Driving Range at Springbrook Golf Course to Close Aug. 1 for Renovations

Beginning August 1, the driving range, first tee and west practice green at Springbrook Golf Course will be closed for renovations. The goals of the project are to expand and improve the driving range tee and practice green, add another chipping green and improve the overall traffic flow of the first tee and practice areas.

"We are pleased to be able to enlarge the driving range tee and practice area at Springbrook to provide a better golf experience for our customers," said Kevin Carlson, Superintendent of Golf Operations.

The driving range expansion will result in a larger, level tee with the newest variety of low-cut bluegrass. In addition to enlarging the driving range tee, Springbrook Golf Course also will be relocating and expanding the west practice green from its current location, which is south of the first tee, to a new location adjacent to the driving range tee. The larger, less contoured space will provide more practice space and will include a new chipping green, practice bunker and chipping area.

To accommodate the new practice area, the first tee will be moved further south, essentially trading places with the existing west practice green. Golfers will use temporary tees near the 250- to 270-yard range during construction.

Logistics and timing of the project are as follows:

• The driving range, first tee and adjacent practice green will close August 1. Construction of the new range tee will take place in August, and with minimal weather delays, the driving range will re-open in early September 2016. The practice green and new first tee will open in the spring of 2017.

• The existing chipping green on the east side of the parking lot will remain open for use throughout the project.

• Construction areas will be fenced off during the project to maintain safety for golfers and workers. Signs directing traffic will be posted to help golfers find the first tee and maneuver around the construction.