Schaumburg Golf Club - Baer Course

Schaumburg Golf Club Overview
Schaumburg Golf Club boasts a rich history spanning nearly a century. Originally opened as Westmoor Country Club in 1927, the facility changed hands several times over the decades, operating as Roselle Country Club and later Golden Acres Country Club (detailed extensively by the Schaumburg District Library). The Schaumburg Park District purchased the property in 1989 and invested heavily in its transformation. Prolific golf architect Bob Lohmann led an extensive renovation that touched practically every aspect of the operation, including major hole redesigns, safety and drainage improvements, complete bunker redesigns, rebuilt tee boxes, and expanded practice facilities.

The club features 27 holes divided into three distinct 9-hole courses: the Tournament, Players, and Baer courses. This setup allows golfers to mix and match for variety during their rounds. The courses range from 3,073 to 3,391 yards with varying degrees of water hazards, though they're more alike than different. Each course offers difficulty comparable to 9-hole tracks like Village Links 9, River Bend, and Sydney Marovitz, but Schaumburg distinguishes itself with superior conditioning. The facility perhaps takes itself too seriously with pretentious tee box names like Stone, Grey, Cedar, and Life, but these square-shaped tee boxes add a genuinely upscale feel.

The beautifully manicured courses reflect attention to detail and earned certification with the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf. Water is most prevalent on the Tournament and Players courses, while trees separate fairways without feeling like total forests. The relatively flat, walkable terrain features fast, true-rolling greens maintained in excellent condition. The course's environmental stewardship demonstrates a commitment beyond just golf excellence.

The Practice facilities stand out here, featuring a grass tee driving range and two huge practice greens adjacent to the clubhouse. The golf academy offers training programs for all skill levels. The large, modern, prairie-style clubhouse houses a well-stocked pro shop with shirts, hats, shoes, and golf essentials, plus the wildly popular Chandler's Chophouse restaurant with an extensive menu that draws diners beyond just golfers.

Baer Course
The Baer course, the longest of Schaumburg's three 9-hole layouts at 3,391 yards, honors Jerry Baer, who served as Park District Assistant Director from 1975-2000 and was one of the principal designers of the golf club. Playing to a par of 36, the course features a course rating of 35.5 with a slope of 126 from the back tees. Named for a man who helped shape the facility's development during his quarter-century of service, the Baer course stands as both the most substantial test of distance among the three courses and a fitting tribute to one of Schaumburg Golf Club's founding figures.