Rich Harvest Farms
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| Location | Big Rock Township, Kane County, near Sugar Grove, Illinois |
| Established | 1989 |
| Type | Private |
| Owned by | Jerry Rich |
| Tournaments hosted | 2007 NCAA Central Regional Men's Golf Championships, 2009 Solheim Cup |
| Website | Rich Harvest Farms |
Rich Harvest Farms is a private, 18-hole, 1,800-acre (7.3 km2) golf course and country club near Sugar Grove, Illinois with 49 members built in 1989 and expanded in 1999.[1] Owned by Jerry Rich, a self-made millionaire from inventing a method to incorporate five separate stock exchange software programs into one and graduate of Northern Illinois University. Rich Harvest Farms hosted the 2007 NCAA Central Regional Men's Golf Championships and was the 2009 site of the Solheim Cup USA v. Europe matches. In 1999, it was named the fifth-best new private course in the U.S. by Golf Digest. In 2003, the course made its debut on that magazine’s list of Top 100 American Golf Courses. It is currently ranked number 45.[1] After the success of the Solheim Cup, the LPGA is looking at Rich Harvest Farms to potentially host a future tournament.[2]
In addition to a golf course and several private residences, the 2,200-acre (8.9 km2) rural site houses several antique stage coaches and a collection of vintage and modern vehicles, including Al Unser's 1992 Indy car, and cars from many movies. A portion of Rich's massive automobile collection occupies the first floor of a building with a 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2). footprint.
The golf course is an extreme test of a golfer's skill.[who?] Measuring well over 7,700 yards (7,000 m) from the professional tees, the course requires precision with every shot. The famous fourth hole, Devil's Elbow, has one of the most intimidating tree-lined tee boxes and fairways of any golf course.
The site has a unique history. Rich, with golf course architect, Greg Martin, designed the present 18-hole course as an expansion from his original "18-hole" course, which began with only six greens -- each approached from three different angles from three different tees and fairways.[1]
[edit] Gallery
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Schoolhouse display
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Entrance to golf course
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East side of golf course
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East side of golf course
[edit] External links
- Rich Harvest Farms
- 2009 Solheim Course Map
- Rich Harvest Farms: Hole by Hole
- Rich Harvest's Head Pro on How to Play the Course
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Stoltz, Jeremy (2008-04-16). "2009 Solheim Cup prepares years in advance". The Business Ledger. http://www.thebusinessledger.com/Home/Archives/CommentaryViewpoints/tabid/86/newsid415/313/2009-Solheim-Cup-prepares-years-in-advance/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ Owczarsk, Jim (10 June 2010). "Elite LPGA event coming to Rich Harvest Farms". The Beacon News. http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/sports/2375968,2_AU9_Breaking-news-Major-LPGA-event-coming.article. Retrieved 29 June 2010.[dead link]
Coordinates: 41°45′20″N 88°29′45″W / 41.7556082°N 88.4958601°W
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