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News Archive - 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 News - 2010 Scroll Down to Read About What Has Happened at the Links in 2010 US Mid-Amateur Qualifying Monday August 30, 2010 Four golfers with a one under par 71 led the way in the qualifying for the 2010 US Mid-Amateur Championship held at the Village Links Monday August 30. Miles McConnell of Middleton, WI, Brian Atkinson of Chicago, John Ehrgott of Peoria, IL and John Wright of Aurora, IL shared medalist honors on a day that saw scores soar along with blustery winds. Richard Balla of St. Charles, IL and Andrew Gabelman of Barrington, IL were the final two qualifiers with even par 72. Rick Lehew of Brimfield, IL was first alternate with a 73. Aiden Walsh of Roselle, IL won a playoff to secure second alternate after shooting a 75 in the qualifying. The course played 6953 yards par 72, an even mix of holes from the black and blue tee markers. The qualifiers advance to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton, NY September 25-30. This is the first time that the Village Links has hosted a US Mid-Amateur Qualifying. Pairings Results Notes What Will It take To Qualify? History of Major Events at the Village Links Swingin’ Set Ladies Golf League Wins IGL Division and Championship The Swingin’ Set Ladies Golf League plays at the Village Links of Glen Ellyn and is a member of the Inter-Suburban Golf League. The SS has won the Western Division a few times in the 51-year IGL history, but 2010 was a great year for the ladies of the Swingin’ Set League. They beat seven teams in match play to win the IGL Western Division. They won the Killinger-Fassett Tournament for the fourth year in a row. And they went on to win the Championship against the IGL Eastern, Northern, and Southern Divisions. Ultimately they were the best of 32 suburban golf teams. The 2010 Village Links Team included Sonia Burgess, Nancy Carter, Christel Gallagher, Christen Gallagher, Bonnie Girsch, Co-Captain Cass Hoffmeister, Paula Kavanaugh, Sandi Kleefisch, Laura Kozak, Co-Captain Mary Ellen Martin, Sara Noel, Deirdre O’Malley, Pat Takir, and Jan Toft. Starting in May, the Village Links Team competes weekly against one of seven other Western Division Teams. These include Bartlett Hills, Bonnie Dundee, Fox Bend, Makray, Schaumburg, Village Greens, and White Pines. Based on their low net scores on the regular Tuesday League Day, six ladies out of the fifty in the League qualify to compete in match play against the Western Division Team scheduled for that week. Over the seven weeks of competition, 14 ladies qualified to play on the Village Links Team. The ladies have indexes ranging from 1.4 to 24.5, but they must have a handicap of 32 or less. After the second week of competition, the Village Links Team dominated the Western Division. In July, ten members of the Village Links Team competed in the Killinger-Fassett Tournament held at Randall Oaks Golf Course against the same seven teams. The six low net scores of each team are totaled to determine a winner. The Village Links Team won for the fourth year in a row. Then, on August 23, 2010, the Team competed in the IGL Championship, held at Lake Barrington Shores Golf Course. The winners of the Northern (Palatine Hills), Southern (Coyote Run), and Eastern (Glenview) Divisions also participated. Six ladies from the Village Links qualified to play: Cass Hoffmeister, Mary Ellen Martin, Bonnie Girsch, Pat Takir, Sara Noel, and Paula Kavanaugh. The format was similar to team play in that each team consisted of 3 pairs of partners, but instead of match play, the team recorded the best ball (using full handicap) of either partner. Two-partner teams turned in the total of the best ball score and then the three team scores were added together to get the total team score. The team with the lowest total score determined the Overall IGL Champion—the Village Links Team! Hats off to Paula and Sara with a net 59!!! AND Bonnie and Mary Ellen with a net 64!!! AND Pat and Cass with a net 65!!! Congratulations to ladies of the Village Links Swingin' Set Golf League!!!
2010 Aeration Schedule Our Goal: No Aeration Surprises. We publish our aeration schedule in advance and notify you of greens aeration when you schedule a tee time.
Greens - We offer week-long 25% green fee discounts the week of greens aeration and recovery. 9-hole greens will be aerated September 13, with green fees discounted through September 19. 18-hole greens will be aerated October 4 & 5, with green fees discounted through October 10. Fairways - We will spike fairways instead of aerating them. Spiking does not pull any soil from the ground and causes much less mess. The course is playable immediately after a fairway has been spiked. Beginning September 13, we will spike 1-2 fairways a day. We will finish by mid-October. Website Updates - Throughout the Fall our website will feature aeration updates, complete with daily photos of current green, tee and fairway conditions. Our goal - no aeration surprises for Village Links golfers.
