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NEW! SENIOR LEAGUE ON THE EAST SIDE! Table Of Contents Youth Golf 3-6 ...... Group Lessons 7 ...... Mobile App 7 ...... Turf Talk ICT 8 ...... Web Store 9 ...... Golf Is Our Passion! Employment 9 The mission of the Wichita Public Golf Courses is to increase awareness ...... Advertising 9 of golf in our community, particularly with youth. It is our belief the ...... younger generations are the key to golf lasting through the ages. With that Auburn Hills 10-13 ...... in mind, we offer a variety of lessons and programs for younger players. L.W. Clapp 14-17 ...... Wichita Public Golf Courses publishes this annual guide to inform FootGolf 16 golfers in the community about what is happening at our five courses! ...... Learn about programs, group lessons, tournaments, rates and MacDonald 18-21 ...... discounted rates. It also includes informative articles and provides you Tournaments 22-23 ...... with great ways to get involved in golf! Arthur B. Sim 24-27 ...... For more information about Wichita Public Golf Courses, contact the Tex Consolver 28-31 Golf Division at 316.268.GOLF (4653).

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After this one week camp, your kids will be hooked on golf! This program Hook A Kid is designed for first time golfers, ages 8-16, who want to learn the On Golf basics. Day one will consist of meeting the Golf Professionals, receiving equipment, touring the facility and hearing from a guest speaker. Days two through four are on the practice areas learning to putt, pitch and drive. Day five everyone will play three-holes on the course and then celebrate the week with a pizza party!

Each participant will receive a set of golf clubs along with a polo shirt and hat. Even the golf clubs are yours to keep once the week is done!

Course Date Day Time

Auburn Hills March 19-23 Mon-Fri 9-11am

MacDonald March 19-23 Mon-Fri 9-11am

Arthur B. Sim March 19-23 Mon-Fri 9-11am

Tex Consolver March 19-23 Mon-Fri 9-11am

L.W. Clapp March 19-23 Mon-Fri 9-11am

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 3 Starting New At Golf (SNAG) SNAG is the best first touch Children learn proper grip, club Each class is 45 minutes long, and program to effectively teach the sizes and swing speed. The the cost to register is $30 for the game of golf! SNAG contains all instructors are able to utilize the entire four-week session. Register the elements of golf, in a modified SNAG equipment to create a fun at golfwichita.com or at a course. form, breaking down techniques learning environment that will so children as young as six years keep a child’s attention for the old can follow along. full session!

Course Date Day Time Age

Auburn Hills Apr 3-24 Tuesday 6:30pm 6-10

MacDonald Apr 4-25 Wednesday 6:30pm 6-10

Arthur B. Sim Jun 5-26 Tuesday 6:30pm 6-10

Tex Consolver Jun 7-28 Thursday 6:30pm 6-10

L.W. Clapp Sep 4-25 Tuesday 6:30pm 6-10

Tex Consolver Sep 6-27 Thursday 6:30pm 6-10

Auburn Hills Oct 2-23 Tuesday 6pm 6-10

MacDonald Oct 3-24 Wednesday 6pm 6-10

Wichita Junior Golf The Wichita Junior Golf to register on-site at any of the beginner golfers will start on Foundation is a great program for five golf courses on Monday, Tuesday, June 5, at either L.W. golfers ages 9-18. Discover the May 7 from 6:30-9am. The Clapp or Auburn Hills. Please visit game of golf on the course during regular program starts Monday, wichitajuniorgolffoundation.org this eight-week program for $20. June 4, for returning golfers. All for more details. Junior Golf teaches all skill levels from beginners to intermediate golfers, focusing on rules, etiquette and care for the course APPLY FOR and equipment. A $10,000 Registration for Junior Golf is COLLEGE just a click away. Take advantage of our new and improved online SCHOLARSHIP registration at golfwichita.com AFTER starting April 16! PARTICIPATING Online registration will close on May 1. In case you miss this IN WJGF FOR window, you will have a chance FOUR YEARS!

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PGA Jr. League Amazing! The best word to sum Courses are excited to offer the ages 9-13, will compete against up the PGA Jr. League. This is PGA Jr. League at Auburn Hills, each other and players from other an opportunity for a new player Tex Consolver, Arthur B. Sim, area golf courses. This program or experienced golfer to play the MacDonald and L.W. Clapp. focuses on team building, growing game in a social environment. The structured league features confidence on the golf course and We encourage your kids to get a team-vs-team competition having fun! their friends to play on a team providing a popular, less stressful, and show their team pride while scramble game. Contact the golf course and competing against other area speak with the Golf Professional golf teams. Wichita Public Golf Registration begins March 1. for more details or visit Throughout the summer, youth golfwichita.com to register.

