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Updates:
- Cross-Country Ski Trails: the snow has melted. We will update here if new trails are groomed.
- The Golf Shop is open 9-3 Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday.
- Non-Camp Summer Program Information is now available! Click here for the Spring/Summer Explore! Guide. Golf information begins on page 32. Registration begins March 5 for Wilmette residents, and the 12th for non-residents.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
Tiny Aces
Age 5-6 MEETS ON SUNDAYS
This is an exploratory camp designed to introduce young kids to the game with some basic FUNdamentals in a relaxed atmosphere.
R $116 / NR $143 - 4 weeks
617003-01 Su 10-11 am 5/19-6/9
617003-05 Su 11 am-Noon 5/19-6/9
617003-02 Su 10-11 am 6/23-7/14
617003-06 Su 11 am-Noon 6/23-7/14
617003-03 Su 10-11 am 7/21-8/11
617003-07 Su 11 am-Noon 7/21-8/11
617003-04 Su 10-11 am 8/18-9/15
617003-08 Su 11 am-Noon 8/18-9/15
Little Kings & Queens
Age 7-10 MEETS ON SUNDAYS
Ready to give golf a shot? For older kids very new to the game, or picking up a club for the first time. Golfers learn proper etiquette while at the driving range, and the fundamentals of hitting a golf ball. The curriculum for all four sessions is the same.
R $116 / NR $143 - 4 weeks
617007-01 Su Noon-1 pm 5/19-6/9
617007-05 Su 1-2 pm 5/19-6/9
617007-02 Su Noon-1 pm 6/23-7/14
617007-06 Su 1-2 pm 6/23-7/14
617007-03 Su Noon-1 pm 7/21-8/11
617007-07 Su 1-2 pm 7/21-8/11
617007-04 Su Noon-1 pm 8/18-9/15
617007-08 Su 1-2 pm 8/18-9/15
Queens Only
Age 7-11 MEETS ON SUNDAYS
These sessions are GIRLS ONLY! Join us to have fun, learn among other girls and improve your game this summer.
R $116 / NR $143 - 4 weeks
617011-01 Su 9-10 am 6/23-7/14
617011-02 Su 9-10 am 7/21-8/11
Sunday Junior Players
Age 7-11 MEETS ON SUNDAYS
The next class up from Tiny Aces and Little Kings and Queens, Junior Players is for experienced or competitive young golfers. Kids learn how to practice to improve, and compete in friendly games each week.
R $218 / NR $268 - 5 weeks
617009-01 Su 2-3:30 pm 5/12-6/9
617009-02 Su 2-3:30 pm 6/23-7/21
617009-03 Su 2-3:30 pm 8/4-9/1
The Players 9
Age 8-13 MEETS TUESDAY & THURSDAY
This group meets twice a week to practice for an hour and then play 9 holes. Players become more familiar with golf etiquette, pace of play and scoring while on the course. During practice, we review their scores and work on howto lower them. Tee times begin at 12:39; pace of play for 9 holes is 2 hours.
R $194 / NR $250 - 4 weeks
617010-01 Tu,Th 11 am-3 pm 6/18-7/11
617010-02 Tu,Th 11 am-3 pm 7/16-8/8
Junior Golf Academy
Age 8-13 MEETS MONDAY-THURSDAY
Young golfers will meet on the range everyday. They will learn the basics of ball striking,chipping, and putting. Our goal is to have every golfer understand how and what to practice on their own. Players must have their own golf clubs and be ready to have fun. Academy members will be able to play for free after 5 p.m. with a paid adult greens fee.
R $266 / NR $309 - 2 weeks
617001-01 M-Th 10 am-Noon 6/17-6/27
617001-02 M-Th 10 am-Noon 7/8-7/18
617001-03 M-Th 10 am-Noon 7/22-8/1
617001-04 M-Th 10 am-Noon 8/5-8/15
Players Academy
Age 8-15 INCLUDES JR MEMBERSHIP ($450 VALUE)
Welcome to the club! Players Academy includes a Junior Membership at the Wilmette Golf Club for the entire 2019 season. This 5-week course will get kids ready to play at the next level of competitive golf. They will learn how to practice to lower scores, be challenged on the golf course every day, have daily team and individual competitions, and keep track of their scoring average. Kids will play 18 holes on Tuesday and Thursday and 9 holes on Wednesday (with the option to play 18). For serious golfers only.
