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Now offering 8 programs for youth golfers of all ages!
GOLF COURSESWichita Public
2017 Golf Guide
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Table Of ContentsYouth Golf 2-3Beginner Lessons 4Group Lessons 5Auburn Hills 6-7Rates 8Discounted Rates 9L.W. Clapp 10-11FootGolf 11Web Store 12Employment 12Advertising 13MacDonald 14-15Tournaments 16-17Leagues 16Arthur B. Sim 18-19Turf Talk ICT 20Mobile App 21Tex Consolver 22-23
The Junior Tour is designed to create a competitive tournament atmosphere for local junior golfers. You will no longer have to travel out of town to compete!
The cost per player is $75, which includes a bag tag, towel and awards banquet, for Juniors ages 10-17.
Registration will only be taken
online through the Golf Wichita Web Store. Age divisions will be utilized to make for a fair playing field. Assignment to a division, will be determined based on the player’s age at enrollment. The Junior Tour will consist of seven tournaments, with the first tournament starting June 4, 2017. All tournaments will be held on Sundays with tee times starting at 11a.m., 12p.m. or 1p.m.
Each week players will pay a $10 green fee to play in the tournament. Players are not required to play every week, but are encouraged to do so to increase their points for the Wichita Junior Cup.
After the seventh week the Tournament Committee will add players to the
Golf Is Our Passion!The mission of the Wichita Public Golf Courses is to increase awareness 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 in mind, we offer a variety of lessons and programs for younger players.
Wichita Public Golf Courses publishes this annual guide to inform golfers in the community about what is happening at our five courses! Learn about programs, group lessons, tournaments, rates and discounted rates. It also includes informative articles and provides you with great ways to get involved in golf !
For more information about Wichita Public Golf Courses, contact the Golf Division at (316) 268-GOLF (4653).
championship tournament, the Wichita Junior Cup, based on points until each age division is filled.
The Wichita Junior Cup will be held at Auburn Hills (boys) and Arthur B. Sim (girls) Golf Courses and offer a catered lunch for all participants. The winning junior will receive the Junior Cup trophy for their age division!
The schedule, along with more information, is available at golfwichita.com by clicking on the Juniors tab. Online registration begins March 1.
Congratulations Vivian Brown, winner of the 2016 Wichita Junior Cup in the Girls 16-17 age division.
Vivian took first place in five events and second place in two.
Vivian plays for Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School girls golf team.
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PGA Jr. League 2017 will kick-off the second year of the PGA Jr. League at Wichita Public Golf Courses. The structured league features a team-
vs-team competition providing a popular, less
stressful, scramble game.
Registration begins in April. Youth ages 9-13 will compete against each other, and other area golf courses, throughout the summer. This program focuses on team building, growing confidence on the golf course and having fun!
Tex Consolver, Arthur B. Sim and MacDonald Golf Courses will each host a team. Contact the golf course and speak with the golf professional for more details or visit golfwichita.com to register.
Starting New At Golf (SNAG)SNAG is the best first touch program to effectively teach the game of golf! SNAG contains all the elements of golf, in a modified form, breaking down techniques so children as young as six years old can follow along.
Children learn proper grip, club sizes and swing speed. The instructors are able to utilize the SNAG equipment to create a fun learning enviorment that will keep a child’s attention for a full hour!
Each four week session costs $30. See session schedule on page 4.
Wichita Junior Golf The Wichita Junior Golf Foundation is a great program for golfers ages 10-17. Discover the game of golf on the course, during an eight-week program for $20. Junior Golf teaches all skill levels from beginners to intermediate golfers, focusing on rules, etiquette and care for the course and equipment.
Registration for Junior Golf begins the first Monday in May. Sessions start the first Monday in June and last eight weeks. Beginners to the program will start at either L.W. Clapp on Tuesdays (east side) or Auburn Hills on Mondays (west side). Visit wichitajuniorgolffoundation.org for more information.
NEW!!!Wichita Junior Golf Foundation will be
taking early registration!April 1-April 23 at golfwichita.com
On site registration is available at each course on May 1, 6:30-9:30 a.m.
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Beginner LessonsLearn the game of golf with beginner lessons! Each week will focus on new skills and mechanics, while learning about equipment, etiquette, terminology and rules of the game in a simple, effective format.
