In an effort to protect public safety in the Hazel Crest community, W&E Ventures announced today its plans to permanently close Calumet Country Club, including all golf course operations.
The company plans to remove all infrastructure throughout the property to prevent vagrancy and security issues, including the removal of all landscaping, golf holes and building structures.
W&E Ventures purchased the property in 2020.
“Clearing the property’s infrastructure serves as an important safety measure to avoid vagrancy and prevent additional security risks, in order to safeguard the surrounding community,” said Walt Brown Jr., owner of W&E Ventures. “Our team respects and celebrates this property’s legacy as a valued community fixture, and we continue to explore promising options for its next chapter.”
Founded in 1901, Calumet Country Club served as one of the only publicly accessible Donald Ross-designed championship golf courses in the greater Chicago area.
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- Ryan Companies rep tells Hazel Crest board of intent to redevelop Calumet Country Club (Oct. 24. 2025).
- Calumet Country Club redevelopment timeline
