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    2025 Master Plan

For questions and comments on the Master Plan, please email nallen@villagelinksgolf.com

The Village Links is now on winter hours. The 9 Hole Course is open on temporary tees and greens and the driving range is open on artificial turf mats, both daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Timeline

A brief history of the Master Planning process to date.

December 9th, 2021

General Manager Jeff Vesevick, Director of Golf Noel Allen, and Golf Course Superintendent Andrew Cross have lunch with Greg Martin of Martin Design Golf to discuss Greg creating a new Master Plan to address weaknesses and deficiencies on the Golf Course.

March 25th, 2022

Greg presents to the Recreation Commission on the value of creating a Master Plan, especially with regards to the "cost of doing nothing".

September 16th, 2022

Contract between The Village Links and Martin Design Golf to begin the Master Plan Concept phase is signed.

September 27th, 2022

First meeting of pricipals to begin outlining the Master Plan Concept by identifiying Village Links' needs and project goals.

October 19, 2022

As part of the 1st Iteration of the Master Plan, Greg delivers a Preliminary Draft Report. More site visits are planned to begin fleshing out project goals into action items.

November 14th, 2022

The 1st Iteration Draft Concept Review is delivered. Village Links staff provides feedback to Greg to hone the design.

March, 7th, 2023

2nd Iteration of Master Plan is delivered.

April 6th, 2023

Greg meets with Village Links staff to review the 2nd Iteration of the Master Plan. Consensus is reached with regard to the requested changes.

January, 2024

Discussions are held regarding holding meetings to present the plan to interested members of the public.

March 26th, 2024 & April 3rd, 2024

The Village Links holds two public meetings discussing the Master Plan, including the reasons for the project and the proposed changes. Greg presents the plan and takes questions from the audience. Feedback was solicited from the general public.

July 26th, 2024

Greg presents the Concept Verification to the Recreation Commission.

August 7th, 2025

Contract is signed with Martin Design Golf to begin Concept Verification phase of development.

October - December, 2024

A number of meetings and updates are held to develop a final Concept Verification.

February 28th, 2025

Final Concept Verification is presented to the Recreation Commission.

pdfFinal Concept Verification

pdfFinal Concept Verification Drawings

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  • Permanent Times

    The Village Links offers weekend permanent starting times from early April until the end of August. Tee Times begin at 5:30 AM and are assigned by lottery. To qualify for the lottery drawing, foursomes have to pay all fees by 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. The drawing will take place in the Blue Heron Room on Wednesday, March 4th @ 7:30 PM.

  • Junior Camps

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  • 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.

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    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.