R $575 / NR $690 - 5 weeks
617005-01 Tu,W,Th 11 am-Noon 6/18-7/18
617005-02 Tu,W,Th 11 am-Noon 7/23-8/22
Family Golf Camp
Age 4 & up MEETS ON TUESDAYS
Get the whole family on the golf course and learn the basics of navigating the course together. First, we meet on the driving range and go over basics of ball striking, chipping and putting. Then, you're on the course with an instructor. Prices are per person.
R $128 / NR $170 - 4 weeks
617002-01 Tu 6-7:30 pm 4/30-5/21
617002-02 Tu 6-7:30 pm 6/4-6/25
617002-03 Tu 6-7:30 pm 7/9-7/30
617002-04 Tu 6-7:30 pm 8/13-9/3
617002-05 Tu 5:30-7 pm 9/17-10/8
***2019 PERMANENT TEE TIMES CAN BE PURCHASED WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP***
- Permanent Tee Time fees: Residents: $4,400 / Non-Residents $4,600
- One Permanent reserved time for 20 consecutive weeks for a foursome, PLUS one Holiday Time
- Only one name required for purchasing this time, and it is prepaid for the season.
- Members of the foursome can change every week without paying guest fees.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS AT THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB
- Sponsor a hole at the Wilmette Golf Club and your digital ad will display on our golf cart screens when golfers drive up to your sponsored hole. Businesses sponsoring a hole will also receive a standing tee time for their foursome.
- Click here for our Golf Sponsorship flyer.
A La Carte Grill and Catering at the Wilmette Golf Club
Winter Hours:
- Join us for our Sunday Brunch buffet from 11-2 Sundays!
- Friday night Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. on Friday nights
Advantages of Membership
- Reduced golf car and practice range fees.
- Members can purchase items in the Golf Pro Shop at a discounted price.
- Members have charge account privileges in the Golf Pro Shop.
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Staff
General Manager: Adam Kwiatkoski | akwiatkoski@wilpark.org | 847/256-9650
Golf Club Superintendent: Nick Marfise | nmarfise@wilpark.org | 847/920-3666
Head PGA Golf Professional: Jamie Locke | Office 847-256-9649 | Cell 847-754-5097
Golf is a wonderful, challenging and addictive game. My goal as a PGA Professional at the Wilmette Golf Club for almost three decades, the last seven as the Head PGA Professional, has been to help those who are similarly addicted through a variety of roles: as a teaching professional to improve their games through lessons, as a golf facilitator through organizing outings and men's and women's league activities, as a club manager maintaining the golf shop and directing activity at that facility, and as a resource person for whatever else a golfer might need. I pride myself on knowing all the regulars by name and golf background and on working to make the club a second home for everyone from the casual golfer to the most competitive player.
As a former touring pro on the South African Tour and a continuing competitive player in senior professional tournaments, I try to keep on top of my game and the latest developments and rules in golf. I have completed the course work for the Professional Golf Management Program and have become a Class A PGA Professional.
I am well qualified to help you with your golf needs and would welcome the opportunity to work with you toward the best golf experience possible. Call 847-256-9777, and our pro shop staff will gladly book it for you, or you can text me at 847-754-5097. Winter instruction is available as well.
Scott Yopchick: Teaching Professional
The game of golf has been a part of my life for over 30 years. I have been fortunate enough to play the game at all levels including junior, collegiate and professional. Growing up on the northwest side of Chicago, Wilmette has always been a familar spot. My grandparents, who played here regularly, brought me here in 1993 for my first experience with junior group lessons.
My goal is to have golfers realize and reach their full potential while aspiring to be better. Overall, you should enjoy the experience when you sign up to spend time with another person. My professional career started after graduating from DePaul University in 2003. I am excited to be part of the Wilmette team and look forward to meeting you.
