Gol f Club Site of
Downers Grove Golf Club, Learning Center & Driving Range
SCHEDULED TO OPEN
MARCH 9, 2013 (Weather Permitting)
OPENING MARCH 9 (weather permitting)
America’s First 18-hole Golf Course
2420 Haddow Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.963.1306
Mission Statement
To provide our guests with the best public 9-hole golf course, driving range and clubhouse in the western suburbs and to serve our guests in the very best way we can, every shift, every day.
The historic Downers Grove Golf Club, original site of America’s first 18-hole golf course, was established in 1892 by legendary golf figure Charles Blair Macdonald. Now a 9-hole course, four sets of tees provide a challenging golf experience for average to high skill levels. Yardages for the par-36 course range from 3,280 from the back tees to 2,515 from the forward tees. The course is open to all golf enthusiasts thirteen years of age or older. Younger golfers ages eight and older are welcome to play on a daily basis when accompanied by an adult.
Online Tee Times
Online tee times are available Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 7 days in advance. Go to
www.dgparks.org to book your tee time today.
Driving Range Accentuated with a large practice putting green, sand trap and chipping area, the 24 permanent and turf hitting stations allow golfers of all abilities to perfect every aspect of their game. Target areas are located throughout the range and are prominently marked.
Group Golf Outings
The Downers Grove Golf Club is the perfect place to hold your company or charity golf outing. The golf course holds over 30 outings a year and provides the best 9-hole course atmosphere around. The clubhouse can provide food or you can bring your own. Outings can be held 7 days a week. Please call Ryan Stulgin at 630.963.1308 or email
rstulgin@dgparks.org for more information.
Interested in Forming a Golf League?
For more information, please contact Ryan Stulgin, Golf Club Manager. League minimum is 20 participants and can run any weekday depending on tee-time availability.
Food & Beverage
Stop in after your round or bucket and enjoy the view of the course from our clubhouse. Relax and choose from our menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, coffee, soft drinks, beer and wine. You can also enjoy the news or games on our two 42” televisions.
Golf Shop
Check out the latest men’s and women’s apparel from Nike, Titleist, Wilson, Monterey Club, Under Armour and more. We carry apparel, gloves, balls, hats, tees, socks and more.
Gift Cards NOW REDEEMABLE ONLINE!
The Downers Grove Golf Club offers gift cards for all programs, events and facilities in the Park District. Gift cards may be purchased in any amount during the golf season at the clubhouse or in the off season at the Recreation Center and Lincoln Center. Call 630.963.1308 for details.
Private Golf Lessons
Thinking about taking a golf lesson? Consider a lesson from our professional instructors at the Downers Grove Golf Club. Jim Festle, PGTCA certified, and Tom Olms, USTGF certified, have almost 40 years of teaching experience combined. Lessons can be tailored to fit your needs from 1-hour group lessons to 30-minute private lessons. Over 4,000 adults and 6,000 youth have participated in our programs since 1993. All golf balls are included with lessons. Participants should bring their own clubs.
Top 6 reasons to take golf lessons:
1. Understand the basics of grip, ball position, alignment and posture.
2. Develop a consistent and trusted swing.
3. Learn the various shots needed around the greens and be able to execute these shots.
4. Learn how to play the game of golf! 5. Learn how to have fun playing golf! 6. Become part of our Aces Club!
Tom Olms USTGF Golf Professional
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Jim Festle PGCTA Golf Instructor
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