Naperbrook Golf Course will host 2013 Junior City Championship on July 15 / Registration is open through July 8
Naperbrook Golf Course will host the 2013 Naperville Junior City Championship on Monday, July 15.
Registration is open to any amateur golfer 9 – 17 years of age. Players will be divided into flights by age and gender. Entry forms can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person to Springbrook or Naperbrook Golf Course by Monday, July 8, 2013.
“We are looking forward to hosting this exciting event,” said Naperbrook Head Golf Professional Tim Dunn. “Last year, 14-year-old Alex Bassetto broke the course record from the white tees) during the tournament, with a score of 65.”
The top five finishers in each flight will receive awards.
The 2013 Brooks Tournament Series has a local sponsor.
Naperbrook Golf Course is located at 22204 W. 111th St. in Plainfield. For details about the tournament and registration, visit www.golfnaperville.org or call (630) 378-4215.
About Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses: Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses are owned by the Naperville Park District and operate as an enterprise fund, meaning that no tax dollars are used for their funding. Founded in 1974, Springbrook Golf Course features a challenging, 18-hole championship golf course, a 28-stall natural turf driving range, two practice putting greens and a short game practice green with bunkers. Naperbrook Golf Course opened in 1991 and offers a links-style, par-72, 18-hole course, a 10-acre driving range, a separate lesson tee, and 2 practice putting greens. Golf lessons are taught by experienced, on-staff professionals at both courses. Each clubhouse features a golf shop, a food service area that serves a wide variety of snacks and beverages, and a relaxing outdoor patio. Both Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses have been recognized by Golf Digest as among the “Top Places to Play.”
2013 All-City Junior Tennis Tournament is set for July 18-19 / Registration is open until Noon on July 13
Naperville Park District will host the 2013 All-City Junior Tennis Tournament on July 18-19 for all interested tennis players who are 16 years of age or younger. Matches will take place at Knoch Park Tennis Courts, located at 724 S. West St. between 8AM and 5PM.
Since the event is designed to be participatory, the only requirements are that the player knows how to keep score and can serve from the baseline. Participants in the Park District’s Junior Tennis program play at no charge and have been sent registration information. Those who are not participating in the summer lesson program may register for a nominal fee per event ($5 for residents and $7.50 for nonresidents).
Registration is open until 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 13 for singles or doubles in various age categories for boys and girls. To register, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
About the Naperville Park District: Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that enhance the quality of life for our community, including benefits such as community health, environmental education, social connections, and personal growth. The District maintains and operates more than 2,500 acres with 140 parks and facilities and provides more than 1,400 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk.
