Ridgemoor Country Club

Ridgemoor Country Club is a country club located near Chicago, Illinois. It hosted the Hale America National Open Golf Tournament in 1942. Along with golf, the club also has swimming and tennis facilities.

Ridgemoor Country Club
Club information
Coordinates41.966704°N 87.791800°W / 41.966704; -87.791800
LocationNorwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Established1905
TypePrivate
Total holes18
Tournaments hostedHale America National Open Golf Tournament (1942)
WebsiteRidgemoor Country Club
Designed byWilliam Langford
Par72
Length6811 yards
Course rating73.1
Course record62 - Ben Hogan (1942) and Bob Zender(?)[1]

History

Golf has always been the forefront of Ridgemoor, and the greatest competitive moment in Ridgemoor's history came to fruition in 1942. The Hale America National Open was arranged to replace the United States Open that was canceled due to World War II, and would be staged at Ridgemoor Country Club. Sponsored by the Chicago District Golf Association, the United States Golf Association and the PGA of America, the Hale America raised over $20,000 for the Navy Relief Society and USO, and achieved legendary status thanks to its winner. Ben Hogan's 17 under par 271 across the four days, including a course record 62 in the second round, captured the Hale America by three strokes over Jimmy Demaret and Mike Turnesa. The tournament has gained some infamy, as debates ensue if the Hale America should be regarded as a U.S. Open. Officially, it is not recognized as such.[2][3]

Holes
Hole # Par Yards
1 4 307
2 5 493
3 5 491
4 3 147
5 4 372
6 4 410
7 4 402
8 3 183
9 4 355
        
Hole # Par Yards
10 5 518
11 5 494
12 4 350
13 3 157
14 4 326
15 4 367
16 4 428
17 4 384
18 3 152

References
  1. "Golf". Ridgemoor Country Club. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  2. Baron, Mark. "1942: Ben Hogan wins the U.S. Hale America Open by three strokes". Golf History Today. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. Hanley, Reid (June 16, 1992). "HALE AMERICA: A U.S. OPEN?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
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