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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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  • Free Junior 9 Hole Tournament

    Format: 9 holes of stroke play flighted by age.

    Fee: Free Event.

    Eligibility: Open to all juniors age 18 and under (limited to the first 60 juniors to sign up).

    Tee Times: Saturday, June 6th - Beginning at 3:30 PM.

    Sign Up: Register online via Golf Genius by 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 4th, 2026.

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  • Parent / Junior Tournament

    Format: Two Person Modified Chapman. Modified Chapman Format works as follows:

    1. Each player makes a drive, and the best drive is chosen
    2. Each player hits a 2nd shot from the location of the chosen drive (keeping the ball in the same lie conditions within 2 club lengths)
    3. The best 2nd shot is chosen and the player who did not hit that shot hits the 3rd shot
    4. Play proceeds with players alternating shots until the ball is holed

    Date: Sunday, June 27th, 2026

    Entry Fee: Applicable green fees

    Eligibility: A two person team consisting of a parent and a junior child age 18 or under

    Tee Times: Beginning at 12:00 PM

    Sign Up: Register your team online via Golf Genius by 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 25th, 2026.

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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 and Half Day Junior Golf Camps are limited to the first 12 juniors to register.

  • 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.