Each session will be led by a PGA Professional, where you will be able to ask questions about the game of golf. Sessions are five weeks long. Each class is one hour. Cost for the session is $50.
Visit golfwichita.com to register through the web store, for any group lesson the Wichita Public Golf Courses has to offer! Golfers can also visit or call the clubhouse hosting the group lesson to register.
Want to participate but don’t have clubs? No worries! Call the clubhouse before the first class and they will provide you with a set to use during the session.
Drop-In ClinicsThis is a great opportunity to recharge your golf batteries and fine tune your short and long game! All classes are offered at Tex Consolver Golf Course for adults only. $15 per class, call 316.337.9494 to sign-up!
Class Date Day Time
Tune-Up Apr. 6-27 Thu. 6:30 p.m.
Putting Apr. 26 Wed. 6:30 p.m.
Putting May 10 Wed. 6:30 p.m.
Auburn Hills L.W. Clapp MacDonald Tex Consolver August 7-11 9-11:30 a.m.
After this one week camp, your kids will be hooked on golf! This program is designed for first time golfers, ages 8-16, who want to learn the basics. Each participant will receive a set of golf clubs along with a polo shirt and hat. Register at golfwichita.com for $75.
Junior DevelopmentThis class is designed for youth wanting advanced instruction and playing opportunities throughout the summer. High school and middle school golfers looking to improve and play competitive golf will benefit from this clinic. Youth ages 13-17. Cost is $90.
Course Date Day Time
Tex Consolver Jun. 8-Jul. 13Jul. 14 & 21
Thu.Fri.
1:30-4 p.m.8:30 a.m.
Starting New At GolfSNAG is the best first touch progarm to effectively teach the game of golf to beginners! It contains all the elements of golf in a modified form, making it an easy and fun way to learn and play the game. Sessions are four weeks. Each class is one hour. Session cost is $30.
Course Date Day Time AgeAuburn Hills Apr. 4-25 Tue. 6:30 p.m. 10 & over
MacDonald Apr. 5-26 Wed. 6:30 p.m. 9 & under
Arthur B. Sim Jun. 6-27 Tue. 6:30 p.m. 10 & over
Tex Consolver Jun. 8-29 Thu. 6:30 p.m. 9 & under
L.W. Clapp Sep. 5-26 Tue. 6:30 p.m. 9 & under
Tex Consolver Sep. 7-28 Thu. 6:30 p.m. 10 & over
Auburn Hills Oct. 3-24 Tue. 6 p.m. 9 & under
MacDonald Oct 4 - 25 Wed 6 pm 10 & over
Get Golf ReadyThis program is targeted towards the beginner or novice player interested in learning more about the game. Topics focus on the basics which are presented as five skill enhancement modules in the area of chipping, putting, swing dynamcis, bunker play and score keeping. This is a small adults, group enviornment limited to eight students per session. A PGA Professional will lead each session. Sessions are four weeks. Each class is one hour. Session cost is $80.
Course Date Day Time
Tex Consolver Sep. 7-28 Thu. 6:30 p.m.
Free LessonsGet hands-on instruction to improve your game by learning the basic techniques, terminology and etiquette of golf. Clinics are designed to help novice or experienced youth or adult golfers with their game!
Space is limited to 25 golfers and registration is required. Call the appropriate course to reserve your spot.
Auburn Hills 316.219.9700 or Tex Consolver 316.337.9494
Course Date Day Time
Auburn Hills Mar. 19 Sunday 3 p.m.
Auburn Hills Apr. 23 Sunday 3 p.m.
Auburn Hills May 21 Sunday 3 p.m.
Tex Consolver Aug. 20 Sunday 3 p.m.
Tex Consolver Sep. 17 Sunday 3 p.m.
Tex Consolver Oct. 15 Sunday 3 p.m.
Course Date Day Time
Adults
Auburn Hills May 6-Jun. 3 Saturday 8 a.m.
Auburn Hills Jul. 8-Aug. 5 Saturday 8 a.m.
Auburn Hills Sep. 9-Oct. 7 Saturday 8 a.m.
MacDonald Apr. 8-May 6 Saturday 8 a.m.
