Shoreacres Club
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- 6,753yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1921
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Classic
History
Shoreacres Club, Seth Raynor's 1921 masterpiece on the Lake Michigan bluffs north of Chicago, is among the most dramatic and least-known great courses in America. Raynor dramatically utilized 100 feet of elevation change from the upland farmland to the lake shore, creating a routing of extraordinary variety and visual drama. His template holes appear here in some of their finest incarnations: the 5th Short, the 7th Biarritz, and the 14th Road Hole are among the best renditions in existence. The clubhouse perched at the bluff's edge offers panoramic Lake Michigan views.
Signature Hole
14th 'Road Hole', par 4, 451 yards — Raynor's finest Road Hole template with a wall of bunkers guarding the approach angle
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shoreacres Club public or private?
Shoreacres Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Shoreacres Club?
Shoreacres Club was designed by Seth Raynor and opened in 1921.
Where does Shoreacres Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Shoreacres Club ranks #41 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Shoreacres Club?
The signature hole at Shoreacres Club is the 14th 'Road Hole', par 4, 451 yards — Raynor's finest Road Hole template with a wall of bunkers guarding the approach angle.