Renovations, events, and updates from Donald Ross-designed golf courses
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Club is already scheduled to host the 2027 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and the 2029 U.S. Amateur. “Inverness Club has played a significant role in the history of American golf, and we are proud to continue that relationship through these championships,” said USGA CEO Mike Whan.
“Seminole Golf Club is honored to host future Curtis Cup and Walker Cup Matches," said Jimmy Dunne, president of Seminole Golf Club. "These competitions represent the very best of amateur golf, and we take great pride in providing a setting that embodies the history, traditions and spirit of the game while welcoming the world’s top amateur players.”
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Course owner Kim Koprowski has confirmed to Greens Visited the course is permanently closed. The owners purchased the course from the town in 2020 but had been experienced ongoing operating losses.
Construction behind schedule, work appears to have been suspended. Membership sales below targets suggesting cash shortfalls.
Major clubhouse renovation underway. Previous building demolished, new basement and underground cart storage being excavated. Lawsuit that was delaying construction has been resolved.
- Reworking holes 14-18, installing hydronics (heating/cooling for bentgrass greens) - Significant tree removal planned - Preparing for upcoming USGA championships - Previous restoration in 2009 won Best Remodel of the Year
Previous architects at this Ross course include Rees Jones, Bobby Weed, Kris Spence, and Richard Mandell. Likely reopening fall 2027.
- Won Golf Digest Best Renovation of the Year 2025 - Restored course to 1930s C.H. Alison design using aerial photography - Expanded greens, cleared hundreds of trees, redid bunkers - New par-3 15th hole created as homage to lost hole
Agawam Hunt is hosting the New England PGA Senior Section Championship in 2026.
Agawam Hunt is hosting the Rhode Island Golf Association Women's Amateur in 2026.
Agawam Hunt is hosting a USGA Mid-Amateur Qualifier in 2026.
Last time the PGA was at the club was in 1962 when Gary Player won.
Driving range closed, decommissioning of dam and draining Skeel Reservoir to handle water quality and retention
Broad coalition of stakeholders: The group includes the Chicago District Golf Association, South Suburbs for Greenspace, the Donald Ross Society, and key individuals like Michael Grandinetti (former CDGA and Calumet CC president). Community opposition to redevelopment: Residents across Hazel Crest, Homewood, and East Hazel Crest oppose the industrial park plan due to concerns about truck traffic and loss of green space. Formal action taken: The Collaborative has notified Hazel Crest of its preservation intent and submitted a proposal for a feasibility study to demonstrate the property's environmental, historical, and economic value.
City officials see potential to market the Donald Ross-designed course similar to Pinehurst, leveraging the beach destination appeal. Course currently does 50,000 rounds per year.