
#1
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club

About this course
Cog Hill's Dubsdread, a brute sculpted from the prairie south of Chicago, echoes with the roars and whispers of championships past. This is no gentle stroll; its penal, tree-lined fairways and demanding greens were conceived in the early 1960s and continue to test all levels of player. Dubsdread favors those who can turn the ball over; many holes bend left, demanding fades off the tee be near perfect. Designed by Dick Wilson, with later refinements by Rees Jones in the late 2000s, Dubsdread's championship pedigree is well established. The course hosted multiple Western Opens and the BMW Championship for years, witnessing moments of both triumph and crushing defeat on its unforgiving layout. While not often mentioned among the titans of American golf design, Dubsdread nevertheless holds a unique place in the hearts of Chicago-area golfers, a true test of mettle. And should you find yourself on the 19th hole, be sure to try the signature chili, a cold-weather staple that warms from the inside out after a humbling round.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Lemont, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- David McIntosh, Dick Wilson
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,586 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.1/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club is reached most directly via Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International (MDW), both situated roughly 30 miles northeast of the club; the drive west into the rolling terrain of DuPage County typically takes 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic patterns through the suburban corridor. For those arriving by private aircraft, Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Wheeling offers a considerably closer alternative, positioning you just 20 minutes from the gates of Cog Hill. The final stretch carries you through the quiet, manicured landscape of Lemont's southwestern edge, where the club's championship grounds emerge amid mature oaks and the gentle elevation changes that define this storied Illinois venue - a seamless transition from the urban periphery to one of the Midwest's most venerable golf sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about #1 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
#1 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 62 logged golfers.
#1 was designed by David McIntosh and Dick Wilson.
Yes. #1 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at #1 is 71.
#1 plays 6,586 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at #1 is 131.





