COG HILL G & CC
VALLEY LO CLUB
CANTIGNY YOUTH LINKS
COG HILL G & CC VALLEY LO CLUB CANTIGNY YOUTH LINKS
COG HILL G & CC
Lemont, IL | Public Club
The Cog Hill G & CC features four courses, the most famous being Dubsdread which has hosted events such as the BMW Championship, The Western Open Championship, the U. S. Amateur and more. The IJGA hosts events on Courses 1 & 3 each year. Cog Hill hosts the YDP Junior League in both the spring and the fall, as well as both single-day and multi-day events for the Playing Member Division and Youth Development Program, and for the first time ever, will host a three-day Sizzler Championship this year at Cog Hill. Courses 1 and 3 at Cog Hill feature gental rolling, wooden terrain that blends length and difficulty which requires a range of shot making abilities. The water, sand and woods will challenge the seasoned golfer, while being not overly intimidating to beginners.
VALLEY LO CLUB
Glenview, IL | Private Club
The Valley Lo Club features more than just an 18-hole, par- 3 executive golf course. During the summer members enjoy a variety of outdoor activities: golf, tennis, water sports, paddle tennis and more. The course is a unique set up, playing 2,249 yards from the longest tees. The course is a par 54. Valley Lo Club plays host to the Youth Development Program several times throughout the year. Most notably the YDP Mentor Scramble where members of the YDP Program partern up with an individual who is an alumni of the IJGA. Some noteable alumni who have played in this event include: Tee-K Kelly, Brendan O’ Reilly, Jordan Hahn, Will Kelly, Nick Hardy, Raymond Knoll, and Brooke Kochevar. The YDP Program will head back to Valley Lo one more time in 2017 for the YDP 9 Hole Event # 17.
CANTIGNY YOUTH LINKS
Wheaton, IL | Public Club
Cantigny Youth Links is a specially designed 9-hole golf course for players who are just starting out in the game. Many of the holes feature multi-level greens so it is important to know the pin location when you step up to take your shot. Cantigny Youth Links hosts several YDP events each year, but also has hosted the IJGA Golf Marathon on three ocassions. The IJGA Golf Marathon is a fundraising event held biennially and supports junior golfers who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in the IJGA, by granting them financial aid. Golf Marathon participants collect pledges per hole or flat donations. Each participant plays 100 holes on the Youth Links Course in September.
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