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Guidelines & Policies
Keep Pace Guidelines
The Wilmette Golf Club makes a sincere effort to ensure that all golfers enjoy their day of golf by maintaining an acceptable pace of play.
- All groups must report to the Starter at least 15 minutes before their tee time. Groups failing to do so will loose their tee time and revert to standby status.
- A group is expected to complete 18 holes in four hours, 20 minutes or less.
- A group is expected to complete 9 holes in two hours,10 minutes or less.
- Foursomes started on the course at nine minute intervals will finish playing in less than four hours, 20 minutes. All golfers must keep pace with the Keep Pace Clocks on the course. If a foursome keeps up with the group in front of them, they will never have a problem. Wilmette Golf Club rangers are trained to help groups keep play moving and will assist any group that may need extra help.
- If a group falls behind the Keep Pace Clock, the group will be approached by a ranger and asked to closed the gap. If your group fails to do so in three holes, you will be asked to then pick up and move to the proper position on the course. Then if the gap is not closed, the players will be asked to leave the course by the manager on duty and will be given a prorated refund. Unlimited Members will not be given a prorated refund.
- A beginner golfer may be asked to leave the course when he/she cannot reasonably hit the ball or keep up with the normal pace of a public golf course. A full refund will be issued.
Cancellation PolicyGroups that reserve a Tee Time during Open Play must notify the Wilmette Golf Club 24 hours in advance if they will be unable to play at their reserved time. This can be done by using our online tee-time reservation system. Failure to cancel in a timely fashion will result in a $10 per player charge to the account of the member who booked the Tee Time unless the time can be resold.
Rain Check PolicyIf a golfer is directed to cease play by Wilmette Golf Club professional staff due to inclement weather, a rain check will be issued for an identical round upon presentation of the day's receipt. Rain checks include golf car if purchased. Rain checks will be good for any time other than reserved lottery times. Rain checks expire one year after the issued date.
Lightning & Rain DelayIf the golf course experiences a lightning or rain delay, all tee times scheduled prior to the opening of the course will revert to standby status. The golf course professional staff will make every effort to work groups affected by the weather delay onto the course.
Frost Delay PolicyIn cold weather, morning tee times may be delayed because of frost. Golfers are advised to arrive for their originally scheduled tee time to confirm their starting time. For frost delays we will push back all tee times. Play will begin in order once the frost is gone. For example, a 9 a.m. tee time with a 30 minute frost delay will have a new tee time of 9:30 a.m.
Junior Play and Practice Regulations- Jr. Silver can play Monday-Friday anytime and after 12:00 on Saturday & Sunday.
- A Junior is defined as anyone between the ages of 8-17 as of March 31, 2017.
- Juniors under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult to play or use the practice facility.
- Junior Members must have written permission to charge expenses to their house accounts.
- Junior Members cannot be a member of a Reserved Time Lottery foursome or play in the lottery times without being charged a Regular Member fee.
- Junior golfers are expected to show proper etiquette and to obey the rules and policies of the Wilmette Golf Club.
- The Wilmette Golf Club reserves the right to suspend playing privileges of any junior who does not obey the rules and policies of the Wilmette Golf Club.
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Pro Shop
Open in the off-season from 9:00-3:00 daily.
The Wilmette Golf Club Pro Shop is a great place to browse during all seasons of the year. We feature a complete selection of equipment, clothing, and accessories for ardent golfers. We stock the latest goods from the leading manufacturers in the golf industry such as Titleist and Cobra.
We offer a full line of clothing to meet your every need as you play, including shorts and shirts and vests, pullovers and rain gear. Among the outstanding brands of apparel that we carry are: Nike, Foot Joy, Puma, Sun Ice, Greg Norman and Travis Mathew to name a few.
Our pricing on all equipment and apparel is in line with most of the discount golf shops and you can even demo our clubs at our outside driving range.
We have a wide selection of styles and sizes available. Our friendly staff members will help you select whatever you may want. If we do not have it in stock, then we will order it for you if you wish.
If you are looking for that perfect gift for a golfer, we're sure to have it. Stop in and let us show you the latest in golf equipment and fashions.