MacDonald Jun. 3-Jul. 1 Saturday 8 a.m.
MacDonald Jul. 15-Aug. 12 Saturday 8 a.m.
Couples
L.W. Clapp Jul. 1-29 Saturday 6 p.m.
L.W. Clapp Aug. 5, 12, 19, 23, 26 Wed./Sat. 6 p.m.
Ladies
Auburn Hills May 6-Jun. 3 Saturday 9 a.m.
Auburn Hills Jul. 8-Aug. 5 Saturday 9 a.m.
Auburn Hills Sep. 9-Oct. 7 Saturday 9 a.m.
L.W. Clapp Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 30 Wed./Sun. 6 p.m.
L.W. Clapp Jun. 7, 14, 18, 21, 28 Wed./Sun. 6 p.m.
MacDonald Apr. 8-May 6 Saturday 9 a.m.
MacDonald Jun. 3-Jul. 1 Saturday 9 a.m.
MacDonald Jul. 15-Aug. 12 Saturday 9 a.m.
Adult Schedule A lifetime of golf starts with a beginning... SNAG Golf Hook A Kid On Golf Wichita Junior Golf or Wichita First Tee PGA Junior League Junior Tour High School Golfer College Golfer
Golf for a Lifetime...To start your adventure, contact your local PGA Professional or visit golfwichita.com for more details!
Youth 8-12
Auburn Hills May 6-Jun. 3 Saturday 10 a.m.
Auburn Hills Jul. 8-Aug. 5 Saturday 10 a.m.
Auburn Hills Sep. 9-Oct. 7 Saturday 10 a.m.
L.W. Clapp May 7-Jun. 4 Sunday 1 p.m.
L.W. Clapp Jul. 2-30 Sunday 1 p.m.
L.W. Clapp Aug. 6-Sep. 3 Sunday 1 p.m.
Youth 13-17
Auburn HIlls May 6-Jun. 3 Saturday 11 a.m.
Auburn Hills Jul. 8-Aug. 5 Saturday 11 a.m.
Youth Schedule
Scot WellerPGA Golf ProfessionalScot comes to the City of Wichita from Topeka and the Midwest Section PGA where he worked at both private and public facilities for the past 25 years.
Scot has a strong passion for junior golf programs and working with high school players regardless of skill level.
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Auburn Hills Golf Course443 S. 135th Street West316.219.9700
Auburn Hills Golf Course was built in the heart of a residential development by world renowned golf course designer, Perry Dye. Even the most skilled player will be challenged by the par 72 scenic wetlands areas, rolling hills and tight corridors located throughout this stunning course. Auburn Hills hosts the Web.com qualifier, United States Golf Association and Kansas Golf Association events every year.
This course offers a full service driving range with yardage targets to challenge a golfer’s accuracy, two putting greens and one chipping green.
Auburn Hills is an ideal wedding venue with an all-inclusive event setting featuring a gorgeous clubhouse with stunning golf course views, gourmet menu and superior service. Many couples choose Auburn Hills because they can have the wedding they’ve dreamed about at an affordable price. Multiple locations for indoor and outdoor ceremonies are available. Please call Auburn Hills to schedule a tour for your next event!
Ron Mosher, CGCSSuperintendentRon Mosher is the Superintendent at Auburn Hills Golf Course. He started with the City of Wichita in 1994 as Superintendent at Arthur B. Sim Golf Course.
Throughout his career in golf course maintenance, Ron has worked at various courses, including Rolling Hills, Hidden Lakes, Echo Hills, Reflection Ridge and Fox Ridge.
He has been GCSAA Certified for more than 20 years.Services Auburn Hills offers a fully stocked golf shop with a wide selection of competitively priced golf equipment and apparel for men and women.
The featured brands include Titleist, FootJoy, Cobra-Puma Golf, Skechers and more.
Our professional staff is here to assist you with retail purchases, as well as finding the right golf clubs. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, please inquire about special orders.
We work with area businesses on specialty items for golf outings and special events. Auburn Hills also provides rental clubs, rental push carts and club regripping.
