Click for an overview of the Winnetka Men's Golf Club
 

Local Rules for Member Play

The Competition Committee has put in place a Local Rules for Mens Club Play sheet. See attached

Key points:  see the sheet for the details

  • We are adopting local rule E-5 for Ob (take the ball to the fairway where you crossed the OB; add 2 shots) 
  • Special relief in back of 18 green: free relief in the drop area 
  • Clarification of Red penalty areas: all fescue, and peremiter on 14, left of 16, right of 17 and 18 
  • 2x 2 rule around the green: sprinkler heads within 2 club lenghts of green cut to fairway height; if your ball is within 2 club lenghts, you get relief

Winnetka Cup match: Saturday July 18 : Elms beat the Oaks 11 1/2  to 7

July 18th saw 24 of our club members teeing it up in the Winnetka Cup.  The Elms could only field 9 men to battle the Oaks and try to avenge last season's 11 -6 loss to the Oaks.  3 of the Oaks were waived for the day to play as Elms so that we could have an even number of matches.  However,  on this day  the Elms prevailed.  All appeared to favor the Oaks until  a lightning strike nearby called all the players off the course for some 30 minutes.  The Elms took this as a sign from the divine and went on to spank the Oaks 11 half to 7. 
Thanks to all who played, and thanks to Matt Lenhart, Kemper's food and beverage maven, who provided us a nice variety of lunch items.
There is a good chance we can hold a rematch in the Fall.  Stay tuned.

See the Scoresheets for all the matches 

Mens Club match vs Wilmette on Friday, June 14 : Great time but we came out just short 9 1/2- 8 1/2

What a great afternoon on Friday for our friendly against Ouilmette at Wilmette!  Piercing blue skies, windy AF, great green complexes and bunkering, great hosts, and the restaurant, bar, and patio was PACKED afterwards.  What a great atmosphere out at Wilmette.  They know what they’re doing….one day, Winnetka National, one day….a man can dream. Click here for the full summary .Thanks to jeff Werstalk for overseeig the event . 
 

Do you need new grips?  Washburne student starts "Just Grip It"

Local young golfer starts this business. Mickey  tried it, and  was very satisfied. See the attached flyer for all the info

 

Winnetka Men's Golf Club spotlighted in the June edition of the CDGA Foundation Newsletter 

We were recognized for our ongoing contributions over the last 15 years. Thanks again for your support.  Click here for the Newsltter. 

 

The Men's Club had apple trees planted left of 13, left of 12 in memory of  Paul Manley and Andy Cavallari, 2 recently deceased men's Club members.  Thanks to Mickey Archambault who led this effort . Here are the trees.. 

 

Handicap Brackets for the 2026 season of Men's Club Events: 

Championship Class - up to handicap 6.9      15 players
Class A - handicap 7.0 to 10.5                        15 players
Class B - handicap 10.6 to 13.9                      17 players
Class C - handicap 14.0 to 16.9                      17 players
Class D - handicap 17.0 and above                15 players

 

Match Play brackets can be found of the left side of the home page. In addition, the Brackets are posted on the bulletin Board in the clubhouse. 

Here is the link for the Winnetka Golf Club website. You can make tee times on the site, or call the front desk.. 

 

 

Key Upcoming dates for the Men's Club 2026 calender: 

  • Weekly events and Match Play are underway. 
  • Sept 12-13: Club Championship 

  


Questions ? For those considering membership, please contact:
Membership Chairman - Troy Finnigan - troy.finnigan@gmail.com  (858) 525-3293
Steve Hardy- sghardy642@gmail.com (847)293-8406

2025  Membership Count:  77 players

2026  Membership Count:  92 -in process  (goal is 90) 


Interclub Matches vs. Palatine Hills, Wilmette, & Sunset Valley in 2026 : see dates below 

We will need 12 players for each. Look for sign ups on the website May 1st.  Waitlist will be maintained.

 

Key Men's Club dates for 2026:

March 15th: CDGA Score Posting Commence

April 28th - Weekly Events Commence

May 3rd: Match Play Sign Up Deadline 

May 7th:  Thursday Night Golf 5:00pm (Every Thursday through August 7)

May 20 (Wednesday)  : Match versus Palatine Hills GC @ Palatine Hills - now delayed to the Fall. 

June 12 (Friday):  Match vs Wilmette GC @ Wilmette  - 1:00pm (Tee Times)

June 26 (Friday) :  Match vs. Sunset Valley GC @ Sunset Valley  - 1:30pm (Tee Times)

June 27-28:  Winnetka Open

September TBD: Birdie Champions match play against the Pros

September match vs Palatine Hills: Date TBD

September  12-13: Mens Club Championship

OctoberTBD : Rookies vs. Veterans (Tee Times)

October TBD:  Winnetka Classic - Season long qualifier, top 8 and ties - Knockout format

October TBD:  Recognition Dinner - 5:30pm

 

Important Milestones in the Golf Course Rennovation:

  • The course reopened on August 12, 2024

  • Click here for month to month activity

  • Visit the Gallery (tab on top of the website) for ongoing pictures

Are You New to the Area and Looking for a great Place and Group of Guys to Play Golf With? Join The Winnetka Mens Golf Club! Click here to find out more.

 

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