Don't forget our Sidewalk Sales!
For further information, please give us a call at 847-256-9777
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A La Carte Grill
We are currently open to the public year round!
Fall Hours:
Open for Lunch; Closed for Dinner.
See our menu here
Occasionally, we close or partition our dining room for private events. It's always a good idea to check here or call 847/256-2091 to confirm that the dining room is open.
A La Carte is also a full-service caterer; we will cater your private event in our beautiful dining room overlooking the Golf Course, or at your own venue. Take-away entrees, soups, salads, and desserts are available also! See our THANKSGIVING CATERING MENU HERE
To book your catered event, or to order party trays or other take-home specialties, call Chrisi at 847/814-5960.
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Course Etiquette
On Course Etiquette: It is Everyone's Responsibility
Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of AmericaKey Points:
- Golf course etiquette is an all-encompassing term that refers to demeanor, adherence to course maintenance rules, and dress, among other issues.
- The basis for ball mark repair and divot replacement is for competitive and agronomic reasons.
- By leaving turf damaged (unrepaired), it becomes susceptible to disease and/or infestation of weeds, resulting in a lower quality of playing surface.
- As a general rule, replace any divot on the course unless there is a sand or sand/seed mixture provided in a container on the golf car.
- When replacing a divot, the policy is to replace the divot so the grass can send down new roots.
- Replace the turf in the same direction it came out, and tap down firmly so the mower won't pull it back out.
A famous college basketball coach once said that recruiting was like shaving -- miss just one day and you look bad. It could be said that golf course management personnel, especially superintendents, feel the same way about golfer etiquette on the course.
Golf course etiquette is an all-encompassing term that refers to demeanor, adherence to course maintenance rules, and dress, among other issues. However, most associate golf course etiquette to the concept of ball mark repair and divot replacement. Take a moment and consider what a course would look like if patrons were excused from replacing divots or fixing ball marks for just one day. A well-managed facility would look like a battlefield.
Golf course personnel are unanimous in stating that, as a whole, golfers still do not do an adequate job in repairing their ball marks and divots. Despite the presence of posters, notes in newsletters and announcements in meetings to serve as reminders, most facility managers believe the message can never be repeated too much.
This becomes an even bigger issue as the game expands to include more juniors and those who have recently picked up the sport. Instructors and experienced golfers should be diligent in teaching the how and why of golf course etiquette. Failing to teach golfers the proper techniques now creates future problems.
The basis for ball mark repair and divot replacement is for competitive and agronomic reasons. Balls that land in unrepaired divots place a golfer at a disadvantage, just as having to putt over a ball mark. By leaving turf damaged (unrepaired), it becomes susceptible to disease and/or infestation of weeds, resulting in a lower quality of playing surface. This necessitates the need for attention by golf course superintendents and their staffs, thereby taking them away from more pressing duties. As a general rule, a ball mark repaired within 10 minutes will heal with a smooth surface within two to three days. An unrepaired ball mark may take as long as three weeks to heal, but the result will be an uneven surface.
Because grass varieties differ from course to course, and from fairways to the rough, the best rule to follow in replacing divots is to check with the golf course superintendent for the particular policy. As a general rule, replace any divot on the course unless there is a sand or sand/seed mixture provided in a container on the golf car. Typically, the divot is replaced on any course with bentgrass or bluegrass fairways. If you are playing on a course with bentgrass fairways and bluegrass rough, you must pay particular attention to the materials in the container.
If just sand is provided, then fill the divot hole and tamp down the sand with your foot. If a sand/bentgrass seed mixture is provided, divots in the rough would not be replaced so as to not contaminate the bluegrass with bentgrass seed. In bermuda grass fairways, generally sand is just used.
In replacing a divot, the policy is to replace the divot so the grass can send down new roots. If so, replace the turf in the same direction it came out, and tap down firmly so the mower won't pull it back out. If you are walking and no sand is provided, smooth the divot hole with your feet, gently pulling the sides of the divot hole to the center.
For more information regarding golf course maintenance and etiquette, contact your local superintendent or the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America at 800-472-7878 or www.gcsaa.org.
