SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT

GOLF Summer 2016 Weber Park Golf Course Skokie Sports Park

Leagues Lessons FootGolf

Golf Lessons Game Improvement Program – 3 hours Our PGA instructor will evaluate your skills then design a program to improve specific areas of your game. One 1-hour and four ½-hour lessons. Adults: $295 / Juniors: $275 Half-Hour Lesson One-on-one instruction will maximize improvement on specific skills. Adults One ½-hour lesson: $55 Four ½-hour lessons: $200 Ten ½-hour lessons: $500 Juniors One ½-hour lesson: $50

Private Playing Lessons at Weber Park Golf Course One hour (greens fee included): $110 Private Corporate Outings Gather your clients, business associates or employees for a half- or full-day at golf school! Our PGA pro will customize instruction to fit your company’s needs. Call (847) 674-1500, ext. 3100 for more information.

One-Hour Lesson Strongly recommended for first lessons. Bring a friend and save. One lesson: $110 / Four lessons: $395 *Lesson with a friend: One lesson: $135 / Four lessons: $495 Groups of 3 to 5: $160 Best Value

* Both golfers must be present for the lesson – no split time allowed.

Meet our Golf Pro Chris Pytell, PGA Class A Professional Skokie Park District Director of Instruction

Chris Pytell is in his seventeenth year as the PGA Director of Golf Instruction at Skokie Sports Park. Since 1994, he has fueled his passion for teaching by conducting over 15,000 individual and group lessons. Chris believes that by maintaining his competitive edge, he will help his students achieve their full potential. A Chicago native, Chris won a number of junior golf tournaments and at 17, competed against Tiger Woods in a national junior tournament. Since graduating from Southern Illinois University on a golf scholarship, Chris continues to play in local IPGA tournaments annually; his best finish was third at a Flossmoor Country Club tournament. Additionally, he competed on the NGA Pro Tour in Florida. His personal best score was a 58 on a par 66. Chris has helped many junior golfers mature into competitive collegiate golfers. He enjoys instructing men, women, and junior golfers of all levels. Because he believes that the learning process accelerates when golf is taught at a simple level, his lessons concentrate on the fundamentals of the game. “All golfers should take lessons from a PGA instructor in order to understand the fundamentals and how they are needed to create a more consistent golf swing,” said Chris. “Everyone can improve with a little patience — and by practicing the right principles.” To schedule a lesson call Chris at (773) 505-GOLF (4653) or email him at [email protected]

Plan your game for better scores by Skokie Park District PGA Golf Instructor Chris Pytell

laying a round of golf and practicing golf require two very different physical and mental processes. But one huge similarity between the two exists — they both require simple, smart improvement plans. Follow these two golf plans and you will be on your way to lower scores.

The Skokie Sports Park Practice Plan

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Set aside at least 30 minutes for practice. Hold two clubs together and swing them 20-30 times at your hitting bay to loosen up and improve club head speed.

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Aim perfectly. Lay down a club in front of your feet, parallel to your target. Adjust it every time you change targets.

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Focus on grip pressure and posture to help establish and maintain a relaxed swing rhythm.

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Balance is key. Hold your finish position until the balls lands.

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Alternate clubs and targets every 5 to 10 shots.

The Golf Course Plan

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Arrive at the golf course at least 30 minutes before your tee time to warm up. • Loosen up by swinging two clubs and if possible hit a small bucket of balls. • Spend half of your warm up time chipping and putting.

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Create a simple routine to avoid over thinking. • Before addressing the ball, stand behind your ball in line with your target. Pick a spot or object on the ground in front of your ball to aim your clubface at. • Being nervous on the first tee is normal. Take a nice deep breath and completely exhale before every shot to release body tension and calm your mind. • Take a practice swing, address the ball, look at your target, then swing. • Finish in balance with your belt buckle facing the target. Remember to have a plan whether you practice or play. A plan to play better is a plan to have more fun! Hope to see you at Sports Park soon! To schedule a lesson or if you have a question contact Chris at 773-505-GOLF(4653) or email him at [email protected].

Jr. Golf Instructional Programs Parent & Junior Golf

SNAG — Junior Beginners Golf

Parents and kids learn golf’s basics, with advice given to parents to help guide their children at home. Equipment provided for week one. Age: 4 - 8 Location: Skokie Sports Park Time: 12-12:45P • Fee: $95/$119 251632-01 Sa 6/4-6/25 251632-02 Su 7/10-7/31 251632-03 Sa 8/6-8/27

Learn golf basics with SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment and then transition to actual golf clubs. No equipment necessary for the first class. Age: 8 - 15 Location: Skokie Sports Park Time: 10:30-11:30A • Fee: $95/$119 251634-01 Sa 6/4-6/25 251634-02 Su 7/10-7/31

