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The Windy City does not get its proper due when it comes to golf. But blow into Chicagoland for a weekend and there are plenty of quality courses to be played.
Mike Purkey
February 4, 2026
The Windy City does not get its proper due when it comes to golf. But blow into Chicagoland for a weekend and there are plenty of quality courses to be played.
Spring and summer will arrive soon enough, so now is a good time to plan a getaway. We offer a few new or renewed options for your consideration.
The state capital has become the nation’s 12th largest city, but clutches its deep roots. And that’s a good reason to stay and play — as well as eat and listen — what the “weird” city has to offer.
One time to this site of the Texas Open is not enough, as the Canyons course is equally inviting as the Oaks. But golf is just part of this destination puzzle.
For four decades, Hermitage has provided championship-caliber golf – but that might not be the most notable aspect of the course.
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There are 73 public courses in a 15-mile radius, so where to play? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered — especially if your main priority is to play as much as you can in a quick weekend trip. We’ve even got some food and drink tips.
On the verge of its 40th anniversary, PGA West has never been better. Home to nine courses, the “Western Home of Golf in America” is the ideal destination to play and relax during the winter months.
Long known for being one of the Midwest’s entertainment hot spots that offers a little bit of everything for everyone, the Ozarks destination has emerged as the golf equivalent.