Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Long Grove
This course hosted the 1989 PGA Championship, the 1992 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, the Grand Slam of Golf from 1986-1990 and is the home of the Illinois PGA. This course is ranked as one of the top 100 public golf courses in the nation. The course has numerous lakes that come into play on many holes. The fairways are flat and narrow. "Golf Digest" rated this course as the 5th "Best Public Course" in the state for 1996. In addition, "GOLF Magazine" rated this course 84th best under the 1998 category of the "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S." "Golf Digest" also rated it as the 14th "Best in State" course for 1995, and the 13th for 1997-98. The signature hole is #17, a 203-yard, par 3, requiring a shot over water. Hole #16, a 469-yard, par 4, is considered the toughest on the PGA Senior Tour. The course also offers Golf Instructional Programs for juniors and private individual lessons (with video taping available). The 5,638-yard ladies' tee also has a men's course rating of 73.9 and slope of 132.
| Address | Old Mchenry Road | |
| City | Long Grove | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Zip | 60049 | |
| Phone | 847-320-3450 | |
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| Type | Public | |
| Holes | 18 holes | |
| Reservations | 14 Days in Advance -- Starting at 6:00 | |
| Season | April to 11/9 | |
| Pro Shop | On-Site -- Opens at 6:00 | |
| Year Built | 1979 | |
| Designer | Ken Killian & Dick Nugent | |
| Type Of green | Bent Grass | |
| Hazards | Yes | |
| Guest Policy | Open | |
| Dress Code | No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required | |
| Walking Allowed | Yes | |
| Cart Access | Path | |
| Caddies Available | No | |
| Club Rental | Yes | |
| Golf Car Rental | Included in Green Fees | |
| Pull Cart Rental | No | |
| Senior Discounts | No | |
| Other Discounts | No | |
| Visa | Yes | |
| Master Card | Yes | |
| American Express | Yes | |
| Discover | No | |
| Driver Range | Hit from grass | |
| Chipping Area | Yes | |
| Practice Bunker | Yes | |
| Teaching Pro | Yes | |
| Food | Full Bar, Restaurant and Snack Bar |