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The Norman K. Probstein Golf Course In Forest Park6141 Lagoon Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63112314-367-1337
314-367-9924 (fax)
http://forestparkgc.com
JULY 2014
HistoryGolf has been played in Forest Park since 1897. Built after the 1904 World's Fair, the original 27 Hole Course was designed & constructed in phases by Scotsman Robert Foulis. Foulis started out as an assistant to Tom Morris at the Old Course at St. Andrews. The original "flat or Eisenhower Nine" opened in 1912. A second nine was completed the following year and the third nine was finished in 1915. The original setup was intended for the "flat nine" to be the beginning nine and then as players skills advanced they would 'graduate' to the main 18-hole course. The Courses at Forest Park have played host to numerous events over the last nine decades, including the 1929 National Public Links Championship. In the fall of 2001, The Forest Park Golf Course underwent a complete re-design and was renamed the Norman K Probstein Golf Courses and Youth Learning center in Forest Park. In addition, a new clubhouse was built providing the ideal space both public and private events. Hale Irwin's design firm was hired to renovate the courses. Their principal architect, Stan Gentry, took the task of re-working Robert Foulis' work with a keen eye on incorporating the look and feel of the original course. This work can be seen in the revival-style architecture of the bunkers, the shape & contours of the greens, and the roll-off and chipping areas of the course. The final re-design was finished in 2003-2004. The Probstein Courses offer a true St. Louis golf experience for golfers of all skill and ability levels.
Hours & Rules
RulesWe already believe that Golf has too many Rules. The number one rule at our facilities is that we want all of our guests to be having FUN. We are going to ask you “how is it going today” . Please tell us what we can do to help because we want you to have a great day, each & every day, in Forest Park! Hours of Operation Hours Change with the Season & Sunrise / Sunset Times.Probstein Pro Shop (In Season)Opens at 6:00 am weekdays, 5:30 am weekends and closes at 7:30 pm Phone: (314) 367-1337 Highlands Pro Shop (In Season)Opens at 6:30am weekdays, 6:00 am weekends and closes at 9:00 pm Highlands Range Hours vary by day, please see the chart below! Phone: (314) 531-7773
Highlands Range Range Hours
Monday 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM Last Range Balls sold at 9:00 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM Last Range Balls sold at 9:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM Last Range Balls sold at 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM Last Range Balls sold at 9:00 PM
Friday 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM Last Range Balls sold at 9:00 PM
Saturday 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Last Range Balls sold at 8:00 PM
Sunday 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Last Range Balls sold at 8:00 PM
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Renowned as the “Best City Golf Course in Mid-America”, The Norman K Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park is located just minutes from downtown St. Louis. As one of the oldest courses in the St. Louis area, The Norman K Probstein Golf Course was originally built as a 9-hole facility in 1912 by Scotsman Robert Foulis. The following year the second 9-hole course was completed and the final 9 was completed in 1915. The Norman K Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park offers a true St. Louis golf experience for golfers of all skill and ability levels.
Welcome to Forest Park
After the redesign that was completed in 2004 by Hale Irwin, the Golf Courses were renamed The Norman K Probstein Community Golf Courses and Learning Center in Forest Park. We now feature three separate nine hole courses which can be combined to offer the golfer a unique golfing experience with different 18 hole combinations. Nestled inside one of the largest city parks in the United States, the award winning clubhouse offers beautiful views of the golf course and surrounding park attractions.
Whether you are looking to host a private or corporate event, the Probstein clubhouse in Forest Park can accommodate up to 250 guests. With a convenient location just outside downtown St. Louis, there are magnificent views through floor-to-ceiling windows of the surrounding golf course, lake and waterfall.At Eagle Golf our management group has had a long history of welcoming groups and events to our courses. We appreciate your interest in having an event at our facility. Our commitment to service has never been stronger and we are sure that you will find the quality of our facility is equal to or exceeds that of any other public course in the region.
The first golf hole is a robust opening hole that doglegs slightly to the left. With fairway bunkers positioned on either side of the landing area, an accurate and well struck tee ball is required for a
sincere chance at par or better. Once in the landing area, your second shot will be uphill to a plateaued green that is protected by a front flanking bunker. Right of the green is the only place to
miss as the left side introduces a false fronted approach that will test every ounce of your short game. Aside from its technical difficulty, the first golf hole at The Federal Club provides some of the finest
views you will encounter.
The second golf hole is a straight-on par three. However, the daily pin position can take this hole from a gimme par to a hard fought bogey. The green side trap on the right side is cavernous and if the pin is on the back right portion of the green, you may feel like it is Sunday at Augusta. The second hole has everything a
par three should have: risk; reward and beauty.
The Third golf hole provides one of our best, “stop and enjoy the scenery” tee complexes. Tucked neatly in a thin grove of hardwoods, you will feel like you are sending your drive through a chute. The fairway is
protected by three fairway bunkers and is fronted by a marshy, wetland. The approach shot here is most enjoyable as the green is bunkered on all sides, but is hollowed through the middle so that any shot reaching
the green nestles in the center.
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If there is a birdie stretch on the outward nine, here we go. Number 7 is a lengthy par five, but has a generous landing area perfectly designed for two aggressive swings. Hit the first two well, and you’re staring
down birdie from inside of 100 yards. Traditionally one of our purest greens, there is nothing gimmicky about the putting on seven. Read it, drain it and move on.
