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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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  • Glen Ellyn Open

    Format: 18 Hole stroke play to determine 2024 Men's and Women's Club Champions. Low Gross and Low Net Field, Low Net by Flight (WHS Handicaps Required), Skins by Flight.

    Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024

    First Tee Time: 6:00 AM

    Cost: $25 per person plus applicable green fee

    Eligibility: Open to all Amateurs

    Sign Up: Register online using Golf Genius by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.

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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.

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    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.