Glenwoodie Golf Club

Glenwoodie Golf Club sits in Glenwood, a village in the southern suburbs of Chicago, where the landscape transitions from the flat prairie typical of much of the metropolitan area to slightly more varied terrain near the Illinois-Indiana border. The course was designed by Harry Collis, a regional architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century who laid out several courses across the Midwest. Collis worked during an era when many suburban clubs were establishing themselves to serve growing residential communities, and his designs typically made practical use of available land while incorporating strategic elements common to the period. The routing at Glenwoodie reflects the rolling topography characteristic of this part of Cook County, where glacial deposits created modest elevation changes and natural drainage corridors. Courses in this area often feature mature tree-lined fairways, and the property benefits from established vegetation that frames holes and defines playing corridors. The layout presents a traditional parkland test with doglegs, elevated greens, and approach shots that reward accuracy over pure distance. Glenwoodie serves as a private club for its membership, functioning as a social and recreational hub for families in the surrounding communities. Like many clubs of its vintage in the Chicago suburbs, it maintains a year-round calendar when weather permits and hosts member competitions and club championships. The course provides a straightforward, honest golf experience rooted in the design principles of its era, offering members a familiar and well-maintained venue for regular play.