DEERPATH GOLF COURSE
R E N O V AT I O N P R O J E C T P H A S E T W O
The Future is Now!
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Philanthropy is in the DNA of Lake Forest residents. We have long promoted public-private partnerships as a way to
improve various aspects of our community: Ragdale, Market Square, Forest Park, Elawa Farm, and Gorton Community
Center have all benefited by the generosity of our residents. Now it’s time to improve Deerpath Golf Course using this
same proven strategy.
Deerpath Golf Course has been enjoyed by multiple generations since its founding. In 2007, the course ended its
recent period of self-sufficiency and new funding models had to be employed to keep it going. The course managed
on reserves for several years and then the City began subsidizing the course through the Parks and Recreation
Department. Hiring KemperSports Management in 2012 helped add efficiency to the operation but at the same time
the course was getting older and it was clear that course improvements were necessary if it was to continue to attract
Lake Forest residents as well as other members of the public.
Lohmann Golf Design helped determine the needed projects for the course and the City of Lake Forest committed
$1.5 million to support now completed infrastructure improvements including:
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Extensive club house renovations
Expanded terrace and landscaping
Continuous, paved cart path
Tree removal and other work on the course itself
This project hopes to raise $3.5 million in tax deductible private donations which will be used for the following:
ESSENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS:
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Indoor Cart Barn $550,000
Halfway House/Restroom Improvements $385,000
New Golf Cart Fleet
$340,000
TRANSFORMATIVE ELEMENTS:
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Golf Training Center
Short Game Area/Putting Green
Driving Range Expansion
$1,100,000
$385,000
$220,000
FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE:
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Debt Retirement $520,000
We are heartened by the excitement in the community with the improvements already undertaken and the belief
that DPGC is well worth additional investment. We have a strong team on staff at DPGC and our junior program is
absolutely thriving. Your participation in this project is deeply appreciated!
Please see pages 16-18 or visit www.FriendsLFPR.org for more information on how you can make a tax deductible
donation. The pledge period for gifts extends to December 31, 2020 so a multi-year payment plan is an option. All
gifts over $1000 will be noted on a donor board in the Clubhouse. There are naming opportunities at the level of
$100,000 and above.
Questions about this project can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected].
October 2018
REVITALIZE • IMPROVE • PRESERVE
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