Links & Tees Golf Facility
Charles Sims, Golf Operations Manager
800 W. Lake St
Addison, Illinois 60101
csims@addisonparks.org
Facility Amenities:
- Bays with Mats (50 outdoors, 45 indoor golf dome)
- Accurate Yardage Measurements on Tees to Targets
- Short Game Practice Area
- Lighting for Night Use
- Synthetic Putting Green
- Grass Putting Green
- Covered Areas
Additional Amenities:
- Miniature Golf Course (18 holes)
- Heated Bays (45 indoor bays inside of golf dome)
- Golf Shop (120 Sq. Ft. outdoor range building and 500 Sq. Ft. indoor golf dome)
- Food & Beverage
- 9 hole par 3 walking golf course
- 9 holes FootGolf course
- Ball Park Batting Systems- token operated
- Clubhouse with snack shop
- Birthday party rooms
- Outdoor beer garden
Type of Range Targets:
- Flags
- Bunkers
- Built-up Greens
- Yardage marker targets outdoors
- Hanging (suspended) targets in the indoor golf dome along with artificial target greens
Instruction provided.
Number of PGA Professionals: 25 private contractor PGA Professionals, 3 private contractor LPGA Professionals
Clubfitting services provided.
Number of range balls dispensed on range per year: 4,000,000
Number of range balls in inventory: 65,000
New balls are acquired: Twice per year (spring- outdoor range/ fall- indoor golf dome)
Best range promotion: Castco and Money Mailer Magazine mailbox marketing system. The coupons were a “Your Choice” 2 for 1 for; 9 holes of golf, 18 holes of miniature golf, 1 large basket of balls or a round of FootGolf. The television segment produced twice per year for “The Golf Scene” television show is always a great promotional marketing strategy also.
Special programs: The Links & Tees Golf Facility is owned and operated by the Addison Park District. Partner with many local charitable organizations, schools, the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) and Revalation Golf, providing golf opportunities to troubled youth and physically challenged individuals.