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Meet Andrew

Andrew and Dogs

Kane Elizabeth (left) is a 10 yr old Pitbull Lab Mix. Stella (right) is a 7 yr old Australian Cattle Dog/Terrier Mix.

Meet Andrew Cross, our new Golf Course Superintendent and his geese herding dogs (both rescues), Kane & Stella. Andrew will be working alongside our current superintendent, Chris Pekarek to ensure a smooth transition before Chris retires in May.

Andrew's Bio:
Andrew began his agronomic career over 20 years ago. He comes to us with a vast background of experience and an in depth understanding of what it takes to maintain a busy and successful golf course. Prior to Village Links, he was the Assistant Superintendent at Arrowhead Golf Club, and has managerial experience at other clubs including Oakland Hills, Exmoor, Lake Shore, and Ravisloe Country Clubs. His accomplishments include guiding Arrowhead through the Audubon Certification Process. Andrew is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Turfgrass Management.

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  • Spring Scramble

    Format: Four Person Scramble, Gross and Net divisions.

    Date: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.

    Entry Fee: $100 per person.

    Eligibility: Official USGA Handicap required to compete in net division.

    Tee Times: Shotgun start at 10:00 AM.

    Sign Up: Register your complete foursome online via Golf Genius and pay through the Village Links Webstore by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.

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  • Junior Camps
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    The Village Links Junior Lesson Program offers a choice of Half Day Junior Golf Camps and All Day Junior Golf Camps. Half Day and All Day Junior Golf Camps are single day packages for boys and girls ages 8 & Up. We recommend that juniors with little or no experience start in Half Day Junior Golf Camps. All Day Junior Golf Camps are limited to the first 12 juniors to register and Half Day Junior Golf Camps are limited to the first 14 juniors to register.

  • Summer Junior League

    Our summer junior golf league is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. With groups of boys and girls, age 8 to 13, the league provides a structured environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get – and keep – kids involved in the game!

    Registration will begin on February 1st and run until April 13th. There will be space for 72 players. As in previous years, any players registered over the limit may be accepted as substitute players not assigned to any team.

  • Adult Group Lessons

    Evening Group Lessons for Adult Beginners are offered in 3 concentrated 60-minute sessions. The lessons cover the basic concepts of the game of golf. Students will be taught the fundamentals of full shots, chipping, putting, and sand shots. They will be taught how to practice these shots on their own. Each class will be limited to 6 students and all classes will be conducted by the Village Links Golf Professional staff. The cost is $89 for the three lesson series.

  • Resident Cards

    Residents of Incorporated Glen Ellyn may apply for a resident card for $20 annually ($10 before March 15), receive discounts of up to 35% off regular rates, and book tee times up to 29 days in advance after 2:00 PM.

  • VIP Cards

    Frequent golfers who are not residents of Glen Ellyn are encouraged to purchase a VIP card for the season. Besides a 20% discount on non-resident green fees, VIP members also receive a 10% discount on regularly priced pro shop merchandise.