Fall and winter is in the air meaning golfers in Chicago will need to hang up their clubs for the season very soon. But if you're like me and want to get a few rounds in before snow starts falling, be sure to take advantage of discounted rates offered at many area courses. Here are a few of the best deals I found. All rates listed as of October 2012.

Mill Creek Golf Course - Geneva, IL. - $30 weekday, $40 weekend (Online tee times available)

Gleneagles Country Club - Lemont, IL. - $27 weekday before 1:00pm (cart included; $32 weekend); $22 on all days after 1:00pm (cart included) (Online booking available)

Tamarack Golf Club - Naperville, IL. - $30 weekday (w/cart); $45 weekend (w/cart)

Cog Hill Golf and Country Club - Lemont, IL. - Courses 1 & 3: $29 weekday before 2pm, $19.50 after ($45 w/cart, $29.50 after 2pm); Course 2: $46/$32.50 ($62/$42.50); Course 4: $155;

Klein Creek Golf Club - Winfield, IL. - Monday & Tues: $40 ($35 after 2pm); Weds - Fri.: $49 ($35); Sat & Sun.: $59 ($40)

Whitetail Ridge - Yorkville, IL. - Weekday: $40 ($35 after 12pm); Weekend: $60 ($50 after 10am, $40 after 12pm)

Sanctuary Golf Course - New Lenox, IL. - Weekday: $22 ($35 w/cart); Weekend: $30 ($42)