Course Registration Deadline Practice Starts Practice Day Practice Time

Tex Consolver Friday, May 18, 2018 Saturday, May 19 Saturday 11am-12pm

L.W. Clapp Friday, May 18, 2018 Sunday, May 20 Sunday 4-5pm

MacDonald Friday, May 18, 2018 Monday, May 21 Monday 5-6pm

Arthur B. Sim Friday, May 18, 2018 Tuesday, May 22 Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

Auburn Hills Friday, May 18, 2018 Tuesday, May 22 Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

Informational Parent Meeting Tex Consolver L.W. Clapp MacDonald Arthur B. Sim Saturday, May 19 Sunday, May 20 @ 4pm Monday, May 21 @ 5pm Tuesday, May 22 @ 6pm @ 10:30am in the in the clubhouse in the clubhouse in the clubhouse clubhouse Auburn Hills Tuesday, May 22 @ 6pm in the clubhouse

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Junior Tour The Junior Tour for ages 10-17, is designed to The Wichita Junior Cup will be held at Auburn Hills create a competitive tournament atmosphere for (boys) and Arthur B. Sim (girls) Golf Courses and offer local junior golfers. You will no longer have to travel a catered lunch for all participants. The winning Junior out of town to compete! will receive the Junior Cup trophy for their age division!

The cost per player is $75, which includes a bag tag, The schedule, along with more information, is towel and awards banquet. available at golfwichita.com by clicking on the juniors tab. Online registration begins April 1. Registration will only be taken online through the golfwichita.com web store. Age divisions will be Date Course Time Cost utilized to make for a fair playing field. Assignment to a division will be determined based on the June 3 Arthur B. Sim 1pm $10 player’s age at enrollment. June 10 Tex Consolver 2pm $10 The Junior Tour will consist of seven tournaments, shotgun with the first tournament on June 3. All tournaments will be held on Sundays with differing tee times (with June 24 MacDonald 11am $10 the exception of June 10). July 1 Auburn Hills 11am $10 Each week players will pay a $10 green fee to play in July 8 L.W. Clapp 11am $10 the tournament. Players are not required to play every week, but are encouraged to do so to increase their July 15 MacDonald 11am $10 points for the Wichita Junior Cup. July 22 Auburn Hills 12pm $10 After the sixth week, the Tournament Committee will Wichita Junior add players to the championship tournament, the Cup (boys) Wichita Junior Cup, based on points until each age division is filled. July 22 Arthur B. Sim 12pm $10 Wichita Junior Cup (girls)

6 Visit golfwichita.com GROUP LESSONS / MOBILE APP Group Lessons Our group lessons have been restructured for 2018! Wichita Public Golf Courses are going to make sure you have a great experience in a beginner group Lesson! Day one is spent touring the facility and getting comfortable at the course. Days two through four are all about technique, putting, chipping, driving and more. Day five is spent on the course playing three holes, Golf using everything you learned in the first four classes! Wichita Your beginner lessons don’t end here. You will receive Mobile App five 9-hole green fee passes (sent to you in the mail) to use at any Wichita Public Golf Course so that you Download this free mobile app and stay can keep practicing the skills you learned. connected with Wichita Public Golf Courses all the time! Some of the many features include: Also, new this year are our next step classes. Once UPDATED! GPS driving range yardage you have taken a beginner class, you can then move • on to an advanced class to continue to grow as a • Book a tee time golfer. Visit golfwichita.com to register for any class. • Course condition notifications Check course pages for dates, times and costs. • Post score to GHIN • Facebook sharing • Round history • Track favorite golf games AA lifetimelifetime ofof golfgolf • Track scoring stats • Family tees scoring startsstarts withwith aa • Food & Beverage ordering beginning...beginning... • FootGolf scoring • Interactive scorecard • View live leaderboards for tournaments • NAGS • NEW! Offer Locker-exclusive discounts • Hook A Kid On Golf for app users only! • Wichita Junior Golf • Receive last minute deals only or The First Tee of offered in the app Greater Wichita • PGA Jr. League Tap the App NEW! Reward yourself every time you play with Wichita Public Golf • our loyalty progam-Tap the App! Only available Courses Junior Tour in the Golf Wichita mobile app. Receive a punch • High School Golfer in the app at check-in. After 14 rounds, the 15th round is FREE! • College Golfer Golf for a Lifetime... Download in the App Store To start your adventure contact your local PGA or Play Store Professional or visit golfwichita.com for more details.

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 7 TURF TALK ICT Turf Talk ICT Golf Course Superintendents often get asked When winter does visit and covers the courses with questions regarding golf course and turf snow, we are removing snow around the clubhouse maintenance, such as “What do you do in the winter and even shoveling snow off the greens to get the when the grass stops growing?” course open for play.

Maintenance doesn’t stop just because the Another popular question is “Why is it cart path grass stops growing. We still perform many of only?” The simple and short answer is to protect the the maintenance tasks such as: changing cups, golf course. mowing greens, tees, collars and raking bunkers, but less frequently. Other seasonal tasks that Many factors and conditions are considered when become a priority are: blowing and mulching leaves, making this decision, such as soil conditions and tree pruning and sometimes tree removal. Larger total rainfall. Was the course wet prior to this rainfall? irrigation repairs are more easily made in the winter Did sprinklers remain on? when demand for water is less. The Golf Course Superintendent wants all golfers The largest part of staff time is dedicated to to enjoy the course in the best possible condition. equipment service and repairs. Major repairs can That’s why we put so much effort into maintaining be done during the off season since the mowers these great facilities. Fortunately, we have are used less frequently. Cutting units can be continuous cart paths for those unusual days when disassembled, bearings and seals replaced, carts are restricted. along with grounding and sharpening reels and Please continue to help us maintain the great course bedknives. The mowers are then reassembled and conditions by keeping carts on the path around all readied for the next season. The irrigation pump greens and tees daily. station service and repairs are made during this down time. — David Buschschulte LW Clapp Golf Course

8 Visit golfwichita.com WEB STORE / EMPLOYMENT Employment Opportunities Wichita Public Golf Courses are always looking for good people to work with us!

