About Us
Steeple Chase is a Public Golf Course owned and operated by the Mundelein Park District, located in Mundelein, IL. It is a wonderful Ken Killian design in a beautiful setting amid natural hills, lakes, woods, and wetlands. Scenic beauty, outstanding course conditions, and challenging greens have kept Steeple Chase ranked as one of the top public courses year over year.
2024 Year in Review
Happy New Year to all of our loyal Steeple Chase Customers! This is a new feature we would like to try out this season and give all of our customers a brief recap of the 2024 season. It was another fantastic golf season that witnessed some change, some major improvements, and some fantastic weather! Without further ado – here is the 2024 season in review!
- First and foremost, after 24 years of dedicated service to Steeple Chase, Golf Operations Manager Bill Brolley retired on May 1st. Due to Bill’s leadership and guidance, Steeple Chase Golf Club felt like a home to its employees and a country club for its guests. Bill oversaw numerous projects and improvements over his tenure. Bill is still living in the area, and if you are lucky, you might see him out on the course next season playing the best type of golf – retirement golf!
- Steeple Chase underwent numerous course improvements during the 2024 season. It started with the debut of our new bunker layout on Hole #7. The greenside bunker on the right was recontoured by staff and broken into 2 bunkers from one. This modification allows golfers to walk between the bunkers when approaching the green and an additional bailout spot when hitting the ball right. Other changes included widening and resurfacing of the cart path around the practice putting green, removal of two large trees on the right hand side of the 12th tee box, slit seeding of the greens with a new form of bent grass, which will help Steeple Chase fight the spread and impact of Poa annua on the greens each spring, re-roofing the storm shelters on holes #4 and #13, and numerous other upkeep items meant to continue the improvement of Steeple Chase for the future.
- The simulator room opened in January of 2024. Steeple Chase converted the previous banquet space into a two-bay simulator room that is open year-round. The project took about three months to complete, and staff are very excited about the outcome. The addition of the simulator room is not only a great way to keep your game sharp over the winter months by playing one of our 30+ courses, but it also provides a great spot to warm up before your round, get a private lesson from our PGA staff, or analyze your equipment to see if technology can help you achieve lower scores. Additional information regarding the simulators can be found on our website HERE.
- Not only was a simulator room added in 2024 – but in October – Steeple Chase officially opened its gaming room to the public. The 3-machine setup is located on our lower level adjacent to the simulator room. This small, private gaming area has a full-service bar, TV, and complimentary soft drinks and coffee while you play. During the golf season, the room can be accessed by scanning your ID at the door. Scanning assists staff to ensure that no one under the age of 21 can access the room.
At Steeple Chase, our goal remains simple: to provide golfers with a fun, beautifully maintained championship golf course at a fair and competitive price. As we explore additional revenue opportunities, our focus will remain on reinvesting in the club to ensure it remains a top-tier destination for years to come. We’re excited for another great season in 2025 and look forward to welcoming you back to the course, whether in early spring or sooner!