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A golf course can serve as your second office, the perfect location for an important business meeting or sales pitch. But a day of golf can also serve as a perfect summer outing with your family, spouse or friends. Whichever way you’re looking to hit the links this summer, you’ll score a hole in one at any of these courses on Chicago’s North Shore.

Canal Shores, Evanston

Canal Shores Golf Course

1030 Central St., Evanston

This 18-hole, par 60 course opened in 1919 and features 11 holes in Evanston and 7 in Wilmette. Golfers can join leagues or sign up for private or group lessons. Kids can also get in on the fun with golf camps and clinics. Season passes are available, as are 5-hole, 10-hole and individual tee times. Plus, Canal Shores is located near the Central Street “L” and Metra stops and offers free parking. Beer now available for purchase.

Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling

Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Whether you’re looking to spend a relaxing day on the greens with family and friends or need a special outing to entertain clients, you’ll love your time at Chevy Chase. Frequent golfers can opt for the Traditions Players Card, which allows golfers to save $5 every time they play, get 20 percent off all Golf Shop merchandise, book 14-day advance tee times and more.

Glencoe Golf Club, Glencoe

Glencoe Golf Club

621 Westley Road, Glencoe
Located near Chicago Botanic Garden and Ravinia Festival, the Glencoe Golf Club offers a Practice Facility, so you can perfect your game, and a Golf Academy for individual instruction, junior programs and more. Membership options include Senior Membership, Permanent Tee-Time Membership, 18-Hole Ladies League and Twilight 9-Hole Golf League.

Glenview Park Golf Club, Glenview

Glenview Park Golf Club

800 Shermer Road, Glenview

Glenview Park is an 18-hole, par 70 course on 6,113 yards of gorgeous grounds and a variety of leagues and clubs.

Glenview Prairie Club, Glenview

Glenview Prairie Club

2800 W. Lake Ave., Glenview

Join the Senior Golf League, Wednesday Working Women’s League, Parent/Child Golf League or more at this club, which boasts a 2,600 square foot clubhouse. Special events are held throughout the year.

Heritage Oaks Golf Club, Northbrook

Heritage Oaks Golf Club

3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook

Choose to play the 18-hole, par 70 course or the East Nine, where you can enjoy the Family Golf course.

Weber Park Golf Course, Skokie

Weber Park Golf Course

9350 Weber Park Place, Skokie

Golf at this nine- hole, par 3 course through Nov. 30 (except on Thanksgiving). According to the Skokie Park District, this course is best for beginners, golfers working on their short game, or group FootGolf. Instructional programs and junior clinics are available, as are various leagues. Babysitting is available for parents using the course.

Winnetka Golf Club, Winnetka

Winnetka Golf Club

1300 Oak St., Winnetka

This golf club, which offers an 18-hole course, a par 3 course and a driving range. Membership and a frequent player discount program are available, and both kids and adults can take part in instructional programs or private lessons.

Wilmette Golf Course, Wilmette

Wilmette Golf Course
3900 Fairway Dr., Wilmette
While Wilmette Golf Club's total yardage is only less than 6,400 from the back tees, it plays to much greater length. The short par 4's and the fact that there are only two par 5's in this par 70 track make Wilmette play like a championship layout. Their Driving Range and full-service restaurant & bar make this municipal golf course your country club for the day.

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