McHenry County's golf courses run through rolling farmland and mature woods, with a few tracking the river close enough to hear it from the fairway. Some are relaxed nine-hole walkers you can knock out before lunch; others are full 18-hole layouts with clubhouse dining and space for events. Compared to the crowded courses closer to Chicago, tee times here move faster, and the pace feels less like a waiting room. Course details below:
