![]() ![]() Signature Hole: 16th Hole – 456 Yard Par 4 – Framed by trees on both sides and doglegging left around a ravine, the 16th hole is a shot maker's delight. While Cog Hill isn't quite on par with the collection of courses at Bethpage, the atmosphere of the complex and overall setting is similar. The terrain at Cog Hill features a nice combination of a few relatively flat holes along with several holes that sprawl across the rolling countryside with the back nine featuring the most impressive views and terrain on the property. What you see is what you get at Dubsdread and what you often see if a long hole littered with bunkers, framed by trees, and occasionally featuring a water hazard. Cog Hill fits this mold beautifully with its proximity to Chicago, substantial facilities, and a course layout with no surprises. Funky kicks in the fairway or around the green are grounds for some players wanting to hurl their club in disgust as they see their livelihood drowning with their Titleist Pro V1. They don't like blind shots off the tee or obstructed views going into the green and always want to know where the safe miss is. Finally, the course itself needs to tip out long enough to challenge the best players in the world with a design where everything is "in front of you." Golfers that compete for money want to see every bunker, hazard, and landing zone that comes into play before executing a shot. Second, the facilities at the club itself need to include a relatively large driving range and clubhouse to host the players' needs. First, they are located near large metropolitan areas that can generate enough sponsorship funds to generate substantial purses for players to compete for while also being able to accommodate the thousands of visitors coming to the area. ![]() When you play courses that the PGA Tour hits either regularly or sporadically you will often discover a handful of similar qualities. 4 at Cog Hill is a perfect example of what championship golf is all about. What to Expect: Getting its nickname "Dubsdread" due to its substantial difficulty, course No. Photos: See additional photos of Cog Hill Golf and Country Club (Dubsdread) Grade B+ Quick Factsĭesigner: Dick Wilson in 1964 and Rees Jones renovation in 2008Ĭost: $100.00 - $155.00 (caddies available for $30 plus gratuity) Click for current ratesĬourse Website: Official Website - Visit Cog Hill Golf and Country Club (Dubsdread)'s official website by clicking on the link provided.ĭirections: Get here! - 12294 Archer Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439 – UNITED STATES It isn't a course that will likely wow you like the seaside courses can, but as a parkland course it is a great track that I would happily play everyday and would make me a much better player if I did. When all is said and done the varied terrain produces memorable holes, the course conditions are commendable, and the challenge is substantial. I really liked how the trees framed many of the holes but were thinned out enough to fairly navigate in and around when tee shots went off line. I didn't love how similar the par 3s looked and played but that is about it in the complaint department. The Takeaway: Simply put, the Dubsdread course at Cog Hill is the pinnacle of public golf in Chicago. ![]()
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