Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Illinois, combines understated elegance with a contemporary attitude. This private country club is distinguished by its diverse membership, phenomenal golf experience, fun recreational activities, and year-round social events

Royal Melbourne features a Greg Norman -designed 18-hole golf course carved into the surrounding wetlands, ponds, prairies, and trees, combining the beauty of sport with that of nature. Influenced by Alister Mackenzie's original design of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia, this par 72 layout also reflects Greg Norman's philosophy that a private club course should offer its members a challenging, yet fair round of golf.

Members not only get to experience the challenge of the game the way it was meant to be played, but they get to do so in a lushly landscaped world inhabited by deer, swans, hawks, and other local wildlife native to the area. Golfers of all ages and levels enjoy the beauty and complexity of this spectacular6,721-yard layout.

The Royal Melbourne golf course offers an experience that's few and far between, making the sport enjoyable for all. Members and their guests enjoy a picturesque landscape, local wildlife, and a gorgeous Australia-inspired clubhouse. The interior design and fine dining create a luxurious, welcoming space for the Chicagoland community. The club is also a chosen venue for weddings, special occasions, and more.

For those looking to improve their game, one-on-one instruction is available, including lessons for juniors. For those looking to test their skill, frequent tournaments provide ample opportunity to do so. Other amenities include a fully stocked Pro shop, a choice of golf carts or caddies, a full practice facility, a snack bar at the turn, and lavishly appointed locker rooms for members to refresh and relax after playing.

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