Olympia Fields Country Club: South
Olympia Fields, IL • Private
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117 ReviewsOverview
Early in its history, Olympia Fields had four golf courses. Today the country club, located in the quiet suburbs south of Chicago (downtown members used to take a train to the courses, as the line lies right along the property line), boasts two layouts, the North and the South. The North is well-established as a major tournament course as host of two PGA Championships, two U.S. Opens, a U.S. Amateur and several Western Opens. The South, originally designed by Tom Bendelow, serves as a wonderful everyday alternative. It's been many things over the years, having undergone several remodels. Steve Smyers tapped into its early 20th century heritage during a 2007 renovation creating chocolate-drop mounds and other sharp features, and Andy Staples recently completed a revision. How the recent work impacts its ranking both nationally (it made our Second 100 Greatest from 2013 through 2018) and regionally remains to be seen.
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Awards
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked for six years from 2013-'18.
Highest ranking: No. 176, 2013-'14.
Best in State: Ranked ninth, 2011-'12, 2015-'16. Ranked 10th, 2013-'14, 2017-'18, 2021-'22. Ranked inside the top 10, 2001, 2005. Ranked 11th, 2019-'20. Ranked inside the top 15, 1987-'91, 1999, 2009. Ranked inside the top 20, 1993-'97, 2007.
2023-'24 ranking: 12th.
Previous ranking: 10th.
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100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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“This tournament ready course rests all parts of your game and the expansive clubhouse will get you ready to play the North Course in the afternoon. This is a great place to play two."
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“A challenging course that incorporates a lot of land features and beauty. A great time on the historic Olympia Fields property as The South is complimenting, but a little more "fun" golf than its championship partner The North."
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“The much-more fun and forgiving course at Olympia Fields is also most members' favorite. Great variety and opportunities to recover, with still enough difficulty."
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“Great compliment to North where all tournaments are held. South would be more famous if it wasn't in North's shadow. Play it if you are invited!"
Read More2018
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