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Sterling native finds a new home at Timber Creek Your guide to area courses
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C.J. Wade wears many hats Local golf pro answers the call of the Sauk Valley BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman DIXON – For C.J. Wade, there is always something to do in the Timber Creek golf course pro shop. Even on a recent rainy afternoon, there were still golfers to be tended to. One wanted to go out and play, even on a soaked course. Definitely no carts, Wade said, but if you want to go out and walk a few holes, have at it. WADE CONTINUED ON 9
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‘It was just time to part ways’ WADE
CONTINUED FROM 4 Another needed a bag of range balls, to get in some practice between intermittent showers. Some pre-tournament Masters coverage was on TV, but for Wade, it was merely background noise. There was paperwork to do. The pro shop needed to be ready to go in the morning, weather permitting. For Wade, it was just another day in a business that has been a bit of a whirlwind for the past 20 months. The 32-year-old was the pro at Emerald Hill golf course in Sterling from March 2006 until August 2014, when he was abruptly let go. It was a puzzling and frustrating period for him and his wife, Kara. He was out of a job, and they had just had their first child, Quentin. He’d had no plans to leave Emerald Hill, but now had no choice but to do just that. “It was just time to part ways,” Wade said. “I don’t hold anything against them, and I hope they don’t
hold anything against me. It was just time to move on. Emerald Hill is special to me, for more reasons than just working there. It was the course I grew up on, so that makes it a little extra special, but Timber Creek is my new home now.” Wade finished up the fifth, and final, season as the Sterling High School golf coach that fall, then it was time for a new challenge in the golf industry. A Dunham’s Sporting Goods store was opening in the Northland Mall, and Wade was in charge of setting up the golf display, including a golf simulator to analyze customers’ swings and fit them with the right equipment. He was at Dunham’s for about 6 weeks. “I learned a lot about retail and what goes into it,” Wade said. “There’s a lot more than people realize – just where a price tag goes, and how displays are supposed to work, things like that. It was good experience, because I had never done that before, but the general manager knew I was looking for another job, and that’s when Manteno came calling.” That would be in December 2014, when he became general manager at Manteno Golf Club. WADE CONTINUED ON 10
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C.J. Wade doesn’t have the chance to golf much. He puts work at Timber Creek and family ahead of pleasure.
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CONTINUED FROM 9 Like at Emerald Hill, he managed the pro shop, but he also wore many more hats than that: He cut grass with the grounds crew, cooked food in the kitchen and mixed drinks behind the bar, to name a few of the duties he undertook. He was mindful of maintaining a healthy bottom line, making sure the budget was strictly adhered to. Wade enjoyed his new job, but still, there was a pull to the Sauk Valley. His home in Sterling hadn’t sold, and the bulk of family and friends remained in Sterling, where he was from, and Milledgeville, Kara’s hometown. Grandparents, among others, saw Quentin only on weekends, if then. Ed and Debbie Wade of Sterling, his parents, took care of Bogey, a husky who was not allowed in the apartment the Wades were renting in Manteno.
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“We just didn’t feel like it was a good fit, not only for our small family, but our extended family,” Wade said. That all changed last summer, when there was an opening for the head pro job at Timber Creek. He started in August.
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It was tough to leave Manteno Golf Club, where he enjoyed a membership that had a thirst for golf, and where he and Kara had made many new friends, he said. It also meant Kara had to leave a job in which she was just getting established. A chance to return to the Sauk Valley, however, was too tempting to pass up. Now Wade spends most of his days at the golf course, organizing the pro shop, schmoozing with the members and filling out the seemingly endless piles of paperwork. He hopes to give more lessons as the weather improves. He also must prepare for
a men’s Lincoln Highway tournament, to be hosted by Timber Creek in July. The one thing he doesn’t have much time for, surprisingly, is to play golf. He’s a oncea-week player, at most. “I played with a couple members, and they showed me the ropes out here,” Wade said. “I wish I could play more, but just don’t have the time between running the pro shop, giving a lesson here or there, and then other things come up. Plus, I’ve got a family at home. “Work and family come before pleasure, I guess.”
