Burnham Woods Golf Course

Burnham, Illinois

Sign at the entrance to Burnham Woods Golf Course
2025 Peak Green Fee
$31 + $18 cart
Saturday morning rate; prices will vary.
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7th least expensive of 159 18-hole courses
Price History (w/ cart)
'23 $42
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'24 $46
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'25 $49
+$7 (+17%) since '23
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Phone (708) 862-9043
Website burnhamwoods.forestpreservegolf.com
Address 14201 Burnham Ave, Burnham, IL 60633 (Map)
Type Public
Holes 18
Par 72 (36/36)
Tee Boxes 3
Length 6,447 yds
Longest Hole 561 yds
Rating (men) 71.1
Slope (men) 117
Driving Range Yes
Tee Spacing 10 minutes 🙂
Year Built 1923
Food & Drink Snacks Only

Burnham Woods Golf Course Overview
Burnham Woods is one of ten golf courses owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve. The course is nestled up right against the border to Indiana, but golfers don't cross over into the Hoosier state at any point during the round (I checked). Tall, mature trees line every hole, making shot accuracy a critical component of scoring well here. In fact, many of these trees are giant Cottonwood trees, which you don't see too often on golf courses around here.

In addition to the tall trees that protect the course, the greens here are tiny. There's not really room for error on approach shots. Luckily those greens aren't torturously contoured. Some of the fairways at Burnham Woods are patchy and under duress in a variety of areas. Hopefully the Forest Preserve can address this.

The Grand Culumet River borders the course to the south and Powder Horn Lake is about 750 feet northeast of the course. However, water barely comes into play here at Burnham Woods, with just a small pond in the center of the track. Frankly, that's really good news, as the course is already tricky enough.

There's a driving range here, but can only fit a handful of golfers at a time. It's also at a little bit of an odd angle and doesn't necessarily allow you to see where all your shots go. But it's definitely better than not having a range. There's also two practice greens.

Like most of the Forest Preserve courses, the pro shop is on the small side and combined with a snack shop-style restaurant. I think all golf courses should take their hot dogs seriously, and unfortunately the one I had here was a bizarre color, which you can see in the photo. I'll try another when I come back next time!

Burnham Woods Golf Course Scorecard

Scan of the scorecard from Burnham Woods Golf Course in Burnham, Illinois.
Scan of the scorecard from Burnham Woods Golf Course in Burnham, Illinois.

Burnham Woods Golf Course Aerial Imagery

Aerial satellite imagery of Burnham Woods Golf Course in Burnham, Illinois.

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News about Burnham Woods Golf Course

Forest Preserves of Cook County Feb 9, 2024 Is Burnham Woods GC being converted to a nature preserve? Forest Preserve is considering it. Community meeting on Feb 22 Forest Preserves of Cook County

Frequently Asked Questions about Burnham Woods
Is Burnham Woods Golf Course a public or private golf course?
Burnham Woods is a public golf course.
Does Burnham Woods Golf Course have a driving range?
Yes, Burnham Woods has a full driving range.
How many holes does Burnham Woods Golf Course have?
Burnham Woods is an 18 hole golf course.
What is par at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
Par at Burnham Woods is 72. Par is 36 on the front 9, and 36 on the back 9.
How long is Burnham Woods Golf Course?
Burnham Woods is 6447 yards long.
How long is the longest hole at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
The longest hole at Burnham Woods is 561 yards from the back tees.
How many tee boxes are there at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
Burnham Woods has 3 tee boxes.
When was Burnham Woods Golf Course originally built?
Burnham Woods was built in 1923.
What is the hardest course rating for men at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
The toughest course rating at Burnham Woods for men is 71.1.
What is the hardest slope rating for men at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
The highest slope rating at Burnham Woods for men is 117.
What is the peak green fee at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
For 2025, a Saturday morning round of golf at Burnham Woods costs $31 but a golf cart isn't included.
What is the golf cart fee at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
In 2025, golf carts cost $18 during peak times.
What kind of golf carts do they have at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
They have both motorized golf carts and push carts at Burnham Woods.
Where is Burnham Woods Golf Course located?
The street address for Burnham Woods is:

14201 Burnham Ave
Burnham, Illinois 60633

Here's a link to Google Maps.
What is the phone number for Burnham Woods Golf Course?
The phone number for Burnham Woods is (708) 862-9043.
What is the website for Burnham Woods Golf Course?
The website for Burnham Woods is https://burnhamwoods.forestpreservegolf.com

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