IT’S TIME to get back to the Indoor Version of Schaumburg Golf Club Golf. Because now Schaumburg Golf Club had worked through the facility improvements and now reopened it’s three simulators and Chandlers Chophouse. So book your simulator at SchaumburgGolf.com or call the pro shop at (847)-885-9000 located at 401 N. Roselle Road, just minutes away from Woodfield Mall. Lessons and club fittings are available.
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The Course #10 Driving range.
APRIL 3RD-is coming soon.
But not fast enough for those who are anxious to play the new Pinehurst #10.
Tom Doak’s new dazzling display of design, is Pinehurst Perfect. A perfect 10 it is.
So for the fans of the old Pit Course, you will be proud to see what Pinehurst and Doak, along with lead associate Angela Moser have done with this piece of land.
1717 West Chestnut Ave. in Glenview. 4 new simulators are close to opening. Book your sim time at (847)-904-2905, and enjoy an Arnold Palmer while you are there. Plus-the new putting green is open for practice. TheShackgolfclub.com.
WHAT WE KNOW…
The work at the old Pit Course site is not over. So for those of you who were surprised when Doak was named the architect for the #10 course.
Still wondering what happened to the long rumored appearance of Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore to do the golf course. Well no worries, they are still in the picture.
Much in the picture, because the C & C team has been on property some six times or maybe more during 2023. Staking out the routing for a new Pinehurst #11. Yes it’s coming, just give Pinehurst a chance to recover from hosting the 2024 U.S. Open. But then it will be back to work, on the Pit Site.
150+ yards, to drive the ball in Chicago’s largest dome-from 8a to 3pm. 1350 Willow Road in Northbrook-WillowHilldome.com.
The Old Pit Hole #1, is now a driving range-two sided. With the old tee box on the first, becoming the range for Course #11.
The green area on old Pit #1, will be the range for Course #10.
But do be ready to walk, both courses will be walking only. Carry your bag, take a trolley, or hire one of Pinehurst’s good caddies.
Because all are great ideas. One area found on course #10 will be interesting. Because it will be a new outdoor testing range for the United States Golf Association (USGA).
From green 7 back towards the tee box. Seven won’t be the longest hole, but it might be the most exciting.
So while April 3 will be the opening day, and reservations are now being taken, there is plenty of work to still be done.
The main driveway needs some work, and the parking lot needs to be set up.
But the next step for now, will be after one parks their vehicle, then it comes time to take the shuttle-to where the clubhouse will get built. Both the clubhouse and the restaurant building have not seen construction begin so far. But it’s likely to start before opening day on the 3rd.
Bombs away-the par-5 tenth hole is somewhat long at over 600 yards, but some of it plays very downhill.
#TEN MERCHANDISE.
WELL SO FAR Pinehurst does not have any.
Logo’s are still in the planning stages. But what might emerge, is something that includes a tribute to the Pit Course. Stay tuned.
FAIRWAYS on Ten are plenty wide, but once you do miss them, the trouble will begin. With a mix of bunkers, trees and waste area’s. But good news is that on holes other than the par-3’s, golfers will have open fronts to run their ball onto the putting surface. Plus it’s Pinehurst, so there are places where there are plenty of Pine Needles. So if your coming down on a golf trip or for U.S. Open week, get a tee time booked to play Course #10.
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The Pinehurst #10 pictures were taken in 18 degree weather. Due to driving constraints and limited ability to reach certain area’s of the golf course. The Golfers on Golf tour of Course #10, was only able to reach 14 holes. To see more pictures visit Rory Spears on Facebook or Twitter @GogBlogGuy.