Golf Center Des Plaines

Golf Center Des Plaines is a comprehensive golf practice facility located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The facility features an 80-bay automated driving range across three tiers with lighted and heated hitting stations, offering 300 yards of targeted landing area. The centerpiece is a fully lighted, nine-hole par-3 course designed by Rick Jacobson—the only fully illuminated course in the Chicagoland area, allowing play until midnight from May through August. Holes range from 80 to 200 yards and incorporate various hazards including a lake, berms, hills, and prairie grass, providing challenges for golfers of all skill levels. The facility also includes a 1.5-acre short game practice area with two large practice greens, multiple sand bunkers, and chipping and pitching space up to 60 yards away. Nine grass tee stalls are available for outdoor range play. The course is popular for leagues, corporate outings, and special events, with membership options available for unlimited play and practice.