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Renowned for its dramatic ravines and iconic Seth Raynor design, this private club is an architectural masterpiece of the Golden Age.
Shoreacres is a private golf club in Lake Bluff, Illinois, originally designed by Seth Raynor and opened in 1916. It is celebrated for its faithful adherence to Raynor's design principles, featuring dramatic ravines, distinctive bunkering, and a memorable punchbowl green. The course maintains its classic Golden Age character, offering a challenging yet elegant round of golf. While not a major championship venue, it has hosted several prestigious amateur events, solidifying its reputation among golf aficionados.
Championships hosted: Curtis Cup · U.S. Mid-Amateur · Western Amateur (3 times)
A beautiful and peaceful country club with a stunning golf course and a very classic atmosphere. The grounds are extremely well maintained, the setting feels exclusive and quiet, and the whole place has a timeless charm. A wonderful location for anyone who app
I never played the course, but like Tom E. I was a caddy at Shoreacers in '64 and '65. My tips were not that great, but my favorite memory was caddying during the Childrens' Memorial Hospital charity Pro- Am that was held in the summer of '65. After my fours
I was a golf caddy at Shoreacres back in 1963 and 1964 when I was 13 and 14 years old. Dad was in the Navy and we were just a fence away from the Mansions and golf course. I'd usually walk down to the lake and up the beach and then climb the bluff to get ther
