GOLF’s latest Prime 100 Programs within the U.S. rating consists of 11 newcomers, which we’ll introduce you to right here. Meet Previous Elm in Highland Park, Unwell.
Patrick Koenig
GOLF just lately launched its newest rating of the Prime 100 Programs within the U.S. (2024-25), an inventory that features 11 newcomers. A few of them you would possibly know. Others you won’t. Right here, in our newcomer spotlights, we’ll introduce you to those rookie Prime 100 gems.
Newcomer highlight: Previous Elm / Rank: 94th
Location: Highland Park, Unwell.
Sort: Personal
12 months opened: 1913
Architect: H.S. Colt
What you might want to find out about Previous Elm
Harry Colt constructed Previous Elm in 1913, in one in all his uncommon North American visits. Within the ensuing years, Donald Ross added his personal touches, representing the one important time these two design titans spent collectively. Quick ahead 100 years and superintendent Curtis James has turned this course right into a haven for brief grass with a number of the quickest and firmest taking part in surfaces within the nation. Tee balls scamper perpetually, no less than till they run into one of many Colt bunkers that architect David Zinkand has meticulously restored over the previous decade. The bouncy taking part in surfaces even have turned a number of the topped greens — like on the world-class 2nd and fifth holes — into terrifying propositions. Colt by no means constructed options that scream at you; and such is the case at Previous Elm, which is the type of design you wish to wrestle with 30 to 50 instances a 12 months. You won’t lose a ball taking part in right here however you’ll marvel why you don’t fairly play to your handicap.
What our raters say
“A wedding of H.S. Colt and Donald Ross with a bunker restoration that brings components of the heathlands to suburban Chicago. A Golden Age basic in each respect, one can solely marvel at options just like the double inexperienced sixth and seventeenth. Colt’s pulpit inexperienced places and Ross’ development savvy make this a singular addition to the U.S. Prime 100.”
“The membership’s historical past is as fascinating as its options, the place the members that constructed it have been accustomed to the work of each Ross and Colt, and elected Colt to design, and Ross to construct. In up to date phrases, Ross was each the affiliate and the contractor. The outcomes are sublimely spectacular with a wide range of fascinating options all gouged and carved into a reasonably flat piece of land. The strategic choices, visible illusions, in addition to angles of bodily play on each the bottom and within the air are excellent.”
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