Yardage Blue Family Tee 2933 yds Gold Family Tee 4025 yds Red Tee 4923 yds Gold Tee 5412 ydsWhite Tee 6068 ydsBlue Tee 6695 ydsBlack Tee 7169 yds
Tee Box & Fairways: zoisa Greens: bent grass
During his career, he has had numerous players both men and women pursue college golf opportunities. He also emphasizes strong short game skills to better equip players to lower their scores and handicap.
Scot’s Rates$50 / 1 hour lesson$30 / 45 minutes (junior lesson)
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Junior Green FeeFor youth 17 and under at any of the five courses.
Course Mon.-Fri. Sat.-Sun. & HolidaysAuburn Hills $10 $10L.W. Clapp $10 $10MacDonald $10 $10Arthur B. Sim $10 $10Tex Consolver $10 $10
Twilight RateStarts at 5 p.m. from Mar.-Oct. Play up to 18-holes and ride.
Course Mon.-Fri. Sat.-Sun. & HolidaysAuburn Hills $25 $30L.W. Clapp $22.50 $25MacDonald $23.50 $26Arthur B. Sim $23.50 $26Tex Consolver $23.50 $26
Active Military Green FeeMust present active military ID.
Course Mon.-Fri. Sat.-Sun. & HolidaysAuburn Hills $12.50 $15L.W. Clapp $11 $12MacDonald $11.50 $12.50Arthur B. Sim $11.50 $12.50Tex Consolver $11.50 $12.50
Weekend Youth SpecialYouth 17 and under pay $2 after 1 p.m.
When accompanied by an adult paying a regular green fee on Saturdays or Sundays. Offer is good with 9 and 18-hole rates.
Available at all five courses. One youth per one adult for offer to be valid. Offer not valid with any other promotion.
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RatesWichita Public Golf Courses offers five quality golf courses at affordable rates! Each couse is distinct and meets the needs and skill levels of golfers in the community.
Green Fees
Course 18-Holes 9-Holes
Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend
Auburn Hills $25 $30 $16.50 $19.50
Arthur B. Sim $23 $25 $14 $15
MacDonald $23 $25 $14 $15
Tex Consolver $23 $25 $14 $15
L.W. Clapp $22 $24 $13.50 $14.50
Cart Rental18-Holes $12.50
9-Holes $7.50
Driving RangeRange Locations-Auburn Hills & Tex Consolver
Warm-Up Bucket $4
Large Bucket $7
Range Card (12 large) $70
Players CardPurchase the Players Card and save up to $265! Receive 50% off ten weekday green fees and 25% off five weekend green fees after 1 p.m. As an added bonus, receive ten large buckets for the price of a small bucket to use at either driving range.
Purchase in our web store at golfwichita.com or at any course!
Season PassChoose from a variety of season passes and reduce the price of your green fee every time you play! Each pass is good at all five Wichita Public Golf Courses. With so many to choose from, the right pass is waiting for you!
Why spend money on a membership that limits you to one golf course when our season passes work at five courses!
Visit golfwichita.com for pricing information.
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DRIVING RANGEEach pass is valid 365 days from the date of purchase. Season passes may be purchased at golfwichita.com.
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Yardage Blue Family Tee 2448 yds Gold Family Tee 3373 yds Red Tee 4557 yds Gold Tee 5015 ydsWhite Tee 5634 ydsBlue Tee 6033 ydsFootGolf 2176 yds
Tee Box & Fairways: Bermuda Greens: bent grass
Kent PurvisAssistant Golf ProfessionalKent has been with the City of Wichita for the past 3 years and is currently Assistant Golf Professional at L.W. Clapp.
L.W. Clapp Golf Course4611 E. Harry316.688.9341
L.W. Clapp Golf Course, located in the southeast area of Wichita, is the shortest of the five courses at 6,087 yards.
The tight layout, coupled with a creek wandering through the course, creates many challenging holes. With small vibrant greens, this par 70 golf course will test the short game of even the most skilled players.
David Buschschulte, Class ASuperintendentDavid started as the Superintendent at L.W. Clapp Golf Course in October 2011. He has spent more than 30 years in the golf course maintenance industry. A native of Southern Illinois, he began his career in 1985 at Jackson Country Club. In 1992, he accepted the Superintendent position at the newly constructed Hickory Ridge Golf Center, in Carbondale, before moving to Belk Park Golf Course in Wood River in 1999. He was the Superintendent there for 12 years before coming to Kansas to utilize his considerable experience with turf varieties, soil types and maintenance improvement projects at the City of Wichita and L.W. Clapp Golf Course.
