Harborside International - Port Course
Chicago, Illinois
Built on a former landfill on Lake Michigan's south shore, Harborside's Port Course offers links-style golf with Chicago skyline views. The windswept layout is a unique public golf experience just minutes from downtown.
History & Heritage
Harborside International opened in 1995 on a former landfill site on Lake Michigan's south shore, designed by Dick Nugent. The transformation from landfill to links-style golf was one of the most ambitious reclamation projects in American golf.
The Port and Starboard courses provide links-style golf with Chicago skyline views, offering a unique public experience minutes from downtown.
Signature Holes
A windswept par 4 with Chicago skyline views framing the approach.
A demanding par 3 exposed to Lake Michigan winds.
A risk-reward par 5 along the lakefront.
A strong finishing hole with skyline backdrop.
What to Expect
Links-style golf on a former landfill with Chicago skyline views and Lake Michigan winds. At 7,164 yards, the wind makes it play significantly longer.
The open, treeless layout is exposed to constant winds off the lake.
Playing Tips
Wind off Lake Michigan is the primary defense. Club selection can vary by 3-4 clubs depending on wind direction.
Keep the ball low in windy conditions. Bump-and-run shots work well.
Highlights
- ✓ Chicago skyline views
- ✓ Links-style lakefront design
- ✓ Former landfill transformation
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