If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Mistwood Golf Club over the years, it’s that owner Jim McWethy is committed to improvement and innovation. After receiving national acclaim following the initial launch of Mistwood Golf Club in 1998, an ambitious redevelopment of the facility was completed in 2013 to help improve playability. The result was […]
The Fantastic Par Fours of Chicago Golf
A score of “four” made on a golf hole is either a bogey, birdie, or par. Consensus would say that a birdie-four is better than a par-four, and way better than a bogey-four, but there are times when the ‘four’ as ‘par’ can delight a golfer nearly as much as a birdie-four. When level to […]
Chicago’s Top 10 Most Troublesome Golf Bunkers
Your mom and dad always told you “It’s easier to get into something than to get out of it”. Immediately, three things come to mind to confirm this parental warning — trouble, debt, and prison. These three situations enable lawyers, CEO’s of credit card companies, and bail bondsmen the opportunity to earn a comfortable living. […]
Ultimate Ultimates: Chicago’s Top-10 Toughest Finishing Golf Holes
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary provides multiple definitions for the word “ultimate”, two of which are a) the best or most extreme of its kind (synonym: utmost), and, b) the last in a progression or series (synonym: final). Using this word twice provides a great topic for an article and list pertaining to our area’s most […]
From Palos to Australia to Scotland and Back with Mistwood’s Jim McWethy
Jim McWethy is the owner of Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville, which was recently honored by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as “Renovation of the Year” and “Best New Course.” With extensive renovations including a new 5,000-square-foot Performance Center, a 26,000-square-foot clubhouse and a complete renovation of the golf course, Mistwood has evolved into one […]
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