The legendary Donald Ross contributed to Chicago Golf in a big way with Ravisloe Country Club.
Jim McWethy – Mistwood Golf Club
Jim McWethy was a visionary businessman and kind friend to those who were privileged to meet him. He also re-wrote the rules on what was possible for a public golf facility in the Chicagoland area. Jim McWethy was the owner of Mistwood Golf Club, which was honored by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as “Renovation […]
The Golf Club at Harbor Shores Course Review
With 18 major championship victories, it’s often been said that Jack Nicklaus transformed the game of golf. Therefore, it’s fitting that a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course has helped to serve as a catalyst for an ongoing community transformation just 100 miles east of Chicago in Benton Harbor/ St. Joseph, Michigan. The Golf Club at […]
Top 10 Toughest Golf Course Greens in Chicagoland
After finishing a round at any given course newcomers might believe that the greens were difficult, while long-time regular golfers who are acquainted with all the subtleties of the greens can putt ‘lights out’. Each course’s superintendent and head professional may believe that their course has the trickiest greens, while the members say that all […]
Old Top Farm Golf Course: Pictures, Numbers, and Words
Utilizing three descriptive modes — pictures, numbers, and words — Chicago Golf Report presents a review of Old Top Farm Golf Course. Old Top Farm is a privately owned, 9-hole, open to the public, golf course located in Crystal Lake, IL. Old Top Farm has 3 sets of tees: the blue set plays to a […]
