Cog Hill Course #1

Palos Park, Illinois

47 total photos of Cog Hill #1

Entrance, Aerial Images, Scorecard
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, & more
Practice areas
Cog Hill #1 FAQ

Other courses at Cog Hill
Cog Hill #2 (18 holes)
Cog Hill #3 (18 holes)
Cog Hill #4 (18 holes)


Course Vitals
(866) 264-4455
https://www.coghillgolf.com
12294 Archer Ave, Palos Park, IL 60439 (Map)
Course Type Public - 18 holes
Max Green Fee $62 + $18 for cart
Par & Tees 71 (36/35) - 5 tees
Course Length 6318 yards
Longest Hole 490 yards
Rating & Slope 69.9/120 (M)
Driving Range Yes
Year Built 1927

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club Overview
The golf mecca known as Cog Hill was born in 1926 when the three Coghill brothers purchased land in Lemont and hired David McIntosh to design a golf course. The first course debuted in 1927, followed by the second in 1929, right before the stock market crash that kicked off the great depression. In 1951, former Cog Hill caddie and employee Joe Jemsek bought the property, and the Jemseks have owned it ever since. In 2016, the property was annexed into the suburb of Palos Park.

Four golf courses coexist at Cog Hill, at a variety of price points ranging from sub-$50 (courses #1 and #3) to nearly $200 (course #4 -- Dubsdread). They range from ~6,300 to ~7,500 yards with course ratings to match. The premier course here is Dubsdread, which has hosted numerous professional and amateur tournaments throughout the years. It was the site of the PGA Tour's Western Open (1991-2006) and BMW Championship (2007, 2009-2011). Tiger Woods won the Western and BMW a combined 5 times, while other recent notable winners include Justin Rose, Trevor Immelman, and Dustin Johnson. Cog Hill also hosted the 1997 US Amateur Championship, won by Matt Kuchar.

While the courses have different personalities, they share some characteristics. There’s not a tremendous amount of water across all four venues. In addition, hills and elevation changes add flair across all four tracks. And of course, all are very well kept and nicely manicured. Cog’s practice facilities are excellent, with a huge Toptracer driving range and grass tees too. There’s numerous practice greens throughout the property, with a bunker and chipping area, and an entirely separate golf academy area with six PGA & LPGA professionals. Cog Hill has three separate pro shops, and all the merch you could possibly want, both of the logo and non-logo variety. Somehow the stately clubhouse feels both historic and modern at the same time; maybe classic is the best word to describe it. They host lots of weddings and events here. The restaurant has great food and all the American fare classics you’d expect. You’ll have a great golf experience here.

Cog Hill Course No. 1
Cog Hill’s first course debuted in 1927 and is the easiest of the four on the property, with a course rating of 69.9 and a slope of 120 on the par-71 layout. It’s also the shortest track, at 6,318 yards. Water comes into play on six holes. The fairways are relatively narrow and many are parallel to each other, particularly on holes 3 to 13. The longest hole is the 490 yard 1st hole. The 4th hole is a par-3 with two completely different green complexes and tee boxes, which offers variety for replays.

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club Map & Aerial Imagery

Full page map
Aerial satellite imagery of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. Cog Hill has 4 courses. Course 1 and 3 intertwine in the southwest portion of the property. Image courtesy of Google Maps.

Cog Hill has 4 courses. Course 1 and 3 intertwine in the southwest portion of the property. Image courtesy of Google Maps.

Aerial satellite imagery of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. This image is zoomed in on the southwest area of Cog Hill where Courses 1 and 3 are located. Image courtesy of Google Maps.

This image is zoomed in on the southwest area of Cog Hill where Courses 1 and 3 are located. Image courtesy of Google Maps.

Cog Hill Course #1 Scorecard

Scan of the scorecard from Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. Note that hole 4 has two completely separate greens and tee box areas, and can be played at a wide variety of distances as a result. Also, hole 9 can be played as a par 4 or 5.

Note that hole 4 has two completely separate greens and tee box areas, and can be played at a wide variety of distances as a result. Also, hole 9 can be played as a par 4 or 5.

Other Photos from Cog Hill Golf & Country Club

Miscellaneous photo of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. The path into the main clubhouse at Cog Hill.

The path into the main clubhouse at Cog Hill.

Miscellaneous photo of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. Cog has smartly adopted a consistent color scheme for their courses. Course #1 always has blue signage, on course, in the scorecard, etc. Course #3 is red.

Cog has smartly adopted a consistent color scheme for their courses. Course #1 always has blue signage, on course, in the scorecard, etc. Course #3 is red.

