“When you’re short on time, just play nine!” Realizing the demands and constraints placed upon personal time in modern life, in the early 1970’s some member associations of the USGA accepted 9-hole scores for handicap posting. By the late 1990’s, all associations were required to provide 9-hole ratings so that independent 9-hole scores could be […]
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 […]
2011 Chicago Golf Season Finally Arrives
After a long, cold break, the 2011 Chicago season is finally here. Many local courses are opening this week with limited cart access as their fairways continue to thaw out from the snow this winter. Here is a list of Chicago golf courses that are offering early season specials and discounts. Ruffled Feathers Golf Club […]
