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Golf Tam O’Shanter Golf Course & Golf 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 a display at the first tee with tournament winners and a
Tam O’Shanter Golf Course is a beautiful 9-hole course scenically situated
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 O’Shanter is proudly
purchased today’s 9-hole course. A renovation to improve drainage and course playability
owned and operated by the Niles Park District. The course has been a
was competed in 2018.
landmark location for generations and holds special significance in the
history of popularizing the game of golf in America. Tam O’Shanter is a public golf course and open 7 days a week from mid-March to December,
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
Babe Zaharias. You have the opportunity to stand on the very spot where Tam O’Shanter also features a practice putting green and the popular Howard Street Inn.
in 1953, Lew Worsham holed out a wedge from 104 yards to win the
We strongly encourage you to make reservations by calling the Pro-Shop at (847) 965-2344
World Championship of Golf over Chandler Harper by one shot in what
or visiting www.golftam.com. Golfers may make a tee time as early as 6 days in advance.
was the first ever nationally televised tournament. Be sure to arrive early
Tam O’Shanter Maintenance
Golf Course Operations
6700 Howard Street 6780 Howard Street
(847) 965-2344 (847) 965-3311
golftam.com Eric Aguayo Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance Operations Peter Dubs Jim Stoneberg Eric Aguayo
Peter Dubs Tam O’Shanter Manager Jim Stoneberg Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance Operations pdubs@niles-parks.org jims@niles-parks.org eaguayo@niles-parks.org

RATES FOR THE Recent Course Accolades

2024 SEASON: 2022 CHICAGO GOLF REPORT: TOP 10 NINE HOLE COURSES IN CHICAGOLAND (#1)
2022 GOLFPASS GOLFERS' CHOICE: TOP 25 SHORT COURSES IN THE U.S. (#10)
Weekday Weekend & Holiday
Resident $18 $20
Gift Cards What a great gift idea! A gift card for Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Gift
Non-Resident $23 $25 Cards can be purchased at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, and may be
Senior Res (62 & Up) $15 $17 used towards green fees, any of our instructional classes, and even private lessons.
Senior Non-Res $19 $21
Student (17 & Under) $15 $17
GOLF LESSONS chrisu@niles-parks.org Chris Urgo
Gas Golf Cart $10 per rider
CHRIS URGO Director of Golf Instruction
Pull Cart $3
(847) 583-2736
Golf Club Rental $10
AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND!
Chris is a current member of the United States Golf Teachers Federation and a proud veteran of
the US Air Force. Our philosophy is to provide quality and affordable instruction for juniors, men
and women in a fun, safe 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 accomplish your goals!
Individual Rates Junior Instruction (17 & Under)
1 Hour Lesson: $95 1 Hour Lesson: $75
Seniors 62 & Over: $85 We are proud to offer private junior instruction at fantastic rates!

Call our Instruction Office at (847) 583-2736 for more information or to schedule a lesson.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 24-hour cancellation policy applies to private lessons. Lesson must be cancelled 24 hours
prior to avoid being charged in full.
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