The five Wichita Public Golf Courses have various positions available throughout the year, both long term and short term, especially from March through October.

If you are outgoing, have great customer service skills and enjoy interacting with the public, apply Gift Cards for a position at one of our clubhouses. Are you struggling to figure out what to get the golfer in your family? Never again! If you prefer to work outdoors, a position at one of our maintenance facilities would be right for Wichita Public Golf Courses has the answer for you. Mechanical experience is always a plus too. you — our gift cards. Now it is easier than ever to purchase a gift card. If you have experience in food and beverage sales, as a line/prep cook or in catering, contact Visit golfwichita.com to make shopping easy anytime 316.219.9700 to discuss possible openings. of year or visit any one of the five public golf courses and let a customer service specialist assist you. For a current list of job openings, please visit golfwichita.com. Look for the Golf Division section, then click on the green button “More about Golf Web Store at Division” and scroll down to “Join Our Staff.” Golfwichita.com Wichita Public Golf Courses want to make it as Advertise easy as possible for any golfer, family members, With Us friends and co-workers to purchase almost anything in our web store! Wichita Public Golf Courses has multiple Features include: Purchase a gift card online and we ways for area will mail it to anyone, anywhere in a timely manner. businesses to advertise Register yourself, your spouse and your children for at our golf courses! a group lesson at any of the five courses. Advertise in our mobile Looking to have your junior golfer get some great app, Golf Wichita, which competition playing in tournaments during the is free for the public to download in the App Store summer? Register for the Junior Tour in the web store. and Play Store. The mobile app statistics prove that app users are a great target audience. Season pass holders no longer have to go to the club house to renew their pass before it expires. Advertise on tee signs at Tex Consolver, Arthur B. Visit the web store to renew your season pass. We Sim, MacDonald and L.W. Clapp! even offer a free gift to those that do! Advertise in the 2019 Golf Guide. Plan ahead Visit golfwichita.com and click on the Web Store! to make sure your ad makes it into the guide Any questions related to the Web Store, contact in 2019. To advertise please contact Shana 316.268.GOLF (4653). Appelhanz at 316.268.4645.

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 9 Auburn Hills Scot Weller PGA Golf Professional Golf Course Scot comes to the City of Wichita from Topeka and 443 S. 135th Street West the Midwest Section PGA where he has worked at 316.219.9700 both private and public facilities for the past 25 years. Scot has a strong passion for junior golf programs Auburn Hills Golf Course was built in the heart of and working with high school players regardless of a residential development by world renowned golf skill level. During his career, he has had numerous course designer, Perry Dye. Even the most skilled players, both men and women, pursue college golf player will be challenged by the par 72 scenic opportunities. He also emphasizes strong short wetlands areas, rolling hills and tight corridors located game skills to better equip players to lower their throughout this stunning course. Auburn Hills hosts scores and handicap. the Web.com qualifier, United States Golf Association and Kansas Golf Association events every year. Scot’s Rates This course offers a full service driving range with $50 / 1 hour lesson yardage targets to challenge a golfer’s accuracy, two $30 / 45 minutes (junior lesson) putting greens and one chipping green.

Auburn Hills is an ideal event venue with an all- inclusive setting featuring a gorgeous clubhouse with stunning golf course views, gourmet menu and superior service. Many businesses choose Auburn Hills to host their meetings and company outings because they can have a five star experience at an affordable price. A banquet room, free Wi-Fi and a variety of catering options are available. Please call Auburn Hills to schedule a tour for your next event!

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Ron Mosher, CGCS John Hastert Superintendent Assistant Golf Professional Ron Mosher is the Superintendent at Auburn Hills Golf John Hastert comes to Auburn Hills after serving Course. He started with the City of Wichita in 1994 the patrons of Turkey Creek Golf Course for seven as Superintendent at Arthur B. Sim. Throughout his years as the PGA Head Golf Professional and career in golf course maintenance, Ron has worked at General Manager. John has a degree in Business various courses, including Rolling Hills, Hidden Lakes, Administration and Marketing from Emporia State. Echo Hills, Reflection Ridge and Fox Ridge. He has With 30 years of experience in the private and public been GCSAA Certified for over 20 years. sectors, John’s experience includes Topeka Country Club, Topeka Public, Plum Creek Golf & Country Club, Carey Park Golf Course, and Turkey Creek Golf Course. John served on the Midwest Section PGA Board of Directors from 2012-2014. John’s recent BookBook youryour nextnext accomplishments include instituting SNAG in the McPherson School District and at Turkey Creek for businessbusiness meetingmeeting the 4-7 yr. olds and honored as a “Top Performer” for the Folds of Honor Foundation the last four years. atat AuburnAuburn Hills!Hills! John has a passion for teaching the game of golf to players of all levels, especially the kids, and has extensive knowledge in club repair that he will offer at Auburn Hills Golf Course for all golf patrons.

