Reading through your history made me think if it was just 5-10 years later, someone could look at the success of remote coastal spots like Bandon, etc. and think about the possibility here of shoreline/ravine golf in the Chicago area (the phrase “fingers of sand dunes” had my attention). Alas, it was probably just a few years too early for anyone to have the inspiration.
To do it right, you’d have to clear all the trees so the shore is wide open and can be seen widely. And also need at least 2 greens right on the edge - maybe one of them a double that you come back to twice?
I’m obviously not a routing expert, but this property seems really cool and it’s fun to dream. I like your idea of an amazing 9 hole course + a short course.
Not sure if its been discussed on here. Plum tree out in Harvard? All i know of it is it was built for expectation of people from Motorola playing out there but is now closed.
Wow, surprised this is the first time I’m hearing of Gleneagles’ demise. Played it a few times while living in Darien and Bolingbrook, was pleasantly surprised by the place, a fun affordable walk.
You’re right. My thought is that two of them, DG and Tam, used to be 18 and hosted Tour events.
The other two have interesting backstories from an architectural perspective.
