Public · 18 holes
Harborside International Golf Center (Starboard)
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
11001 South Doty Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
About this course
Step onto a links-style layout that transports you from the urban sprawl of Chicago to a windswept, open expanse. This course, designed by Dick Nugent, offers a refreshing challenge with its undulating fairways and strategic bunkering, reminiscent of classic Scottish courses. You'll find yourself navigating a terrain shaped by the elements, demanding thoughtful shot-making and a keen understanding of wind conditions. It's a fantastic local escape, providing a genuine golf experience without the need for extensive travel. The course is particularly well-suited for golfers who appreciate a strategic test and enjoy the raw beauty of a links-inspired design. If you're looking to hone your game on a challenging yet fair track, or simply seeking a unique round close to the city, this course delivers. Its distinct character and excellent conditioning make it a standout option for a memorable day on the greens, offering a refreshing departure from typical parkland layouts. You'll leave feeling like you've truly played a round of golf.
Type
Parkland
Region
Midwest
Holes
18
Par
72
LooperScore
74.8
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Design & architects
- Dick Nugent, architect
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Nearby courses
Courses within 150 miles of Harborside International Golf Center (Starboard), by true distance.
Lost Marsh Golf Course
Hammond, IN · 4.8 mi away
Lost Marsh Golf Course is a public course in Hammond, in northwest Indiana. The 18-hole layout plays over reclaimed industrial land along Wolf Lake, a well-conditioned course that serves the Hammond area.
Jackson Park Golf Course
Chicago, IL · 5.9 mi away
Jackson Park Golf Course opened on May 11, 1899, on the South Side lakefront grounds that had hosted the World's Columbian Exposition six years earlier. Designed by Tom Bendelow, it was the first public golf course in Chicago and one of the first municipal courses in the country. The course returned in 2026 as a fully renovated 18-hole layout, the only 18-holer in the Chicago Park District's golf portfolio. Mature trees and large greens carry the bones of the old design across the 500-acre park. Generations of Chicago golfers learned the game here, and the course remains a regular home for the Chicago City Amateur. For public golf in America, this is one of the places where it started.
Ravisloe Country Club
Homewood, IL · 10 mi away
Ravisloe Country Club is an 18-hole, par-70 course in Homewood, Illinois, founded in 1901 on the former Briggs farm. The original nine holes were laid out by James Foulis and Theodore Moreau; William Watson expanded the course to 18 holes from 1910-13, and Donald Ross renovated it from 1917-19. Its Spanish Mission-style clubhouse was designed by George Nimmons, and the property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. Ravisloe closed in 2008 and reopened as a public course in 2009. A restoration of Ross-era features was carried out by David Esler beginning in 2001.
Last verified 2026-09-17
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