John’s Rates $50 / 1 hour lesson $30 / 30-45 minutes (junior lesson) $120 / 3-lesson series

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 11 Services Rates Auburn Hills Golf Course offers a fully stocked Green Fees golf shop with a great selection of equipment and apparel for both men and women including 18-Holes 9-Holes the following equipment manufacturers: Titleist, Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend Cleveland/Srixon, Cobra & Ping. Our featured apparel and footwear brands include Antiqua, $27.00 $32.00 $17.50 $20.50 FootJoy, Puma, Turtelson and Skechers. The Junior Green Fees golf professional staff are available to assist For youth 17 and under you with your retail purchases and find the right equipment for your game. Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $10.00 $10.00 Our certified PGA Professionals provide custom club fittings and instruction for all age levels. Twilight Rate Just ask the staff in the golf shop for details and Starts at 5pm from Mar- Oct. Includes cart. they’ll be happy to assist you. Weekdays Weekends & Holidays Does your current equipment need adjustments $27.00 $32.00 or repairs? Auburn Hills offers full service club repairs that include re-gripping, shaft repairs or Active Military Green Fee replacement, plus loft and lie adjustments. Must present active military ID Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $14.50 $17.00 Cart Rental 18-Holes $12.50 9-Holes $7.50 Driving Range Warm-Up Bucket $4.00 Large Bucket $7.00 Range Card (12 large) $70.00 Yardage

Blue Family Tee 2933 yds Leagues Gold Family Tee 4025 yds Men’s Wed PM / 9-holes Sat AM / 18-holes Red Tee 4923 yds Ladies Mon AM / 18-holes Thu PM / 9-holes Gold Tee 5412 yds Seniors Wed AM / 18-holes White Tee 6068 yds Blue Tee 6695 yds Black Tee 7169 yds

Tee Box & Fairways: Zoysia Greens: bent grass

12 Visit golfwichita.com AUBURN HILLS Group Lessons Adults Class Date Day Time Cost Adult Beginner Apr 21-May 19 Saturdays 9:30-10:30am $60.00 Adult Advanced Jun 7-Jul 5 Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm $60.00 Adult Beginner Jun 23-Jul 21 Saturdays 9:30-10:30am $60.00 Juniors Class Date Day Time Cost Junior Beginner Apr 21-May 19 Saturdays 11am-12pm $60.00 Junior Beginner Jun 23-Jul 21 Saturdays 11am-12pm $60.00 Free Lessons Space is limited to 25 golfers. Registration is required. Call 219-9700 to register. Date Day Time March 25 Sunday 3-4pm April 22 Sunday 3-4pm May 20 Sunday 3-4pm

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 13 L.W. Clapp Cody Lack PGA Golf Professional Golf Course Cody Lack is a Class A PGA Professional with 22 4611 E. Harry years’ experience in the golf business. He started his 316.688.9341 golf career in 1995. Cody became a PGA Member through the Golf Professional Training Program in L.W. Clapp Golf Course, located in the southeast January 2001. He was an Assistant Professional area of Wichita, is the shortest of the five courses from 1995-1999 at Thousand Hills Golf Club and at 6,087 yards. Twin Oaks Country Club. While with the Troon Golf The tight layout, coupled with a creek wandering Management Company, he served as 1st Assistant through the course, creates many challenging holes. Professional at Branson Creek Golf Club and was With small vibrant greens, this par 70 golf course will Head Golf Professional at WindRose Golf Club, test the short game of even the most skilled players. Prescott Lakes Golf Club, Rose Creek Golf Club, and Director of Golf at Bamm Hollow Country Club.

Cody then moved to Enid, OK in 2009 as the General Manager/Golf Professional at Meadowlake Golf Course. Cody served as President of the Golf Advisory Board for the City of Enid. During his time with the City of Enid, he received a letter

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David Buschschulte Superintendent of commendation from the City Manager, a David started as the Superintendent at L.W. Clapp Distinguished Service Award and Proclamation of Golf Course in October 2011. He has spent more Appreciation from the Mayor. Cody has directed than 30 years in the golf course maintenance many types of activities which include: high school/ industry. A native of Southern Illinois, he began his college tournaments, corporate outings, club events, career in 1985, at Jackson Country Club. In 1992, he and fundraisers. Cody has been teaching golf since accepted the Superintendent position at the newly 1997. He has attended teaching summits while in constructed Hickory Ridge Golf Center in Carbondale. the Midwest Section, New Jersey Section, Southern In 1999, David started at Belk Park Golf Course in Texas Section, Southwest Section, and South Central Wood River. He was the Superintendent there for Section. He is an advocate for growing the game 12 years before coming to Kansas to utilize his by instructing juniors, individuals, families, couples, considerable experience with turf varieties, soil types collegiate players and PGA Professionals. Cody is and maintenance improvement projects to the City of very customer service oriented and is always striving Wichita and L.W. Clapp Golf Course. to make sure everyone enjoys their experience.