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Discover Lake Carroll We would like to invite everyone to come out and enjoy the Lake Carroll Golf Course and Restaurant. Lake Carroll is a public golf course, contrary to some beliefs, and restaurant located just north of Lanark in scenic Carroll County. The newly renovated 18-hole golf course is spread out over 220 acres, allowing for calming seclusion throughout your round. With newly renovated tees and bunkers, along with some other major changes, Lake Carroll golf course will prove to have some of the best playing conditions in Northwest Illinois. The relatively short yardage is quite deceptive, with the numerous doglegs, treelined fairways, strategically placed bunkers and well-manicured, undulating greens making the Lake Carroll golf course play longer than the listed 6,520 yards. The four different tees allow all golfers an enjoyable experience on the course. Regardless of skill, Lake Carroll offers 18 holes of perfectly mixed scenery, serenity, challenge and personal attention to make every play day an experience to be remembered. At Lake Carroll, our mission is to offer great customer service, every time. That is why our pro shop staff has a PGA golf professional on site throughout the day. From offering expert advice on pro shop merchandise to lessons, we can help you with all of your golfing needs. Lake Carroll also has the largest, well-stocked pro shop in Northwest Illinois. We have it stocked with major brands of golf goods and boast the largest selection of in-stock shoes, from FootJoy, Nike, Puma and Adidas. We also offer Demo clubs – in brands such as TaylorMade, PING, Mizuno, Cobra, Nike, Cleveland and Callaway – for golfers to test on the range or the course. The PGA golf professional staff also are experts in club fitting, allowing golfers to get the equipment to match their unique swing. No two swings are the same; why should clubs be any different? Improving one’s enjoyment of golf is the Lake Carroll professional staff’s duty, which
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is why it offers instruction for adults, groups, juniors and clinics tailored to make people into whatever kind of golfer they aspire to be. We offer a no-pressure setting, and the only expectation is to enhance the student’s enjoyment of golf. Lake Carroll has the pleasure of hosting many corporate and group outings throughout the year. It is the only course in the area able to offer a full-service restaurant and bar, and be able to accommodate any size outing, large or small. Many outings have taken advantage of the large outdoor patio and grills for their dining and entertainment needs. The Lake Carroll restaurant will offer the best full-service outing in the area, by assisting with food, drink, prizes, awards, scoreboards, formats and pre-set cart assignments for your convenience. One of the luxuries available at Lake Carroll is the full-service restaurant and bar, open to the public and featuring many different lunch and dinner menu items as well as a daily soup-and-salad bar. There are daily and nightly specials as well. Stop in before a round or call the clubhouse to make reservations. Lake Carroll offers all the services you will need for a great experience, and the staff looks forward to serving everyone. – This article was submitted by Head Golf Professional Jason Hill, Lake Carroll Golf Course.
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A snapshot of the courses in and around the region. Holes
Par
Beaver Creek Golf Course 19619 LeRoy Center Road, Capron 815-569-2427, www.bravercreekgolfIL.com
9
35
Newburg Village Golf Club 253 Clubhouse Drive, Cherry Valley 815-332-9002, www.newburgvillage.net
9
36
Swanhills Golf 2600 Gustafson Road, Belvidere 815-547-3232, swanhillsgolfcourse.com
18
71
Timber Pointe Golf Club 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove 815-544-1935, www.golfthepointe.com
18
72
9
34
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Boone County
Bureau County Green River Country Club 15212 state Route 92, Walnut 815-379-2227 MC=Multiple courses
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SP=Semi-private
PS=Pro shop
DR=Driving range
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Par
Chapel Hill Golf Course 12927 state Route 26, Princeton 815-879-6531, www.chapelhillprinceton.com
18
72
