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Golf Course Architecture in the Chicago District

In 1915, William Langford wrote a series of articles for the Chicago Evening Post describing his thoughts about golf course architecture. Topics included:

  • The Utilization of Natural Features

  • The Bunkering of Courses

  • The Art of Building Natural Looking Bunkers

  • Economy in Golf Course Design, Construction, and Maintenance

  • The Construction of Artificial Hazards

  • The Length of Holes and of Courses

  • Placing Hazards

These articles were later compiled into a booklet. View a copy here.

External Resources

We are pleased to offer the following links to other websites featuring content related to Langford & Moreau.

Articles and Videos

The Fried Egg - Profile of Langford & Moreau, written by Adam Woodard

American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) - Profile of William Langford

Golf Club Atlas - The Architecture of William B. Langford : Making Waves in the Heartland - Profile of William Langford, written by Mark Chalfant

Illinois PGA - William Langford Induction into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame (2019) - Videos of Introduction and Acceptance Speech (by Dan Moore)

Golf Course Profiles

Culver Academies Golf Course - Profile on Golf Club Atlas

Eglin AFB Eagle Course - Profile by Jay Revell on Medium

Harrison Hills Golf Club - Profile on Golf Club Atlas

Links Course at the Golf Courses of Lawsonia

Marquette Golf Club (Heritage Course) - Profile on Driving Range Heroes

Ozaukee Country Club - Profile on Wisco Golf Addict

Skokie Country Club - Profile on Golf Club Atlas

West Bend Country Club

Westmoor Country Club - Profile on Wisco Golf Addict