COURSES PLAYED 2025

MAY

COG HILL #2 (Lemont) - Ravines course is a golfer favorite and affordable option to Dubs at Cog Hill...   PHOTO TOUR

GENEVA NATIONAL PLAYER (Lake Geneva, WI) - Wide fairways and strategic approach angles at a Player masterpiece...   PHOTO TOUR

GENEVA NATIONAL PALMER (Lake Geneva, WI) - Brawny 7,100 yard par 72 layout highlighted by 17th hole along Lake Como...   PHOTO TOUR

APPLE ORCHARD (Bartlett) - Walking only par 3 park district course has holes ranging from 80 to 213 yards for a quick 9 hole round...

BARTLETT HILLS (Bartlett) - Top mid-level play across rolling hills is a parkland style gem... 

WINNETKA - Major renovation at classic course dating back to 1917 has elevated status as a worthy north shore option...  PHOTO TOUR

MILL CREEK (Geneva) - Challenging par 71 layout winds through massive far west suburban housing development filled with scenic views...   PHOTO TOUR

WHITE PINES WEST (Bensenville) - Longer Par 72 course teams with the East for a classic parkland double play... 

COUNTRYSIDE PRAIRIE (Mundelein) - Linksy Lake County Forest Preserve course teams with Traditional for a 36 hole treat in the north suburbs...

DEERFIELD - 5 sets of tees at 6,900 yd Larry Packard track caters to all skill levels and easy access off Deerfield Rd exit and 294...  PHOTO TOUR

APRIL

TWIN LAKES (Westmont) - Well maintained par 28 provides a quick 9 hole play to work on your short game...

COG HILL #1 (Lemont) - 6,300 yd par 71 course has been a longtime mainstay of the Chicagoland golf scene...

FOX BEND (Oswego) - Oswegoland Park District course on Route 34 is a top parkland play in the far west suburbs...   PHOTO TOUR

BOONE CREEK (Bull Valley) - Prairie, Creekside and Valley 9's create a fun, playable mix and match 18 hole experience...   PHOTO TOUR

PINE MEADOW (Mundelein) - Jemsek operated course is an excellent parkland layout in the North suburbs... 

BLOOMINGDALE - Easy access off I-355 on Lake Street to a solid municipal option across the road from Medinah...

COG HILL #3 (Lemont) - Par 72, high volume course at mega southwest suburban facility is a perfect challenge for the average golfer...

MARCH

RAVISLOE (Homewood) - Donald Ross inspired par 70 layout is a magical step back to golden era golf design...

BLACKBERRY OAKS (Bristol) - 6,400 par 72 at far west edge of Chicagoland features Blackberry Creek and water hazards on 13 holes...

SILVER LAKE SOUTH (Orland Park) - Shorter but arguably harder of the 18's at high volume south suburban complex...  PHOTO TOUR

BONNIE DUNDEE (Carpentersville) - 100 year-old classic par 70 teams with Randall Oaks in the Dundee Township PD course portfolio...  PHOTO TOUR

FEBRUARY

KAANAPALI KAI (Maui, HI) - Younger sibling to Royal Kaanapali is an enjoyable par 70 play on northwest coast of Maui... PHOTO TOUR

JANUARY

PUKALANI (Maui, HI) - Affordable parkland layout on the slopes of Haleakala offers big views... PHOTO TOUR

WAIEHU (Maui, HI) - Amazing muni with 3 oceanside holes and water views aplenty is worth the effort to score a tee time... PHOTO TOUR

ROYAL HAWAIIAN (Oahu, HI) - Pete Dye original in east Oahu jungle straddles genius / insanity line with spectacular scenery... PHOTO TOUR

KAHUKU (Oahu, HI) - Par 35 local favorite straddles northeast shoreline with quirky 4 par 3 / 3 par 5 routing and cult status... PHOTO TOUR

PEARL AT KALAUAO (Oahu, HI) - Recently renovated classic dives across the hills above Pearl Harbor... PHOTO TOUR

EWA VILLAGES (Oahu, HI) - Busy Honolulu County course makes up for average conditions with a good layout at a reasonable price west of Honolulu... PHOTO TOUR

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