Lake Park Golf Course hosts kids' event

Posted August 24, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Des Plaines Park District

Declan Colleran, 10, hits the long drive during the 2015 Junior Golf Open at Lake Park Golf Course July 17. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

Around 20 young golfers teed off at the first Des Plaines Park District Youth Golf Open Friday, July 17, at Lake Park Golf Course. Most participants were from Des Plaines, while others traveled from Park Ridge, Northlake, Rosemont and Chicago.

Lake Park Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 3 course that attracts young golfers every summer.

"Lake Park Golf Course is a perfect location for a youth golf open and we were excited to host this inaugural event," said Brian Panek, assistant superintendent of Golf Operations for the Des Plaines Park District.

Golfers were divided into two groups, 10 years and younger and 11-17 years. Competitors were vying for best score over-all, plus there were additional hole contests for added incentive, including longest putt, closest to the pin and a hole-in-one challenge.

The overall winner for the 10 and younger division was Logan Amar. Declan Colleran finished second and third went to Jacob Stubing.

Top finisher in the 11-17 group was Ethan Lavaccare. Ryan Langer earned second and Nick Nardella placed third.

Hole contest winners for 10 and younger: longest putt, Declan Colleran, and closest to the pin, Walter Szulcewski. For the 11 and over golfers, longest putt went to Sean Carroll and closest to the pin winner was Jack Shevlin.

None of the golfers achieved a hole-in-one this year, but all golfers are invited back next year to give it a try at the 2016 Youth Golf Open.

"We hope to grow this event in the years to come as more kids are learning to golf and enjoying this great sport," Panek said.

For more information about all Des Plaines Park District golf programs, visit www.DPParks.org or call (847) 391-5700.

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Group one headed out to the course for the shotgun start at the Des Plaines Park District's Junior Golf Open on July 17. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

Jacob Stubing of Des Plaines concentrating on his short game at the Des Plaines Park District's Junior Golf Open July 17 at Lake Park Golf Course. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

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