Hidden Lake Golf Club 12985 645 East St., Sheffield 815-454-2660, www.hiddenlakegolfclub.com
18
70
9
35
Mendota Golf Club 35666 U.S. Route 34 W., Mendota 815-538-7241, www.Mendotagollfclub.com
18
70
Spring Creek Golf Course 286 Spring Creek Drive, Spring Valley 815-894-2137 www.springcreek-golfcourse.com
18
72
9
35
18
72
Palisades Golf Course 18280 state Route 84, Savanna 815-273-2141 www.palisadesgolfcourse.com
9
33
Sandburr Run 5020 state Route 84, Thomson 815-902-6063, www.sandburrrun.com
9
36
9
32
18
72
9
37
18
70
Bureau County
MC
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PG
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Indian Hills Golf Club 9468 1725 East St., Tiskilwa 815-646-4856
Wyaton Hills Golf Course 7879 1500 North Ave., Princeton 815-872-2641
Carroll County Lake Carroll Golf Course 2911 Ironwood Blvd., Lake Carroll 815-493-2808, www.golflakecarroll.com
DeKalb County Buena Vista Golf Course 131 Buena Vista Drive, DeKalb, 815-758-4812 www.golfdekalb.com Edgebrook Golf Club 2100 Suydam Road, Sandwich 815-786-3058, www.edgebrookgolf.com Indian Oaks Country Club 603 Preserve Road, Shabbona 815-824-2282 www.indianoakscountryclub.com Kishwaukee Country Club 1901 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-758-6848, www.kishwaukeecc.org MC=Multiple courses
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SP=Semi-private
PS=Pro shop
DR=Driving range
PG=Putting green
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Par
9
34
River Heights Golf Course 1020 Sharon Drive, DeKalb, 815-758-1550 www.golfdekalb.com/riverheights
18
72
Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St., Sycamore 815-895-3884, www.sycamoreparkgolf.com
18
71
18
71
Country View Golf Course 8284 N. 2300 Ave., Geneseo 309-441-5272 www.countryviewgolfcourse.net
9
35
Geneseo Country Club 22393 Grange Road, Geneseo 309-944-2671 www.geneseocountryclub.com
9
35
Hillcrest Resort 16260 E. 350th St., Orion 309-755-6550, www.hillcresteventcenter.com
9
30
Kewanee Dunes Golf Club 3536 Midland Road, Kewanee, 309-852-4508, www.kewaneedunes.com/golf
18
72
Maple Bluff Golf Club 19283 E. 1600 St., Geneseo, 309-944-5418 www.golfmaplebluffgeneseo.com
18
72
9
36
18
72
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18
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Prairie Pines Golf Course 6236 state Route 38, DeKalb 815-758-5249, www.prairiepinesgolf.com
Henry County Baker Park Golf Course 1095 Cambridge Road, Kewanee 309-852-2872, www.kewaneeparkdistrict.org
JoDaviess County Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course 14A200 E. Apple Canyon Road, Apple River 815-492-2477, www.applecanyonlake.org Black Hawk Run Golf Course 3501 S. Golf Road, Stockton 815-947-3011, www.blackhawkrun.com Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa 444 E. Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena 815-777-5000, 800-892-2269 www.eagleridge.com/golf Galena Golf Club 11557 U.S. Highway 20 W., Galena 815-777-3599, www.galenagolf.webs.com MC=Multiple courses
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2 GOLFERS 18 HOLES CART INCLUDED 12927 Hwy 26, Princeton, IL 61356 815.879.6531 www.chapelhillprinceton.com Sauk Valley Media
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2016 SEASON PASS RATES Youth (6 - 18)
$300
Adult
$1,200
Adult Couple
$1,900
Senior (60+)
$1,150
Senior Couple (60+)
$1,800
Must be at least 18 to rent/operate a cart. Prices for all non-youth passes include choice of a cart pass or on-site cart storage and trail fees (subject to availability).
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Overlooking the 4th tee of Emerald Hill Golf Course, our experienced staff assists you in arranging your sp people and offers a portable dance floor, bar and ca receptions, golf outings or your
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16082 Prairieville Road Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 622-6204
www.emeraldhillgolf.com 2016 DAILY RATES SHOULDER SEASON*
SUMMER WEEKDAY
SUMMER WEEKEND
18 Cart
$18
$20
$23
9 Cart
$18
$15
$18
18 Walk
$15
$15
$20
9 Walk
$15
$10
$15
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$10
$10
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Must be at least 18 to rent/operate a cart. *The Shoulder Season is from course opening until Thursday, May 26, and from Tuesday, September 6, until course closing. **Junior rates are for ages 18 and under and do not include a cart.
