Since 1906

Dr. A.G. Buchheit headed a group of interested parties in establishing Park Ridge Country Club in 1906. After considering any number of sites, they settled on the Robb Farm located just north of Sibley Ave. and west of Prospect Ave.

Although fitness was a focus of the Club, it's lifeblood then just as now, was fellowship amongst it's members.

Herbert J. Tweedie designed the original 9 holes. In 1911, the Club hired Tom Bendelow to develop 9 additional holes and incorporate 97 sand traps into the entire 18-hole layout. In 1915, the Club purchased an additional 20 acres in the northwest corner of the course. William B. Langford, a noted golf course architect of his time, was hired to rebuild the course. His work remains the dominant influence on the golf course today. Langford's career included work on Riverside Country Club (1917), Ridgemoor Country Club (1921), and Skokie Country Club (1938).

In 2001, the Club retained golf course architect David Esler to revise certain holes and relocate or redesign, as appropriate, all sand bunkers throughout the entire golf course. In so doing, he created a new, but traditional, look to the golf course that now requires more strategy on the part of the golfer.

Early in its history, the Club operated courts on Northwest Highway, just west of Prospect Avenue, but did not have courts on its premises until 1940. Today, the Club's racquet's facilities to 4 clay tennis courts, 4 paddle courts and accompanying tennis and paddle houses.

The swimming pool complex was originally introduced to the Club in 1958. As a member favorite, it was remodeled in 2001 updating the facility with a new pool and an expanded sun deck and snack area.