Stonewall Orchard Golf Club - An Arthur Hills Designed Golf Course

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STONEWALL ORCHARD GOLF CLUB EARNS ZAGAT HONORS AS ‘ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP COURSES’
GRAYSLAKE, IL—MAY 18, 2007—For those who have played here, it’s no secret that Stonewall Orchard Golf Club is a true gem among the Chicago golfing landscape. The course that’s hosted U.S. Open qualifying in 2003 and 2005 is the current home to the Illinois PGA Section Championship and now has a home in the popular “Zagat Guide to America’s Top Golf Courses” for 2006-2007..........
(May 2007, Merton G. Silbar Public Relations)

The Titan of Turf - Stonewall Orchard
Sometimes the danger is real, requring a heroic shot, other times it is only illusory. But the psychological element is the same for both, creating some anxious moments for all but the very brave. With a revised slope of 148 from the back tees and a rating of 74.7, Stonewall Orchard is not for the.........
(August 2006, Golf Chicago, Bill Daniels)

Stonewall Orchard in August right place, time for Illinois PGA
The Illinois PGA Championship had been the traditional opening tournament for the local golf season the last nine years. This week, it becomes the closer. Not only does the tournament have a new date, it also has a new site. The 83rd edition of the event starts today at Stonewall Orchard.........
(August 29, 2005, Chicago SUN-TIMES)

Golf Digest again gives Stonewall Orchard high marks
Daily Herald – July 8, 2005 – Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake, the first Chicago-area course designed by famed architect Arthur Hills, has been ranked “One of the Best in State” by the editors of Golf Digest, which reports monthly circulation of 1.5 million. Rated No. 22 overall in Illinois when taking into consideration all private and public facilities, Stonewall Orchard was rated as the fifth best public course in the Chicago area. It’s the third time in as many years that the course has been elevated to such status by Golf Digest.........
(July 8, 2005, Daily Herald)

STONEWALL ORCHARD GOLF CLUB TO HOST MOTOR WERKS/WALTER PAYTON GOLF CLASSIC MAY 24
Grayslake, IL – April 22, 2005 – One of Chicago’s most recognizable golf courses will play host to a tournament this spring featuring some of Chicago’s most recognizable names. Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, rated one of Illinois’ top public courses by Golf Digest and a 2005 U.S. Open Qualifying Site, will host the Fourth annual Motor Werks/Walter Payton Golf Classic presented by ESPN 1000 on Thursday, May 24. ........
Listen to the ESPN 1000 Radio Promotion (April 2005, Merton G. Silbar Public Relations)

Stonewall Orchard Named Home of the 2005 Local U.S. Open Qualifing Site & Illinois PGA Section Championship
NADLER GOLF CAR TO SPONSOR 83RD ILLINOIS PGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP & CPC WITH NEW FALL DATES AT STONEWALL ORCHARD GOLF CLUB. Long-time Illinois Section PGA sponsor Nadler Golf Car Sales, Inc. has agreed to become the new title sponsor of the Illinois PGA Championship & CPC beginning in 2005........
(January 2005, Bill Ibrahim, Illinois PGA )

STONEWALL ORCHARD GOLF CLUB UNVEILS NEW CLUBHOUSE & SWEETBRIAR GRILL
August 1, 2002 -- Grayslake, IL --Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, Chicago's first Arthur Hills-designed course located in northwest suburban Grayslake has unveiled its 5,000-square foot clubhouse, featuring a fully stocked golf shop and the Sweetbriar Grill restaurant......
(August 2002, Merton G. Silbar Public Relations)

Architect creates gem in Grayslake
Bob Malpede knew he wanted to build a golf course in Lake County. He spent countless hours scouting for locations. Then he stumbled onto a farm and orchard owned by the Sargent family in Grayslake for more than 100 years. He got out of his car and knocked on the door. "I said, I'd like to build a golf course here,' " Malpede said. After a series of discussions the Sargents agreed, with one provision. "They said, 'We don't want to build any houses,' " Maplede said. "That was music to....
(July 1999, Chicago Tribune Article)

For The First Time Ever…an Arthur Hills’
Designed course has come to Chicago, Stonewall Orchard G.C. in northwest suburban Wauconda has that distinction and it’s been a long time coming for this area to sample the offerings of one of America’s finest working golf course architects. For more than 30 years the Toledo-based architect has raised his profile and reputation by creating natural looking courses that were “player-friendly” long before that phrase was coined. And like his designs.....
(July 1999, Golf Chicago)