The 2015 Encompass Championship will take place this week at beautiful North Shore Country Club in north-suburban Glenview. This will be the third year in a row the Champions Tour has visited the Chicagoland area, with Craig Stadler winning in 2013 and Tom Lehman taking home the trophy last year.
Tom Lehman finished his final round last year with a 2-under 70 and had a 15-under 201 total for his eighth senior title and first since 2012. Lehman, the 1996 British Open winner, opened with rounds of 65 and 66 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round.
After posting pars on the first 11 holes, Lehman birdied No. 12. “It wasn’t my very best performance today, but it was good enough,” Lehman said.
Tickets for the 2015 Encompass Championship are still available. The tournament offers daily admissions with Good Any Day Tickets, a discounted book of tickets, weeklong passes and a limited number of Champions Club tickets that include access to a shared, air-conditioned hospitality area and include food and beverage. Children under 18 are free, no advance ticket is required for children. Children’s tickets will be available at the entrance regardless of a sell out. All Military, both active & retired, will receive free admission to the Encompass Championship with Military I.D.
Main spectator free parking is at Old Orchard Mall. Free shuttle service is provided from that lot to the tournament. In addition, the Metra/Fox Lake Line provides train service with a stop in Glenview that is walking distance to the club.
Monday, July 6, 2015
• Professional Practice Rounds 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Range Open 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Qualifying Tournament (off site)
• Not open to General Public
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
• Professional Practice Rounds all day 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Executive Women’s Day – Clubhouse Ballroom 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Pro-Am Pairings Party at North Shore Country Club 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Private Function
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
• Wednesday Pro-Am starting times 7:15 a.m. – 1:25 p.m.
• Amateur Player Registration 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Wintrust Junior Program 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Open to the Public
• The First Tee of Greater Chicago Golf Fashion Show 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
– Pro-Am Tee Times 7:15 a.m. – 1:25 p.m.
– Web.com Small Business Summit 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
– Encompass Championship Pro-Am Pairings Party 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 10, 2015
– First Round Encompass Championship Pro-Am starting times 7:15 a.m. – 1:35 p.m. 1st and 10th tee start
– LIVE Golf Channel coverage 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (CDT)
– Volunteer Appreciation Party 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
– Second Round Encompass Championship Pro-Am starting times 7:15 a.m. – 1:35 p.m. 1st and 10th tee start
– LIVE Golf Channel coverage 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (CDT)
Sunday, July 12, 2015
– Final Round Encompass Championship starting times 10 a.m. – 12 noon 1st and 10th tee start
– Trophy presentation upon conclusion of play on 18th green
– LIVE Golf Channel coverage 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (CDT)