Skokie Country Club

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Courtesy of the club

Overview

Skokie Country Club is a classic championship venue that boasts a strong history and a unique combination of contributions from Tom Bendelow, William Langford, Theodore Moreau and Donald Ross. It has withstood the test of time with a strong collection of short and long par 4s, offering a great variety of risk-and-reward opportunities. The course is fair, balanced and promotes accuracy and requires a moderate level of precision. The challenge is presented through bunkering, tree-lined fairways and large contoured greens. With wider fairways and run-up options to many greens the course is very playable for gofers of all ability and presents a very enjoyable experience.

About

Holes 18

Length 7091

Slope 139

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 1904

Designer Tom Bendelow/Donald Ross/Langford & Moreau

Awards

Ranking history:

100 Greatest: Ranked 97th, 1993-'94. The course was also included on Golf Digest's original 200 Toughest Courses list from 1966-'68.

Best in State: Ranked eighth, 2011-'12, 2015-'16. Ranked ninth, 2013-'14, 2017-'24. Ranked inside the top 10, 1983-'89, 1993-2005, 2009-'10. Ranked inside the top 15, 2007.
2023-'24 ranking (and previously): Ninth.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.2

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.2767

Character

7.2403

Challenge

7.1774

Layout Variety

7.2125

Fun

7.2259

Aesthetics

7.1798

Conditioning

7.41

Reviews

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Review

“Skokie is a testing course and a worthy host to the recent Western Am, but also highly playable for members / players of all abilities. The holes away from the clubhouse are the highlights of the routing, including the stretch of 14-17 and 4-8, offering the most variance, thrill, and charm. The long 14th and short 15th, even though they play in the exact same direction, could not be more different / complimentary, ranging from tee shot, approach, and the perched up but open approach at the 14th to the elevated, fronted approach at 15. The par 3s lack finesse, but each does offer its own shot values and challenge, and they play in different directions and have complimentary visuals."

2022

2 / 4

Review

“Wonderful restoration by Ron Prichard of this Ross and Langford/Morueau design. Greens are amongst the firmest and fastest Ross style greens one will encounter, yet still fair. Bunkering frames routing off the tee and green complexes masterfully. Standout holes include 1, 3, 11, 12, "

2022

3 / 4

Review

“Skokie Country Club featured a great set of large greens with exceptional green contours. The cross bunkers off the tee and approach gave you several options on how to attack the hole. A good mix of short and long par 4s and par 3s. The majority of the course sits on a flat piece of property that didn't play too firm but provided an easy walk. The lack of trees gave a nice visual of the overall routing of the course and showcased its signature deep, grass faced bunkers."

2019

4 / 4

Review

“Skokie has one of the coolest spots to have a drink and watch your buddies come up the 9th or 18th greens. Conditions are amazing. Greens are fascinating. History, great course, and a joy to play."

2020