St. Andrews Golf Practice Center

2014 GRAA Top 50 Golf Range / Public Facilities

St. Andrews Golf Practice Center

Dave Erickson, PGA Head Professional

2241 Rt 59

West chicago, Illinois 60185

http://www.standrewsgc.com

derickson@standrewsgc.com

Facility Amenities:

  • Grass Tees (75)
  • Bays with Mats (75)
  • Accurate Yardage Measurements on Tees to Targets
  • Short Game Practice Area
  • Lighting for Night Use
  • Grass Putting Green
  • Golf Shop (2 pro shops, totaling 1,500 Sq. Ft.)
  • Food & Beverage
  • Ball Flight Monitor

Type of Range Targets:

  • Flags
  • Bunkers
  • Built-up Greens
  • Fairway Cuts

Instruction provided.

Number of PGA Professionals: 3

Clubfitting services provided.

Number of range balls dispensed on range per year: 375,000

Number of range balls in inventory: 75,000

New balls are acquired: Every 18 months

Best range promotion: Super Demo Saturday – A multi vendor demo extravaganza that produced $10,000 in club sales and provided us with great PR.

Special programs: 

  • Provide the range for 7 different high schools including our home town of West Chicago. Other teams come from many suburbs away due to being turned away by their local courses
  • Donate to many local charities.