Arlington Lakes Golf Club
The Arlington Lakes Golf Club is a public course located northwest of Chicago in Arlington Heights. This suburban 18-hole course stretches over 90 acres and features 106 sand traps along with 14 water hazards. Golfers at the Arlington Lakes Golf Club spend as little as $29 per person for greens fees during weekday visits. Long-term visitors to the Chicago suburbs can participate in golf clinics, weekly leagues and private lessons at Arlington Lakes Golf Club.
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
1211 S. New Wilke Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
(847) 577-3030
www.ahpd.org/algc/
Lynfred Winery
The Lynfred Winery offers wine tastings, tours and accommodations within minutes of Indian Lakes Resort and Medriah Country Club. The winery runs tours of its facilities from 10:00am to 7:00pm daily. Lynfred Winery hosts daily wine tastings where guests enjoy samples of seven wines including Rieslings, Viogniers and Cabernet Sauvignons. The winery accommodates visitors in four inn-style rooms decorated with French, German, American and Italian furnishings. Visitors to Lynfred Winery enjoy access to Epicurean Experiences and VIP programs by joining the winery's membership club.
Lynfred Winery
15 S. Roselle Road
Roselle, Illinois 60172
(630) 529-9463
www.lynfredwinery.com/
Hickory Hills Resort
Hickory Hills Resort offers executive and championship golf courses southwest of Chicago. The nine-hole, par 30 North Course costs as little as $25 per person to enjoy during weekdays. The 18-hole, par 71 South Course spans 5,928 yards from first tee to last hole with greens fees as low as $40. The Hickory Hills Resort is home to five banquet rooms capable of handling reunions, business conferences and other events with up to 600 guests.
Hickory Hills Resort
8201 W. 95th St.
Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457
(708) 598-5900
www.hickoryhillsresortinfo.com/
The Glen Club
The Tom Fazio-designed Glen Club course houses 18 moderately difficult holes over 195 acres of well-manicured property. The par-three 11th hole tests any golfer's game management skills with a large lake and three bunkers framing the green. The par-five 14th hole features a river cutting in front of the tee box and a large sand trap ahead of the green. The 48,000 square foot clubhouse contains 21 guest suites, a pro shop and a restaurant called The Grill.
The Glen Club
2901 W. Lake Ave.
Glenview, Illinois 60025
(847) 724-7272
www.theglenclub.com/layout10.asp?id=180&page=3746
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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