Junior Golf — Half Day Clinics Offering a small group setting allowing one-on-one time with the instructors, clinics include oncourse instruction and various format play at Skokie Sports Park three days a week and at Weber Park Golf Course two days a week. Kids bring all equipment including balls. (Discount for both AM and PM sessions in the same week, with a 1-hour lunch period between the sessions. Must register for AM session first in order for PM session discount to apply during registration.) Age: 8 - 13 First Day Location: Skokie Sports Park Morning Sessions: 9:30A-12P 251636-01 M-F 6/13-6/17 $246/$308 251636-02 M-F 6/20-6/24 $246/$308 251636-03 M-F 6/27-7/1 $246/$308 251636-04 Tu-F 7/5-7/8 $198/$248 251636-05 M-F 7/11-7/15 $246/$308 251636-06 M-F 7/18-7/22 $246/$308 251636-07 M-F 7/25-7/29 $246/$308 251636-08 M-F 8/1-8/5 $246/$308

Afternoon Sessions: Time: 1–3:30P 251636-10 M-F 6/13-6/17 $246/$308 251636-11 M-F 6/20-6/24 $246/$308 251636-12 M-F 6/27-7/1 $246/$308 251636-13 Tu-F 7/5-7/8 $198/$248 251636-14 M-F 7/11-7/15 $246/$308 251636-15 M-F 7/18-7/22 $246/$308 251636-16 M-F 7/25-7/29 $246/$308 251636-17 M-F 8/1-8/5 $246/$308

North Suburban Junior Travel League

Play weekly competitions at different area golf courses. 15 team members will be selected. Competition days are Mondays; one hour practice sessions will be scheduled twice a week. Sign-up for only one tryout session. Grade: 5 - 8 Location: Weber Park Golf Course Tryouts 251644-01 Su 6/5 10-11:30A No Fee 251644-02 M 6/6 4-5:30P No Fee League Play 251644-04 M 6/13-8/1 12-5P $300/$375

Adult Classes Adult Golf Clinics Participate in these specialty clinics in combination with private golf lessons for the quickest improvement in your game. These clinics are not suggested for beginning golfers. Age: 16 + Location: Sports Park & Weber Park Golf Course Fee: $30/$38 Irons Location: Skokie Sports Park 251621-01 Th 6/2 6:30-7:30P 251621-02 Th 7/7 6:30-7:30P

Chipping & Pitching Location: Skokie Sports Park 251623-01 Th 6/16 6:30-7:30P 251623-02 Th 7/21 6:30-7:30P

Driver & Fairway Woods Location: Skokie Sports Park 251622-01 Th 6/9 6:30-7:30P 251622-02 Th 7/14 6:30-7:30P

Putting & Sand Play Location: Weber Park Golf Course 251628-01 Th 6/23 6:30-7:30P 251628-02 Th 7/28 6:30-7:30P

Adult Golf — Learn the Basics Learn the fundamentals of golf. Bring your own clubs. Class size 4–8. Age: 16 + Location: Skokie Sports Park Fee: $95/$119 251651-01 Sa 251651-02 Tu 251651-03 W

6/4-6/25 6/7-6/28 7/6-7/27

9-10A 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P

251651-04 Su 251651-05 Sa

7/10-7/31 8/6-8/27

9-10A 9-10A

Adult Golf Leagues at Weber Park Golf Course Ladies Summer League *14 Weeks* For Ladies of all abilities who wish to be involved in weekly league play. This season the league will play 14 weeks of golf and includes a post-season awards luncheon. Registration may be individual or foursome only. Weekly permanent tee-times will be assigned and starting times will be determined based on the number of participants. 151659-01 Tu 5/3-8/2 First tee time: 7:50A $150/$188

Senior Summer League *19 Weeks* Open to men and women 60 years of age or older of all abilities who wish to be involved in a weekly golf league. Registration for individuals, twosomes and foursomes will be taken. Permanent tee-times will be assigned based on availability and league size. Rotating times may be accommodated but not guaranteed. An awards presentation will be held at the end of the season. 151669-01 Wed 5/4-9/7 First tee time: 7:20 a.m. $152/$190

After Work Summer League * 18 Weeks * Open to everyone 18 years and over and for men and women who would like to play some golf to relieve the stress of the day before going home. Get a team together from your office or sign up as a single. A shotgun-starting format will be used. An awards presentation will be held at the end of the season. 151689-01 Tue 5/3-8/30 5:45-8:30 p.m. $170/$213

Summer Registration: May 15 for Skokie residents and May 22 for non-residents.

Register at www.SkokieParks.org

Skokie Sports Park

3459 Oakton St. • (847) 674-1500, ext. 3100 • SkokieParks.org/skokie-sports-park

A Top 50 Golf Range in America!

The Sports Park golf range was voted one of the Top 50 Stand-Alone Ranges in America by Golf Range Magazine. It offers: • Automatic tee-up system • Heated hitting stations in winter • Two-tiered, lighted, 40-station structure • Target greens with laser-measured distances • PGA-certified instructors for individuals and groups Sports Park hours on back cover

Range Cards & Fees

No more buckets! Buy a range card, swipe it at your hitting station and hit away, never bending down to tee up. Bring your card back as often as you like and top it off with more cash. Rates vary based on the day of the week and time of day you use the range. Range cards begin at $5; discounts begin at $10. Best deal: Pay $100 for a $143 worth of balls. Club Rental: $2 with ID.

