Bob O'Link Golf Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.
  • 86th percentileCost, nationwide
  • 6Documented amenities
  • 1916Founded
Map illustration marking the location of Bob O'Link Golf Club in Highland Park, Illinois.

Bob O'Link Golf Club is a private country club in Highland Park, Illinois. It is operated by Member-owned private golf club.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, caddie program and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $85,000. Documented membership types include golf memberships.

The reported initiation fee for Reported Private Membership membership is $85,000. That is above the Illinois median of $27,500. Nationwide, it is above the median of $17,500.

Location & Directions

1120 Crofton Avenue North, Highland Park, IL, 60035
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

It is above the Illinois median of $27,500 and higher than about 92% of 12 comparable Clubs there.

The listed initiation fee for Reported Private Membership membership is $85,000.

Initiation fee

$85,000

One Time · Reported Private Membership · Effective 2021

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join Bob O'Link Golf Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Invitation-Only Golf Membership
Golf membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Sponsorship required
Yes
Application process
Membership is invitation-only and requires sponsorship by a current member.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at Bob O'Link Golf Club include clubhouse, dining, caddie program and other documented facilities.

Available amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Caddie Program
  • Practice Facility
  • Pro Shop
  • Golf Simulators

Golf

Golf at Bob O'Link Golf Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Donald Ross
  • C.H. Alison
  • Jim Urbina

Policies

Documented policies for Bob O'Link Golf Club cover tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Tee-time policy
The Club operates without tee times.

Club History

How long Bob O'Link Golf Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. Documented

    Bob O'Link is a private Highland Park golf club centered on a Donald Ross course that opened in 1916.

Additional Club Details

Bob O'Link Golf Club is operated by Member-owned private golf club.

Ownership or operator
Member-owned private golf club

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Bob O'Link Golf Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Illinois and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Membership market position

Initiation fee comparison

The reported initiation fee for Reported Private Membership membership is $85,000. It is above the Illinois median of $27,500 and is higher than approximately 92% of 12 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $17,500 and is higher than approximately 86% of 210 compatible peer records.

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Club age context

Founded in 1916

That represents about 110 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 64% of 128 other Illinois Club records with a usable founding year and 81% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1922 in Illinois and 1959 nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

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  1. nypost.com/article/inside-americas-men-only-golf-clubs Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. sites.google.com/pgahq.com/bobolinkasstprofessional/home Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.bobolinkgolfclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.golfdigest.com/courses/il/bob-olink-golf-club Research SourceSupports: General research