COURSES PLAYED 2021

NOVEMBER

HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN - Magical links layout one of the Windy City's best... PHOTO TOUR

WILLOW HILL (Northbrook) - North suburban 9 hole links in renovation phase under new ownership... PHOTO TOUR

KLEIN CREEK (Winfield) - Big changes at super challenging layout include course and clubhouse... PHOTO TOUR

OCTOBER

WILLOW CREST (Oak Brook) - Challenging, scenic par 70 is a Dick Nugent favorite... PHOTO TOUR

KANKAKEE ELKS (St. Anne) - Classic Langford / Moreau track worth the drive down I-57 to Kankakee... PHOTO TOUR

TURNBERRY (Village of Lakewood) - Semi-private layout winds through the rolling hills of McHenry County... PHOTO TOUR

COG HILL #1 (Palos Park) - Always fun and playable alternative at mega complex in southwest burbs...

WILLOW RUN (Mokena) - Par 35 parkland layout an affordable option for a quick 9...

PRAIRIE LANDING (West Chicago) - Big, bold prairie links an top Windy City play... 

SEPTEMBER

GREEN MEADOWS (Westmont) - Sporty par 30 Dupage FP layout fun for all skills... PHOTO TOUR

WATER'S EDGE (Worth) - Heavily wooded track along the Cal-Sag in ideal location just west of Chi-town border... PHOTO TOUR

CARDINAL CREEK (Beecher) - Three 9 hole courses in the far south suburbs are a plus value play... PHOTO TOUR 

THE BOURNE (Marseilles) - "A Club in the Country" 45 minutes west of Joliet  has amazing views and elevation change within a quirky, unique layout... PHOTO TOUR

WEDGEWOOD (Joliet) - Top Joliet PD course strikes right balance between fun and challenge... PHOTO TOUR

AUGUST

BARTLETT HILLS (Bartlett) - West suburban favorite offers an excellent, affordable round... PHOTO TOUR

NAPERBROOK (Naperville) - Prairie links style layout always an entertaining experience... PHOTO TOUR

NATIVE OAKS (Valley Center, CA) - Rolling hills, mountain views and value play makes for a solid play... PHOTO TOUR

GOLF CLUB OF CALIFORNIA (Fallbrook, CA) - Semi-private course about 40 miles north of San Diego a thrill ride... PHOTO TOUR

ARROWOOD (Oceanside, CA) - Busy facility in coastal California a par 71 test... PHOTO TOUR

MADERAS (Poway, CA) - Highly ranked Southern California layout a Johnny Miller masterpiece... PHOTO TOUR 

WELK FOUNTAINS (Escondido, CA) - Scenic Executive Course (Par 62) a pleasure to play... PHOTO TOUR

GOLF CLUB OF ILLINOIS (Algonquin) - Penal prairie grass is gone but still a stout challenge remains... PHOTO TOUR 

ODYSSEY (Tinley Park) - Veteran support foundation a solid summer play... PHOTO TOUR

JULY

TAMARACK (Naperville) - Water hazard heavy sub-division layout needs TLC... PHOTO TOUR

RAVISLOE (Homewood) - Magical Ross inspired track has new life since private to public transition... PHOTO TOUR

THE BLUFFS OF CHANNAHON - Newly re-named Heritage Bluffs remains a top play in the Windy City...  PHOTO TOUR

DEER CREEK (University Park) - Top value play in south suburbs an old favorite...PHOTO TOUR

SANDY PINES (Demotte, IN) - Highly entertaining & affordable course worth the trip down I-65... PHOTO TOUR

GLENVIEW PARK (Glenview) - Manicured conditions at 6,100 par 70 north shore favorite... PHOTO TOUR

GLENVIEW PRAIRIE (Glenview) - 9 hole par 31 course an entertaining play for all skill levels... PHOTO TOUR

TANNA FARMS (Geneva) - Quirky layout (5 par 5's, 7 par 4's, 6 par 3's) a challenge with acres of prairie / wetlands...  PHOTO TOUR

BIG RUN (Lockport) - Monster par 5's featured at classic course in southwest suburbs... PHOTO TOUR

JUNE

CARY CC - Prime property offers big views and tricky greens at affordable northwest suburb play... PHOTO TOUR

GLENEAGLES RED (Lemont) - Sporty "Lakes" 18  at 36 hole complex... PHOTO TOUR

SUGARLOAF (Maine) - Top rated course in Maine marries majestic scenery and maximum challenge in the western Maine mountains... PHOTO TOUR

CAMILLUS (New York) - Scenic hills at entertaining layout near Syracuse, NY... PHOTO TOUR

MAY

REDTAIL (Village of Lakewood) - Acres of protected wetlands frame high value layout near Crystal Lake...PHOTO TOUR

EAGLE RIDGE EAST (Galena) - Par 34 layout shares same landscape drama as championship courses...PHOTO TOUR

EAGLE RIDGE NORTH (Galena) - One of 3 spectacular 18 hole courses in Galena territory... PHOTO TOUR

PHILLIPS PARK (Aurora) - Top notch track with plenty of scenery at affordable rates a must play...PHOTO TOUR

FOSS PARK (North Chicago) - Far North muni a strong layout and top value play... PHOTO TOUR

BOONE CREEK (Bull Valley) - Player friendly 27 hole layout had plenty of interest... PHOTO TOUR

RENWOOD (Round Lake) - 1st time visit uncovered a lot more course than expected at bargain price... PHOTO TOUR

COYOTE RUN (Flossmoor) - H-F Park District facility is a south side winner... PHOTO TOUR

APRIL

GLENEAGLES WHITE (Lemont) - Tree lined fairways and tilted greens with zero water hazards... PHOTO TOUR

WHITE PINES WEST (Bensenville) - Enjoyable par 72 track at 36 hole west suburban mainstay... PHOTO TOUR

PINECREST (Huntley) - Solid parkland play boasts premier public greens...PHOTO TOUR

BRIDGES OF POPLAR CREEK (Hoffman Estates) - Stout 6.500 yard par 70 layout features 15 holes with water and iconic bridges... PHOTO TOUR

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