After more than 30 years operating a 9-hole golf course through its parks department, Libertyville (IL) officials have decided to cut their losses in an arrangement that will bring a new concept to the Par 3 layout along the Des Plaines River. The new operator plans to replace the greens and tee boxes with an artificial surface. "It's not your father's AstroTurf," said Blair Subry, BCS president and CEO. "We'll make the conditions better."

New golf course operator will replace greens and tees with a synthetic surface

After more than 30 years operating a 9-hole golf course through its parks department, Libertyville (IL) officials have decided to cut their losses in an arrangement that will bring a new concept to the Par 3 layout along the Des Plaines River.


A 10-year lease with BCS Golf LLC, with an option for another 10 years, is the answer to an ongoing issue that appeared to have no good solution.


The new operator plans to replace the greens and tee boxes with a high-quality artificial surface. It will also introduce a short game academy and putting studio to help those who want to learn and hone the games of experienced players.


“It’s not your father’s AstroTurf,” said Blair Subry, BCS president and CEO. “We’ll make the conditions better.”

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