Cody’s Rate $50 / 1 hour lesson

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Blue Family Tee 2448 yds Gold Family Tee 3373 yds Red Tee 4557 yds Gold Tee 5015 yds White Tee 5634 yds Blue Tee 6033 yds FootGolf 2176 yds

Tee Box & Fairways: Bermuda Greens: bent grass Rates Green Fees 18-Holes 9-Holes FootGolf Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend L.W. Clapp is the first Wichita Public Golf Course $25.00 $27.00 $15.00 $16.00 to offer FootGolf-a combination of soccer Junior Green Fees and golf. The number of specialized FootGolf For youth 17 and under courses in the United States has surged from about 30 in 2013 to 500 in 2016. FootGolf is a Weekdays Weekends & Holidays precision sport where players kick a soccer ball $10.00 $10.00 into a cup in as few shots as possible. Twilight Rate The same rules used in golf are used in FootGolf. Starts at 5pm from Mar- Oct. Includes cart. This is fun for everyone, especially families Weekdays Weekends & Holidays looking for an inexpensive activity for everyone. $25.50 $28.00 18-holes of FootGolf are played on the front 9-holes of L.W. Clapp Golf Course, giving you the Active Military Green Fee option to ride in a cart or walk the course. Must present active military ID Weekdays Weekends & Holidays Call the L.W. Clapp Pro Shop today to book your tee time at 316.688.9341. $13.50 $14.50

For more information about FootGolf, including Cart Rental rules, visit golfwichita.com. 18-Holes $12.50

Green Fees Optional 9-Holes $7.50 Adults $12 Cart Fee $7.50 Juniors $8 Soccer ball $3.25 Leagues * Cart is not required for play, FootGolfer’s can walk the course. Bring your own soccer ball to Couples Fri PM / 9-holes avoid renting one.

16 Visit golfwichita.com L.W. CLAPP Group Lessons Adults Class Date Day Time Cost Putting Clinic Apr 18 Wednesday 6-7pm $15.00 Scoring for Beginners Clinic May 3, 7, 10, 17, 24 Mon / Thu 6-7pm $60.00 Putting Clinic May 8 Tuesday 6-7pm $15.00 Scoring for Advanced Clinic Sep 7, 10, 14, 21, 28 Mon / Fri 6-7pm $60.00 Ladies Class Date Day Time Cost Ladies Beginner Apr 5, 9, 12, 19, 26 Mon / Thu 6-7pm $60.00 Couples Class Date Day Time Cost Couples Beginner Jun 6, 8, 13, 20, 27 Wed / Fri 6-7pm $60.00 Couples Advanced Aug 15, 17, 22, 29 / Sep 5 Wed / Fri 6-7pm $60.00 Juniors Class Date Day Time Cost Junior Beginners May 1, 4, 9, 16, 23 Tue / Wed / Fri 6-7pm $60.00 Junior Beginners Jun 5, 7, 14, 21, 28 Tue / Thu 6-7pm $60.00 Junior Advanced Jul 11, 13, 18, 25, 27 Wed / Fri 6-7pm $60.00 Junior Beginners Oct 4, 8, 11, 18, 25 Mon / Thu 6-7pm $60.00

Scoring for Beginners and Advanced Clinics In this scoring clinic, you will focus on 50-75 yards and in, hammering down on chipping, pitching, putting, wedges and bunkers. Course management will be the key. You will determine when to use particular clubs, (wedges) in certain situations. Why wouldn’t you focus on this part of your game? It’s where you use most of your shots!

EarlyEarly BirdBird SpecialSpecial Start the pace on the course! Enjoy a tee time before 7am, Monday-Thursday from May-August and receive 50% off a regular 18-hole green fee. This offer is available at all five Wichita Public Golf Courses!

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 17 MacDonald Tom Monahan PGA Golf Professional Golf Course Tom is a graduate of Buena Vista University in Storm 840 N. Yale Lake, Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and 316.688.9391 Physical Education. Tom served as captain of the golf team and basketball team while at Buena Vista. Tom This stately par 72 golf course ranks among the most has been a PGA member since 1983. He has worked popular local courses. It has been voted as one of as the Head Golf Professional at Watertown Country the best public courses in the City by readers of the Club in Watertown, South Dakota and Spencer Wichita Eagle for many years. Country Club in Spencer, Iowa where he was the Iowa MacDonald first served as the original Wichita Golf Association PGA Professional of the year in Country Club in 1913. It measures 6,958 yards 2006 before coming to the City of Wichita in 2011. and features fairways lined with beautiful, mature cottonwood trees. Tom’s Rate $50 / 45 minute lesson Purchase 5 lessons, get the 6th free

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Ron Reese Colin O’Bryan Superintendent Assistant Golf Professional Ron is a 32 year Class A member of the Golf Course Colin graduated from Wichita State University with Superintendents Association of America. He is a a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He member of the Kansas Golf Course Superintendent’s is a product of the Wichita Junior Golf Association Association and served as President in 1992 and and won the Tex Consolver award four times. 1993. Ron currently serves on the Board of Director’s He was fortunate enough to be a member of the of the Kansas Turfgrass Foundation. He became Kapaun Mt. Carmel golf team that won multiple Superintendent at Wamego Country Club in 1986 and state championships under Ed Kriwiel. Colin played has worked at Marysville Country Club, Hidden Lakes college golf at Wichita State University for Grier Golf Course, Willowbend Country Club and Southwind Jones. He also qualified for the Jordan Cup by being Country Club. He was Construction Superintendent at a top 10 player in the South Central PGA Section in El Dorado Country Club and Sierra Hills Golf Course 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In February 2016, Colin before joining the City of Wichita Golf Division in 2003. became a PGA member and qualified for the new Philbrick Cup Team. He, and the South-Central PGA Team, won the Philbrick Cup at the Patriot Golf Club in November 2016. In March 2017, Colin was elected Vice President of the Kansas Chapter PGA.

