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Mike Griem
ILLINOIS SENIORS
GOLF ASSOCIATION
A century ago, Exmoor members
were at the vanguard of establishing
a golfing institution—the Illinois
Seniors Golf Association, founded in
Exmoor’s Heritage Hall displays photos and memorabilia of the club’s history.
1923. Prominent attorney and Exmoor
TODAY’S EXMOOR “The mission of Exmoor Country Club member Silas Strawn drew up by-laws
is to provide the finest golf, sporting
General Manager Alan Slatin leads a setting forth its mission: to conduct an
and social experiences for our
motivated staff that excels in all aspects annual golf tournament to promote
community of Member families
of club operations. Sports programs golf and friendship among statewide
and their guests all year long.”
include swimming, tennis, curling, golfers age 50 and older. Organized by
platform tennis, pickleball, ice skating, This statement sets forth Exmoor’s many founders of the Western Golf
and cross country skiing. Fine dining is aspirations as a club and captures Association and the Chicago District
a tradition at Exmoor, as is a year-round the essence of club life for 126 years. Golf Association, the ISGA began
social calendar, special children’s and As much as Exmoor embraces its and has continued as a celebration
junior programs, along with exciting traditions, the spirit of Exmoor today of the game of golf itself.
special events for the entire family. is youthful, vibrant, and inclusive.
Twenty-six of Exmoor’s 62 Presidents
have been Illinois Seniors members.
The first ISGA President was Exmoor
member Alexander Revell, and other
founding Directors included members
Irving Hartz, Ward Willits, Leroy
Goddard, and Rufus Abbott. Nine
Exmoor members have served as
President of the ISGA, including its
current President, Mike Griem, elected
to the position last year. In September
2022, Mike and other Exmoor/ISGA
members will welcome the
organization’s golfers to the club, for the
100th ISGA championship tournament,
Exmoor President Hob Jordan (left) welcomed former President Milt Lynnes (1998–1999) upon his
return to the club on September 11, 2021, when Exmoor members celebrated the 125th anniversary the 56th in the club’s history, many
of the founding of the club. more than any other host club.

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