Golf Course Review
Wheaton, IL
18 holesPar 73premium / private
#15 in Americacommunity rating
Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois is America's oldest 18-hole course, a C.B. Macdonald design from 1895 that helped establish golf in the United States. The layout spans 18 holes at par 73, offering a classic test of golf from the game's formative era in America.
This historic venue attracts serious golfers seeking a significant piece of American golf heritage. Chicago Golf Club ranks first in Illinois on First Loop and maintains a premium membership structure reflective of its standing in the game.
America's oldest 18-hole course. C.B. Macdonald's 1895 design in Wheaton that helped launch American golf.
Chicago Golf Club is rated 9.4/10 by real golfers on First Loop. Ratings are based on head-to-head Elo comparisons — no editorial bias.
Chicago Golf Club is a golf course located in Wheaton, Illinois. It is a 18-hole, par 73 course.
Chicago Golf Club is ranked #15 in America by the First Loop community. Rankings are determined by Elo head-to-head comparisons from verified golfers, not magazine editors.
Chicago Golf Club is one of the highest-rated golf courses nationally — a must-play according to the First Loop community.
Chicago Golf Club is categorized as premium / private ($$) based on First Loop community data.
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