The Coghill family decided to take the Orland Park, Ill. club off the market and continue operating the 300-plus acre golf and event venue. “We have decided that maintaining our legacy of golf and hospitality is the best path forward for our family and our community,” says Amy Coghill, Owner/Manager of the club. Silver Lake’s clubhouse, patios and grounds have hosted thousands of parties and special events such as baby showers, wedding celebrations, corporate events and fundraisers.
After 15 months of soul searching, the Coghill family has decided to take Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, Ill. off the market and continue operating the 300-plus acre golf and event venue, WSIL TV reported.
“As we reflect on all the wonderful people we have met and the many beautiful memories made during more than 80 years at Silver Lake, we have decided that maintaining our legacy of golf and hospitality is the best path forward for our family and our community,” stated Amy Coghill, Owner/Manager, and fourth generation member of the Coghill family to own and operate Silver Lake Country Club.
“With the pandemic having stimulated interest and demand for the game of golf, we believe Silver Lake is perfectly positioned not only to continue its tradition as a premier wedding and event venue but to sustain this momentum by providing both new and established players with an outstanding golf experience,” said Coghill to WSIL TV. “Our 18-hole North and South courses are challenging yet extremely enjoyable for golfers of every age and ability while Rolling Hills, originally heralded as Chicagoland’s sportiest 9-hole layout, has been making golf shorter and sweeter for nearly five decades.”
Silver Lake’s clubhouse, patios and grounds have hosted thousands of parties and special events such as baby showers, wedding celebrations, corporate events and fundraisers, WSIL TV reported. The club offers indoor and outdoor settings for gatherings of 40 to 400.
“While many large weddings and banquets were unfortunately being cancelled or put on hold, our team maintained their ‘can do’ attitude and stayed creative, ensuring each client event was extra special,” said Coghill. “We helped some newlyweds move ahead with more intimate events in keeping with the 50-person maximum. For some golf outings, rather than serving indoor banquets after golf, we provided Corona care packages complete with steaks from R. Whittingham & Sons Inc., potatoes, and corn, that golfers could grill and enjoy at home.”
As the family observed more than a decade ago, there aren’t many family-owned golf facilities left, especially in the Chicago area, WSIL TV reported. With open green space and family-owned businesses facing a growing number of challenges throughout the U.S., it seems certain that the Coghills’ decision to retain ownership will not only enable future generations of their family to grow with Silver Lake, but will benefit families throughout Chicago’s southwest suburbs as well.
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