Ultimate Sports Park Range Deal! The best deal for regular Sports Park users! Get a $625 range card for $300.

PGA Instructors

Our PGA pros instruct beginner and advanced golfers in any and all areas of the game, all year round! Individual, group, or bring-a-friend instruction. For rates or to set up a lesson, call Chris Pytell at (773) 505-4653.

Adventure Golf

Take advantage of quality family time by visiting our two adventure golf courses. Play Traveler’s Quest, an 18-hole around-the-world adventure, featuring a different experience at every hole. For the youngest of tots, Kid’s Quest is an interactive 9-hole minigolf course where you can ride a jeep, climb on dinosaurs or go down a slide set! (See seasonal hours on back cover.)

Fees

Dependent on course, age and group size: $5–$7 Enjoy playing both courses! $7–$9

Batting Cages

Softball and baseball pitching machines from slow to major league level are fun even for the youngest members of the family. Bring your family and friends! (See seasonal hours on back cover.)

Fees

1 token (11 balls): $1 6 tokens (66 balls): $5 15 tokens (165 balls): $10

Rentals

Sports Park offers room, tent & patio rentals for parties, corporate outings and meetings. Rentals: $25–$100.

Special events

Look for upcoming special events at Sports Park including clinics, mini-golf tournaments, golf demo days and lots more. Call (847) 674-1500 ext. 3100 for more information.

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Weber Park Golf Course

SkokieParks.org/weber-park-golf-course • 9300 Weber Park Place • (847) 674-1500, ext. 3600

Located behind the Weber Leisure Center at Church Street and Gross Point Road, Weber Park Golf Course is one of the Park District’s hidden gems. The beautiful 9-hole, par 3 course is open yearly for play April through November, weather permitting.

Golf Fees

Adult (19+) Senior Citizens (60 years +) Juniors (18 and under) Replay Fee

Resident Non-resident $10 $12 $8 $10 $8 $10 $5 $6

Adult 10-Play Pass Senior 10-Play Pass Junior 10-Play Pass

$80 $65 $65

$100 $85 $85

Weber Park Golf Course hours on back cover

Cart rental: $3 Golf club rental: $5 (I.D. deposit required) To receive resident rates, proper I.D. must be presentedat all times showing proof of Skokie residency.

Age Requirements

Junior Golfers 8–12 years of age may play the course with an adult 21 years or older. Juniors 12–15 years of age may play without adult supervision.

Course Rules

United States Golf Association rules apply, in addition to local rules printed on scorecards. Club sharing is not allowed. (Call for more information). The golf course always closes for lightning. Rain-checks will be issued if the golf course is closed for severe weather. Rain-checks will not be issued if the course remains open during inclement weather. All golfers are responsible for any damage caused by errant shots.

FootGolf

Now now at Weber Park Golf Course Daily • 11 a.m. until dusk

Now families can enjoy a new activity together at the Weber Park Golf Course. Try the newest golf sport –FootGolf. Instead of using golf clubs, you kick a soccer ball for a faster paced game. Available after 11 a.m. 7 days a week. The game is played much like a traditional game of golf with players kicking a soccer ball from the tee to the hole; however the soccer ball is kicked into a 21-inch hole. Players may bring their own #5 soccer ball or rent one from Weber Park Golf Course. Casual, tennis or turf shoes are preferred. Rubber- or steel-cleat shoes will not be allowed in order to protect the golf course.

FootGolf Fees One Round Replay Fee 10 Play Pass NEW #5 Ball Rental

Resident * Non-Resident $10 $12 $5 $6 $80 $100 $5 (Picture I.D. deposit required)

* To receive resident rates, proper picture I.D. must be presented showing proof of Skokie residency.

Summer Hours

All hours weather permitting and subject to change for leagues and tournaments.

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID SKOKIE, IL PERMIT NO. 238

Weber Park Golf Course

Beginning March 30 Daily, 7 a.m. with gate closing 1 hour prior to sunset Memorial Day 7 a.m. with gate closing promptly at 6 p.m. Independence Day Open 7 a.m. with gate closing promptly at 5 p.m. Labor Day Open 7 a.m. with gate closing promptly at 5 p.m.

Skokie Sports Park Summer Hours

Sales window closes 15 minutes prior to park closing, all hours weather permitting

Golf Range March 28–October 30 Sunday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday: 8 a.m.–11 p.m.

Batting Cage Hours May 23–September 5 Sunday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Holiday Hours Memorial Day: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Independence Day: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Labor Day: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

www.SkokieParks.org

March 27–October 30 Sunday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie, Illinois 60077

Adventure Golf