Season Opener
Sportsman's Country Club

Sunday June 5th, 2011
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Deadline for sign up is June 1, 2011
20 players maximum for 18 hole play
16 players maximum for clinic and 9 hole play

Last year's opener was such a success, we are duplicating the format again this year.

1 hour clinic followed by a 9 hole scramble for all levels
OR 18 hole stroke play for intermediate players

Price
$91 for 18 holes
$74 for clinic plus 9 holes
Includes lunch, range balls, and prizes

Tee times start at 11:30am
3535 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL
847-291-2351

Sportsman's classic layout is the product of Edward B. Dearie, a protégé of the legendary golf course architect Donald Ross. Many Ross influences can be found at Sportsman's, most notably the strategically designed bunkering that deftly routes play, as well as the gently contoured putting surfaces. Sportsman's classic push-up greens are a delight to play, and reward fine shot making. With the ever changing local winds, the holes can play quite differently from day to day, and the Dearie design accommodates the changing wind direction easily.

MAROON TEES
Par 70 Yards 6,278 Rating/Slope 68.9/122

SILVER TEES
Par 70 Yards 5,582 Rating/Slope 66.5/112

GOLD TEES
Par 70 Yards 5,217 Rating/Slope 71.0/125

Event Captain
Lori Lynch 312-307-7092 email

Rolling Green Country Club

Saturday June 25, 2011
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Deadline for sign up is June 15, 2011

Price $135
Includes caddy or cart/chase caddy, range access, lunch, snack at the turn and appetizers after the round in the club house

Tee times begin at noon
2525 E. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL
847-253-0400
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Enjoy all the amenities of this private country club. Rolling Green Country Club was founded in 1924. Elevated tees, undulating greens, well-contoured sand traps, colorful trees and attractive flower beds lend beauty and challenge to Rolling Green's exciting 18 holes.  The course itself is a well manicured, architecturally excellent par 72 layout.  Its narrow fairways have several well-placed hazards that demand straight golf shots.  Greens are sloped, slanted and hilly, which allows exceedingly difficult pin placement- the hallmark of a course named "Rolling Green".

You will drop your clubs at the valet in the front the club house and check-in will be in the ladies’ locker room where you will have your own locker for the day.

There is also unlimited access to the range that includes a chipping green and 2 putting greens.

You have your choice of walking with a caddy or cart with a chase caddy. The course is designed for easy walking.

In terms of describing the difficulty here are some comparisons. As you probably know, for us amateur golfers the slope is the most relevant number for comparisons.

ROLLING GREEN
Yardage 5,303 Slope 71.7 Rating 128

PINE MEADOWS
Yardage 5,276 Slope 70.4 Rating 122

RAVISLOE
Yardage 5,326 Slope 71.1 Rating 119

THUNDERHAWK
Yardage 5,046 Slope 69.5 Rating 103

On the Rolling Green website there is information for guests that include information about the pace of play.

Event Captain
Gail Ludewig 773-627-3087 email

Seven Bridges Golf Club

Saturday July 9, 2011
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Deadline for sign up is June 22, 2011
20 players maximum

Price $105 per golfer
Includes GPS golf cart, lunch at the turn, prizes and appetizers after the round.

Tee Times start at 10:30 am
One Mulligan Drive
Woodridge, IL 60517
630-964-7777

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Come out and enjoy one of the best courses in Chicagoland. Seven Bridges opened in 1991 and is maturing into a challenge for all skill levels. There are six tees to choose from so you will be able to select the tee position that matches your handicap. We will experience “Serenity and Tranquility” as we move into the “Bermuda Triangle” through “Maelstrom” and finally “Reward and Satisfaction”. The back nine is referred to as “Poseidon” so an extra sleeve of balls may be needed.

WHITE TEES
Par 72 Yards 6306 Handicap 13-23

BLUE TEES
Par 72 Yards 5828 Handicap 24+

BURGUNDY TEES
Par 72 Yards 5262 Handicap no handicap

Event Captain
Colleen Murphy 630-222-5358 email

Orchard Valley

Sunday July 17, 2011
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Deadline for sign up is July 1, 2011
Maximum players is 20

Price $88
Includes cart, lunch, range balls and prizes

Tee times begin at noon
2411 W. Illinois Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0500
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Orchard Valley Golf Course - one of Chicagoland's best public courses - features a beautiful 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par 72 championship layout with a blend of natural challenges such as meandering wetlands, lakes, roughs, water hazards, bunkers, hollows and waterfalls.  Rated by Golf Digest with 4-1/2 stars.

