Glencoe Golf Club

The Glencoe Golf Club has established the following maintenance practices in order to maintain an eco-friendly club.

Water Management and Conservation

Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary

The Glencoe Golf Club has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.  Dave Arden, Course Superintendent, has led the effort to obtain sanctuary status on this course and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International.  Glencoe Golf Club is the 51st course in Illinois and the 825th in the world to receive the honor.

Wildlife Sightings

Below are examples of wildlilfe enjoying the natural setting of the golf course. The Glencoe Golf Club staff has managed water quality, reduced chemical usage, created wildlife habitat and improved water conservation efforts. All of the work that has been done will protect and sustain native habitats and the wildlife that depend on them for survival. Please share with us any wildlife photos that are taken on the course.


A $125,000 anonymous matching gift was made to Friends. Please help to secure this significant contribution today!

Walking Only, 

Today! 

(5/21/22)