Private Golf Club Membership Costs in Chicago
Compare initiation fees, monthly dues, and the cost to join private golf clubs in the Chicago area. 5 of 63 clubs have publicly available membership fee data.
Based on 5 clubs with reported fees
| Club | City | Type | Initiation Fee | Monthly Dues | Est. First Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Elm Club | Highland Park | private | $175,000 | $4,167/mo | $225,004 |
| Skokie Country Club | Glencoe | private | $79,000 | $545/mo | $85,540 |
| Conway Farms Golf Club | Lake Forest | private | $70,000 | — | $70,000 |
| Olympia Fields Country Club | Olympia Fields | private | $20,000 | $300/mo | $23,600 |
| Lake Shore Country Club | Glencoe | private | $5,000 | $83/mo | $5,996 |
| Balmoral Woods Country Club | Crete | private | — | — | — |
| Barrington Hills Country Club | Barrington | private | — | — | — |
| Beverly Country Club | Chicago | private | — | — | — |
| Biltmore Country Club | North Barrington | private | — | — | — |
| Bob O'Link Golf Club | Highland Park | private | — | — | — |
| Briar Ridge Country Club | Schererville | private | — | — | — |
| Briarwood Country Club | Deerfield | private | — | — | — |
| Bryn Mawr Country Club | Lincolnwood | private | — | — | — |
| Butler National Golf Club | Oak Brook | private | — | — | — |
| Butterfield Country Club | Oak Brook | private | — | — | — |
| Chicago Highlands Club | Westchester | private | — | — | — |
| Cress Creek Country Club | Naperville | private | — | — | — |
| Edgewood Valley Country Club | LAGRANGE HLDS | private | — | — | — |
| Exmoor Country Club | Highland Park | private | — | — | — |
| Glen Oak Country Club | Glen Ellyn | private | — | — | — |
| Glen View Club | Golf | private | — | — | — |
| Green Garden Country Club | Frankfort | private | — | — | — |
| Hawthorn Woods Country Club | Hawthorn Woods | private | — | — | — |
| Hinsdale Golf Club | Clarendon Hills | private | — | — | — |
| Idlewild Country Club | Flossmoor | private | — | — | — |
| Indian Hill Club | Winnetka | private | — | — | — |
| Innsbrook Country Club | Merrillville | private | — | — | — |
| Inverness Golf Club | Inverness | private | — | — | — |
| Itasca Country Club | Itasca | private | — | — | — |
| Knollwood Club | Lake Forest | private | — | — | — |
| La Grange Country Club | La Grange | private | — | — | — |
| Lincolnshire Country Club | Crete | private | — | — | — |
| Lockport Golf Club | Lockport | private | — | — | — |
| Midlothian Country Club | Midlothian | private | — | — | — |
| Naperville Country Club | Naperville | private | — | — | — |
| Northmoor Country Club | Highland Park | private | — | — | — |
| Oak Park Country Club | River Grove | private | — | — | — |
| Old Oak Country Club | Homer Glen | private | — | — | — |
| Old Orchard Country Club | Mt Prospect | private | — | — | — |
| Park Ridge Country Club | Park Ridge | private | — | — | — |
| Prestwick Country Club | Frankfort | private | — | — | — |
| Ravinia Green Country Club | Riverwoods | private | — | — | — |
| Ravisloe Country Club, LLC | Homewood | private | — | — | — |
| Ridge CC Golf Course | Chicago | private | — | — | — |
| Ridge Country Club | Chicago | private | — | — | — |
| Ridgemoor Country Club | Harwood Heights | private | — | — | — |
| River Forest Country Club | Elmhurst | private | — | — | — |
| River Pointe Country Club | Hobart | private | — | — | — |
| Royal Fox Country Club | St. Charles | private | — | — | — |
| Royal Melbourne Country Club | Long Grove | private | — | — | — |
| Ruth Lake Country Club | Hinsdale | private | — | — | — |
| Shoreacres | Lake Bluff | private | — | — | — |
| South Barrington Club | South Barrington | private | — | — | — |
| St. Charles Country Club | St. Charles | private | — | — | — |
| Stonebridge Country Club | Aurora | private | — | — | — |
| Sunset Ridge Country Club | Northfield | private | — | — | — |
| The Club at Wynstone | North Barrington | private | — | — | — |
| The Grove Country Club | Long Grove | private | — | — | — |
| Twin Orchard Country Club | Long Grove | private | — | — | — |
| Village Links Country Club | Glen Ellyn | private | — | — | — |
| Westmoreland Country Club | Wilmette | private | — | — | — |
| White Eagle Golf Club | Naperville | private | — | — | — |
| White Hawk Country Club | Crown Point | private | — | — | — |
About Private Golf Club Membership in Chicago
The Chicago area is home to 63 private golf clubs tracked by Alister Links. Membership costs, initiation fees, and monthly dues vary significantly based on the club's exclusivity, course quality, and amenities. The average initiation fee in the Chicago area is $69,800, compared to the national average of $82,026. Whether you are looking for the most affordable membership or the most exclusive club in Chicago, the comparison table above provides a comprehensive breakdown of how much it costs to join each club.