Cog Hill Golf & Country Club - Dubsdread
Chicago, Illinois
Long the Chicago-area's premier public championship course, Cog Hill No. 4 "Dubsdread" hosted the BMW Championship and Western Open for decades. The Rees Jones renovation maintained the course's fearsome reputation while modernizing it for championship play.
History & Heritage
Cog Hill was founded in Lemont, Illinois in 1927. Course No. 4 Dubsdread, designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, opened in 1964. The name means dreaded by dubs reflecting its championship difficulty.
Dubsdread hosted the Western Open from 1962 to 2006, the BMW Championship, and the 1997 U.S. Amateur. Tiger Woods won the 2009 BMW Championship here. Rees Jones completed a $5 million renovation in 2008. Another Jones renovation finished in 2025.
Signature Holes
Demanding long par 3 surrounded by deep bunkers requiring a precise long iron.
Reachable par 5 with risk-reward. Heavy bunkering and water threaten the greedy.
One of the longest holes requiring three precise shots through tight landing areas.
Memorable finishing par 5 where championships have been decided.
What to Expect
Classic Midwest parkland design at 7,547 yards with tight landing areas and heavily bunkered greens. Bent grass throughout with excellent conditioning. One of four courses at Cog Hill, all open to the public.
Playing Tips
Accuracy off the tee is paramount. Fairways are pinched by deep bunkers. Greens are large but contoured with steep-faced bunkers requiring confident sand play.
Highlights
- ✓ Former BMW Championship host
- ✓ "Dubsdread" championship legacy
- ✓ Premier Chicago public course
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