Miscellaneous photo of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. No, thank *you* Mr. Jemsek, for creating an incredible golf mecca for us Chicagoans to enjoy.

No, thank *you* Mr. Jemsek, for creating an incredible golf mecca for us Chicagoans to enjoy.

Miscellaneous photo of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. "Have the caddy put them in the black sedan."

"Have the caddy put them in the black sedan."

Miscellaneous photo of Cog Hill Course #1 in Palos Park, Illinois. Throughout the summer, Cog Hill has cool events where they setup Dubsdread as it was for the PGA Tour's BMW Championship from 2009-2011, with Sunday pin placements and all. 
In 2011, Justin Rose won at -13. Rose shot a ridiculous 8-under 63 in round 1, and finished the tournament with an even-par 71. Us mere mortals can play that setup for $195. They also have markers throughout the course showing the location of notable shots, like Tiger's ridiculous recovery shots from from the rough when he won in 2007 and 2009.

Throughout the summer, Cog Hill has cool events where they setup Dubsdread as it was for the PGA Tour's BMW Championship from 2009-2011, with Sunday pin placements and all. In 2011, Justin Rose won at -13. Rose shot a ridiculous 8-under 63 in round 1, and finished the tournament with an even-par 71. Us mere mortals can play that setup for $195. They also have markers throughout the course showing the location of notable shots, like Tiger's ridiculous recovery shots from from the rough when he won in 2007 and 2009.

View GolfScout's Golf Courses

Anetsberger Golf Course
Arboretum Club
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
Arrowhead East Course
Arrowhead South Course
Arrowhead West Course
Big Run Golf Club
Billy Caldwell Golf Course
Bloomingdale Golf Club
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club
Buffalo Grove Golf Course
Burnham Woods Golf Course
Canal Shores Golf Course
Cantigny Hillside Course
Cantigny Lakeside Course
Cantigny Woodside Course
Carriage Greens Country Club
Chevy Chase Country Club
Chick Evans Golf Course
Cog Hill Course #1
Cog Hill Course #2 - Ravines
Cog Hill Course #3
Cog Hill Course #4 - Dubsdread
Columbus Park Golf Course
Countryside Prairie Course
Countryside Traditional Course
Crane's Landing Golf Club
Deerfield Golf Club & Learning Center
Deerpath Golf Course
Downers Grove Golf Club
Eaglewood Resort Golf Club
Edgebrook Golf Course
Flagg Creek Golf Course
Fountain Hills Golf Club
Fox Lake Country Club
Fox Run Golf Links
Fresh Meadow Golf Club
Glencoe Golf Club
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Glenview Park Golf Club
Glenview Prairie Club
Green Meadows Golf Course
Harborside International - Port Course
Harborside International - Starboard Course
Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18
Hickory Hills Country Club
Highland Woods Golf Course
Hilldale Golf Club
Indian Boundary Golf Course
Inwood Golf Course
Jackson Park Golf Course
Joe Louis “The Champ” Golf Course
Klein Creek Golf Club
Lake Bluff Golf Club
Lake Park Golf Course
Lombard Golf Course
Lost Marsh Golf Course
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Maple Meadows Golf Course
Marquette Park Golf Course
Meadowlark Golf Course
Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island
Mistwood Golf Club
Mt. Prospect Golf Club
Nickol Knoll Golf Club
Oak Brook Golf Club
Oak Hills Country Club
Old Oak Country Club
Old Orchard Country Club
Palatine Hills Golf Course
Palos Country Club
Palos Hills Golf Club
Prairie Bluff Golf Club
Prairie Landing Golf Club
River Bend Golf Club
Rob Roy Golf Course
Robert A. Black Golf Course
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Salt Creek Golf Club
Seven Bridges Golf Club
Silver Lake North Course
Silver Lake Rolling Hills Course
Silver Lake South Course
St. Andrews - Joe Jemsek Course
St. Andrews - St. Andrews Course
Steeple Chase Golf Club
Stonewall Orchard Golf Club
Stony Creek Golf Course
Sugar Creek Golf Course
Sunset Valley Golf Club
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
The Glen Club
The Preserve at Oak Meadows
Twin Lakes Golf Club
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Village Greens of Woodridge
Village Links of Glen Ellyn - 18 Hole Course
Village Links of Glen Ellyn - 9 Hole Course
Water’s Edge Golf Club
Wedgewood Golf Course
White Deer Run Golf Club
White Pines East Course
White Pines West Course
Willow Crest Golf Club
Willow Hill Golf Course
Wilmette Golf Club
Winnetka Golf Club
Zigfield Troy Golf