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Midlothian Country Club
Midlothian Country Club
5000 147th St Ste 1
Midlothian, IL 60445-2072
United States
Overview
Midlothian, in southwest Chicago, was founded in 1898 and is where Walter Hagen won the 1914 U.S. Open. During his recent renovation, architect Ray Hearn recreated shapes and bunker geometries that are more in line with what original architect Herbert Tweedie had—or would have—built, imbuing the course with a turn-of-the 20th century vibe. In rebuilding over 80 bunkers, he turned soft lines hard, extended greens and pushed fairway lines out closer to original dimensions.
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“A classic former US Open host, where recent restoration has restored many of the "golden age" features. Well-maintained, with excellent bunkering, and relatively small greens, presents a fun and fair test."
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“Host of the US Open won by Walter Hagen in 1914. With only one dogleg hole and three holes with water features, the course's Layout Variety is only average. However the course's challenge lies in generally small, fast greens with lots of incline well-guarded by deep bunkers. Approach shots must not only hit the green, but generally must be below the hole to avoid a 3 putt."
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“The course has opened up by removing trees and created more of an open course and easier to stay out of trouble. The greens are fairly small and tricky, due to their size and contours, but were not overly fast. Its not a long golf course, but one still has to hit precise shots to score well. I always enjoy how they set up the clubhouse and course, so the people in the clubhouse can see out on the course, and it overlooks both the 9th and 18th hole, and adds to the ambience of the golf course."
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“Midlothian has some of the smallest green I've ever played. The green on the ninth hole is tiny and runs away from the player. I was 180 yards out and had no idea how to hit the shot. I don't get it high anymore so I have to run it up. I ended ten yards over the green. If I were a member it would be my nemesis."
Read More2024
