Chicago Golf Club — Chicago Scorecard
Wheaton, Illinois, United States — United States Of America
About Chicago Golf Club
The Chicago Golf Club, located in Wheaton, IL, is one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States. It was founded in 1892 and originally located in Belmont, Illinois, before moving to its current location in Wheaton in 1895. The club has a rich history and has hosted numerous prestigious championships over the years. It was one of the five founding members of the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1894 and has held a total of 11 USGA championships, including five U.S. Opens. The most recent U.S. Open held at the Chicago Golf Club took place in 1911. The course itself is known for its traditional design and challenging layout. It was designed by Charles Blair Macdonald, who is often referred to as the "father of American golf course architecture." The course features strategic bunkering, undulating fairways, and well-guarded greens, providing a test for even the most skilled golfers. The Chicago Golf Club is a private club and its membership is highly exclusive. It is renowned for its commitment to the traditions and heritage of the game of golf, and its clubhouse reflects this with its classic colonial-style architecture. Overall, the Chicago Golf Club holds a prominent place in golf history and remains a distinguished and respected club in the golfing community.
Course details
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 70
- Tees available: 2
Scorecard — White (SSS 72.1, Slope 130)
| Hole | Par | SI | Yardage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 450 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 440 |
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 219 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 536 |
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 320 |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 395 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 207 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 413 |
| 9 | 4 | 17 | 406 |
| 10 | 3 | 2 | 139 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 410 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | 414 |
| 13 | 3 | 8 | 149 |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 351 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 393 |
| 16 | 5 | 14 | 525 |
| 17 | 4 | 16 | 382 |
| 18 | 4 | 18 | 425 |
| Total | 70 | 6574 |
Scorecard — Red (SSS 75.4, Slope 131)
| Hole | Par | SI | Yardage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 443 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 418 |
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 157 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 480 |
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 309 |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 312 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 149 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 344 |
| 9 | 4 | 17 | 395 |
| 10 | 3 | 2 | 125 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 358 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | 403 |
| 13 | 3 | 8 | 142 |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 341 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 384 |
| 16 | 5 | 14 | 516 |
| 17 | 4 | 16 | 371 |
| 18 | 4 | 18 | 415 |
| Total | 70 | 6062 |