Club membership costs in northern suburbs of Chicago

[Creedo77]

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Edited July 25, 2023 by Creedo77

[Jgolfer99]

Bringing this up to date for the original poster.  As of 2023, most decent clubs in the Chicagoland area have gone up in cost and difficulty to get in.  Growing up in the north shore suburbs I am familiar with the realities currently of many north shore clubs.  Evanston is a great club with a lot of history, but will be at the starting gate cost wise - figure $75,000 initiation.  As you move further up the north shore the costs (and clientele) will elevate.  Westmoreland, Indian Hill, North Shore, Skokie, Northmoor, Exmoor, Oswentsia etc. will all have initiation fees at $100,000 - $125,000 plus depending.  In addition, most of these will also require multiple member sponsors and an interview in some cases before they consider your membership.  
 

Dues structures will vary from club to club, but figure roughly $1,000 - $1,600 per month all in.  Keep in mind however, that most of these clubs are big supporters of the Evans Scholar program.  This means that outside of restricted times (after 3 pm weekday as an example) you will be required to take a caddy and pay additional fees every time you golf. 
 

Just food for thought and hope this might help area golfers with their decisions.