Brae Loch Golf Club

Grayslake, Illinois

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2025 Peak Green Fee
$40 + $18 cart
Saturday morning rate; prices will vary.
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Budget-friendly
17th least expensive of 159 18-hole courses

Price History (w/ cart)
'23 $57
'24 $57
'25 $58
+$1 (+2%) since '23

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Phone (847) 968-3444
Address 33600 US-45, Grayslake, IL 60030 (Map)
Type Public
Holes 18
Par 70 (36/34)
Tee Boxes 3
Length 5,891 yds
Longest Hole 559 yds
Rating (men) 67.9
Slope (men) 117
Driving Range No
Tee Spacing 10 minutes 🙂
Year Built 1928
Food & Drink Full Restaurant

Brae Loch Golf Club Overview
Brae Loch is a historic track nearing its 100th birthday. When it opened in 1928, the Waukegan Daily Sun said “With a fine golf course, tennis courts, riding stables, boating, and swimming, the new club offers a fine variety of summer entertainment.” Of course, all those frills are gone now, but the golf course remains. In 1930, it cost $1 to play a round on weekdays, and $1.50 on Sundays and holidays. When the depression hit, the course (and many others in Chicagoland) went bankrupt in 1934 and reorganized under the federal bankruptcy act. In 1935, the price to play went down to $0.35 on weekdays, and $0.75 on Sundays & holidays -- to play golf all day long. The Lake County Forest Preserves bought Brae Loch in the late 1980s. The venue maintains an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification.

At only 5,891 yards, Brae Loch is a short course, but still manages to squeeze in three par-5’s with its par-70 layout. The track is very walkable and mostly flat. What you see is what you get at this muni; there are some slight doglegs, but most of the holes are parallel fairways with straight lines. However, those fairways average about 25 yards wide, with little room for error due to mature trees everywhere. There’s not much water on the property to avoid, with just four small ponds in play. Brae averages about two bunkers per hole. The hardest hole is the 6th, a 559-yard par 5. It is one of two holes here over 500 yards. As for course conditions, at this modest price point, the track isn’t maintained with perfection in mind, but value for your buck. The course rating is 67.9 and the slope is 117.

There’s no driving range at Brae Loch, but there are two practice greens. One is for putting, and the other is for chip shots. The clubhouse was under construction when I arrived, due to the partnership with the College of Lake County to move their culinary management program into the space. The pro shop was a small, spartan affair. There was barely any merch for sale there. Their goal is to get you on the golf course as quickly as possible.

Brae Loch Golf Club Scorecard

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brae Loch GC

Is Brae Loch Golf Club a public or private golf course?
Brae Loch GC is a public golf course.
Does Brae Loch Golf Club have a driving range?
No, Brae Loch GC doesn't have a driving range.
How many holes does Brae Loch Golf Club have?
Brae Loch GC is an 18 hole golf course.
What is par at Brae Loch Golf Club?
Par at Brae Loch GC is 70. Par is 36 on the front 9, and 34 on the back 9.
How long is Brae Loch Golf Club?
Brae Loch GC is 5891 yards long.
How long is the longest hole at Brae Loch Golf Club?
The longest hole at Brae Loch GC is 559 yards from the back tees.
How many tee boxes are there at Brae Loch Golf Club?
Brae Loch GC has 3 tee boxes.
When was Brae Loch Golf Club originally built?
Brae Loch GC was built in 1928.
What is the hardest course rating for men at Brae Loch Golf Club?
The toughest course rating at Brae Loch GC for men is 67.9.
What is the hardest slope rating for men at Brae Loch Golf Club?
The highest slope rating at Brae Loch GC for men is 117.
What is the peak green fee at Brae Loch Golf Club?
For 2025, a Saturday morning round of golf at Brae Loch GC costs $40 but a golf cart isn't included.
What is the golf cart fee at Brae Loch Golf Club?
In 2025, golf carts cost $18 during peak times.
What kind of golf carts do they have at Brae Loch Golf Club?
They have both motorized golf carts and push carts at Brae Loch GC.
Where is Brae Loch Golf Club located?
The street address for Brae Loch GC is:

33600 US-45
Grayslake, Illinois 60030

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What is the phone number for Brae Loch Golf Club?
The phone number for Brae Loch GC is (847) 968-3444.
What is the website for Brae Loch Golf Club?
The website for Brae Loch GC is https://www.braelochgolfclub.org
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