Cantigny Golf Club ranks among the Midwest's finest public-access courses, offering 27 holes of championship caliber golf split into three distinct nine-hole layouts—Woodside, Lakeside, and Hillside—that can be combined for three completely different 18-hole experiences. Set on 300 acres of beautifully manicured grounds within the historic McCormick estate, the course flows through rolling terrain dotted with mature oaks, hardwood forests, and strategic water features that demand precision without punishing your scorecard. The course was named Golf Digest's Best New Public Course in America when it opened in 1989 and has since earned a reputation as a "private club experience" for public golfers—immaculate conditioning, exceptional staff hospitality, and tournament-caliber facilities create an atmosphere typically reserved for members-only clubs. Your group will experience three distinct personalities across the nines: Woodside is the most wooded and longest (3,612 yards), demanding placement off the tee; Lakeside surprises with four separate lakes coming into play on six different holes, plus a memorable Dick Tracy-shaped bunker on the 9th; and Hillside, though the shortest nine, features some of the course's toughest greens, including a par 3 completely surrounded by water. Beyond the routing variety, Cantigny's exceptional caddie program—one of the finest in the country—with over 75 trained caddies aged 13-21 can elevate your group's experience with inside knowledge and memorable moments on the course.
The longest and most heavily wooded nine, featuring 3,612 yards of tight corridor golf with two risk/reward par 5s and par 3s exceeding 200 yards.
Opens up with four distinct lakes in play on six different holes, including a memorable Dick Tracy-shaped bunker on the finishing hole.
The shortest nine but home to some of Cantigny's toughest greens, including a completely water-surrounded par 3 and a tricky two-tiered green.