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Golf Course, you will enjoy an elegant atmosphere as ging your special event. The Pavilion seats up to 240 , bar and catering services. It’s perfect for wedding ngs or your next special event!
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Lacoma Golf Club 8080 Timmerman Drive, East Dubuque 815-747-3874 www.lacomagolf.com Storybrook Country Club 2124 W. Storybrook Road, Hanover 815-591-2210, www.storybrook.com
18
72
Woodbine Bend Golf Course 3500 E. Center Road, Stockton 815-858-3939, www.woodbinebend.com
18
72
LaSalle County
• 9 holes • 35 par men • 37 par women
Anderson Fields Golf Course 1901 N. Bloomington St., Streator 815-672-3702 www.ci.streator.il.us/anderson-fields.php Earlville Country Club 1665 N. 2501 Road, Ottawa, 815-246-9329 MC=Multiple courses
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DR=Driving range
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Lost Nation Golf Club will test your skills, and treat your senses, unlike any other golf course in Illinois.
GOLF DIGEST “Best Places to Play” • 18 Holes • Weekday Senior Special • Group Outings and Steakk FFry ry • Open to the Public LOST NATION COUPON • All day Green Fees 4G Golfers, lf • Twilight 3:00 Every Day 18 Holes • Bar and Grill & Cart Tee ti time required. uired. 2016 Season Only. uir • Video Gaming Valid Val id wee weekda weekdays kdays kda ys (al (alll day) day)
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6931 S. Lost Nation Road | Dixon, IL 61021 Visit our website at www.lostnationgolf.com for rates and weekly specials. • Call 815.652.4212 for tee-time reservations, group outing information, or our 2014 Information Kit. SM-ST141946-0428
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Par
Pine Hills Golf Club 1665 N. 2501 Road, Ottawa 815-434-3985 www.ottawapinehillsgolfclub.com
9
35
Prarie Lakes Country Club & Inn 2550 N. 32nd Road, Marseilles 815-795-5107
9
37
18
72
9
36
Lost Nation Golf Club 6931 S. Lost Nation Road, Dixon 815-652-4212, www.lostnationgolf.com
18
71
Miller Golf Complex 1010 Washington Ave., Dixon 815-284-3306, www.dixonparks.com
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Senica’s Deer Park Golf Club 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby 815-667-4230
18
71
Shady Oaks Country Club 577 U.S. Highway 52, Amboy 815-849-5424, www.shadyoakscc.com
18
71
Timber Creek Golf Course 729 Timber Creek Road, Dixon 815-288-5110, www.timbercreekdixon.com
18
71
Fyre Lake Golf Club 1057 Fairway Lane, Sherrard 309-644-4575, www.fyrelakegolf.com
18
70
Hawthorn Ridge Golf Club 621 state Route 94, Aledo 309-582-5641
18
72
Oak View Country Club 1607 S. W. Third Ave., Aledo 309-582-7916 www.oakviewcountryclub.com
9
33
LaSalle County
MC
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DR
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Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course Inc. 658 E. U.S. Highway 6, LaSalle 815-223-7273
Lee County Dayton Ridge Golf Club 3076 E. 18th Road, Ottawa 815-434-0145
Mercer County
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Wolf Hollow Golf Course For tee times call Wolf Hollow
815-369-5513
Rt. 20 to IL 73 North to the North edge of Lena, look for the Wolf Hollow sign.
