Chicago Area Golf News

January 3, 2026
Zigfield Troy Golf Course par-3 course has closed

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Walter Lis, Chicago Golf Report

After decades of serving the Woodridge community, the 9-hole par-3 course at Zigfield Troy has permanently closed. However, the facility’s driving range remains fully operational and open to the public, continuing to offer practice facilities independent of the shuttered course.

January 3, 2026
Polar Bear Open to kick off St. Andrews' 100th anniversary celebration

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Len Ziehm, Daily Herald

St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago is kicking off its 100th anniversary celebration this Sunday with the annual Polar Bear Open. Operated by the Jemsek-Hinckley family since 1926, Illinois’ oldest continuously family-owned course will mark its centennial with monthly events and prizes throughout 2026, honoring a rich history that includes hosting U.S. Open qualifiers and golf legends like Patty Berg.

January 4, 2026
Golfers brave frigid temps Saturday at annual winter tournament in Des Plaines

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Brian Hill, Daily Herald

Despite the biting January cold, golfers braved frigid temperatures and frozen hazards at the annual Des Plaines Chili Open this Saturday. Held at the Des Plaines Golf Center, the popular winter event offered a festive atmosphere featuring family fun, contests, raffles, and prizes.

January 4, 2026
Groups hope to save Calumet Country Club as a golf destination; owner says plan is impossible

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Evy Lewis, Daily Southtown

The Chicago District Golf Association and the Donald Ross Society have partnered to acquire and preserve the historic Calumet Country Club as a public golf destination. However, they face opposition from property owner W&E Ventures, which intends to demolish the course for industrial redevelopment, citing financial unsustainability. The site's future now hinges on the Village of Hazel Crest, which controls the necessary zoning and demolition approvals amidst community resistance to industrial expansion.

January 7, 2026
Coyote Run Golf Course sets a new record for rounds played

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Marilyn Thomas, Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle

41,031 rounds were played in 2025 compared to 40,237 played in 2024.