Best Public Golf Courses in Chicago, IL
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Chicago, IL has 9 public golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Caldwell Golf Course | Chicago | Public | – |
| 2 | Edgebrook Golf Course | Chicago | Public | – |
| 3 | Harborside International Golf Center | Chicago | Public | – |
| 4 | Indian Boundary Golf Course | Chicago | Public | – |
| 5 | Jackson Park Golf Course | Chicago | Public | – |
| 6 | Marquette Park Golf Course | Chicago | Public | – |
| 7 | Robert A. Black Golf Course | Chicago | Public | – |
| 8 | South Shore Golf Course | Chicago | Municipal | – |
| 9 | Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course | Chicago | Municipal | – |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified public course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many public courses does Chicago, IL have?
Chicago, IL has 9 public golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.