David Gill

Glen Ellyn, IL

The Village Links of Glen Ellyn sits on land in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, that the village originally set aside in the 1960s to combine a public golf course with stormwater detention for the area. Architect David Gill of St. Charles, Illinois designed the original course, which opened for play in 1967. Gill's design incorporated bentgrass tees, irrigated fairways and a mix of sand and water hazards that were ahead of their time for a public course. A third nine, the Link-Up Nine, opened in 1975 and was later combined with the back nine to form an 18-hole course, leaving the original front nine as a separate 9-hole layout, giving the facility 27 total holes today. The Village Links is publicly owned and open to daily fee play. It has hosted PGA Tour qualifying and U.S. Open sectional qualifying rounds over the years.

Chesterton, IN

Sand Creek Country Club is a private golf club in Chesterton, Indiana, built on former Bethlehem Steel farmland near Indiana Dunes State Park. The original 18, now the Creek and Lake nines, was designed by Ken Killian and Dick Nugent and opened in 1976. A third nine, the Marsh, by Jerry Mobley and Charles Howard, opened in 1995. The 27 holes wrap around Sand Creek and several lakes, with bunkers and tree-lined fairways. Sand Creek was the first Indiana course to earn full Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification. Play is limited to members and their guests.

Rapid City, SD

Meadowbrook is Rapid City's 18-hole, par-72 municipal course, a David Gill design at the foot of the Black Hills. Rapid Creek winds through the parkland layout and brings water into play on nine holes, and it hosted the 1984 USGA Women's Public Links Championship. The course plays up to about 6,935 yards.

Bloomington, MN

Dwan Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located in Bloomington, Minnesota. It opened in 1970 and was designed by David Gill. The course is known for its rolling terrain, narrow tree-lined fairways, and undulating greens. It plays to a par of 68 for men from the Woods tees, which measure 5,485 yards.

Farmington, MN

Southern Hills Golf Course is in Farmington, MN. The course provides a fair yet challenging test, with pristine conditions and memorable holes.

Byron, IL

PrairieView Golf Club is a public course in Byron, in Ogle County. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling terrain, a well-conditioned course that serves the Byron area.

Robinson, IL

Quail Creek Country Club and Resort is in Robinson, Illinois. It has an 18-hole course and a driving range, plus a 34-unit resort, banquet rooms, a restaurant, a pool, tennis, racquetball and lake fishing. Richard J. Heath led an expansion starting in 1962 that built out the course and resort.

Livermore, IA

Spring Valley Golf Course in Livermore is an 18-hole public facility established in 1978. The course is known for its extensive floral landscaping, bright white sand bunkers, and a bridge inspired by Augusta National's twelfth hole. It has matured into a scenic destination with undulating greens.

Spencer, IA

Spencer Golf & Country Club is a semi-private 18-hole championship facility that has hosted the Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament since 1921. The tree-lined layout in Spencer includes five sets of tee boxes and a newly renovated restaurant for members and guests. It is recognized as one of the premier courses in Iowa.

Sioux City, IA

Green Valley Golf Course in Sioux City has served as a local recreational staple since its opening in 1963. The 18 hole layout was designed by architect David Gill and abuts the scenic Loess Hills region. The course is known for its rolling terrain and challenging greens which are protected by multiple bunkers and five water hazards. Spanning 7,085 yards from the longest tees, the par 72 facility hosts several prominent amateur tournaments including the City Championship and the Tri-State Masters. The property also features a driving range and banquet facilities to accommodate private outings and community events throughout the golf season.