PRESS RELEASES - March 2008

March 18, 2008

Lake Arlington Golf Course to Close April 1 for $700,000 in Renovations

The Lake Arlington Golf Course will undergo its first major renovation since it opened more than four decades ago in 1963.

Renovations are scheduled for all 18 regulation greens, practice putting green and the #1, #2 and #10 tee boxes. Turf conversions will also be completed on all 18 fairways.
The improvements will bring the greens and fairways up to industry standard and enhance customer expectation and satisfaction, according to Golf Director Evonne Sandas of the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department. Also, the food and beverage area will undergo improvements and the clubhouse will be painted.

“This project is a much needed upgrade to provide a quality facility for the playing needs of our customers,” Sandas said.

In order to make the renovations, the Lake Arlington Golf Course will close for about five months, beginning Tuesday, April 1. Golfers will be able to enjoy one last round before the closing at the “Out With the Old” Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 29.
A grand reopening celebration and “In With the New” Tournament are planned for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.

The clubhouse, which features a full-line pro shop, club repair and snack bar concessions, will remain open throughout the renovations with reduced hours of operation.

This $700,000 improvement project is funded by gas lease revenue and park bond funds approved by voters in 2005.

About the Lake Arlington Golf Course

The Lake Arlington Golf Course is located at 1516 Green Oaks Blvd. in northwest Arlington. It is a traditional eighteen-hole par 71 facility, which sits on 185 acres that blends open and tree-lined fairways, long challenging par 3’s and scenic greens set to appeal to every level of player. The course offers challenging golf along with a practice putting green and chipping area. For tournament information, visit www.arlingtongolf.com or call the Lake Arlington Golf Course Pro-Shop and Clubhouse at 817-459-6101.

Note to Media: Questions about this improvement project should be directed to Parks Marketing Manager Kelly Drawdy at 817-459-6931, 817-680-0867 or e-mail Kelly.Drawdy@arlingtontx.gov.