Chicago, Illinois
Beverly Country Club delivers an enduring Donald Ross championship experience with tree-lined corridors demanding precision, big-league shot values, and greens that punish the timid. Not a national must, but a genuine highlight of Chicago’s private club circuit—historic, polished, and packed with heritage.
A masterwork of the Midwestern parkland tradition, Beverly’s identity is etched by Donald Ross’s fundamental principles: strategic angles, a premium on shot placement, and sloping greens that punish weak approaches. Recent restoration has rejuvenated expansive fairways and recaptured bold green contours, delivering a formidable test where power alone won’t win. Tree removal and the refreshed bunkering reintroduced the original sightlines, and at every turn Beverly asks you to think, shape, and trust your swing.
Ross’s vision is rejuvenated: angles matter, mistakes magnify, and every green is a lesson in subtle defense.
A fearsome long iron or hybrid test, No. 3 is one of the toughest par 3s in Chicago—demanding a heroic carry over natural land and severe bunkering. Even a green in regulation can leave a treacherous two-putt across complex slopes.
Favor the center—corner pins bring triple into play instantly. Take your medicine if the tee ball isn’t perfect.
Miss short or side with trouble—up-and-down is a major ask. Avoid chasing tucked pins.
Exceptional private-club grooming; expansive, firm greens and newly restored fairways.
Member-paced; brisk for groups who know the course, slower if event or guest play is heavy.
Traditional, respectful, tournament-tested—a Chicago private club with real heritage.
Collared shirt, tailored shorts/trousers, no denim or athletic wear; follow standard private-club etiquette.
No. 3 and No. 17 will punish weak hybrids or long irons; rehearse confident strikes.
Expect revived Ross contours to punish those clueless about ridges and run-outs. A pre-round putting session is essential.
Adhere to private-club dress code—no exceptions. Soft spikes mandatory.
Arrange parking and arrival with your host; guest access is monitored and formal.
Club founded on Chicago’s south side
Hosts U.S. Amateur, with Francis Ouimet among the field
Chicago Victory National Open (wartime substitute for U.S. Open)
Site of the U.S. Senior Amateur
Master restoration by Tyler Rae & Ron Prichard completed
Opening of short course, new Himalayas-style putting green
In 1931, Beverly hosted the storied U.S. Amateur Championship, attracting future legends and cementing its national pedigree. That week, the roster included giants like Francis Ouimet—a testament to the course’s competitive spirit.
When the U.S. Open was canceled during WWII, the 1943 Victory National Open landed at Beverly—making the course a footnote in American golf history and an anchor for city championship competition.
A century after Ross’s genius shaped the corridors, architects Tyler Rae and Ron Prichard renewed the greens, bunkers, and fairways, reviving Beverly’s original intent and playability for the modern era.
Long before he was world No.1, Luke Donald bagged the 2000 Chicago Open at Beverly, displaying the precision and creativity that define this classic championship stage.
Chick Evans, legendary Chicago amateur, is tied to Beverly’s lore.
The course once hosted a wartime substitute for the U.S. Open—unique among Midwest clubs.
Tyler Rae’s restoration removed hundreds of trees to revive original sightlines, making the design bolder and more open.
Beverly remains one of only several courses to host both men’s and women’s Western opens.
The club’s new Himalayas-style putting green in 2023 is modeled on Scottish practice legends.
Signature city public, modern drama, simple booking
Approachable, value-driven south suburban test
Solid for convenience, practicality, and warm-up
Another southside classic, less crowded
If you have access, a major test nearby
Downtown Chicago for dining and travel, or the Oak Lawn/Evergreen Park area for proximity and value.
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Why it matches: Colonial Country Club is a natural next stop after Beverly Country Club: it offers similarly polished playing surfaces.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Athens Country Club a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character, making it a compelling counterpart to Beverly Country Club.
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