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Golf Tam O’Shanter Golf Course & Private Lessons

Call us at 847.967.6633 | Check out our Niles Park District website at Niles-Parks.org

TAM O’SHANTER GOLF COURSE
for your next tee time and check out our display at the first tee with tournament winners and
Tam O’Shanter Golf Course is a beautiful 9-hole course scenically situated
a detailed history of Tam O’Shanter Country Club. It was in 1973 that Niles Park District
on the North branch of the Chicago River. Tam Golf Course is proudly
purchased one half of the Tam Golf Course. A renovation to improve drainage and course
owned and operated by the Niles Park District. The course has been a
playability was completed in 2018.
landmark location for generations and holds special significance in the
Tam O’Shanter is a public golf course and open 7 days a week from mid-March to December,
history of popularizing the game of golf in America.
weather permitting. Reserve a tee time for a scenic round of golf and enjoy some of the best
Tam O’Shanter Golf Course can trace its roots back to Tam O’Shanter
playing conditions in the area. Our maintenance crew works hard to keep the rich history of
Country Club, which was host to many acclaimed golf legends including,
Tam O’Shanter alive by providing a country club quality golf experience for visitors.
Patty Berg, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer. Sam Snead, and
Tam O’Shanter also features a practice putting green and the popular Howard Street Inn
Babe Zaharias. You have the opportunity to stand on the very spot where
restaurant.
in 1953, Lew Worsham holed out a wedge from 104 yards to win the
World Championship of Golf over Chandler Harper by one shot in what We strongly encourage you to make reservations by calling the Pro-Shop at (847) 965-2344 or
was the first ever nationally televised tournament. Be sure to arrive early visiting www.golftam.com. Golfers may make a tee time as early as 6 days in advance.
Tam O’Shanter Maintenance Tam Golf
Golf Course Operations Learning Center
6700 Howard Street 6780 Howard Street 7680 N. Caldwell Avenue
(847) 965-2344 (847) 965-3311 (847) 583-2736
Golftam.com Eric Aguayo Superintendent of Golf Peter Dubs Eric Aguayo
Peter Dubs Tam O’Shanter Manager Course Maintenance pdubs@niles-parks.org eaguayo@niles-parks.org

Resident I.D. Card Golf Outings
Niles residents must obtain a Resident I.D. Card in order to receive resident rates at Tam Whether you are planning a small outing with family and
O’Shanter Golf Course. Residents of the Niles Park District can receive a Resident I.D. Card friends, or holding a 100+ person fundraiser, Tam O’Shanter is
free of charge at the Howard Leisure Center. A driver’s license with your current address the perfect facility for your event. Our friendly and
must be presented to obtain a Resident I.D. Card. These cards must be renewed annually. knowledgeable staff will help plan and execute every detail of
your outing. On the day of the event all you have to worry
about is keeping your ball in the fairway!
Gift Cards What a great idea! A gift card for Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Gift cards
Golf outings at scenic Tam O’Shanter can be arranged for
can be purchased year round at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, and
groups of any size. For information on different packages and
may be used towards green fees, any of our instructional classes, and even private lessons. date availability, visit our pro-shop or contact Course Manager,
Peter Dubs, at (847) 583-2735.
GOLF LESSONS chrisu@niles-parks.org Chris Urgo

CHRIS URGO Director of Golf Instruction
(847) 583-2736
AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND!

Chris is a current member of the United States Golf Teachers Federation and a proud veteran of
the US Air Force.
“My philosophy is to provide quality and affordable instruction for juniors and adults in a fun
and non-intimidating atmosphere. The combination of the Tam Golf Learning Center and Tam
O’Shanter Golf Course provide the perfect setting to learn the fundamentals and have the
chance to apply them on the golf course. Enjoy one of our golf classes or a private lesson and
play your best this year!”
Find up to date golf course & program information, or
Individual Rates Junior Instruction (17 & Under) book your next tee time at golftam.com
1 Hour lesson: $95 1 Hour lesson: $75
Seniors 62 & over: $85 We are proud to offer private junior instruction at fantastic rates!
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Call our Instruction Office at (847) 583-2736 for more information or to schedule a lesson. for course conditions, program
CANCELLATION POLICY: 24 hour cancellation policy applies to private lessons. Lesson must be cancelled 24 hours info, and other exciting updates!
prior to avoid being charged in full.
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