Est. 1901 · Donald Ross (1917-19 renovation, full design credit); originally James Foulis and Theodore Moreau (1901); William Watson (c. 1910 expansion)
Why we love this place
We love Ravisloe because it opens a genuine Donald Ross design to everyone, no membership required. The classic-era routing, handsome Spanish Mission clubhouse, and century of history make a round here feel special, and being the Chicago area's only public Ross course gives it a place all its own. For the price of a tee time, you get real architectural pedigree.
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About Ravisloe Country Club
Ravisloe Country Club was established in 1901 in Homewood, Illinois, on the former Briggs farm, founded largely by members of Chicago's Standard Club. The original nine holes were laid out by James Foulis and Theodore Moreau, and additional land supported an expansion overseen by William Watson between roughly 1910 and 1913. From 1917 to 1919 Donald Ross directed a substantial renovation that reshaped the layout enough for him to earn full design credit; the Spanish Mission-style clubhouse dates from the same era. As the club neared its centennial, architect David Esler carried out a well-received restoration. After financial troubles during the 2008 recession, Ravisloe reopened in 2009 as a fully public course, and it is often cited as the only public Donald Ross design in the Chicago area. It remains a prized classic-era experience open to all golfers.
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