Chicago Area Golf News

September 2, 2025
New caddie program at the Evans offers opportunities to local youth

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Wendi Kromash, Evanston Roundtable

This summer, the newly reopened public golf course The Evans at Canal Shores launched a youth caddie program for the first time since 1919. Created and taught by the Western Golf Association (WGA), the program trained 14 local teenagers, providing them with a summer job and a pathway to earning the prestigious Chick Evans Scholarship. Golfers could use a caddie at no charge, with the expectation of providing a generous tip, which the students kept entirely after completing a free, comprehensive training on golf rules and professional skills. The program proved to be a success, with the young caddies working in pairs to assist golfers by walking the course, carrying bags, and helping with the pace of play.

September 13, 2025
Village Green golf course in Mundelein closing after more than 60 years

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Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald

After operating for over 60 years, the Village Green golf course in Mundelein is closing permanently. Since its opening in 1962, the affordable and player-friendly course became a beloved community hub for longtime leagues, families, and loyal regulars. The property was purchased by Mundelein High School District 120, which will invest around $9 million to convert the land into new athletic facilities, including tennis courts, a softball field, a baseball field, and a multi-purpose field. As it prepared to close, nostalgic patrons gathered for final rounds to reminisce, lamenting the loss of a rare, budget-friendly course that many considered a second home.