Golf Course Review
Highland Park, IL
18 holesPar 72
#6 in Illinoiscommunity rating
Old Elm Club in Highland Park, Illinois is an 18-hole, par 72 private club designed by Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor. Located on Chicago's North Shore, the course represents one of the region's finest private golf destinations, offering members and their guests a carefully crafted playing experience.
The club maintains its standing as a respected venue within Illinois golf circles. Old Elm Club is tracked on First Loop, where it ranks #6 in the state and #296 nationally among thousands of courses across the country.
Old Elm Club in Highland Park — Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor design. One of the North Shore's finest private clubs.
Old Elm Club is rated 8.1/10 by real golfers on First Loop. Ratings are based on head-to-head Elo comparisons — no editorial bias.
Old Elm Club is a golf course located in Highland Park, Illinois. It is a 18-hole, par 72 course.
Old Elm Club is ranked #6 among golf courses in Illinois on First Loop and #296 nationally.
Old Elm Club earns a strong 8.1/10 from the First Loop community, placing it among the top courses in Illinois.
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