Golf Center Des Plaines
Brian Panek, Manager of Golf and Facilities
353 N River Rd.
Des Plaines, IA 60016
(847) 803-4653
http://golfcenterdesplaines.com/
brian.panek@DPParks.org
Facility Amenities:
- Grass Tees (30)
- Bays with Mats (80)
- Accurate Yardage Measurements on Tees to Targets
- Short Game Practice Area
- Lighting for Night Use
- Synthetic Putting Green
- Grass Putting Green
- Covered Areas
- Batting cages, go-carts, arcade
Additional Amenities:
- Heated Bays (80)
- Golf Shop (2,400 Sq. Ft.)
- Food & Beverage
- Indoor Simulator
- Ball Flight Monitor
Type of Range Targets:
- Flags
- Bunkers
- Water Hazards
Instruction provided.
Number of PGA Professional Instructors: 9
Clubfitting services provided.
Number of range balls dispensed on range per year: 13,700,000
Number of range balls in inventory: 300,000
New balls are acquired: Two times per year
Best range promotion:
Our best range promotion for the year was out holiday gift certificates. when you buy $50 you get a $10 bonus and when you buy $100 you get a $25 bonus. The bonus is valid only January 1st – March 31st, so this requires them to come back early in the year. We did over $42,000 last year in gift certificates in the month of December.
Special programs:
We are part of the Sticks for Kids Program. We have 3 special recreation groups that come to the Gofl Center Des Plaines on a regular basis who learn the game of golf. We also work with a work-study program from Maryville Academy (Archdiosis of Chicago facility) for at risk kids. all local golf teams and the players receiev a 25% bonuson all purchases as well.
