1601 Shoreacres Rd,
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
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Peter McDonald (PGA, Head Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland surrounds the course; clubhouse sits on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Designer:
Seth Raynor
42.297453
-87.836208
34 mi N of downtown Chicago.
Shoreacres
Shoreacres is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in Illinois. This tree-lined and open parkland layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. This private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Shoreacres is a private club. Guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Walking permitted.
Limited
Shoreacres is one of Seth Raynor's first solo layouts, and has been restored to reflect the original design as closely as possible. Working in collaboration with Tom Doak’s Renaissance Design Firm, the Club has diligently restored all the original Raynor features.
Illinois' 2nd best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
USA's 55th best course (Golf Digest, 2023).
World's 47th best course (GOLF Magazine, 2023/24).
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Rory McIlroy: scooped the 2024 European (DP World) Tour season-long Order of Merit title, joining Seve Ballesteros as a six-time winner of this prestigious award.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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