1949
Thorngate
The club’s story begins with Thorngate Club, formed by members of Chicago’s Sky Crest Club, on land in Deerfield leased from golf architect Robert Bruce Harris.
Source: Wikipedia: Ivanhoe, Illinois · Ivanhoe Club: History
Living in Ivanhoe, Illinois
Homes at the Ivanhoe Club, a private 27-hole golf community near Mundelein in Lake County, about 35 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop.
01 — At a Glance
A private golf community on 380 acres.
The Ivanhoe Club sits on the former Smith Estate, a 380-acre property near Mundelein in Lake County. The club broke ground in 1987 and opened in 1991 with a 67,000-square-foot clubhouse. Its 27 holes, renovated by Arthur Hills in 2003, play as three nines: Forest, Prairie and Marsh. Homes here sit in two private, gated communities along the course, the Woods of Ivanhoe and Ivanhoe Estates.
02 — History
The story of Ivanhoe.
The Ivanhoe Club traces its roots to a group of Chicago golfers who found a permanent home on a Lake County estate. A few chapters from the club’s story.
1985
The Smith Estate
Members found a place of their own: the Smith Estate, 380 acres near Mundelein with nine holes of golf, once owned by brothers Hawley and R.J. Smith.
Source: Wikipedia: Ivanhoe, Illinois · Ivanhoe Club: History
1987–1991
Ivanhoe Club opens
The club broke ground in 1987 and opened in 1991 as the Ivanhoe Club, with a new clubhouse and a second nine. In April 1991, Thorngate’s 240 members became Ivanhoe’s 240 members.
Source: Wikipedia: Ivanhoe, Illinois · Ivanhoe Club: History
2003
Rebirth of a Champion
Arthur Hills led a $4.5 million renovation that created the Forest, Prairie and Marsh nines.
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2006
A new main floor
In just 70 days, a 10,000-square-foot, $1.5 million renovation of the banquet areas and main floor was completed, creating the largest banquet facility in Lake County.
Source: Wikipedia: Ivanhoe, Illinois · Ivanhoe Club: History
2016–2018
On the Golf Channel
The club hosted the Rust-Oleum Championship on the Web.com Tour, shown nationally on the Golf Channel.
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03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
The Ivanhoe Club is near Mundelein, and school assignment follows each home’s address.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
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Assigned by address
Lake County districts serve the homes at Ivanhoe.
- Confirm the district for each address before you buy
Source: Wikipedia: Ivanhoe, Illinois · Ivanhoe Club: History
04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Ivanhoe.
Life at Ivanhoe centers on the course and the clubhouse, with Mundelein close by.
The Course
Forest Nine
Rolling, tree-lined fairways at the highest point in Lake County.
Prairie Nine
A links-style nine with native prairie grass and wildflowers.
Marsh Nine
Wetland views, herons and turtles, and a closing hole over Lake Ivanhoe.
The Club
The Clubhouse
67,000 square feet, with two dining rooms and a ballroom.
Tennis & Pool
Clay tennis courts and a competition-size pool.
Banquet Space
Renovated in 2006, the largest banquet facility in Lake County.
The Setting
Fifteen Lakes & Ponds
Water, a waterfall and bridges throughout the 27 holes.
4,000 Trees
Trees and flowerbeds frame the fairways.
Near Mundelein
Mundelein mailing address in Lake County.
Source: Wikipedia: Ivanhoe, Illinois · Ivanhoe Club: History