www.wolfhollowgolf.net w ww.wo olfhollowgolf.net Outings • Banquets • LLessons esso s • Practice Range • Bar & Banquet Facility Wolf Hollow’s 18 Hole Championship Course named from the folklore of the Blackhawk Indian War in the surrounding hills & valleys. DORAL REINING PGA Professional
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
9
36
Fairways Golf Course 533 S. Seventh St., Rochelle 815-562-6666, www.fairwaysgolfcourse.com
18
66
Prairie View Golf Club 7993 N. River Road, Byron 815-234-4653, www.prairieviewgolf.com
18
72
Silver Ridge Golf Course 3069 N. Hill Road, Oregon 815-734-4440, www.silverridgegolf.com
18
72
Sunset Golf Course 216 Sunset Hill, Mount Morris 815-734-4839, www.sunsetgolfmm.com
9
36
18
71
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DR
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Ogle County Edgewood Golf Club 10684 W. Edgewood Road, Polo 815-946-3636, www.clubedgewood.com
Rock Island County Arsenal Island Golf Course 1838 Gillespie St., Rock Island 309-793-1601, www.arsenalislandgolf.com MC=Multiple courses
STORYBROOK C.C.
P=Private
SP=Semi-private
PS=Pro shop
DR=Driving range
PG=Putting green
GREEN FEES Scenic and challenging 18 hole golf course. Water comes into play in 14 holes. Lots of wildlife abounds, ducks & geese. Driving range. Full Service snack bar.
RESERVATION INFORMATION: Reservations suggested.
HANOVER, IL
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9 Holes....................$13.00 18 Holes..................$17.00 FRIDAY - SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS 9 Holes....................$14.00 18 Holes..................$18.00
Expires12/16
2 for 1 GREEN FEES STORYBROOK C.C. HANOVER, IL Not valid/holiday/weekends/tournaments
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RIDING CART FEES: (DAILY) 9 Holes...................$14.00 18 Holes.................$26.00
PULL CART FEES: (DAILY) ................................$5.00
RENTAL CLUBS ................................$15.00 GOLFING
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GOLF COURSE
PUBLIC GOLF COURSE
• Public Golf Course - Everyone Welcome • Open Daily 7am to Dark • Challenging 18 hole course • Mature trees, lush fairways & manicured greens • Practice bunkered chipping-putting green
NEW LOWER RATES FOR 2016! CART FEES - 2016 WEEKDAY DAILY FEE (per rider) 18 Holes.............................. $10.00 9 Holes (Front).................... $7.00 WEEKEND DAILY FEE (per rider) 18 Holes.............................. $12.00 9 Holes (Front).................... $7.00 YEARLY FEE Single.................................. $480.00 Spouse* ............................... $250.00 FOR BEST AVAILABLE RATES
Book Online www.fairwaysgolfcourse.com WEEKEND GOLF SPECIAL * Weekends after 2:00 p.m. to closing. (Weekday fees apply).
BOOK YOUR GOLF OUTING
Call Pete at the Pro Shop 815.562.6666
OUTINGS CATERED BY
Headon’s Fine Meats upon Request
DAILY FEES - 2016 WEEKDAY 18 Holes.............................. $15.00 9 Holes (Front).................... $13.00 9 Holes (Back)..................... $10.00 WEEKEND & HOLIDAYS 18 Holes.............................. $17.00 9 Holes (Front).................... $15.00 9 Holes (Back)..................... $12.00 Children under 10 yrs. old golfing with paid adult....................................... FREE Jr. Clubs available at no cost
SEASON PASS - 2016 Single.................................. $595.00 Spouse* ............................... $395.00 Middle School* .................... $50.00 High School* ....................... $100.00 College Pass* ...................... $295.00 *
Children/students under 18 or under 21 if still in school. Spouse pricing must include a single membership fee. * College pass must have proof of credit hours. S AY ON 4 GOLFERS, RW UP I FA . CO C 18 HOLES + CART G.
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80
Tee Time required. Expires 10/31/16. Valid week days (all day) and weekends (after 2pm) not valid holidays, outings, or with any other offer.
