Golf in Midlothian

Midlothian is a south Cook County suburb whose golf history is more distinguished than its modest size would suggest. Midlothian Country Club — one of Illinois's oldest clubs — hosted the 1920 Western Open where Walter Hagen won, placing the community in the annals of American golf championship history. The surrounding neighborhood maintains a working-class suburban character shaped by the industrial south Cook County economy, giving Midlothian a layered identity that combines historic golf prestige with an unpretentious residential character. The golf course complements the community's broader recreational infrastructure, providing year-round social and athletic amenities for residents who value quality of life in Illinois' diverse suburban and rural communities.