For the first time in PGA of America history, it is believed that there are four PGA members who are age 100 and over. The PGA of America recently recognized and honored its four oldest members — the eldest of which, Mr. Samuel Henry “Errie” Ball, has a Chicago connection. Records in the PGA Membership […]
Former Glenview Resident Elected to PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame
Former North Shore Country Club professional and former Glenview resident Bill Ogden will be inducted on March 12 into the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ogden, who passed away in 2005 at age 78, will be honored at the PGA Education Center at PGA Village along with seven other […]
Local Publisher Helped Grow Chicago Golf
Chicago golf recently lost one of its strongest voices with the passing of Charles Chudek, the former publisher of Chicagoland Golfer, a biweekly newspaper that covered golf-related news, instruction, features and the results of local amateur and national professional golf tournaments. Mr. Chudek, 82 and formerly of Wheaton, died of natural causes Wednesday, November 7, […]
Sportsman’s Country Club in Northbrook
Sportsman’s Country Club in Northbrook is a 27-hole facility with a rich history and a vibrant future. Originally opened in 1929 as Sky Harbor Golf Club, Sportsman’s Country Club officially debuted in 1931 with an opening ceremony and tournament that featured the legendary Chick Evans, who posted a 76 on the new Northbrook golf course. […]
Chicago Golf History Begins With Charles Blair Macdonald
Charles Blair Macdonald was a Chicagoan known by many as both the Father of Chicago Golf and the Father of American Golf Architecture. His life-long love affair with the game is a major reason why Chicago stands at the forefront of golf in North America. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on November 14, 1855 […]