Cog Hill is the manifestation of the dream of Joe Jemsek and a testament to his vision. Often referred to as the patriarch of Chicago golf, Joe Jemsek (1913-2002) was universally praised for raising the standard of public golf throughout the country. This was due to his quest to bring private club conditions and amenities to the public player long before it was in vogue. Joe proved that providing first rate golf and clubhouse service, food and beverage for the public golfer could be profitable and thereby led many investors into providing quality public golf.

THE COURSES

Interesting layouts and well-conditioned courses have lured golfers to Cog Hill for over 70 years. With four regulation courses, Cog Hill tests players at all levels. Courses #1 and #3 tend to be gently rolling, wooded and with mostly elevated greens. They range from very tight to fairly open. There are also a blend of lengths requiring a range of shot making ability. Courses #1 and #3 have enough sand, woods and water to test the accomplished player, but not to punish the beginner.

Course #2 (Ravines) is very sporty, championship caliber. Three new holes, a par 3, par 4 and par 5, were constructed for the U.S. Amateur Championship and when substituted for the usual par 3, 4 and 5, are known as the tournament setting. They also permit a hole to be rotated in and out for construction or repair. Course #2 is every bit a championship course with tree lined-fairways, ravines, water, sand and testing greens.

Course #4 (Dubsdread) has been ranked nationally since it opened in 1964. It is known not only for its demands on shot making, but for its vast displays of natural beauty. Tight landing areas combined with heavily bunkered, large , undulating greens make the course a test for the best. It is here that the Western Open was contested every year from 1991 until 2006. Starting in 2007, the tournament will be known as The BMW Championship and contested at Cog Hill. The championship will then return to the Chicago area every other year via the Cog Hill Golf & Country Club.

Major Charity Outings Held at Cog Hill:

MCDONALDS- RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
CHICAGO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
TRU-VALUE
ACE HARDWARE
BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP)