Invitation & Access · North Shore
Glen View ClubGolf
One of America's early 18-hole courses, a private William Flynn layout in the Village of Golf.
Par
72
Yardage
6,963
Rating · Slope
73.4 · 139
Holes
18
Green Fee
Members only
The Course
About Glen View Club
Glen View Club, founded in 1897, sits on 200 acres of rolling ground in the Village of Golf, about 15 miles from downtown Chicago. The club credits its course to William Flynn and describes it running over hills that slope gently toward a river, below a century-old Scottish Tudor clubhouse. It is a private club for members and their guests, with a caddie program and a strict policy on phones and social media. Not to be confused with The Glen Club, the semi-private Tom Fazio course in Glenview.
History
Glen View Club — History
Evanston businessmen founded Glen View in 1897 on a farm recommended by charter member Daniel Burnham. The club helped form the Western Golf Association in 1899 and hosted the 1902 U.S. Amateur, the 1904 U.S. Open won by Willie Anderson, and five Western Opens. William Flynn redesigned the course in 1922, and the CDGA reported in April 2026 that Tyler Rae will lead work restoring that design.
Design
Glen View Club — Design
The original 1897 layout is credited to Richard Leslie with H.J. Tweedie, and Tom Bendelow, Harry Colt and Donald Ross altered it before Flynn's 1922 redesign gave the course the form the club presents today, laid over hills that fall toward a river. The CDGA's April 2026 roundup says the planned Tyler Rae project will relocate nine greens to bring back Flynn's version; no dates were given.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Glen View Club
Glen View hosted the 1902 U.S. Amateur and the 1904 U.S. Open, and Hall of Famers Chick Evans and Jock Hutchison played their golf here; Hutchison was its head professional from 1917 to 1953.
The Round
The Journey at Glen View Club
I.
The Opening
Glen View starts with a 450-yard par 4, the No. 5 handicap, then turns to the 190-yard 2nd. The 450-yard 3rd is another strong par 4, rated third-hardest. The 400-yard 4th and 385-yard 5th lead to the 560-yard 6th, the longest hole on the course and the No. 1 handicap.
II.
The Middle
The 175-yard 7th and 515-yard 8th give the front nine two scoring chances back to back, and the 360-yard 9th closes it at 3,485 yards. The back nine opens hard with the 440-yard 10th, the No. 4 handicap, before the 188-yard 11th, rated the easiest hole, and the 360-yard 12th.
III.
The Finish
The 550-yard 13th is the No. 2 handicap, and the 170-yard 14th is the shortest hole. The 520-yard 15th is the last par 5. Two 400-yard par 4s follow; along the 17th stands the Dewes family's 1835 homestead cabin, older than the club itself. The 450-yard 18th closes the round.
How to Play It
Glen View Club — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
Guests new to Glen View do well to move forward from the 6,963-yard Mach tees, rated 73.4 with a 139 slope, and to lean on a caddie. The 11th and 14th, both par 3s under 190 yards, are the best chances for par. Treat the 450-yard opener and the 560-yard 6th as bogey holes.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
The four par 5s, at the 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th, carry the scoring, but the 6th and 13th are the two hardest holes on the card, so the 515-yard 8th and 520-yard 15th are the better birdie chances. The three 450-yard par 4s, at the 1st, 3rd and 18th, are where a mid handicap gives shots back.
Advanced / Low Handicap
With par split 36 and 36 and the nines within seven yards of each other, the demands are spread evenly. The 440-yard 10th and the 450-yard 1st, 3rd and 18th set the long-iron standard, while the 360-yard 9th and 12th are the short par 4s to attack. Pars on the 6th and 13th, the two hardest holes, protect a good score.
Signature Holes
Glen View Club — Signature Holes
The Card
Glen View Club Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 450 | 190 | 450 | 400 | 385 | 560 | 175 | 515 | 360 | 3,485 | 440 | 188 | 360 | 550 | 170 | 520 | 400 | 400 | 450 | 3,478 | 6,963 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
Good to Know
Glen View Club — questions answered
- How do I get on Glen View Club?
- Glen View Club is a private club — play is reserved for members and their guests. The only way on is a membership or a member's invitation; there is no public tee sheet.
- Who designed Glen View Club?
- Glen View Club was designed by Richard Leslie and H.J. Tweedie; redesigned by William Flynn and opened in 1897.
- What is the par and yardage at Glen View Club?
- Glen View Club plays to a par of 72 over 6,963 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 73.4 and a slope of 139.
- Is Glen View Club public or private?
- Glen View Club is a private member club — not open to public play. Access is by membership or a member's invitation; there is no public tee sheet.
- Where is Glen View Club located?
- Glen View Club is located at 100 Golf Road, Golf, IL 60029, in the North Shore area of Chicagoland.
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How to Play It
How to Play Glen View Club.
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