Brochures Winter 2016-2017 | Page 68

SUNSET VALLEY GOLF COURSE

Sunset Valley

Golf Course

1390 Sunset Rd 847.43.7140 sunsetvalleygolfcourse . org

On Course for

Exciting Changes

Since 1920 , Sunset Valley Golf Course has been one of the North Shore ’ s premier golf courses and has served as the hometown course for generations of Highland Park golfers . Families have grown up learning the game , playing , and making lifetime friendships on the beautiful Sunset Valley course . Designed to challenge every level of playing ability , the 18-hole public golf course is comprised of 6,500 yards of bent grass fairways , manicured greens and continuous cart paths . Water comes into play on nine holes and bunkers are strategically placed throughout . Our experienced PGA professionals utilize today ’ s cutting edge teaching techniques to help you hone your skills and improve your game .
Staff
Manager
Rob Saunders rsaunders @ pdhp . org
Proud member of :
Superintendant
Ryan Ochs rochs @ pdhp . org
Sunset Valley Renovation
Sunset Valley Golf Course will close December 31 , 2016 for renovation to the course and clubhouse . Beginning on January 1 , 2017 book your tee times at the Highland Park Country Club while Sunset Valley is under construction .
For nearly 100 years , Sunset Valley Golf Course has been a valued historic part of the community however , the clubhouse built in 1956 and the course , which still features some of the original 1920 elements , are in vital need of renovation to provide a great golfing experience for the community . Sunset Valley renovation project is the first GreenPrint 2024 Track One initiative to be implemented .
Elements of the proposed renovation plan :
• Course improvements and enhancements will include upgrades to tees , greens , bunkers as well as overall infrastructure , drainage , and storm water management
• A newly renovated modernized clubhouse and outdoor space to better serve golfers and residents
• Improved parking
Project Schedule :
• Bidding & Negotiating Phase ( October 1 – December 20 , 2016
• Bid Awarded ( January Board Meeting )
• Sunset Valley Golf Course Closes for renovation ( January 1 , 2016 )
• Construction Begins April of 2017
• Sunset Valley Golf Course Opens Summer of 2018 !
Project Team : Jacobson Golf Course Design Gewalt Hamilton & Associates Woodhouse Tinucci Architects
To review and provide feedback on the draft Sunset Valley Hole-by-Hole Renovation Plan go to pdhp . org
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