Palatine parks to host free golf fest event Saturday

Head to the Hills Golf Fest is a free family-friendly event to be held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Highway, in Palatine.

Head to the Hills is open to the community and will include a variety of free games, instruction, contests, and raffles. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Palatine Hills Clubhouse.

Golf professionals and course staff will be available at the driving range to help guests work on swing basics and use of fairway woods, hybrids and drivers. On the putting green, guests can get instruction on putting, chipping and bunker shots.

The FootGolf course will be open for a mini tournament starting at 2 p.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. FootGolf is a hybrid sport that combines the games of soccer and golf. Players follow rules similar to golf rules to kick a soccer ball into the 22-inch hole.

Contests will also be held throughout the course grounds, including long drive, putting, short game and closest to the pin. Palatine Park District's own Sammy the Squirrel will be on site for children to meet. Free raffles and giveaways will also be available. In addition, valued lawn advice will be shared by course care professionals.

For information on Head to the Hills Golf Fest, FootGolf, or Palatine Hills Golf Course, contact Head Golf Professional Dan Hotchkin at (847) 359-4020 or dhotchkin@palatineparks.org.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks, programs and recreational facilities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.

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