Wheaton, Illinois
Course Type | Public - 9 holes | |
’24 Max Green Fee | $135 (cart included) | |
Par & Tees | 36 - 4 tees | |
Course Length | 3618 yards | |
Longest Hole | 553 yards | |
Rating & Slope | 37.7/146 (M) | |
Driving Range | Yes | |
Year Built | 1989 |
This was part of an outdoor art exhibit featuring imaginary creatures inspired by Mexican folklore, entitled “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World” and was on display through October 2022.
The plaque reads: “This trust shall continue perpetually and shall be known as CANTIGNY in commemoration of the first American major victory in the World War... My trustees, out of the income from the trust estate shall care for, maintain, and keep in good repair and condition the land and buildings and all other property pertaining thereto as a public park and museum for the recreation, instruction and welfare of the people of the State of Illinois.” From the will of Robert R. McCormick - April 1955
The plaque reads: “Welcome to Cantigny, the historic estate of the late Colonel Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. McCormick was an Illinois National Guardsman and an artillery officer with the First Division during World War I. He renamed this estate “Cantigny” for a small village in France where he fought in America’s first battle and victory in Europe, May 28-31, 1918. McCormick was so proud of his military service that he became a lifelong advocate for our soldiers and veterans. He often hosted events at Cantigny for American Legionnaires and, especially, veterans of his beloved First Division. In 1937, he helped dedicate the federal monument in Cantigny, France. The memory of the First Division’s deeds, he said, would “march on... to everlasting glory!” Today Cantigny is part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, which honors McCormick’s legacy by advancing the ideals of a free, democratic society.”