Swingin' Set Wins 2010 IGL Championship Congratulations to the Swingin' Set Ladies League Travel Team for winning the 2010 InterSuburban Golf League Championship on August 23. The Swingin' Set advanced to the Championship by winning the West Division. Club Championship Congratulations to Steve Kois and Alison Bassetto on winning the 44th Annual Glen Ellyn Open and becoming the 2010 Mens and Womens Club Champions. Steve shot a fantastic 5-under par 67 while Alison carded a strong 77. Over 120 players competed on a perfect day. Thank you to all who participated! 2010 Glen Ellyn Open Results US Mid-Amateur Qualifying Monday August 30, 2010 90 Amateur Golfers age 25 and older will compete in an 18-hole qualifying round, with the hope of advancing to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton, NY September 25-30. This is the first time that the Village Links has hosted a US Mid-Amateur Qualifying. Players will tee off between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on both #1 and #10 tees. There is no charge for spectator admission or parking. Pairings Notes History of Major Events at the Village Links After School Golf League Students wishing to play in an organized after school golf league may sign up by September 2. This 9-hole league will be played on Mondays and Thursdays after school beginning at 3:40. This is a great league for anyone interested in competitive golf during the fall. This league is handicapped to provide everyone a chance to compete regardless of ability. After School League Information Junior Championship Danny Schlesser posted a 1-under par 35 final round to win the 2010 Village Links Junior Championship. Michael Wittenberg and Jonathan Nocek each also won in their age divisions. Husband Wife Championship Congratulations to Jack & Judy Ficks who shot a net 147 combined 18 hole score to win the net division of the 2010 Husband Wife Championship. Jack & Judy will represent the Village Links at the CDGA Husband Wife Tournament on September 23 at Boulder Ridge Country Club. Congratulations also to Dave & Becky Roscich who won the gross division with a combined score of 167. Thank you to all who played. Husband Wife Championship Results Parent Junior Championship Congratulations to Jack & John Olson, Drew & Mike Carlson, Davis & Brian Dikker and Maxwell & Kimberly Dikker on winning the 2010 Parent Junior Championship. Thank you to all who participated. Parent Junior Results
Read about the flood of July 24, 2010. The Village Links is a storm water detention system, designed to flood, release the flood waters downstream at a safe rate, and reopen within a day or two.
July 25 through September 5, Happy Hour Specials allow a foursome play for one low green fee. Carts are available at the regular fee. Play with a 4-some for maximum savings, because the $100 18-hole green fee applies for 2, 3 or 4 golfers. ($60 on the 9-hole course). 18-Hole Summer Twilight Specials through Labor Day Weekend after 2:00 pm - $35 Weekend after 4:00 pm - $25 Weekday after 4:00 pm - $25
34th Annual "Have One On Us" Friday June 18 & Saturday June 19 "Have One On us" is our customer appreciation days, celebrated each year on the third weekend in June. Jojn us for two days of fun, with over $50,000 in prizes and giveaways. 18 Hole Friday, 18 Hole Saturday, 9 Hole Saturday Long Drive Contest, Chipping Contest, Putting Contest Thanks to all who played in our 34th annual customer appreciation days! Two days of fun, with over $50,000 in prizes and giveaways.
2010 Demo Days Come on out to the Village Links Driving Range during any Vendor Demo Day to try out the latest and greatest equipment the industry has to offer.
9-Hole Course Opens March 12 The 9-hole course will open on regular greens today Friday March 12 at 1:00 PM. The frost is melting from the last few shaded areas of greens and our crew is on the course at the moment, cutting new holes for the first time in 2010. The course is wet. Bunkers are not raked (there is still snow left in a few bunkers) and greens are not mowed. We will open on off-season green fees - 25% discount off the regular fees. Motorized carts will not be available until it dries up a bit. Tee times are available starting at 7:00 AM every day. We could be able to open the 18-hole course in a week or so. We usually wait to open the 18-hole course until the greens are growing enough to withstand mowing. That was March 16 in 2009. Permanent Tee Time Draw Wednesday March 10, 7:30 PM 83 Foursomes entered the 2010 Permanent Time Drawing. The Drawing was held at the Civic Center Wednesday March 10, at 7:30 PM. There are still times available if you would like a weekly 18-hole tee time. Permanent Tee Times begin April 10. 2010 Permanent Times - Drawing Results 2010 Permanent Tee Time Official Rules 2010 Permanent Tee Time Registration Status 2010 Spring Special - $175 Get your golf season off to a great start with our $175 Spring Special. For only $175, you can get your game in shape on a great golf course. The Spring Special includes unlimited free Weekday golf in April and 50% off Weekday Green Fees in May (excludes Memorial Day May 31). You can play a lot of golf in eight weeks!
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