| October, 2007 |
Cardinal Creek's Million Dollar Shootout Attracts Local Golfers and Becomes Annual Event!
Local golfers gathered recently at Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, Il, , to compete in the “Million Dollar Shoot Out”. These golfers qualified to apply the skills of their game to compete for the big prize…a million dollars for getting a hole-in-one on 9-North.
The contestants were allowed one shot to make a hole-in-one on the 160 yard 9- North hole. Although there were no Million Dollar Shoot Out winners this year, many participants said they will be back again to qualify for next year’s shoot out. This successful promotion is planned to become an annual event at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course.
Cardinal Creek awards $1000.00 to any golfer who shoots a hole-in-one on No. 9- North, during the event’s qualifying phase. Golfer’s achieving this goal immediately meets the eligibility to participate in the annual Million Dollar Shoot Out. Other golfers who succeeded in getting closest to the pin on 9-North, on Fridays, that began in August of this year, were also eligible to compete in this event. Cardinal Creek monitors by video surveillance every golfer on 9-North during the determined qualifying days. A live camera captures and records the golfers on the tee. This is transmitted into the clubhouse and pro shop to insure authentication.
Ten local golfers, who were eligible to compete this year were: Bill Barnett, Glenwood, Il., father and son, Joe Berglund, Dyer, In., Steven Berglund, Beecher, Il., Ollie Desautels, Beecher, Il., Richard Dulin, Grant Park, Il, Hershel Fisher, Joliet, Il., Tony Nasella, Lansing, Il., Ambrose Panico, Crown Point, In. and John Sawyer, Homewood, Il. And Charles Thigpen, North Lake, Il.
For more details on next year’s Million Dollar Shoot Out, contact Jillian Beard at Cardinal Creek 708-946-2800 or on the website at: jillian@cardinalcreekgolf.com.
Witness the Shot that Changes Lives!
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
Throughout the year, Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, IL has been watching our golfers play hole #9 North to qualify for our Million Dollar Shootout - by shooting a hole-in-one or being closest to the pin on Fridays.
Hole 9 North is a Par 3, 160 yards. Up on the elevated tee you will have waiting for you a green that is protected by a pond and bunker on the left and a stand of trees on the right. A straigt shot is a must here, so the contestants will have to be on the top of their game!
A hole-in-one on Hole 9 North is all it takes for our contestants to win a Million Dollars! We invite you all to cheer on our contestants. Please RSVP with Jillian at 708.946.2800 (or jillian@cardinalcreekgolf.com) no later than Thursday, October 18th to reserve your spot.
Hole-in-One for two Cardinal Creek Golfers!
Geno Genovese of Beecher, IL shot a hole in one on #7 North on Thursday, October 4th 2007. Genovese used a nine iron to swing at his NXT Tour Titliest Ball for the perfect shot.
Patricia D Lockridge of Homewood, IL shot a hole in one at Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, IL on hole #7 Center on Oct 7, 2007. Lockridge used a Tigershark 5 Iron Hybrid and Loco ball.
Hole #7 North is a Par 3 139 yards. From an elevated tee, you will find the green protected by two bunkers. You need to fly the green if you want to be close to the hole.
Chili Open
Join us for our Annual Chili Open on October 27th. $40 includes Golf, Cart, Lunch at Turn, Dinner and Prizes. Contact us at info@cardinalcreekgolf.com
High School Golf Regional held at Cardinal Creek
High School Golf Regional on Oct 2nd
Beecher, Chicago (Morgan Park Academy), Crescent City (Crescent-Iroquois), Donovan, Dwight, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Gilman (Iroquois West), Grant Park, Hoopeston (H. Area), Milford, Momence, *Paxton (P-Buckley-Loda), Watseka, Wimington |
| September, 2007 |
Golf Course See Improvements and Upgrades
Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, IL is preparing to upgrade the 78 year old golf course for the future. Located on 615 Dixie Hwy in Beecher, IL, Cardinal Creek has already made improvements on the course by bringing in a new Superintendant, Reynado Tijerina and new maintance equipment. GPS systems on all carts have been integrated to enhance the golfing experience. Plans to break ground on a multi-million dollar clubhouse are in the works with amenities including a full service horse shoe shaped bar with flatscreen televisions, restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms, private event/banquet facilities seating up to 300 guests, private bridal room, beautiful course views. Cardinal Creek will be increasing league play, tournaments and outings, and will host fundraising events.
New G.P.S. at Cardinal Creek Golf Course
The Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, IL has installed Global Positioning Systems on all golf carts.
The GPS will enable golfers to view the layout and distance to the pin for each hole. Yardages to lakes, bunkers, and other hazards, as well as to the front, center and back of the greens are readily displayed on screen.
Cardinal Creek Hires New Events Director
The Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, IL has appointed Jillian Beard as the new Director of Events to coordinate outings and private parties as the golf course and clubhouse undergo new development.Beard moved from Nebraska where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and specialized in event coordination at Wilderness Ridge Golf Course and Woodland Hills Golf Course in Lincoln, Ne.Cardinal Creek will soon break ground on a new luxurious clubhouse with full restaurant, bar, and private event facilities.
Striker’s Bowl Next to Cardinal Creek Golf Course Opens for Business
Striker’s Bowling Alley and Sports Bar in Beecher, IL opened for business on Sept 4th. Striker’s, formerly Piepho’s Fairway Lanes, offers 8 lanes of bowling, new arcade games, snack bar, flat screen HD televisions and full service bar and lounge. Striker’s presents “NFL Ticket” games in HD, drink and food specials on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, Friday’s and Sunday’s. Open bowling every Monday along with Monday Night Football Specials. Currently, Adult Leagues, both Mixed and Men’s, have openings for teams or individuals. Junior Leagues are forming and will start at the beginning of October.
Contact Nick at 708.946.3221 for more information about leagues. Striker’s offers birthday and special event packages and capabilities to host fundraiser and charity events.
For more information about special events at Striker’s, contact Jillian at 708.946.2800 or jillian@cardinalcreekgolf.com.
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