Chicago Area Golf News

December 4, 2023
With work finished at Canal Shores, now it’s time to watch the grass grow

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Jim Brown, Evanston Roundtable

Work on the reconstruction of Canal Shores Golf Course, which teed off in June, is getting closer to the pin.

The Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association board of trustees and its construction partner, Wadsworth Golf Construction, made significant progress on the $5.9 million project this past summer and fall.

In 124 days, starting from the time permits were approved, a Youth Training Campus was created, new golf holes were carved into the landscape, and previously existing holes were improved. The last day of construction was Nov. 15, and the course has been reseeded.

December 8, 2023
DuPage forest preserve board OKs new vision for Maple Meadows golf course

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Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald

Maple Meadows Golf Club prides itself on reasonable prices and well-conditioned greens.

The public course, formerly part of Brookwood Country Club, logged about 37,000 rounds of golf this year. But in its current state, Maple Meadows has drainage issues and nearly 30-year-old infrastructure.

For the average golfer, all the massive bunkers can slow the pace of play and make for a frustrating round. Some bunkers are filled with standing water after heavy rains.

In an effort to modernize Maple Meadows, DuPage County Forest Preserve officials are laying the groundwork for an overhaul of the district-owned property in Wood Dale.

December 8, 2023
Wheaton’s Arrowhead Golf Club recognized for environmental excellence

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Staff Report, Shaw Local

Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.

Justin Kirtland, golf course superintendent, led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on the course. Arrowhead Golf Club was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2020 and is one of more than 900 courses in the world to hold certification from Audubon International.

December 11, 2023
New Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome in Oswego opens to rave reviews
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Local

The facility – built by Yorkville-based Whitetail Ridge Golf Club – has been getting a warm reception since opening in late November at 3360 Station Drive, just west of Orchard Road.

Alex Balog, director of golf operations for Yorkville-based Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, demonstrates how one can simulate playing on different golf courses while playing at Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome in Oswego.
Alex Balog, director of golf operations for Yorkville-based Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, demonstrates how one can simulate playing on different golf courses while playing at Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome in Oswego.

“On the weekends, we’ve got tons of families, parties and groups coming in,” said Alex Balog, director of golf operations for Yorkville-based Whitetail Ridge Golf Club. “Christmas break is coming, so we’ll start seeing a lot of kids coming with their friends when they’re off school. And the holiday parties are going to take off.”

The facility is equipped with technology to help both no

December 28, 2023
Wheatstack Restaurant at River Bend Golf Club To Close Permanently

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Jeff Arnold, Patch

A popular Lisle restaurant known for its Midwest cuisine and a space to celebrate good times and meaningful milestones will serve its last meal and rounds of drinks this weekend after announcing that it will be closing permanently to start 2024.

Wheatstack, which is located in the clubhouse at River Bend Golf Club, announced in a social media post that it will close after opening for business for the final time on Sunday. The eatery’s management wrote in the post that the decision to shutter operations comes with a heavy heart.