Oak Forest, Ill. – Forest Preserve Golf has been selected as the new home for the Chicago State University Cougars Men’s and Women’s Golf teams through the 2027 season.
The new partnership is highlighted by the inaugural Windy City Classic NCAA invitational, scheduled for October 5-6 at George W. Dunne National Golf Course in Oak Forest, Illinois. The event marks a significant collaboration between Forest Preserve Golf and Chicago State University, aiming to further elevate and promote collegiate golf in the region.
George W. Dunne National recently completed a comprehensive bunker renovation, enhancing the course’s playability and aesthetic appeal. The renovation included reshaping and reducing bunkers, installing new drainage systems, and reinforcing foundations to ensure long-term durability.
The Windy City Classic will commence with a kickoff event at GOLFZON Social in Oak Brook, Illinois, on Saturday, October 3, from 2-5 p.m. This gathering will offer an opportunity for participants, coaches, and fans to engage in a relaxed setting before the tournament begins.
“Partnering with Forest Preserve Golf provides our teams with exceptional facilities and resources, fostering an environment where our athletes can excel both academically and athletically,” said Jean Macon, Director of Golf and Head Coach at Chicago State University.
“We are excited to host the Chicago State University golf teams and look forward to a successful collaboration that benefits the student-athletes and the local community,” said Josh Geppi, Regional Manager for Forest Preserve Golf.
Forest Preserve Golf encompasses 11 facilities throughout the Chicagoland area, including 10 golf courses and three driving ranges. From championship layouts to beginner-friendly courses, these venues cater to golfers of all skill levels. Notable courses include Billy Caldwell Golf Course, Burnham Woods Golf Course, Chick Evans Golf Course, Edgebrook Golf Course, George W. Dunne National, Harry Semrow Driving Range, Highland Woods Golf Course, Indian Boundary Golf Course, Joe Louis Golf Course, Meadowlark, and River Oaks Golf Course.
Indigo Sports, a Troon company, oversees golf operations, agronomy, and sales and marketing for the Forest Preserve Golf facilities. For more information on Forest Preserve Golf, visit www.forestpreservegolf.com.
Chicago State’s Division 1 men’s and women’s golf teams compete in the Northeastern Conference (NEC). For more information on Chicago State University Athletics, visit www.gocsucougars.com.
About Chicago State Athletics
Chicago State University sponsors 17 Division I intercollegiate athletic teams and competes in the Northeast (NEC) Conference. CSU’s athletic program includes over 300 student-athletes that compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, triathlon and volleyball. CSU held memberships in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and NCAA Division II before transitioning to NCAA Division I in 1994. For more information and updates on Chicago State Football, visit www.gocsucougars.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 940-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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