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2018 Special Events RESERVED TIME LOTTERY Reserved Time Lottery Application deadline: Sun., April 8, 5 p.m. 2018 Season Reserved Time Lottery: Tues., April 10, 7 p.m. Season Reserved Time Lottery information will also be online at www.

, August 1 MORNING TEE TIMES The 53rd year for the Al McLean Junior Open Championship. Considered one of the finest junior golf tournaments in Illinois. Course will be closed to the public all day.

golfers of all skill levels. All tees have a U.S.G.A. course rating and slope for both men and women. CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT We re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the golf season.

2 2018 Special Events RESERVED TIME LOTTERY Reserved Time Lottery Application deadline: Sun., April 8, 5 p.m Season Reserved Time Lottery: Tues., April 10, 7 p.m. Season Reserved Time Lottery information will also be online at MID AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF TOUR Sat., April 14 & Sun., April 15 Course will be closed to the public all day. AL MCLEAN JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Wed., August 1 MORNING TEE TIMES The 53rd year for the Al McLean Junior Open Championship. Considered one of the finest junior golf tournaments in Illinois. Course will be closed to the public all day. THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB This 18-hole, par 70 golf course is situated on 106 acres and stretches just under 6,400 beautiful and challenging yards, offering a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. All tees have a U.S.G.A. course rating and slope for both men and women. CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT We re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the golf season. For information about hosting special events, please call 847/ Golf Season Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - sunset Weekends, 5:30 a.m. to sunset O.G.C. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Sat., September 15 & Sun, September 16 MORNING TEE TIMES Two-day tournament open to Ouilmette Golf Club members. CONTACT THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB GENERAL MANAGER: Adam Kwiatkoski akwiatkoski@wilpark.org Tel: 847/ GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Nick Marfise nmarfise@wilpark.org Tel: 847/ HEAD PGA PROFESSIONAL: Jamie Locke jlocke@wilpark.org Tel: 847/ DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION: Kim McCombs kmccombs@wilpark.org Tel: 847/ GOLF INSTRUCTOR: Scott Yopchick yopper@scottyopchickgolf.com Tel: 773/ ONLINE TEE TIME RESERVATIONS: PRO SHOP: 847/ GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT: 847/

3 WILMETTE GOLF CLUB 2018 MEMBERSHIPS ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP Reduced golf car and practice range fees. Members can purchase items in the Golf Pro Shop at a discounted price. Members have charge account privileges in the Golf Pro Shop. There are three types of memberships (Gold, Silver and Bronze) available for the 2018 season, with rates varying by age and residency. For information in course policies, cancellations and regulations, please visit GOLD MEMBERSHIP» Residents $1450» Non-Residents $2145» Resident Seniors $1410 (65 & up) SILVER MEMBERSHIP (unlimited play Mon.-Fri. any time, member rate weekends after Noon)» Residents $1050» Non-Residents $1550» Seniors $1000 (65 & up)» Juniors $440 (under 18) BRONZE MEMBERSHIP (member rate Mon.-Fri.)» Residents $99» Non-Residents $199» Seniors $49 (65 & up) GOLF LEAGUE PLAY WILMETTE JUNIOR LEAGUE Think of it as little league baseball for golfers. The structured league will provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. The team will have block practices on the first three Saturdays of May and June. Top players from the league may be selected to compete against other clubs in the area. Other travel teams include: Indian Hill Club, Westmoreland CC, North Shore CC, The Glen Club, Bryn Mawr CC and Sportsman's GC. Age 7-13 R $256 / NR $ weeks Th,Sa 5:30-8 pm 5/10-7/26 WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY GOLF FORE FUN LEAGUE Back again for a third season! Players are required to pay a $23 green fee each week that they choose to participate. Tee times will start at 5:15 each Wednesday. Participants can complete as many holes as they choose. Cart rental fees are extra. Age 18 & Up R $25 / NR $25 15 weeks W 5:15-6:30 pm 5/23-8/ GREEN FEES 18 HOLE Member WEEKDAY $32 $40 Resident $40 $51 Non-Resident $46 $56 Junior $26 anytime $31 after 1 9 HOLE WEEKDAY Member $25 $28 Resident $28 $30 Non-Resident $30 $33 TWILIGHT (BEGINS AT 3 P.M.) Member $28 $31 Resident $30 $32 Non-Resident $33 $37 Junior $22 $26 SUPER TWILIGHT (BEGINS AT 5 P.M.) Member $23 $25 Resident $23 $25 Non-Resident $23 $25 Junior $13 $15 FRI./SAT./SUN. & HOLIDAYS GOLF CARTS per rider 9 HOLE 18 HOLE Member $11 $17 Non-Member $12 $20 Pull Cart $5 $5 DRIVING RANGE large bucket Member $6.50 Non-Member $8 LESSONS PRIVATE Resident $55 Non-Resident $55 FRI./SAT./SUN. & HOLIDAYS new! TEE TIME SPECIALS available only online. JOIN THE OUILMETTE MEN S GOLF CLUB As a member you receive a USGA handicap and a chance to enjoy competitive action all season long. Membership applications are available in the Pro Shop, or online. For more information, please visit JOIN THE WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION Wilmette has five women s golf leagues. There are three 18-hole leagues that play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and two 9-hole leagues that play on Monday and Tuesday. For more information, please visit www. golfwilmette.com.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Wilmette Golf Club 2018 Season: As an applicant for 2018 Season Membership at Wilmette Golf Club, I certify I have read the membership information carefully and do hereby apply