He currently runs several junior clinics focusing on providing essential building blocks. Kent feels the key to success is being flexible in teaching style and knowing that no two golfers are the same.
Kent’s Rates$35 / 45 minutes Purchase 4 lessons, get the 5th free
FootGolf L.W. Clapp is the first Wichita Public Golf Course to offer FootGolf-a combination of soccer and golf. The number of specialized FootGolf courses in the US has surged from about 30 in 2013 to 500 in 2016. FootGolf is a precision sport where players kick a soccer ball into a cup in as few shots as possible.
The same rules used in golf are used in FootGolf. This is fun for everyone, especially families looking for an inexpensive activity for everyone.
18-holes of FootGolf are played on the front 9-holes of L.W. Clapp Golf Course, giving you the option to ride in a cart or walk the course.
Call the L.W. Clapp Pro Shop today to book your tee time at 316.688.9341.
For more information about FootGolf, including rules, visit golfwichita.com.
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Web Store at Golfwichita.comWichita Public Golf Courses want to make it as easy as possible for any golfer, family members, friends and co-workers to purchase gift cards, season passes and register for group lessons or Junior Tour!
Features include: Purchase a gift card online and we will mail it to anyone, anywhere in a timely manner. Register yourself, your spouse and your children for a group lesson at any of the five courses.
Looking to have your junior golfer get some great competition playing in tournaments during the summer? Register for the Junior Tour in the Web Store.
Season pass holders no longer have to go to the clubhouse to renew their pass before it expires. Visit the Web Store to renew your season pass. We even offer a free gift to those that do!
Want to make shopping easier for the golfer in your family? Then visit golfwichita.com and click on the Web Store! Any questions related to the Web Store, contact 316.268.GOLF (4653).
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Play 5-holes for $5 at Tex Consolver
orPlay 7-holes for $7
at Arthur B. Sim
May-AugStarts each day
1-hour before sunset
5-for-5NEW!
Advertise With UsWichita Public Golf Courses have multiple ways for area businesses to advertise at our golf courses!
Advertise in our mobile app, Golf Wichita, which is free for the public to download in iStore and Google Play. The mobile app statistics prove that app users are a great target audience.
Advertise on tee signs at Tex Consolver, Arthur B. Sim, MacDonald and L.W. Clapp!
Advertise in the 2018 Golf Guide. Plan ahead to make sure your ad makes it into this publication in 2018. More than 11,000 copies are distributed throughout the community each year. To advertise, please contact Stacey Hamm at 316.268.4124.
Employment OpportunitiesWichita Public Golf Courses are always looking for good people to work for 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 for a position at one of our clubhouses.
If you prefer to work outdoors, a position at one of our maintenance facilities would be right for you. Mechanical experience is always a plus too.
If you have experience in food and beverage sales or as a line/prep cook or in catering, contact 316.268.4645 to discuss possible openings.
For a current list of job openings, please visit golfwichita.com. Look for the Golf Division section, then click on the green “More about Golf Division” and scroll down to “Join Our Staff.”
Gift Cards Are you struggling to figure out what to get the golfer in your family? Never again!
Wichita Public Golf Courses have the answer for you, our gift cards. Now it is easier than ever to purchase a gift card, go online and shop in our web store.
Visit golfwichita.com to make shopping easy anytime of year or visit any one of the five public golf courses and let a customer service specialist assist you.
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Colin O’BryanPGA Assistant Golf ProfessionalColin graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Colin is a product of the Wichita Junior Golf Association and won the Tex Consolver award four times.
He was also a member of the Kapaun Mt. Carmel golf team that won four state championships before playing golf for WSU for four years.
Tom MonahanPGA Golf ProfessionalTom is a graduate of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Physical Education. Tom served as captain of the golf team and
MacDonald Golf Course840 N. Yale316.688.9391
This stately par 72 golf course ranks among the most popular local courses. It has been voted as one of the best public courses in the city by readers of the Wichita Eagle for many years.
MacDonald first served as the original Wichita Country Club in 1913. It measures 6,958 yards and features fairways lined with beautiful, mature cottonwood trees.
