Golf Courses Reopen in Lake County 2020

By: Jonathan Jones 05/01/2020

Update as of May 29, with the start of Phase 3 Restore Illinois, golf courses will permit foursomes on the same tee times. Golf carts will also be accessible, seating one per vehicle or two from immediate households.

Many golf courses in Lake County and statewide will allow residents and visitors to hit the links on May 1.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity provided its rules to courses throughout the Land of Lincoln under Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's renewed coronavirus-prevention orders in effect throughout May.

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☀️This weekend calls for Sunshine!!!! Take advantage of the warm weather & come play at Crane’s Landing Golf Course! DETAILS: Saturday Tee Times: 8AM – 2PM Sunday Tee times: 8AM – 3PM Book directly at craneslandinggolf.com* . *Clubhouse will be closed Thursday & Friday. #outdooractivities #golftime⛳️ #lshiremarriott

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But before we get to the rules, let's celebrate the reopening of courses in Lake County as they are everyone’s sanctuary. Well in some cases… because in some instances it conjures our deepest rage.

In our area, Lake County has 46 scenic courses with pristine wall-to-wall fairways. With the beauty, complexity and elaborate terrain, Golf Courses in Lake County have hosted some of the most extraordinary talents in the PGA and LPGA.

Statewide Golf Course Rules During COVID-19 Crisis

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Illinois Qualifier this Saturday at Steeple Chase Golf Club! Sign up today at THETOURua.com $150 includes greens fee, cart fee and $60 Custom Chicago Under Armour Pullover. #golfchicago #chicagogolf

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Golfers may not touch the pin
No rakes will be left to smooth sand traps
Bring a damp towel to wash balls as no washers will be available
~~Bars and clubhouses are closed~~
Tee times and payments will be taken over the phone or online
~~Pull carts will not be rented out~~
Golfers must stay six feet apart
~~Tee times will only be taken in twosomes~~

Courses will have signage erected around the grounds to remind golfers. Test your linkability in tandems of two, and check out a collection of Lake County golf courses.

Lake County Golf Courses

Bittersweet Golf Club in Gurnee

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It’s not that hard #bottlecapchallenge @rohanniyer

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This 18-hole public championship course with a country club vibe is designed for avid golfers, but accessible to all levels.

Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan

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Hole lotta fun at my dads charity golf outing to provide scholarships to the youth in our community. #charity #golf #scholarships #education #futureleaders Visit: cefserves.org

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Designed in 1926 by James Foulis, Bonnie Brook ranks among the top 50 public golf facilities in the Chicagoland area. Great for scratch golfers and new players, too.

Brae Loch Golf Course in Grayslake

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Time to try out the local course.

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The Grayslake golf club is a fun, challenging 18-hole, par-70 course with mature trees and sweeping vistas that provide a quality golf experience for all skill levels.

Countryside Golf Club in Mundelein

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Annual Fred Memorial! Another fun day! Thanks Jim and Janet Petran!

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The Mundelein golf club offers two 18-hole courses with a variety of terrain features that will test any player.

Crane's Landing Golf Club at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

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☀️☀️☀️Take advantage of this weekend’s gorgeous weather & join us at Crane's Landing for our Opening Month Special Weekend Rate: $49 to ride. See you there!!! #chicagogolf #craneslanding #lincolnshiremarriott

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A premier destination for golf in Illinois, 18-hole, par-70 course on 110 acres of preserved woodlands and is an Illinois Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Greenshire Golf Course in Beach Park

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#teetime #sundaygolf #fatherdaughtertime #sundayfunday #earlystart #summer2019

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This nine-hole, par-3 public course features a gentle stream and pond on 15.5 lushly-landscaped acres.

Libertyville Golf Course

The nine-hole course features 1,205 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 27. The course rating is 35.0, and it has a slope rating of 113 on Bluegrass. Designed by Leonard Macomber, the Libertyville golf course opened in 1982.

Shepherd's Crook Golf Course in Zion

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Both challenging and exciting play await at this Keith Foster-designed course, reminiscent of Ireland's Ballybunion or Waterville courses. Bentgrass fairways, flowing fescue and rolling greens transport you back to that golden era of golf.

Shiloh Park Golf Course in Zion

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Golfing in Zion with my man George today. Played a full 18 and now I’m beat ⛳️ ?️ #golf #zion #illinois #midwest #spring #sunshine

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Whether you are a low or high handicapper, Shiloh Park Golf Course enables you to work on your game in a beautiful setting. The course is excellently maintained, which provides a high level of value for your golf experience.

Steeple Chase Golf Club in Mundelein

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FORRRREE!!! Nice little action shot from last weeks Golf Scrambler for Mundelein High School’s Varsity football team. My team and I had a blast hitting the course and sponsoring a great cause. Marine Corps strongly emphasizes the connection with physical fitness and high school athletic programs. Gotta work on long game, this ball went into the water. #mundelein #mustangs #golf #marines #fore #semperfi

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Nestled on over 200 beautiful acres, the Mundelein course is among the best in Chicagoland ranked four stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," and voted Daily Herald Readers Choice "Best Golf Course."

Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake

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Double Rainbow over 18, beautiful sight!

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The Grayslake golf courses allow the natural rolling landscape to dictate this magnificent 18-hole Lake County design. The 7,124-yard, par 72 championship layout provides its own identity and challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Open to the public.

Sunset Valley Golf Course in Highland Park

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Renee at the 7th hole at the masters ?⛳️

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The recently renovated course reflects a unique British Highlands course design. Its openness, accentuated by strategic landforms, flowing masses of native grasses and groves of trees, harken back to the course's 1920's aesthetic and architecture.

Thunderhawk Golf Club in Beach Park

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Get in the hole.. @jnbye #fore #tiger

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Ranked number four in Golfweek's "Best Courses to Play" in Illinois for 2018. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Beach Park golf club is an Illinois Certified Audubon Signature Sanctuary.