4 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Wilmette Golf Club 2018 Season: As an applicant for 2018 Season Membership at Wilmette Golf Club, I certify I have read the membership information carefully and do hereby apply for the membership category indicated below: ONE NAME PER APPLICATION. MAIL OR BRING COMPLETED FORM TO: WILMETTE GOLF CLUB 3900 FAIRWAY DRIVE WILMETTE, IL NAME ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE BIRTH DATE Gold Membership (includes tee time lottery)» Residents $1450» Non-Residents $2145» Resident seniors $1410 (65+) (OPTIONAL) Silver Membership (unlimited play Mon-Fri, member rate weekends after Noon)» Residents $1050» Non-Residents $1550» Seniors $1000 (65+)» Juniors $440 (17-) Bronze Membership (member rate Mon-Fri)» Residents $99» Non-Residents $199» Seniors $49 (65+) WILMETTE GOLF PROGRAM WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this Wilmette Park District program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided). I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Wilmette Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees. I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering via fax, my facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. I understand memberships are nontransferable and nonrefundable. I agree to comply with all rules and regulations of the Wilmette Golf Club pertaining to pace of play, memberships, payment of account charges, and Tee Time Cancellation Policy. I will provide proof of age and residency upon request. Failure to provide accurate information/violations of rules will render my membership subject to immediate cancellation and forfeiture of season reserved time. SIGNATURE: *Sign with full legal signature for comparative use in daily identification procedures. PAYMENT OPTIONS Payments may be combined for more than one application. Payment may be made by check payable to: Wilmette Park District. Discover, Visa or MasterCard accepted. Please include application and check or charge form and forward to Wilmette Golf Club, 3900 Fairway Drive, Wilmette, IL CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION Card #: Expires: / Security Code: Zip Code: Amount: $ Authorized Signature: PLEASE PRINT Participant s Name: Participant s Signature: Date: Memberships Expire December 31, 2018

the 2018 season RESERVED TIME LOTTERY APPLICATION Application Deadline: Sunday, April 8 at 5 p.m.» Lottery Application Deadline: Sunday, April 8, at 5 p.m.» Lottery Drawing: Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m. at the Wilmette Golf Club.

5 the 2018 season RESERVED TIME LOTTERY APPLICATION Application Deadline: Sunday, April 8 at 5 p.m.» Lottery Application Deadline: Sunday, April 8, at 5 p.m.» Lottery Drawing: Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m. at the Wilmette Golf Club.» Season Reserved Times begin the weekend of April and continue through Sunday, September 9. Golfers listed below apply for the Saturday and Sunday Reserved Time Lottery to be held on Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Please indicate which phase of the lottery you are applying for. Gold Membership or Permanent Tee-Time purchase is required to participate in the lottery and substitutions are allowed. We agree our membership status will be checked prior to the lottery drawing. We have read the Season Reserved Time Lottery information carefully and do hereby apply: CIRCLE ONE: PHASE I PHASE II (4R-GOLD MEMBERS) (ALL OTHER) 1 NAME #1 (CAPTAIN) MEMBER OR PERMANENT TIME PHONE NAME #2 PHONE NAME #3 PHONE NAME #4 MEMBER OR PERMANENT TIME MEMBER OR PERMANENT TIME MEMBER OR PERMANENT TIME PHONE MAIL OR BRING COMPLETED FORM TO: WILMETTE GOLF CLUB 3900 FAIRWAY DRIVE WILMETTE, ILLINOIS GOLD MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED. THE STATUS OF EACH PERSON LISTED ON THIS FORM WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB. HOLIDAY TIME All lottery applicants will also select ONE starting time only, for either Memorial Day, July 4 or Labor Day in the reverse order their application was drawn. Make your request by filling out this form: Number your request 1-5, with #1 your most desirable Holiday Time. MEMORIAL DAY JULY 4TH LABOR DAY [ ] 5:30-6:30 [ ] 5:30-6:30 [ ] 6:30-7:30 [ ] 6:30-7:30 [ ] 6:30-7:30 [ ] 7:30-8:30 [ ] 7:30-8:30 [ ] 7:30-8:30 [ ] 8:30-9:30 [ ] 8:30-9:30 [ ] 8:30-9:30 [ ] 9:30-10:30 [ ] 9:30-10:30 [ ] 9:30-10:30

