Golf Digest Recognizes Mistwood Among Top Remodeled Courses in 2013

The following news release was submitted to Romeoville Patch:

Romeoville's Mistwood Golf Club, one of the premier golf facilities in the Chicago area, has been recognized as one of the top remodeled courses by Golf Digest in 2013.

The recognition appeared online in November on golfdigest.com by Ron Whitten.

Whitten, the long time architectural editor for Golf Digest, put together his opinions on the Best New Courses and top remodeled projects in 2013. Mistwood joined Medinah No. 1 as the only Chicago courses listed.

To view the online story and slideshow, visithttp://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/2013-12/best-new-courses-photos?slide=22

“To be recognized by Ron Whitten, who is one of the leading authorities on golf course architecture, and to be alongside so many great courses is very gratifying, said Mistwood owner, Jim McWethy. “I couldn’t be happier with the work that Ray Hearn did on this project and now I believe that we have one of the top golf experiences in the Chicago area.”

The long-time home of the prestigious Illinois Women’s Open golf tournament, Mistwood closed early the last two years enabling Michigan based golf course architect Ray Hearn, the course's original designer, to complete his renovation work and make strategic improvements to the course. The major improvements involved performing renovation work on each of Mistwood’s 18-holes in terms of shot value and strategy.

Mistwood’s renovation also included the addition of 20 stacked sod-wall bunkers. These unique and impressive bunkers are not seen in traditional American golf, but they are a trademark hazard for courses in Scotland and Ireland--and now Mistwood. Not only has the golf course become a success, but the new 5,000 square-foot MistwoodPerformance Center has also become the talk of the Chicago golf scene.

This is not your typical Performance Center, as the Irish themed stone architecture and warm dark wood interior combines 11 climate controlled stations, two indoor heated bays for year round practice, and 32 outdoor stations with a full-service bar making it a great place to hang out and practice. 

This combination of golf and teaching facilities makes Mistwood Golf Club one of the top golffacilities in the country. For more information, visit www.mistwoodgc.com.

MISTWOOD LOCATION: 1700 Renwick Road, Romeoville.