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Flossmoor Country Club
193 Western AveFlossmoor, IL 60422
Phone: (708)798-9759Fax: (708)798-8399
Locals say that this is one of the oldest courses in the United States. The signature hole is #16 because it features an unusual sand bunker named "Eleanor's Teeth."
| Holes: 18 | Greens: Bent Grass | Fairways: Bent Grass |
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| Greens Fees: | $50-$79 |
| Course Type: | private |
| Dress Code: | No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required |
| Season: | Mar 15 to Nov 1 (closed on Mondays) |
| Guest Policy: | Closed |
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Course reviews for Flossmoor Country Club
Average Golfer Review (5.0 Stars):
Number of Reviews: 9
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| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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Great old course, Oct 11, 2008 |
| reviewer: Jim Ahern
from Flossmoor, il |
| Give Your caddie $ 100. They are worth it. |
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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Great course for a Woman,s PGA event., Dec 31, 2007 |
| reviewer: Robert White
from Glenwood, Illinois |
| Fast greens! |
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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Tough course., Aug 06, 2007 |
| reviewer: Howard Nagle MD
from Homewood, IL |
| Michael Zajac died May 2 1996. |
| 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful: |
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Host Professional FCC 1967- 1998, Mar 01, 2007 |
| reviewer: David G. Ogilvie III
from Frankfort, Illinois USA |
| The review of M Zajack is totally bogus..Iwas there, I played in the 1968 Western Open at OFCC.The course record at FCC was 67, held by 10 people, until the Il Open was held there in 1984 when Nick Zamboli shot 66 in the first round. Mark Egge. a member shot 65 seceral years later and that score still stands as the record. (2007). Tom Barry Class A PGA can verify any of my remarks. He is currently the Head Professional at Jefferson Lakeside Club, Richmond, Va. (2007) He worked for me from 1967 til 1981. The course has under gone a number of changes ove the years, including one as we speak. The course is truly "world class" and second to none. It is in great condition and challenging in every respect. Flossmoor has hosted many bog tome tournaments including the PGA in the 1923 several Illinois Opens, four WWGA Amateur Championships and the US Amateur Championship also in the 20's. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the Champ. tees. It may be the best kept scret in the country as far as outstanding courses and facilities are concerned. Very truly yours, David G. Ogilvie III Professional Emeritus Flossmoor Country Club (2007) P.S. Don Darfler was club champion at FCC in 1967 and 1968. |
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Dave O, Feb 28, 2007 |
| reviewer: Mark McCall
from Indiana |
| Dave O became pro in 1967. |
| 1 of 4 people found the following review helpful: |
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Frank Meekins was there., Jan 29, 2007 |
| reviewer: Tom Kenee
from Chicago Ridge, IL |
| Dave became Pro at flossmoor in 1969. Dave Jerrick was a pro bowler want to be. Gene Johnson was club champion in 1968. |
| 2 of 6 people found the following review helpful: |
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Micheal Zajac, May 24, 2006 |
| reviewer: David Jarrard
from Flossmoor, IL |
| I have read Mr. Zajac's letter. This is not a credible story. The round of golf between Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Bob McCall (longtime member) and Mark McCormick did not take place. I brought this letter to the attention of Dave Ogilivie (head pro at the time) as well as Mark McCall, Bob's son. No recollection of this round exists. I might add Dave Ogilvie remebered this week very well and also remebered Zajac. While many great golfers have played this course inculding the ones mentioned above, the round in question did not occur. |
| 5 of 11 people found the following review helpful: |
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great, Jan 11, 2005 |
| reviewer: Michael Zajac
from Winchester tn |
| Letter to the Editor I live in Winchester Tennesse and I came to Chicago Heights area to vist My Family and to see the Western open. Last year I was here to see the U.S. open. I was wishful that Tiger Woods would win both Events. That was not the case. I visted Flossmoor and Idelwild Country Clubs because I Caddied at both clubs. I remember when Jack won the Western open at Olympia Feilds Country club in 1968. I also remember him playing at Flossmoor Country Club the week before with Arnold Palmer, Mark MCcormick, and the Late Bob Mcall. I thought That day would be just another Thusday, I hoped to get a ladies bag and come home with 7 bucks. It was a very quiet day with very little action. The Caddiemaster was Bob Kenne a short and heavey set man in his late 60,s. Bob called all us Caddies inside for a meeting. I was fearful because he fired one Caddie that day for smoking on the course. Bob called us in and Said I have to send all You boys home. I wondered if he was going to fire us all, and go with just carts because it was a rumor going aroud that the club would do so. Bob flat out said due to an emergency of the clubs president that the club would be closed the rest of the day. I thought that the club president was sick or died so I just went home. On the way I rememberd that I left My lunch at the Caddie house and went back to get it. I was walking in the parking lot and saw a large limo come in, I followed it to the clubs main door the driver opened the Limo door and out steped, Jack, Arnold, and Mike. The limo driver opened the trunk and He took out 3 sunday type bags. I had Palmer and Nicklaus sign My lunch bag. Mccormick said He was not a famous Golfer but I said thats ok, and he signed it, I said thank You. Bob Mcall came out with his bag and Said Mike its time to go home. I asked him if I could watch them play and He said NO! so I left and went home. Saterday morning I came back and Bob called Me into his office and I though I was done for. He told me not to say anything about Thusday and He would make it worh My while. Isaid ok. Two Sundays later at the end of My loop and paying Me he said, I got a very special tip for you, He went into his back pocket and gave me the score Card from the Thusday Round. Palmer shot 63, Mcall 67, Jack 61, Mccormick 70. Palmer And Mccall beat Nicklaus and Mccormick 1 up on the bestball match on the last hole. Now I am sitting at My desk writting this wishing I was 14 again, carrying a bag and walking those fairways . I hope My Son Phillip who is 5 now Can someday do the same. Not just to earn a buck but to learn about More about Golf, work, and kindness of others. Here I am Back in Winchester tn, I see kids hanging out, Maybe doing drugs, no Caddie Jobs with in 100 miles. I just like to say to the Caddies out here to have there chin up be proud of what You do and be graetful to the Members because in short You kids have it good. Enjoy The job, create long lasting memorys, because not eveyone has the chances in life as You do. Michael Zajac 421 country club rd Winchester, tn 37398 931-968-9768 |
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