Colin’s Rate $40 / 45 minute lesson Purchase 5 lessons, get the 6th free

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 19 Yardage PlayersPlayers CardCard Blue Family Tee 3068 yds Gold Family Tee 3866 yds Save up to $265 when purchasing a Players Card! Receive 50% off ten weekday green fees Red Tee 5297 yds and 25% off five weekend green fees after Gold Tee 5451 yds 1pm. As an added bonus, receive ten large buckets for the price of a small bucket to use White Tee 6378 yds at either driving range. Purchase in our web Blue Tee 6958 yds store at golfwichita.com or at any course! Tee Box & Fairways: Bermuda Greens: bent grass Rates Green Fees 18-Holes 9-Holes Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend $25.00 $27.00 $15.00 $16.00 Junior Green Fees For youth 17 and under Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $10.00 $10.00 Twilight Rate Starts at 5pm from Mar- Oct. Includes cart. Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $25.50 $28.00 Active Military Green Fee Must present active military ID Weekdays Weekends & Holidays WeekendWeekend YouthYouth $13.50 $14.50 SpecialSpecial Cart Rental 18-Holes $12.50 Looking for a great way to spend time with 9-Holes $7.50 your children on the weekends? Bring them to the golf course and enjoy the Weekend Youth Special after 1pm every Saturday and Sunday Leagues at all five Wichita Public Golf Courses. Juniors 17 and under pay $2 when accompanied by Blue Tees Fri-Sun AM / 18-holes an adult paying a regular green fee. This offer Ladies Tue AM / 18-holes is eligible for 9 or 18-holes. Seniors Thu AM / 18-holes

20 Visit golfwichita.com MacDONALD Group Lessons Adults Class Date Day Time Cost Adult Beginners Apr 14-May 12 Saturdays 8-9am $60.00 Adult Beginners May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Tue / Thu 6-7pm $60.00 Adult Beginners Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays 8-9am $60.00 Adult Advanced Jul 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 Tue / Thu 6-7pm $60.00 Adult Advanced Jul 14, 21, 28 / Aug 4, 11 Saturdays 8-9am $60.00 Ladies Class Date Day Time Cost Lady Beginners Apr 14-May 12 Saturdays 9-10am $60.00 Lady Beginners Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays 9-10am $60.00 Lady Advanced Jul 14, 21, 28 / Aug 4, 11 Saturdays 9-10am $60.00 GolfGolf ManiaMania Save the Date! May 2 from 5-8pm at Auburn Hills Golf Course.

This is a free family, fun event. Get fitted for clubs by Titleist, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra or Ping, eat dinner, let the kids hit balls at SNAG-O- Potumus, jump in a bouncy house, play games from the Recreation Station and meet Barry the Bison!

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 21 March 17 Shamrock Scramble Auburn Hills $80 / 8am / 18-hole shotgun / 4-person team Let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the fourth annual Shamrock Scramble! Start off the morning with a warm-up session on the driving range before the tournament begins. During the tournament, enjoy drinking green beer with your team. Lunch will be provided and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. April 14 Tex Turmoil Tex Consolver $50 / 2pm / 18-hole shotgun / 2-person team This tournament utilizes challenging pin placements and tee markers in non-traditional locations. Your team changes tees based on scores from the previous hole. Make a bogey — no problem, you play the red tees on the next hole. Make a birdie on a hole and play the blue tees on the next hole. Having a rough day on the course? No worries, each player will get two free drink tickets to ease the pain. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event. June 23 27-Hole Challenge Arthur B. Sim $100 / 8am / 27-hole tee times / 2-person team This event will challenge your stamina with 27-holes (9-hole scramble, 9-hole 4 ball, 9-hole alternate shot) and the friendship with your partner in the alternate shot format. Endurance will be the key the minute you hit the first tee. Lunch will be provided, and prizes will be awarded. July 14 Couples Classic Auburn Hills $75 / 8:30am / 18-hole shotgun / 2-person team Join us for the first Couples Classic. Be prepared to make strategic approaches throughout this event for some fun and excitement! The entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, range balls, tee gifts for each player and prizes will be awarded. This event will consist of three different six-hole formats. Holes 1-6, scramble format. Holes 7-12, best ball format. Holes 13-18, modified scotch.