The Practice Center offers a full-service driving range with bent-grass tees as well as artificial hitting surfaces. The Driving Range includes target greens at strategically placed distances for practicing all shot types.  A practice bunker is also available to perfect your sand game.

WHITE TEES
Par 72 Yards 5,861 Rating/Slope 73.9/131

RED TEES
Par 72 Yards 5,162 Rating/Slope 70.0/123

Event Captain
Lori Lynch 312-307-7092 email

Season Closer Steeplechase

Sunday September 11, 2011
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Deadline for sign up is Friday, August 26
Maximum number of players is 24

Price $92
Includes GPS cart, lunch appetizers after the round, and prizes

Tee times start at 11:30
200 N. La Vista Drive
Mundelein, IL
847-949-8900
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Steeple Chase Golf Club is a Ken Killian-designed course nestled on 203 beautiful acres. For more than a decade, this highly-acclaimed course is among the best courses in Chicagoland, ranked “4-Stars” in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” public ranking.

Natural hills, lakes, woods and wetlands, and outstanding course conditions, all come together to create unsurpassed beauty and a true challenge. Beginners enjoy its straightforward, fair play, and the intermediate or advanced take to the signature 18th hole. Steeple Chase’s commitment to excellence and quality golf continues with the course’s GPS. Each golf cart is equipped with this value-added, leading-edge technology at no extra cost. Riding golfers gain exact yardage information to the pin as well as to the front and back of the green.

WHITE TEES
Par 72 Yardage 5,950 Rating/Slope 69.3/128

RED TEES
Par 72 Yardage 4,831 Rating/Slope 68.2/119

Event Captain
Lori Lynch 312-307-7092 email

Tournament Weekend
The Fairway Network Fall Classic

Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25
(Rain dates are Saturday October 1 and Sunday October 2)

Fox Lake Country Club
7220 State Park Road
Fox Lake, Illinois 60020
Phone: (847) 587-6411

Back for the fourth year is the popular Fall Classic which is a two-day golf competition and “stayvacation” for a bargain rate of $190. For $190, you will receive a round of golf and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, a goody bag and a delicious dinner Saturday night which includes a cockatail.

For those of you who want to practice and get to know the course on Friday, we have a special deal which is detailed below.*

If you cannot make both days, you can play for one day for $95. For those attending for only one day, you will receive a goody bag and can participate in daily contests (putting, accurate drive & closest to the pin), but you will not be able to participate in the competition because we need two-day total score. This event is open only to The Fairway Network members. Sign up deadline is September 3, 2011.

The tournament and playoff rules will be distributed at check in. Saturday tee times start at noon and Sunday tee times start at 9:00 a.m. The event format is as follows: Players will be divided into flights depending on their handicap and it will be individual stroke play. The club’s golf professional will assign players to their respective flight. Each golf cart will be equipped with GPS. After Sunday’s round, cash prizes will be awarded for each flight and contests during a brief awards ceremony.

For those of you who want to spend the night there, we have a block of rooms at: The Comfort Inn & Suites located at 350 West Highway 173, Antioch, IL 60002. Phone: (847) 395-3606.

Price is $42.50 for double occupancy or $85.00 for single and includes a continental breakfast. Contact the hotel at (847) 395-3606 to book your room and mention The Fairway Network.

Room reservations must be made by September 8, 2011.

* For those of you who want to come up and play on Friday, we have made arrangements with the Comfort Inn to give us the same price as above. Steve Dau, Pro at Fox Lake, gave us a special rate of $28.50 for 18 holes. Please contact Steve at 847-587-6411 and reference The Fairway Network to pay and schedule tee times.

Fox Lake Country Club is known to many as “the diamond in the rough“. Nestled in the Fox River Valley, it is close to the northern suburbs and a one-hour drive from downtown Chicago. It has rolling terrain, mature trees and great greens to test your golfing skills. It will be a golfing experience you will truly enjoy.

GOLD TEES
Par 71.5 Yards 5,280 Slope 120 Course Rating 72

Recommended for all skill levels, but you must have an official handicap to participate. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Carole or Crystal.

Event Captain
Carole Giovacchini (312)282-2196 email

Event Co-Captain
Joan Petris (219)776-0423 email