Ron Reese, Class ASuperintendentRon attended Kansas State University and is a 30 year Class A member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. He is a member of the Kansas Golf Course Superintendents Association and served as President in 1992 and 1993.
Ron currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Turfgrass Foundation. He became Superintendent at Wamego Country Club in 1986 and has worked at Marysville Country Club, Hidden Lakes Golf Course, Willowbend Country Club and Southwind Country Club. He was Construction Superintendent at El Dorado Country Club and Sierra Hills Golf Course before joining the City of Wichita Golf Division in 2003.
basketball team while at Buena Vista. Tom has been a PGA member since 1983.
He has worked as the Head Golf Professional at Watertown Country Club in Watertown, South Dakota and Spencer Country Club in Spencer, Iowa, where he was the Iowa Golf Association PGA Professional of the year in 2006, before coming to the City of Wichita in 2011.
Tom’s Rate$50 / 45 minutes
In February 2016, Colin became a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
Colin’s Rates$40 / 1 hour lessonPurchase 5 lessons, get the 6th free
Yardage Blue Family Tee 3068 yds Gold Family Tee 3866 yds Red Tee 5297 yds Gold Tee 5451 ydsWhite Tee 6378 ydsBlue Tee 6958 yds
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Saturday, March 18Auburn Hills Golf Course8 a.m. | $80 | 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 18-hole 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.
Saturday, April 8Tex Consolver Golf Course6 p.m. | $80 | 2 person team
We bet you have never played in a tournament like this one before! Start the tournament while the sun is out, then finish when it’s dark. This shotgun starts during daylight, playing 9-holes, eating dinner at the turn and then playing the last 9-holes in the dark! Warm-up on the driving range before the tournament and enjoy a dinner of burgers, brats and beer. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event.
Friday, May 19Auburn Hills Golf Course12 p.m. | $90 | 4 person team
Help us give back to the community! This tournament raises money for the Bob Martz Scholarship Fund and the Hook A Kid On Golf program. Enjoy lunch and warm-up on the driving range starting at 11 a.m. Each golfer receives a gift bag and an 18-hole gift certificate to any Wichita Public Golf Course. Devour pizza and beer during the awards presentation.
Saturday, June 24Arthur B. Sim Golf Course8:30 a.m. | $100 | 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 from the minute you hit the first tee. Lunch will be provided and prizes will be awarded.
Saturday, July 22MacDonald Golf Course2 p.m. | $25 | 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.
Saturday, August 26Auburn Hills Golf Course8:45 p.m. | $55 | 2 person team
Golfing at night is something everyone should try at least once. Register to play in this fun 9-hole shotgun! Get loose on the driving range and then enjoy dinner before the sun sets. Once it’s dark, load up your golf cart and head out to play. Winners will be announced in the clubhouse after the tournament.
*All prices listed are per person
Leagues
New to town and looking for a place to play or a group to join? Looking to test your skills on a different course? Then look no more…
Join one of the many leagues offered at Wichita Public Golf Courses. Schedules vary by league. You may join as many leagues as you would like. There is no limit!
Visit golfwichita.com to find contact information for each league. Representatives from each league will provide you with information on registering and getting started.
Register at
golfwichita.com for any of these tournaments!
Auburn HillsMen’s Wed. P.M. 9-holes Sat. A.M. 18-holesLadies Mon. A.M. 18-holes Thu. P.M. 9-holesSeniors Wed. A.M. 18-holesL.W. ClappCouples Fri. P.M. 9-holesMacDonaldBlue Tees Fri.-Sun. A.M. 18-holesLadies Tue. A.M. 18-holesArthur B. SimLadies Tue. A.M. 9 & 18-holesTex ConsolverMen’s Sat.-Sun. A.M. 18-holes
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Keith GunterPGA Golf ProfessionalBrian Keith Gunter was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. Keith attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a BFA in Visual Communications.
Keith began his golf career in 1998 at Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills, KS. He then moved to the state of Georgia and began working at the renowned Sea Island
Arthur B. Sim Golf Course2020 W. Murdock316.337.9100
The scenic Arthur B. Sim Golf Course is located in the center of Wichita, in the heart of the Museum District.
