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The History of Golf in Chicagoland

September 23 @ 7:00 pm
BARTLETT HILLS GOLF CLUB OPEN FOR PUBLIC PLAY DINING FACILITIES & LOUNGE WEST ONEIDA STREET IN BARTLETT, ILLINOIS 312/837-2741 The Bartlett History Museum invites everyone to... The History of Golf in Chicagoland presented by Barbara Barrett Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m., Free Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main St. Also celebrating the 100th anniversary of Bartlett Hills Golf Club Chicagoland golf has a long and proud history beginning in 1892 with America’s first 18-hole course-the Chicago Golf Club; the first nationally televised golf tournament at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in 1953; and the Western Golf Association. The Bartlett History Museum and Bartlett Hills Golf Club invite you to join presenter Barbara Barrett, and explore the personalities, female and male players, organizations, courses, and events that have impacted golf in the Midwest during the past 130 years. The September 23, 7:00 PM, free program will be held at Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street. If you wish to come early, doors open at 6:30 PM for refreshments by Bartlett Hills Golf Club and a 6:40 Bartlett Hills trivia presentation by the Bartlett History Museum. Bartlett Hills is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Registration is required for this free program. Email Pam at prohleder@bartlettil.gov with your name, phone number and number of seats.
Chicagoland golf has a long and proud history beginning in 1892 with America’s first 18-hole course-the Chicago Golf Club; the first nationally televised golf tournament at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in 1953; and the Western Golf Association.
The Bartlett History Museum and Bartlett Hills Golf Club invite you to join presenter Barbara Barrett, and explore the personalities, female and male players, organizations, courses, and events that have impacted golf in the Midwest during the past 130 years.
The September 23, 7:00 PM, free program will be held at Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street. If you wish to come early, doors open at 6:30 PM for refreshments by Bartlett Hills Golf Club and a 6:40 Bartlett Hills trivia presentation by the Bartlett History Museum. Bartlett Hills is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Registration is required for this free program. Email Pam at [email protected] with your name, phone number and number of seats.

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