Shepherd's Crook Golf Course in Zion -

Shepherd’s Crook Golf Course in Zion

Shepherd’s Crook Golf Course in Zion provides a familiar, yet strangely unique experience for Chicago golf fans. This 18-hole facility features rolling hills, rolling greens and lots of native grasses to force accuracy off the tee. Play it too safe, however, and your chances of hitting these often hidden greens is minimal.

With many of the holes bordering a nearby farm and tree-lined sanctuary, Shepherd’s Crook offers views more reminiscent of the North Woods of Wisconsin that traditional Chicago golf courses. Despite the hazards and undulating greens, Shepherd’s Crook is often fair to well struck golf shots. However, there are certain greens that are not at all receptive to approach shots, so long, straight drives are imperative. If you’re hitting hybrids into these greens, you could be in for a challenging day.

Shepherd’s Crook was opened in 1999 and is owned by the Zion Park District. The course was designed by Keith Foster and has received recognition from Golf for Women magazine and a 4 ½ star rating from Golf Digest magazines’ Best Places to Play.

Shepherd’s Crook Golf Course
351 Greenbay Road
Zion, IL
Phone: (847)872-2080

Shepherd’s Crook Golf Course

351 Greenbay Road, Zion, IL

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