We now have a variety of options for booking tee times on our site. Choose from the tabs below to find the best booking option for you.
What’s Available - Tee Times at Robert A Black
Simply book one of the available listed tee times. Our lowest rates are only available on our site! Public players can book online or in the golf shop 14 days in advance. Advantage cardholders can book 21 days in advance but must contact the golf shop directly to reserve between 15 and 21 days in advance.
Twilight Golf Cart Policy
Golf Carts are NOT available for rent two hours before sunset at any Chicago Park District Golf Course.
Take the best from a skateboard, surfboard, snowboard and a golf cart and what do you get? The GolfBoard! Strap your bag to the front, put your drink in the cup holder, thumb the throttle and you're off! Shift your weight from side to side to literally carve the course up. This is golf like you've never experienced before!
Here at Robert A. Black, we are proud to offer you the chance to ride one on your next round! Even if you've never rode a wave or mountain, you'll be able to pick up the GolfBoard in minutes. All we ask is that you fill out this online waiver and watch the safety video before you come to the course. We will give you a quick training before your round, and then it's time for you most entertaining round of golf ever! Please note that there is a $10 charge in addition to your green and cart fee. All riders must sign a
GolfBoard rider agreement prior to rental. GolfBoard tee times are booked on a first come - first serve basis. To reserve a GolfBoard please call our clubhouse at 773.596.2581
To fill out an agreement prior to your tee time please fill out this waiver
The newest of all of the golf courses in the CPD Golf portfolio, the history of Robert Black is quite possibly the most interesting!
Once a private club in 1896, at a location two miles to the east along the shores of Lake Michigan, Robert Black was once the exclusive private five hole golf course named Edgewater Golf Club. In 1910, the golf course moved to its current location. In the 1970’s, the park was redeveloped into split open parkland and the nine hole golf course that is in place today.
Elevated tee boxes, greens, and tucked in sand traps all make for a challenging and fun golf experience. Robert Black offers four par 3’s for those who enjoy the challenge of shorter golf holes.
Scorecard
| HOLE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | TOTAL |
| BLUE | 473 | 133 | 341 | 158 | 309 | 313 | 161 | 105 | 346 | 2339 |
| PAR | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| MEN'S HDCP | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | |
| WOMEN'S HDCP | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | |
| PAR | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| RED | 439 | 113 | 316 | 125 | 285 | 286 | 133 | 81 | 321 | 2099 |
Course Statistics
| Tees | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| Men (B) | 31.7 | 100 | 2,361 |
| Men (R) | 30.7 | 96 | 2,146 |
| Women (B) | 33.0 | 103 | 2,361 |
| Women (R) | 31.8 | 98 | 2,146 |
Juniors Play Golf for $5
Rate: $5
Weekdays after 10am | Weekends after 12pm
Become a Youth on Course Member for golf benefits at multiple facilities across the area. Youth on Course provides juniors with access to life-changing opportunities through golf.
Learn more about Youth on Course
Register to Become a Youth on Course Member Today
To book a tee time all Youth
on Course rounds must call the course the day of for walk up availability.
No tee times can be made in advance, whether online or any other method. Any
tee times made in advance will require full payment upon check in, not the
Youth on Course rate.
The Chicago Park District Golf Courses offer a variety of leagues and lessons designed to get Kids of all ages and skill levels into the game of golf! The First Tee Chicago and Chicago Park District Golf have teamed up to provide golf access, instruction and life skill training for Chicago’s Junior Golfers.
For more information about some of the programs we offer please contact us by calling the Golf Shop or clicking the link below!
Whether you want to join a league, or need a place to host your league, our course has something for you! We have leagues for men, women, and seniors. No matter what your age, or level of golfing ability you'll get a warm welcome!