533 S. 7th Street, R Rochelle h l | 815.562.6666 Come “Play” what you’ve been missing!
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1020 Sharon Drive DeKalb, IL (815)758-1550 River Heights offers 18 holes of scenic golf along the Kishwaukee River and is located on the south side of DeKalb off Annie Glidden Road. A mix of traditional and links style holes challenge both weekend golfers and the more serious player. The friendly, professional staff provides first rate golf and excellent service for an enjoyable golfing experience. 30
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131 Buena Vista Dr. DeKalb, IL (815)758-4812 Buena Vista is a 9-hole (par 32) golf course that also has a number of practice areas such as the driving range, 9-hole short course, and practice greens. With all these amenities, Buena Vista is a great place for golfers of ages and skill levels to play. Sauk Valley Media
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
Byron Hills Golf Course 23316 94th Ave. N., Port Byron 309-523-2664, 800-523-9306 www.byronhills.com
18
71
Golfmohr Golf Club 16724 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-2434, www.golfmohr.com
18
72
Highland Springs Golf Course 9500 35th St. W., Rock Island 309-732-7265, www.rigov.org
18
72
Highland Springs & Saukie Golf Courses 3101 38th St., Rock Island 309-732-2278 www.rigov.org
18
66
Indian Bluff Golf Course 6200 78th Ave., Milan, 309-799-3868 www.indianbluffgolfcourse.com
18
70
9
36
Oakwood Country Club 1067 U.S. Highway 6, Coal Valley 309-799-3153, www.oakwoodgolf.org
18
71
Pinnacle Country Club 11928 Knoxville Road, Milan, 309-787-5446 www.pinnaclecountryclub.com
18
72
Short Hills Country Club 2500 11th Street, East Moline, 309-755-1044, 309-755-0618 www.shorthillscc.com
18
72
TPC Deere Run 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis 309-796-6000, www.tpc.com
18
71
9
36
The Freeport Club 1614 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, 815-232-1165 www.freeportcountryclub.com
18
70
Park Hills Golf Course 3240 W. Stephenson St., Freeport 815-235-3611, www.parkhillsgolfcourse.com
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9
35
Rock Island County
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Lake Calhoun Country Club 2628 Golf Road, LaFayette, 309-995-3343 www.lakecalhouncountryclub.com
Stephenson County Brush Creek Golf Course 2001 W. St. James Road, Orangeville 815-789-4042, www.brushcreekgolf.com
Stagecoach Golf Club 621 W. Lena St., Lena, 815-369-2222 www.stagecoachgolfcourse.com MC=Multiple courses
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P=Private
SP=Semi-private
72
PS=Pro shop
DR=Driving range
PG=Putting green GOLFING
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18 Holes • Par 72 • 6569 Yards • Driving Range
Golf Club
Open to the Public
• Senior Rates - Weekday Mornings • Junior Rates All Day • Twilight Rates after 3:00 p.m. • Season passes available • Reservations suggested 7 days a week • Snack bar • Group outings
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19283 East 1600 Street Geneseo, Illinois 61254 (309) 944-5418
www.golfmaplebluffgeneseo.com East of Geneseo on US 6, 1.5 miles from Illinois Route 82 and US 6 Intersection
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MAY 6–AUG 12, 2016 6:00 PM
Join a league and play MORE for LESS!
Elliot Golf Course | 888 S Lyford Rd – Rockford, IL
LEAGUES • Friday evenings • 15 week league
INFO Steve Moore | 815-987-8843 stevemoore@rockfordparkdistrict.org
• 6 player teams (subs are allowed)
REGISTRATION
• End of season banquet on August 19th
Webbs Norman Center 401 S Main St Rockford, IL
Cost | $75/person = $5 per person, per week
OPEN PLAY Saturdays and Sundays 4:00 pm-Close
Carlson Ice Arena 4150 N Perryville Rd Loves Park, IL www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (Click MyRPD)
Cost | $5/child–$8/adult
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT rockfordparkdistrict.org | 815-987-8800 We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities. For assistance and more information on accessibility, please call our Customer Service number listed above. SM-ST141529-0428
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He Was A Passionate Golfer With A Generous Heart Who Loved His Community. And He Had A Dream.
Norris Aldeen Norris Aldeen had a dream of providing a championship quality golf course in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois. It had to be challenging, affordable and available to everyone. This year we celebrate 25 years of playing his dream.
