This is definately one of the many courses on my must play list. While I have crossed more then a few off that list it never ceases to amaze me how much work goes into these places come Tourney time!!! I was impressed with the lay out of the course and the condition of most of the greens. The bit of disappointment came with the rough and the bunkers. Not that the rough was too tough, just that it was inconsistant. Same can be said for the bunkers. There were some places where you could loose your ball. I know because I spent a fair bit of time looking for my playing partners ball. Also, on the front nine I had occasion to spend some not-so quatlity time looking for mine. The bunkers were in great shape in some cases and in others the sides were overgrown and I had a ball cling to the rough instead of rolling into the bunker. There were a number of holes where the course workers were cutting the bunkers to make them better, but a number of holes were still uncut/not finished. Well, enough of the bad. This course was a stop on the PGA tour for a reason. That was evident for most of the course and especially on the fairways that were in pretty good shape for early June with such a harsh winter. It is a bit pricey to play here, but I am willing to bet that by now it is in Fantastic shape. The finishing hole is not quite as it looks on TV until you finish and look back when your round is done!!!
Dubsdread is a beast but it is also a beauty! Its hard (17 bunkers on the 1st whole) but its pretty far.
They are obviously renowned for Dubs Dread, but I'm not much of a golfer, so I'll focus on the clubhouse. They have a nice venue, but it's a bit outdated. They could use with an update.
Played Dubsdread. Course is in fantastic condition. Lots of sand so be prepared. Greens are small, roll true, have few blemishes, but what would you expect from a course that PGA pro's play. Club house staff isn't the most friendly. Starters are complete opposite; extremely friendly and approachable. Overall glad I played it and paid the higher price, but just so I can say I played. The other course intermingle with this course and are in just as good a shape. Play it once, then play some other courses and see if it's worth the extra dollars to play it again
Started with having tee time for Dubs moved to #2, for an outing, disappointing club house for a PGA tour facility, charged extra for range balls, old fashioned water fountains, no on course beverage cart, carts look like they have been there since 1980, no GPS.This out of towner expected more with the history of the course. Having said that I would play dubs in a heartbeat if I ever get back to Chicago.
First, the owners and manager are really nice and really good. Secondly, I have the fondest memories of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament for Ronald McDonald House Charites. The courses are beautiful and so well-kept and the bar and restaurant have a fun club vibe. Way to go Nick Mokelke!
The course was in good condition but the service was nowhere to be seen. The first day we played we did not see the drinks girl till the 17th hole then she was too busy talking to the Marshal. The second day we saw he on the front before the halfway house then on the back nine no one to be seen again today was very hot and could have done with some water or a cold drink. They have no water coolers on the holes so you better bring some of your own. On arrival no one takes the clubs out of your car or at the end they don’t wipe your clubs down. It’s a same but you get better service from a resort course than an old famous course that saw its last winner of Justin Rose in 2011. 155 dollars is a bit steep for what you get and all that is just a round of golf.
Great golf, greens are well maintained and the courses are challenging but fun. Just a great place to play.
Every course at Cog Hill is in amazing shape, but the legendary Dubsdread is a must-play. A true shot-makers course. The course is tough, but its also rewarding. The elevation changes really add character and strategy to the course, and the scenery is awesome.
Cog Hill Country Club has four tracks, however I have only been able to play Course number four Dubsdread. Words can not describe it. If any one has the opportunity to play Cog Hill please don't let it pass you will not be let down...