Ruth Lake Country Club has been a fixture of Chicago's western suburbs since the mid-20th century, occupying a quiet residential pocket of Hinsdale — one of the most affluent communities along the historic Burlington rail corridor. The club draws its name from the small lake that shapes the property and gives the course much of its character, with water coming into play in ways that demand both patience and precise shot-making rather than raw power.
The layout plays as a par 71, which hints at a design philosophy that leans on strategy over length — shorter holes that require real decision-making, not just a driver and a wedge. The terrain is classically midwestern: gently rolling, tree-lined, and firm underfoot in dry summers, with the lake providing both a visual anchor and a genuine hazard on several holes.
As a private members' club in the western suburbs, Ruth Lake occupies a specific social niche — a quieter alternative to the more prominent clubs of the Chicago golf corridor, valued by its membership for intimacy and consistency.
