What is Marengo Ridge Golf Club?
Welcome to Marengo Ridge Golf Club! The concept that became Marengo Ridge started in 1963 when Harry Witek, his two sons Bob and Jerry, partners Hillard Leward, and Al Bieze engaged architect William James Spear to design and build a nine-hole golf course cut through the wooded hills between U.S. Route 20 and Harmony Hill Rd.
How did Marengo Ridge get its name?
The concept that became Marengo Ridge started in 1963 when Harry Witek, his two sons Bob and Jerry, partners Hillard Leward, and Al Bieze engaged architect William James Spear to design and build a nine-hole golf course cut through the wooded hills between U.S. Route 20 and Harmony Hill Rd.
How many holes in Marengo Ridge?
Combined with the original nine cut through the trees, the current eighteen hole course is a golf experience not found at many courses. Today Marengo Ridge is owned and operated by Bob and Janet Witek.
When is the best time to camp at Marengo Ridge?
For those who enjoy sleeping under the starry skies, Marengo Ridge offers an exclusive use campground for 1 to 100 people. For a frosty winter excursion Marengo Ridge is also open for winter camping from December–March.
How many acres are there in Marengo Ridge?
Marengo Ridge Conservation Area is one of McHenry County’s most popular and treasured areas. It contains over 818 acres of oak and hickory woodlands interspersed with spruce, aspen, ash and sumac groves. Hikers can explore 5 miles of trails as they wander through majestic oak woodlands and savanna.
When did Marengo Ridge open?
Marengo Ridge Conservation Area opened to the public in 1982.
How long is the Marengo Ridge?
Left by the retreating Wisconsin glacier, the Marengo Ridge moraine is 40 miles long, 3 miles wide, and creates one of the steepest, vertical moraines in Illinois at 1,050 feet above sea level. The Marengo Moraine was created about 24,000 years ago.
What is Marengo Ridge Conservation Area?
Marengo Ridge Conservation Area protects the larger remaining blocks of what was once the Big Woods of McHenry County, which at one time encompassed large portions of Seneca, Marengo, Dunham and Hartland Townships.
What is the ridge made of?
The ridge is made up of rocks, gravel, sand and finer sediments that were carried within or pushed ahead of the ice sheet as it advanced and left behind as it melted. This rugged, fireprotected topography supported wooded communities dominated by oak species.
Is Marengo Ridge open for camping?
For a frosty winter excursion Marengo Ridge is also open for winter camping from December–March.
Is there a fire ring at Marengo Ridge?
A fire ring, restrooms and drinking water are also available near the main parking lot. Night Sky Viewing / Stargazing is allowed from the front parking lots ( before the lock ed gates) by permit only, free of charge, at Marengo Ridge.
About
Marengo Ridge Golf Club opened as a nine-hole course in 1963. Spread across rolling, wooded hills, the course was crafted by re-purposing an old farm. The working cattle barn was even renovated to become the clubhouse. As the golf course garnered a local following, a new nine was added in 1990.
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Weather was cool and windy but course was in good shape considering it was November after aerating, etc. The course presents some challenging holes but not not crazy. Nice little pro shop, bar , and food service area. The owner, Janet, is what really makes us feel welcome.