22 Visit golfwichita.com TOURNAMENTS July 29 Parent-Junior MacDonald $25 / 2pm / 9-hole tee times / 2-person team Youth 17 and under along with a parent are invited to play in this 9-hole alternate shot format. Adults are limited to three clubs. Enjoy great family time on the golf course. Prizes will be awarded to the parent/ child duo with the best score in each flight. August 11 The Round Up L.W. Clapp $55 / 9am / 18-hole shotgun / 4-person team This is a 4-person scramble, so grab three of your golf buddies, co- workers or family members and enjoy a day of golf. The scramble format makes for a stress free day. If you hit a bad shot, don’t worry about it, your teammates will help you out. There will be prizes and food after the event. Don’t miss out on the great day at L.W. Clapp. October 13 Beat the Pros Arthur B. Sim $50 / 9am / 18-hole shotgun / 4-person team Bring your 4-person team and compete against a team of Golf Professionals in this scramble event. This tournament is designed for fun and gives any team that beats the Pros “bragging-rights” for the next year as well as a gift card payout. Optional team skins game is provided. Our staff will fire up the grill to make delicious burgers for lunch. Does your team have what it takes to beat the Pros?

Registration deadline is 8 days before the tournament date. Entry fee listed is per golfer.

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Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 23 Arthur B. Sim Brian Keith Gunter PGA Golf Professional Golf Course Brian Keith Gunter was born and raised in Kansas 2020 W. Murdock City, KS. Keith attended the University of Kansas 316.337.9100 graduating with a BFA in Visual Communications. Keith began his golf career in 1998 at Indian Hills The scenic Arthur B. Sim Golf Course is located in the Country Club, in Mission Hills, KS. He then moved center of Wichita, in the heart of the Museum District. to the state of Georgia and began working at the A favorite among generations of Wichita golfers, renowned Sea Island Resort. While at Sea Island, this winding course is nestled in the bend of the he worked with four of the Top 100 Teachers. Keith Arkansas River and offers natural beauty with the returned to the Midwest as an assistant professional backdrop of downtown. at Wichita Country Club in 2006, then Crestview Country Club in 2008. In 2009, Keith was named the At 6,330 yards, the par 71 course offers a straight Head Golf Professional at Crestview, before joining forward layout, with tree-lined fairways that lead to the City of Wichita in 2015. well bunkered greens. Keith’s Rates $70 / 1 hour lesson $45 / 30 minute lesson Purchase 4 lessons, get the 5th free

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Grant West Kent Purvis Superintendent Assistant Golf Professional Grant started working at L.W. Clapp Golf Course in Kent has been with the City of Wichita for the 1982 as a seasonal worker. In 1986, he accepted a past three years and is currently Assistant Golf Greenskeeper position at Arthur B. Sim Golf Course. Professional at Arthur B. Sim. He runs several kids He was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in 2000. and junior clinics focusing on providing essential He became the Superintendent at L.W. Clapp in 2002 building blocks on which his golfers can build. Kent and later transferred back to Arthur B. Sim Golf Course feels the key to success is being flexible on teaching as the Superintendent in 2006, where he has remained. style, knowing no two golfers are the same. Grant is a member of various job-related organizations, including the Kansas Turfgrass Foundation (KTF), Kent’s Rate Kansas Golf Course Superintendent’s Association $35 / 45 minute lesson (KGCSA) and Golf Course Superintendent’s Purchase 4 lessons, get the 5th free Association of America (GCSAA).

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Blue Family Tee 2560 yds SunsetSunset Gold Family Tee 3578 yds Red Tee 4953 yds Special Gold Tee 5354 yds Special White Tee 5872 yds Blue Tee 6331 yds Even if you don’t have time to get in 9-holes we are going to help you Tee Box & Fairways: Bermuda get on the course every day! Take Greens: bent grass advantage of the Sunset Special starting at 7pm at Tex Consolver and Rates Arthur B. Sim from May-August. At Tex Consolver play 5-holes for Green Fees $5 and $5 more if you want to ride! 18-Holes 9-Holes At Arthur B. Sim play 7-holes for $7 Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend and $7 more if you want to ride. $25.00 $27.00 $15.00 $16.00 Junior Green Fees For youth 17 and under Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $10.00 $10.00 Twilight Rate Starts at 5pm from Mar- Oct. Includes cart. Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $25.50 $28.00 Active Military Green Fee Must present active military ID Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $13.50 $14.50 Cart Rental 18-Holes $12.50 9-Holes $7.50

Leagues

Ladies Tue AM / 9 & 18-holes

26 Visit golfwichita.com ARTHUR B. SIM Group Lessons Adults Class Date Day Time Cost Adult Beginners May 9-30 / Jun 6 Wednesdays 6-7pm $60.00 Adult Advanced Jul 8-29 / Aug 5 Wednesdays 6-7pm $60.00 Juniors Class Date Day Time Cost Junior Beginners Mar 28 / Apr 4-25 Wednesdays 6-7pm $60.00 Junior Advanced Jun 6-27 / Jul 11 Wed (not on Jul 4) 6-7pm $60.00 Drop-In Clinic Recharge your golf batteries and fine tune your short and long game! Call 337-9100 to sign-up! Date Day Time Cost April 19 Thursday 6-7pm $10.00 May 23 Wednesday 6-7pm $10.00 June 19 Tuesday 6-7pm $10.00 July 11 Wednesday 6-7pm $10.00