The eighth hole was designed with match play in mind. At just over 300 yards from the pro tee, the eight hole begs for a decision. Go for the green and risk the plight of a heavily bunkered green
complex, or catch a ride on our prevailing wind and drive your way to an eagle putt. If you are not already 2 down in the match, use a hybrid to lay-up and hit wedge on. There are no bad decisions on
the eighth tee, only bad execution.
The ninth hole reminds us why we love the game of golf. Another decision craving golf hole asks you to either carve a fade over the fairway traps on the right or lay-up short with a 3-wood. On most days, this
picturesque par-five is a three shot hole so put the driver away and play smart. Once inside of 100 yards, the ninth green is protected by a pond along its right side. When evaluating your birdie opportunity, make sure to check the pin location as this two-tiered green can be rather testy if the ball is played to the wrong level. Birdie, par or bogey, the ninth hole is so beautiful that you can enjoy it no matter what goes on the card.
Conveniently located in Forest Park, 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the award-winning clubhouse provides the ideal setting for both corporate and private events. Constructed in 2002, the clubhouses' floor-
to-ceiling windows offer pristine views overlooking the golf course and surrounding waterfall and lake.
A professional staff and in-house catering service can accomodate all of your needs and customize any package you select. Whether you visit for golf, the views or your next special event, your experience at The
Norman K. Probstein is sure to create fond memories.
Amenities■ Champions Room: an ideal setting for large groups with two 60-inch plasma televisions and built-in
dance floor. The champions room can seat up to 250 guests. ■ Meeting Room/Golf School Room: secluded from the main room, the golf school room provides an
ideal setting for a business meeting or small groups. The golf school room can seat up to 50 guests. ■ In-House Catering Service: provided by Three Leaves Catering, perfect for all of your tournament,
wedding or private events needs. ■ Ruthie's Bar & Grill: a full bar and grill with food created by our in-house executive chef. ■ Tournament Pavilion: our covered tournament pavilion provides an outdoor setting for private events
or weddings. ■ The Golf Shop: offers a full range of golf equipment and merchandise for all of your personal and
group needs. Our "Best Price Guarantee" ensures that you receive competitive pricing on all balls, gloves and shoes in our proshop.
The Clubhouse
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As with the seventh, the thirteenth is full of birdies. Bust two good swings while avoiding the fairway trap on the left and your sand wedge is all that is left between you and birdie. Although a par five,
number 13 is one of the more docile holes on the property.
This par three looks more difficult on a scorecard. Stretching out to 214 yards from the tips, you may think it’s too long for bird. To the contrary, the downhill green complex shaves a club off of the tee ball and the inward slanting approach feeds balls to the pins. Hit it straight and at
the flag and you’re making a 3 at the worst.
The opposite of 14, the fifteenth hole reads like a short four and plays like a long five. With an uphill fairway and plateaued green, do not let the scorecard lull you on this one.
Hit it hard and straight and your left with a soft wedge. Miss it off the tee and your negotiating a green side trap on the right side and a steeply rolling approach on the left.
As with so many other holes, be sure to enjoy the view of the 16th to your left and the fairway looking back from the green.
The sixteenth hole welcomes you on the drive to the clubhouse and welcomes birdies while you’re playing the course. With an expansive fairway, it’s actually a penalty not to swing away here. Avoid the sprawling fairway traps in the center of the second landing zone and 90 yards will be all that’s left. With one of the
gentler surfaces on the course, reading putts on 16 is child’s play.
The seventeenth hole should be named “Architects Revenge.” Into a prevailing wind. Uphill. Three-tiered, shallow green. Bunkers on the front and back. That’s it. Swing away, but we don’t recommend that you
press the bet here. That can be done on the eighteenth tee.
With everything that the 17th tries to take away, our finishing hole tries to give back. Once you’re through examining the tee shot, rest easy knowing that you can hit it down either side of this split
fairway. Once facing the green, realize that left is good. With a lake flanking three sides of the green, the pin position will determine whether you’re finishing with a birdie or staying dry for par.
The green reflecting in the surrounding water will be the first thing inviting you back.
Wedding Packages
The Courses at Forest Park have two unique Clubhouses, with multiple rooms to host your Special Events. The Probstein Clubhouse offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a 16-foot vaulted ceiling. The Clubhouse at
The Highlands has an intimate setting with a private lawn and covered patios. Ceremony sites are available at both locations with receptions.
Specialized Services:■ Ten years of experience in hosting wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, bar &
bat mitzvahs, etc.■ Rooms accommodate up to 300 guests for reception style and 250 guests for sit-down style■ Our on-site kitchens provide "in-house" catering■ We have an experienced certified wedding professional on staff■ The Highlands Clubhouse is perfect for smaller niche weddings■ General pricing for weddings runs from $55 to $80 per person■ A member of our management team will be present at all receptions, directing our cordial and
dedicated staff■ Tables, chairs, china, glassware, silverware all included in the package■ Our newly renovated ceremony site and our new stone patio with an outdoor fireplace!
Why host your event with us:Our clients tell us they come back again and again to celebrate life changing events with family and friends. We have unique, award winning clubhouses where having fun is a given. Come spend your special day at
Forest Park in our house!For information regarding wedding receptions or catered events, contact Amy at (314) 367-6648 or by
email [email protected]
