Top Three Golf Courses – Friends of the Forest Preserves

Friends of the Forest Preserves unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County. Join our annual golf outing as a player and/or sponsor or donate in lieu of attendance. The event is an incredible time supporting a great cause!

Our annual fundraiser takes place at the forest preserves’ premier course:

George W. Dunne National Golf Course, 16310 Central Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 12:30 p.m. registration and range. 2 p.m. shotgun start, best ball.

Posted: September 17th, 2014

Golf in the preserves is affordable and available throughout the county. There are 9-hole and 18-hole courses. Not to mention, they are in forest preserves where beautiful trees and wildlife abound.

George W. Dunne National near Oak Forest (south)

Widely recognized as one of the best public courses in the nation, George Dunne National in Oak Forest is a must for any golfer. Offering the unique feature of bent grass fairways and greens, there is challenging terrain and plenty of water. And, it’s where we have our annual golf outing fundraiser.

Highland Woods Golf Course near Hoffman Estates (northwest)

Located on the highest point in Cook County, the championship Highland Woods Golf Course is a challenging course with generous fairways that are countered by 52 sand traps placed throughout its rolling hills and tree-lined fairways.

Indian Boundary on Chicago’s northwest side (north)

Indian Boundary is suited for all levels of golfers. With its heavily-wooded layout and strategically placed water and sand, the course is both scenic and challenging. It is the most popular course in the forest preserves.