comfortable!
Restroom was also clean. 1000% recommended. You won’t be leaving upset.
After a long traveling day and trying to find a good place to rest. I booked a room and saw this receptionist who was phenomenal and welcoming.
Rooms are on point, clean and comfortable!
Restroom was also clean. 1000% recommended. You won’t be leaving upset.
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