6 GOLF CLASSES PRIVATE LESSONS Wilmette Golf Club offers private instruction by our staff of PGA professionals. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, we encourage everyone to take advantage of our experienced teaching staff. Fees include range balls. To schedule lessons, log on to or call the Pro Shop at 847/ GOLF LESSONS MAKE A GREAT GIFT! ASK ABOUT WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT GIFT CARDS. FAMILY GOLF CAMP Get the whole family on the golf course! Learn the basics of navigating the course together. The first session is held on the driving range to go over the basics of ball striking, chipping and putting. The following three sessions are held on the course with an instructor to help out with the groups. This is a parent/child class, but aunts, uncles, or grandparents are welcome. Space is limited, so sign up early. Prices are per person. Age 4 & up R $124 / NR $ Tu 6-7:30 pm 5/1-5/ Tu 6-7:30 pm 6/5-6/ Tu 6-7:30 pm 7/10-7/ Tu 6-7:30 pm 8/7-8/ Tu 5:30-7 pm 9/4-9/25 TINY ACES I CAMP Let s get the youngsters started! Tiny Aces I is for little ones golfing for the first time, or fairly new to golf. Age 5-6 R $113 / NR $ Su am 5/6-5/ Su am 6/3-6/ Su am 7/8-7/ Su am 8/5-8/ Su am 9/9-9/30 TINY ACES II CAMP For little golfers who participated in Tiny Aces 2017, have received golf instruction in the past, or visits the golf course and driving range frequently. Age 5-6 R $113 / NR $ Su 11 am-noon 5/6-5/ Su 11 am-noon 6/3-6/ Su 11 am-noon 7/8-7/ Su 11 am-noon 8/5-8/ Su 11 am-noon 9/9-9/30 LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS I Ready to give golf a shot? For kids very new to the game, or picking up a club for the very first time. Age 7-10 R $113 / NR $ Su Noon-1 pm 5/6-5/ Su Noon-1 pm 6/3-6/ Su Noon-1 pm 7/8-7/ Su Noon-1 pm 8/5-8/ Su Noon-1 pm 9/9-9/30 LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS II Moving on up this year? For students who participated in Tiny Aces 2017, have received golf instruction in the past, or visits the golf course and driving range frequently. Age 7-10 R $113 / NR $ Su 1-2 pm 5/6-5/ Su 1-2 pm 6/3-6/ Su 1-2 pm 7/8-7/ Su 1-2 pm 8/5-8/ Su 1-2 pm 9/9-9/30 JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Junior Academy golfers meet at the range and play on the course each week. On the range, golfers learn the basics of ball striking, chipping and putting. On the course, we teach course etiquette, strategy, and maintaining pace of play. Players must have their own golf clubs and be ready to have fun! Junior Academy members will be able to play for free after 5 p.m. with a paid adult green fee. Age 8-12 R $258 / NR $309 2 weeks M-Th 10 am-noon 6/18-6/ M-Th 10 am-noon 7/2-7/ M-Th 10 am-noon 7/23-8/ M-Th 10 am-noon 8/6-8/16

JUNIOR GROUP Our junior classes are designed to be fun. Students are introduced to basic concepts of the long and short game, as well as accepted parameters of behavior on and around the golf course.

