What is the cost to join a golf club in Illinois?

Membership costs for private golf clubs in Illinois vary widely depending on the club's prestige, amenities, and location. Initiation fees typically range from $5,000 to over $150,000, with annual dues ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 or more. Create a privateIQ account to compare fee structures across clubs.

How do I join a golf club in Illinois?

Most private golf clubs in Illinois require a member sponsorship and a formal application process. privateIQ helps you research clubs, understand their membership requirements, and connect with existing members who can provide introductions. Create an account to get started.

Private Golf Clubs in Illinois

Illinois has 35 private golf clubs offering exclusive members-only access to championship courses across the state. Browse by city to compare courses, architects, and membership options.

All private clubs in Illinois·Private golf clubs nationwide

Lake Forest— 3 golf clubs

Conway Farms Golf Club

Lake Forest, IL · 18 holes · Tom Fazio/Andy Banfield/Dennis Wise

Knollwood Club

Lake Forest, IL · 18 holes · H. S. Colt/C. H. Alison

Onwentsia Club

Lake Forest, IL · 18 holes · James Foulis, C. B. McDonald

Highland Park— 2 golf clubs

Bob O'Link Golf Club

Highland Park, IL · 18 holes · Donald Ross

Old Elm Club

Highland Park, IL · 18 holes · Donald Ross

Sugar Grove— 2 golf clubs

Black Sheep Golf Club

Sugar Grove, IL · 27 holes · David Esler

Rich Harvest Farms

Sugar Grove, IL · 18 holes · Jerry Rich

Barrington— 1 golf club

Stonehenge Golf Club

Barrington, IL · 18 holes · Charles Maddox

Clarendon Hills— 1 golf club

Hinsdale Golf Club

Clarendon Hills, IL · 18 holes · H. J. Tweedie

Flossmoor— 1 golf club

Flossmoor Golf Club

Flossmoor, IL · 18 holes · H. J. Tweedie

Fox Lake— 1 golf club

Leisure Village of Fox Lake

Fox Lake, IL · 18 holes

Geneva— 1 golf club

Geneva Golf Club

Geneva, IL · 9 holes · James Foulis

Glenview— 1 golf club

Valley Lo Club

Glenview, IL · 18 holes · Jacobson Golf Course Design

Golf— 1 golf club

Glen View Club

Golf, IL · 18 holes · David Esler,H. J. Tweedie

Inverness— 1 golf club

Inverness Golf Club

Inverness, IL · 18 holes · Bob Lohmann, Brent Wadsworth, Arthur Hills

Kildeer— 1 golf club

Kemper Lakes Golf Club

Kildeer, IL · 18 holes · Ken Killiain, Dick Nugent

Lake Barrington— 1 golf club

Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club

Lake Barrington, IL · 18 holes · Larry Packard

Lake Bluff— 1 golf club

Shoreacres

Lake Bluff, IL · 18 holes · Seth Raynor

Lake Zurich— 1 golf club

Lake Zurich Golf Club

Lake Zurich, IL · 18 holes

Libertyville— 1 golf club

The Merit Club

Libertyville, IL · 18 holes · Bob Lohmann

Marshall— 1 golf club

Canyata Golf Club

Marshall, IL · 18 holes · Michael Benkusky

Mundelein— 1 golf club

Ivanhoe Club

Mundelein, IL · 81 holes · Dick Nugent

Naperville— 1 golf club

White Eagle Golf Club

Naperville, IL · 81 holes · Arnold Palmer

North Barrington— 1 golf club

The Club At Wynstone

North Barrington, IL · 18 holes · Jack Nicklaus

Northfield— 1 golf club

Sunset Ridge

Northfield, IL · 18 holes · William Diddel/R- Richard Jacobsen

North Riverside— 1 golf club

Riverside Golf Club

North Riverside, IL · 18 holes · William Langford

Oak Brook— 1 golf club

Butler National Golf Club

Oak Brook, IL · 18 holes · George & Tom Fazio

Poplar Grove— 1 golf club

Savannah Oaks Golf Course of Candlewick Lake

Poplar Grove, IL · 18 holes

Rockford— 1 golf club

Mauh-Nah-Tee-See

Rockford, IL · 18 holes · C. D. Wagstaff

Skokie— 1 golf club

Evanston Golf Club

Skokie, IL · 18 holes · Donald Ross

Westchester— 1 golf club

Chicago Highlands Club

Westchester, IL · 18 holes · Arthur Hills

West Chicago— 1 golf club

Old Wayne Golf Club

West Chicago, IL · 27 holes · Charles Maddox

Wheaton— 1 golf club

Chicago Golf Club

Wheaton, IL · 18 holes · Charles Macdonald

Winnetka— 1 golf club

Indian Hill Club

Winnetka, IL · 18 holes · Donald Ross

Woodstock— 1 golf club

Bull Valley Golf Club

Woodstock, IL · 18 holes · Dick Nugent

Frequently Asked Questions About Private Golf Clubs in Illinois

privateIQ's directory lists 35 private golf clubs in Illinois. Browse by state or city to explore clubs near you and compare membership details.