Marshall, IL
Canyata
Canyata began as a place for the Forsythe family’s private enjoyment outside Marshall, Illinois. The Club situates its origin among cornfields, an agricultural setting rather than an established resort district.
- Course
- 18 holes · par 72
- Original architect
- Bob Lohmann
- Club website
- Visit website
The course
Course design
A family course in farm country
Its public account describes a reputation that spread through visitors and personal invitations. That origin helps explain the Club’s emphasis on limited, invitation-based access: the golf course preceded the ambition to serve a large visiting audience.
In the archive
Sources and editorial notes3 references
Sources for this story
- The Club Canyata
Forsythe family, Marshall cornfields and private enjoyment origin.
Consulted 2026-09-21