Knollwood Club

Location: Lake Forest, IL
Architects: Harry S. Colt and Charles Hugh Alison
Director of Golf: Wade Gurysh
Head Golf Professional: Ryan Peavey
Superintendent: Jimmy Pierson
Yardage: 7,094
Par: 72
Website: Knollwood Club

Established in 1924, Knollwood Club in Lake Forest, just north of Chicago, was designed by C.H. Alison, associate of famed architect Harry Colt. Set on 240 wooded acres, the classic parkland course has evolved through renovations by Larry and Roger Packard, who introduced lakes, new bunkers and additional tee boxes beginning in the 1970s. More recently, architect Drew Rogers developed a master plan in 2017 that included tree removal, fairway widening, re-grassing, native fescue areas and a 2022 upgrade of tees, fairways, bunkers and greens.

Knollwood has a proud championship tradition, hosting the U.S. Amateur (1956), USGA Mid-Amateur (1981 and 1982) and the Western Amateur (2016).

In 2026, the club will welcome the Western Junior for the first time. In 2027, they will host the Western Amateur, becoming the first club ever to host the Western Junior and Western Amateur in back-to-back years.

Future Sites:
2027: Windsong Farm Golf Club (Independence, MN)