GolfClub
Play The Dream. Again. aldeengolfclub.com SM-ST1852-0428
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
18
71
9
36
Deer Valley Golf Club 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove 815-438-4653, www.duforegolf.com
18
72
Emerald Hill Golf Course 16802 Prairieville Road, Sterling 815-622-6204, www.emeraldhillgolf.com
18
72
Fulton Country Club 20727 Cattail Road, Fulton 815-589-2440, www.fultonccgolf.com
9
36
Lake Erie Country Club 900 Lakeside Drive, Erie, 309-659-2250 www.lakeeriecountryclub.com
9
36
Prophet Hills Country Club 4319 Bishop Road, Prophetstown 815-537-5226, www.prophethills.com
9
35
18
71
Aldeen Golf Club 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford 815-282-4653 www.aldeengolfclub.com
18
72
Atwood Homestead Golf Course 8990 Old River Road, Rockford 815-623-2411 www.playthepreserves.com
18
72
Elliot Golf Course 888 S. Lyford Road, Rockford 815-332-5130 www.rockfordgolfs.com
18
72
Forest Hills Country Club 5135 Forest Hills Road, Rockford 815-877-5733 www.fhcc1921.com
18
72
Ingersoll Golf Course 101 Daisyfield Road, Rockford 815-987-8834 www.rockfordgolfs.com
18
71
Ledges Golf Course 7111 McCurry Road, Roscoe, 815-389-0979
18
72
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PS
DR
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Stephenson County (cont’d) Wolf Hollow Golf Club 6546 N. Shippee Road, Lena 815-369-5513, www.wolfhollowgolf.net
Whiteside County Cross Creek Golf Course 15523 Henry Road, Morrison 815-772-7966 www.crosscreekgolfandestates.com
Rock River Golf and Pool 3901 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls 815-625-2322, www.rrgap.com
Winnebago County
MC=Multiple courses
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P=Private
SP=Semi-private
PS=Pro shop
DR=Driving range
PG=Putting green GOLFING
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
Macktown Golf Course 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton, 815-624-7410 www.playthepreserves.com
18
71
The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club 5151 Guilford Road, Rockford, 815-399-0711, 815-399-0682 (Pro-Shop) www.mntscc.org/golf.aspx
18
71
Red Barn Golf Course 12379 Wagon Wheel Road, Rockton 815-624-8037, 815-399-0682(Pro Shop) www.redbarngolfcourse.com
9
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Rockford Country Club 2500 Oxford St., Rockford 815-968-9881, www.rockfordcc.com
18
71
Sandy Hollow Golf Course 2670 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford 815-987-8836, www.rockfordgolfs.com
18
71
Sinnissippi Park Golf Course 1401 N. Second Street, Rockford 815-987-8838, www.rockfordgolfs.com
9
37
18
71
9
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Crow Valley Golf Club 4315 E. 60th St., Davenport 563-359-1676, www.crowvalleygolfclub.com
18
71
Davenport Country Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley 563-332-4050, www.davenportcc.com
18
71
Duck Creek Golf Course 3000 E. Locust St., Davenport 563-326-7824, www.golfdavenport.com
18
70
Winnebago County
MC
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PS
DR
PG
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Westlake Village Golf Course 3820 Westlake Village Drive, Winnebago 815-335-7177, www.golfwestlake.com
IOWA
Clinton County Canyon Creek Golf Club 1871 420th Ave., Clinton 563-243-3534 Valley Oaks 3330 Harts Mill Road, Clinton 563-242-7032 www.valleyoaksgolfcourse.com
Scott County
MC=Multiple courses
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SP=Semi-private
PS=Pro shop
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PG=Putting green
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Par
Emeis Golf Course 4500 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport 563-326-7825, www.golfdavenport.com
18
72
Glynns Creek Golf Course 19251 290th St., Long Grove 563-328-3284, www.glynnscreek.com
18
72
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P
SP
PS
DR
PG
Scott County (cont’d)
Hidden Hills Golf Course 4335 Indiana Ave., Bettendorf 563-332-5616 www.hiddenhills-golf.com
18 Plus 4 Bonus Holes
70
9
36
18
72
Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center 6364 Northwest Blvd., Davenport 563-386-0348, www.golfdavenport.com
9
33
Rustic Ridge Golf Course 1151 E. Iowa St., Eldridge 563-285-8119, www.golfrusticridge.com
9
36
Sunrise Golf Course 3947 Moencks Road, Bettendorf 563-332-6386
9
35
Olathea Golf Course 23200 Great River Road, Le Claire 563-289-4653, www.golfolathea.com Palmer Hills Golf Course 2999 Middle Road, Bettendorf 563-332-8296, www.palmerhillsgolf.com
