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Cog Hill Golf and Country Club - Course No. 4 Dubsdread

Golf Digest Top 100 Public·#79

Where Tigers hunt and dubs tremble—a championship test that hosted the pros and will test your soul.

About the Course

Dubsdread is the crown jewel of the Cog Hill complex and one of the finest public-access championship courses in America. Built in 1964 by legendary architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, this brutally honest 7,554-yard layout hosted the PGA Tour's BMW Championship three times and sits perennially in Golf Digest's Top 100 Public courses. Tiger Woods called it home, shooting a course record 62 here in 2009. The name itself is a warning: "dubs beware"—and the course delivers on that promise with surgical precision. Playing Dubsdread feels like stepping into golf history; the elevated greens, deep bunkers, and pinched fairways demand flawless execution. A 2008 restoration by Rees Jones refreshed the original design intent without softening the edge. This isn't a course that punishes bad luck—it punishes bad golf. Every missed fairway lands in thick rough, every approach shot to the wrong level means a bogey. Yet that's precisely why a group of accomplished golfers will remember this round forever.

Why It's Great for Groups
  • ✦Historic championship pedigree: Former host of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship (2009-2011) where Tiger Woods won five times, including a legendary 62 in 2009
  • ✦Uncompromising design challenge: At 78.0 course rating and 153 slope from the tips, it's one of the most difficult courses in the Midwest—a true test that separates shot-makers from hackers
  • ✦Rees Jones restoration preserved the original Wilson-Lee brilliance: Every hole was renovated from tee to green in 2008, honoring the architects' original vision while modernizing the experience
  • ✦Elite practice facilities on-site: Heated Toptracer range, grass tees, dedicated practice bunker, multiple chipping greens, and a full learning center satisfy pre-round preparation obsessives
  • ✦Perfect for competitive foursomes: The course's demanding design and scoring difficulty make it ideal for determining bragging rights—everyone will remember exactly how they played each hole
Courses on Property
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Course No. 1 - Blue18 holes · Par 71

Par-71, 6,282-yard course designed by David McIntosh in 1927; the original Cog Hill course and most accessible of the four.

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Course No. 2 - Ravines18 holes · Par 72

Par-72, 6,639-yard course originally by McIntosh and Coghill (1929), redesigned by Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore; features elevation changes and a memorable '19th hole' finale.

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Course No. 3 - Red18 holes · Par 72

Par-72, 6,402-yard course designed by Dick Wilson in 1963; a solid intermediate challenge between the beginner and championship courses.

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Course No. 4 - Dubsdread18 holes · Par 72

The legendary 7,554-yard championship course designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee (1964), renovated by Rees Jones (2008); former PGA Tour venue and the flagship course.

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Key Details
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Green Fees
$145–$185/person est.
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Walking Friendly
Yes
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Caddies Available
Yes
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Best Time to Visit
May through October offers ideal conditions, with late spring (May-June) and early fall (September) providing the most pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Peak tournament season is summer, so expect higher rates and busier play June-August. Winter rounds are possible but conditions soften. Avoid the course during major events and tournaments unless you can book well in advance. The region's hot, humid summers peak in July, so spring and fall rounds tend to be more enjoyable.
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