Located approximately 50 miles south of Chicago, Cinder Ridge has enough fun and unique characteristics that help it stand out from the crowd and warrant the lengthy drive. Designed by business owner George Kappos, with no previous experience in golf course architecture, this 18-hole layout sits on land that used to be strip mine territory. […]
Chicago’s Top 10 Forced Carry Golf Shots
In real life, when faced with dangerous situations humans and other critters have three choices: run, fight, or hide. However, there are occasions out on the links when the twisted mind of cruel golf course architects provide just one alternative — the forced carry — golfers can’t go under, they can’t go around, they must […]
Where to Play Golf During the Winter in Chicago
Bitter cold and snow are a fact of life for Chicago golfers, who now have more options than ever when looking to keep their golf swing throughout the winter. ChicagoGolfReport.com is proud to present the most comprehensive list ever compiled of winter golf options in Chicago, including indoor golf facilities, golf domes, golf simulators and […]
The Sun Rises on the New Sunset Valley Golf Club
“The Sun Also Rises” is the title of a novel written by America’s greatest author, Ernest Hemingway, and that title can also be a segue to articles written about the project to renovate and transform Highland Park’s hometown golf course into the new Sunset Valley Golf Club. The updated Sunset Valley course reopens to the […]
Chicago Golf Classics – Timber Trails Country Club
The 18-hole Timber Trails Country Club in La Grange opened in 1931 and was designed by Robert B. Harris. Measuring 6197 yards from the longest tees with a slope rating of 113, Timber Trails featured rolling terrain and tree lined fairways. Despite the best efforts of local organizers to save Timber Trails, the course was […]
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