7 JUNIOR GROUP Our junior classes are designed to be fun. Students are introduced to basic concepts of the long and short game, as well as accepted parameters of behavior on and around the golf course. Age R $110 / NR $ M 5-6 pm 4/16-5/ M 6-7 pm 5/21-6/ M 6-7 pm 6/25-7/ M 6-7 pm 7/30-8/ M 5-6 pm 9/10-10/1 ADVANCED JUNIOR GROUP This group meets twice a week to discuss swing concepts, short game methods, skills and course management. After each session, the group plays 18 holes and turns in scores for publication. Age 8-15 R $188 / NR $ Tu,Th 11 am-noon 6/19-7/ Tu,Th 11 am-noon 7/17-8/9 TEEN GOLF CAMP In this camp, teen golfers learn new skills, make new buddies and gain valuable experience playing the course. After an initial week of instruction, the group will tee it up on the course for two hours a week to learn golf etiquette and course management. They will also learn the technical skills needed to navigate a golf course. Enrollment is very limited, so sign up early! Age R $173 / NR $ W 4:30-6:30 pm 5/2-5/ W 4:30-6:30 pm 6/6-6/ W 4:30-6:30 pm 7/11-8/ W 4:30-6:30 pm 8/8-8/ W 4:30-6:30 pm 9/5-9/26 ADULT NOVICE GROUP Novice students are introduced to fundamentals of the swing and the short game, and are taught the basics of getting around a golf course, etiquette, making tee times and joining groups. We provide as much individual instruction as time will allow. Age 18 & up R $110 / NR $ Sa am 4/21-5/ Sa am 5/26-6/16 R $107 / NR $ Sa am 6/30-7/ Sa am 8/4-8/ Sa am 9/8-9/29 WOMEN ON COURSE FOR SUCCESS Our most popular adult program is back again. For women only, we will get you golf course ready. The focus is to get new player comfortable with teeing it up and becoming regular players. Three of the four 90 minute sessions will be played on the golf course Age 18 & up R $165 / NR $ Th 5:30-7 pm 5/3-5/ Th 5:30-7 pm 6/7-6/ Th 5:30-7 pm 7/12-8/ Th 5:30-7 pm 8/16-9/6 INTERMEDIATE ADULT GROUP A class for students who have played before, or have taken beginning golf lessons. We work with advanced swing concepts, the short game, and concentrate on putting to improve scores. As experience levels vary in this class, we spend a good deal of time on individual instruction. Age 18 & up R $110 / NR $ Sa 11 am-noon 4/21-5/ Sa 11 am-noon 5/26-6/ Sa 11 am-noon 6/30-7/ Sa 11 am-noon 8/4-8/ Sa 11 am-noon 9/8-9/29

Permanent Tee T ime THE NEW SEASON TICKET A STANDING TEE TIME FOR YOUR FOURSOME NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! MEMBERS OF YOUR FOURSOME CAN VARY EACH WEEK WITH NO ADDITIONAL FEES.

8 Permanent Tee T ime THE NEW SEASON TICKET A STANDING TEE TIME FOR YOUR FOURSOME NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! MEMBERS OF YOUR FOURSOME CAN VARY EACH WEEK WITH NO ADDITIONAL FEES. YOUR STANDING TIME RUNS FOR 20 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS BEGINNING APRIL 28, PLUS ONE HOLIDAY OF YOUR CHOICE. PURCHASE BY APRIL 8, THEN SECURE YOUR FOURSOME S TIME AT OUR RESERVED TEE TIME LOTTERY EVENT ON APRIL 10. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 847/ OR VISIT WILMETTE RESIDENTS: $4,400 PER FOURSOME NON-RESIDENTS: $4,600 PER FOURSOME

OUTSTANDING OUTINGSAT THE Wilmette Golf Club OUTING AVAILABILITY From 5/15 to 9/15 shotgun outings are available on Mondays with a 1:30 p.m. start time.

9 OUTSTANDING OUTINGSAT THE Wilmette Golf Club OUTING AVAILABILITY From 5/15 to 9/15 shotgun outings are available on Mondays with a 1:30 p.m. start time. A minimum of 72 (max 120) paid players are required for a shotgun outing. After 9/15 shotgun outings are available Monday-Friday with either a 12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. start. Smaller tee-timed outings up to 48 players are available daily after Noon. A guaranteed number of golfers must be confirmed at least 7 days in advance. Contact the General Manager to enquire about Outings outside the parameters of these policies. YOUR OUTING INCLUDES Green Fees and golf car with GPS Complimentary driving range balls before round Bag Cart attendant services Live scoring via Wilmette Golf Club phone app Custom scorecard and scoring preparation Group pairings preparation Contest organization (closest to pin, longest drive, etc.) Member prices for your group on all Pro Shop merchandise FOOD & BEVERAGE Call 847/ for food and beverage options. The Wilmette Golf Club does not permit outside food or beverages and reserves the right to refuse alcoholic beverage service to any guest. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: Wilmette Park District, 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL PHONE: 847/ OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS: Amy L. Wolfe, President, awolfe@wilpark.org; Bryan C. Abbott, babbott@wilpark.org; Gordon Anderson, ganderson@wilpark.org; Stephanie M. Foster, sfoster@wilpark.org; John J. Olvany, jolvaney@wilpark.org; Ryrie A. Pellaton, rpellaton@ wilpark.org; Shelley S. Shelly, sshelly@wilpark.org EDITOR: Marlon Rodas DESIGN: Natalie Pierce PHOTO EDITOR: Alison Rodes PHOTOS: Wilmette Park District

Special Events CONTACT THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB

Special Events CONTACT THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB 2019 Special Events THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB This 18-hole, par 70 golf course is situated on 106 acres and stretches just under 6,400 beautiful and challenging yards, offering a challenging and enjoyable