Flossmoor, Illinois
Flossmoor Country Club is a storied, architecture-rich course with deep roots in American golf history. Its classic design and championship pedigree make it a must-play for tradition-minded golfers in the Chicago region.
Flossmoor Country Club is a paragon of early American championship design, expertly routed over gently rolling Midwest land. Herbert J. Tweedie's vision delivered a rhythmic mix of attackable par 5s, taxing par 4s, and short but tricky par 3s that reward thoughtful play. The 2000s Ray Hearn restoration sharpened the original shot values, revived key bunkering, and kept the course's old-soul DNA intact. Flossmoor’s greens tilt with vintage subtlety, while fairway and greenside bunkers provide a constant strategic puzzle, staying true to its eras of golf’s greatest thinkers.
Herbert J. Tweedie was a foundational figure in early Chicago golf, blending British sensibility with Midwestern land to craft a championship test. Later modifications by Collis, Watson, and Hearn ensured Flossmoor’s enduring strategic richness.
A birdie beckons to start—if you dare to attack. The narrowly bunkered opening fairway demands a confident, accurate tee shot and presents a critical second-shot decision.
Negotiate fairway bunkers at 290 yards and set up your approach with disciplined placement.
Pushes right risk OB, err left finds sand—precision required throughout.
Firm, well-kept fairways and traditionally maintained greens with classic run-offs and healthy rough.
Member-controlled; expect smooth, steady rounds with few delays.
Historic, understated private-club tradition with a focus on golf over pageantry.
Course rewards thoughtful club selection and shot angles—study hole maps if possible.
Greens tilt and run-off—practice precise yardages and soft-landing mid-irons.
Moderate terrain means a reasonable walk, but wear supportive shoes for the longer holes.
Choose the right tee for your game—there’s a wide range from 5,500 to over 7,100 yards.
Founded as Homewood Country Club by Herbert J. Tweedie and others
Original clubhouse destroyed by fire
Hosted the Western Open, gaining national attention
Clubhouse fire; club renamed Flossmoor Country Club
New clubhouse opened (current structure)
Host site for PGA/USPGA Championship
Venue for the U.S. Amateur Championship
Flossmoor Country Club wasn't just a golf destination—its train excursions and free lunches fueled the growth of Flossmoor itself. Golfers and would-be residents alike were drawn out from Chicago, with the club at the heart of the area's development.
The club survived two devastating clubhouse fires in its first fifteen years, but rebuilt each time, cementing its place as a resilient institution. The 1915 clubhouse still stands as a symbol of this enduring tradition.
Hosting the 1906 Western Open, the 1920 PGA, and the 1923 U.S. Amateur, Flossmoor staked its claim as one of the country’s elite tournament venues before the modern era. Legends and rising stars alike have contended on these fairways.
Flossmoor helped give the town itself its name—inspired by golf’s arrival on the prairie.
Has hosted three major early 20th-century championships, a rarity among Midwest clubs.
The club’s centennial history includes free lunches on train excursions to lure golfers and residents.
Its two early clubhouses both burned to the ground before today’s 1915 model was built.
Parts of the course routing and bunkering reflect over a century of architectural evolution.
Famed public championship test, open to all
Windy lakefront holes with spectacular skyline views
Highly regarded modern public course with creative architecture
Legendary U.S. club, American architecture heritage
Major championship pedigree nearby
Oak Brook/Westmont or South Suburbs for easy access to both Flossmoor and top Chicago-area courses.
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