Program and Tour of Tam O’Shanter Museum – Niles Senior Center Event

Friday, April 21, 2023, 11am-1pm open house, at Tam Golf Learning Center, 7680 N. Caldwell (not the golf course) Free Admission

Celebrate Niles’ own golf course as they celebrate the 70^th Anniversary of the first nationally televised golf tournament. Not many people realize the significant role that George S. May and his Tam O’Shanter Country Club played in popularizing the sport of golf in America. May was able to draw some of the most competitive fields of the era by offering tournament prize purses that were 5-10 times more than other professional tour stops. His World Championship of Golf tournament in 1953 was the first to be televised nationally. Viewers across the country were treated to a thrilling finish, as Lew Worsham holed out from 104 yards on the final hole of competition to win by a single stroke!

Join the Niles Park District and Niles Historical Society experts for a behind-the-scenes tour, fun facts and history of Tam. There is plenty of free parking available.

Rent our 2nd floor auditorium

Are you looking for an interesting location to hold a meeting? The auditorium in our historic building is available for rentals. Please contact our Museum Coordinator, Barb Karawacki, at bk@vniles.com or call 847-972-4121.