Did you know? Professional sports teams, public and private golf courses and public parks rely on professional groundskeepers to maintain playing surfaces and park grounds. Golf course employees who maintain the grounds are often referred to as “greenskeepers,” but such employees do more than maintain putting greens. The responsibilities of greenskeepers and their staffs include mowing the greens, tee boxes, fairways and rough, and each particular area requires the use of a different mower. Golf course maintenance staff typically begin their workdays before the 38
sun rises, ending their days sometime in early afternoon so golfers can play without distraction. Groundskeepers for professional sports teams focus the bulk of their efforts on maintaining the fields, which require significant watering and fertilization to withstand the heavy wear and tear they receive during the course of a season. Professional sports team groundskeepers typically work very long hours during the season, often arriving many hours before game time and staying even after the game has ended. Source: Metro Creative Graphics GOLFING
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HOW TO: Help kids get into golf Golf is a game of skill that can take years, if not decades, to master. Many golfers find their time on the golf course both rewarding and relaxing, even on those days when the fairways seem impossible to find. Though many players never swing a golf club until they reach adulthood, it’s never too early to hit the links. Some of the world’s most accomplished golfers, including fourtime Masters champion Tiger Woods, began playing as toddlers, and many think getting an early start can lead to a more successful game down the road. Getting kids into golf is a great way for parents to bond with their children while enjoying the great outdoors. Golf can also be used to teach kids humility, sportsmanship and the importance of hard work. Thanks to the often frustrating nature of golf, parents may find it somewhat challenging to instill a love of the game in their youngsters. There are ways, though to introduce kids to this wonderful game that kids might just play for the rest of their lives. • Focus on having fun. Few, if any, golfers could say with certainty that golf frustrated them. The challenge of golf may be its most appealing characteristic to older players, but young kids can be overwhelmed by the challenges golf presents. By focusing on having fun instead of perfecting techniques, parents can get kids to look forward to their time on the links. The more fun kids have, the more likely they will be to embrace the game and its many challenges. Don’t put pressure on youngsters as they develop their games, but encourage them through their struggles and reassure them that you faced the same obstacles when you started playing. • Hire an instructor with experience teaching children. Instructors with experience teaching children will understand the basics of the game and how learning those basics provides a great foundation for future enjoyment and success on the course. Instructors who have taught kids in the past also know that teaching youngsters the finer points of golf requires patience and encouragement. Ask a fellow parent or an employee at the club where you play to recommend an instructor for your child. Take advantage of any kids’ courses your club offers. • Buy the correct equipment. Even the best golfers are bound to struggle when using the wrong equipment. While it might be unwise to invest in especially expensive equipment for youngsters likely to grow out of it in a few months’ time, deals can be found on used kids’ equipment. Used kids’ equipment is typically subjected to less wear and tear than used equipment for adults, as kids tend to play less often and fewer holes than adults when they do play. Make sure to find correctly sized equipment that kids feel comfortable using. • Play some holes. Instructors may teach kids the differences between the types of clubs and how to swing and putt. Golf is most fun, though when players are out on the links going from hole to hole. Instruction is important, but don’t forget to play a few holes with your child each week as well. Source: Metro Creative Graphics
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Please refer to the center pages for a complete listing of membership fees and daily rates.
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16802 Prairieville Road • (815) 622-6204 Seating for 240 Guests • Bar & Catering Services Portable Dance Floor