2025 Best Public Golf Courses in Illinois

The best golf courses in Illinois, based on user reviews and rankings

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The best public golf courses in Illinois, ranked by locals

Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center

#1 best public golf courses in Illinois

Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Carbondale, IL
Deer Valley Country Club: Regulation

#2 best public golf courses in Illinois

Deer Valley Country Club: Regulation
4.5
Public
Par 71
18 Holes
Deer Grove, IL
Fairfield Country Club

#3 best public golf courses in Illinois

Fairfield Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 35
9 Holes
Fairfield, IL
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club: #3 Red

#4 best public golf courses in Illinois

Cog Hill Golf and Country Club: #3 Red
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Lemont, IL
Sullivan Country Club

#5 best public golf courses in Illinois

Sullivan Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Sullivan, IL
Redtail Golf Club

#6 best public golf courses in Illinois

Redtail Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Crystal Lake, IL
Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club

#7 best public golf courses in Illinois

Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Johnston City, IL
Joe Louis Golf Club: The Champ

#8 best public golf courses in Illinois

Joe Louis Golf Club: The Champ
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Riverdale, IL
Blackberry Oaks Golf Club

#9 best public golf courses in Illinois

Blackberry Oaks Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Bristol, IL
Willow Crest Golf Club

#10 best public golf courses in Illinois

Willow Crest Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Oak Brook, IL

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