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Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 27 Tex Consolver Steve Blaske PGA Golf Professional Golf Course Steve Blaske is a Class A PGA professional with 1931 S. Tyler Road nearly 20 years of experience in the golf business. 316.337.9494 Steve majored in Business Administration at Wichita State University before becoming a golf professional Tex Consolver Golf Course is located amidst the in 1997. Steve is also a graduate of the PGA of beautiful surroundings of Pawnee Prairie Park. The America’s Golf Professional training program in 2005. par 72 course, designed by Bob Dunning, is one of Steve’s past Head Professional experience include the longest courses in Kansas, measuring 7,361 Braeburn Golf Course and MacDonald Golf Course yards. It features six holes with water coming into before coming to Tex Consolver in 2012. Steve is also play, a prairie type design with open fairways and a past president of the Kansas Chapter PGA for the large undulating green complexes to help combat South Central Section PGA as well as the Assistant’s the Kansas winds. Tex often leads the City courses in President for the chapter from 2006-2010. Steve’s rounds played each year. other accomplishments include participating in growth of the game programs such as Hook a Kid on Golf, Get Golf Ready, SNAG and teaching 800 youth lessons per year.

Steve’s Rate $50 / 45 minute lesson

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Seth Davis Asa Carbon Superintendent Assistant Golf Professional Seth Davis is a Class A member of the Golf Course Asa was born and raised in the Wichita area. He Superintendents Association of America with has been playing golf for nine years and has worked 20 years of experience in the golf business. He within the golf industry for six years. Asa began is a graduate of Kansas State University, with a working at Tex Consolver in 2014. He is looking Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Seth worked forward to furthering his golf career as he advances as a Superintendent at Augusta Country Club in the PGA Apprentice program. With the lessons he and L.W. Clapp Golf Course, before becoming the offers, Asa has a passion to provide the essential Superintendent at Tex Consolver Golf Course. Seth building blocks that golfers can use, helping them to has also worked at multiple golf courses in Kansas better their game. including Prairie Dunes Country Club, Wichita Country Club and Manhattan Country Club. Asa’s Rate $30 / 1 hour lesson

Facebook.com/CityofWichitaPublicGolfCourses 29 Services Rates The full service golf shop at Tex Consolver Golf Course can provide you with all your Green Fees equipment and golfing apparel needs to get 18-Holes 9-Holes to the first tee in comfort and style. We offer Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend the latest apparel and equipment from the top brands in the industry: Titleist, Cobra, $25.00 $27.00 $15.00 $16.00 Callaway and Clicgear. Junior Green Fees Our golf professionals can assist you with For youth 17 and under purchases for yourself or for friends and Weekdays Weekends & Holidays family. Stop by to pick up gifts for holidays or special occasions for that avid golfer in your $10.00 $10.00 life. We also offer gift cards that may be used Twilight Rate for greens fees and merchandise. Starts at 5pm from Mar- Oct. Includes cart. Our professional staff is experienced, certified Weekdays Weekends & Holidays club fitters, and we can order new equipment $25.50 $28.00 for you from any major manufacturer. In-house repair services include re-gripping and shaft Active Military Green Fee length modifications. Stop by with questions or Must present active military ID call 316.337-9494. Weekdays Weekends & Holidays $13.50 $14.50 Cart Rental 18-Holes $12.50 9-Holes $7.50 Driving Range Warm-Up Bucket $4.00 Large Bucket $7.00 Range Card (12 large) $70.00

Yardage Leagues

Blue Family Tee 3857 yds Men’s Sat-Sun AM / 18-holes Gold Family Tee 2911 yds Red Tee 5928 yds Gold Tee 6398 yds White Tee 6863 yds Blue Tee 7361 yds

Tee Box & Fairways: Bermuda Greens: bent grass

30 Visit golfwichita.com TEX CONSOLVER Group Lessons Adults Class Date Day Time Cost Intro to Golf Clinic Apr 17-19 Tue / Wed / Thu 5:30-7pm $60.00 Learn to Play Better Clinic May 22-24 Tue / Wed / Thu 5:30-7pm $60.00 Time to Tune Up Clinic Sep 6-27 Thursdays 6-7pm $60.00 Juniors Class Date Day Time Cost Jun 7-Jul 12 Thursdays 1:30-4pm Junior Development $90.00 Jun 13, 20 Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am Free Lessons Space is limited to 25 golfers. Registration is required. Adults only, must be 18+. Call 337-9494 to register. Date Day Time August 19 Sunday 3-4pm September 16 Sunday 3-4pm October 21 Sunday 3-4pm

Intro to Golf Clinic This class is designed to teach the very basics of golf to beginner golfers. Learn how to make a tee time, find golf equipment and learn the basics of the golf swing. This class is an entry level class for new golfers. Don’t be intimidated by the game — learn the awesome aspects of golf. Rules and etiquette will also be taught in this class.

Learn to Play Better Golf Clinic This class is solely focused on golf instruction. Each class will be devoted to a different aspect of golf instruction. Areas covered include putting, chipping, irons, woods, course management and rules. This class is for the intermediate golfer who is looking to improve in 2018.

Time to Tune Up Clinic This clinic is designed to help any golfer looking to get their game in shape for 2018. So if your goal is to improve this year, come attend this clinic and get tips to help your golf game. Areas covered include: chipping, putting, long game, fairway shots and tee shots. Maybe you only need one little tip to straighten out your driver. Well don’t miss your opportunity to get instruction from a PGA Professional.

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