A favorite among generations of Wichita golfers, this winding course is nestled in the bend of the Arkansas River and offers natural beauty in the backdrop of downtown.
At 6,330 yards, the par 71 course offers a straight forward layout, with tree-lined fairways that lead to well bunkered greens.
Grant West, Class BSuperintendentGrant started working at L.W. Clapp Golf Course in 1982 as a seasonal worker. In 1986, he accepted a Greenskeeper position at Arthur B. Sim Golf Course. He was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in 2000. He became the Superintendent at L.W. Clapp in 2002 and later transferred back to Arthur B. Sim Golf Course as the Superintendent in 2006.
Grant is a member of various job-related organizations, including the Kansas Turfgrass Foundation (KTF), Kansas Golf Course Superintendents Association (KGCSA) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
ServicesArthur B. Sim Golf Course offers a fully stocked golf shop with a wide selection of competitively priced golf equipment and apparel.
Our professional staff is there to assist you with retail purchases, as well as finding the right golf clubs for you. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, please inquire about special orders. Arthur B. Sim Golf Course also provides rental clubs and instruction by a PGA Golf Professional.
Arthur B. Sim Golf Course also offers fresh, fast food ideal before, during and after your round of golf.
Resort. While at Sea Island, he worked with four of the Top 100 Teachers.
Keith returned to the Midwest as an assistant professional at Wichita Country Club in 2006, then Crestview Country Club in 2008. In 2009, Keith was named the Head Golf Professional at Crestview.
He joined Wichita Public Golf Courses in 2015 as the Head Golf Professional at L.W. Clapp Golf Course. In 2016, Keith transferred to Arthur B. Sim Golf Course.
Keith’s Rates$70 / 1 hour lesson$45 / 30 minute lessonPurchase 4 lessons, get the 5th free
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Turf Talk ICTWhy do superintendents aerate and put sand on the greens? After all, any serious golfer knows that punching holes in smooth turf will temporarily disrupt the playing surface. The answer to this question is found not on, but just below, the manicured carpet of living grass that we call a putting green.
A dense, healthy stand of turf constantly adds organic matter into the soil when roots, shoots, stolons and other plant parts die back and are replaced throughout the growing season. Soil microbes will quickly decompose a portion of this plant debris, but what’s left behind will slowly decay, accumulating in the soil. The rate of organic matter production, decay and accumulation are affected by variables like grass species, fertilizer inputs, temperature, mowing height and many other factors.
A little organic matter accumulation in a putting green is good because it provides a cushioning effect similar to the thin foam backing beneath your living room carpet. It also affords protection from the wear associated with concentrated foot traffic and frequent mowing while providing the surface resiliency needed for a green to hold a well-struck shot. On the other hand, anything more than
a little organic matter will clog pore space in the soil and eventually causes the surface to become chronically wet, spongy, and plagued by deep, pitted ball marks.So, how does a one-two punch of aeration and topdressing address this problem?
Most golf courses spread light, frequent applications of sand across greens whenever the turf is actively growing. The sand constantly dilutes organic matter and prevents it from consolidating into a dense, peaty layer that can seal off the surface of a putting green. Topdressing also provides golfers a smooth, firm playing surface.
As a superintendent, how often do I water the golf course? Well that depends a lot on the weather. Overwatering will cause a host of problems including shallow roots, disease, thatch and other problems. The average homeowners turf would benefit with less watering. Fescue turf will thrive with as little as ¾” of water per week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only once per day. During the summer heat increase the time per-station but don’t increase the number of days. Natural rainfall will then supplement yards providing you and your family a great place to play.
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Frost Delays? UGH!!!! Frost delays at the golf course frustrate everyone, including the maintenance staff! We can’t do our job in preparing the course for you to play your round of golf with frost on the ground. Frost delays are a necessary evil to prevent damage to the golf course. Frost is difficult to explain to golfers. It is hard for many to understand that simply walking on frozen grass plants can cause damage. Simply put, water inside and affixed to turf leaves freezes. Typically, freezing in and of itself is not a concern, but add mechanical stress, such as foot or cart traffic, and turf damage can occur. As the plants are crushed beneath tire pressure or foot traffic, ice crystals puncture cells in the plant. Ruptured plant cells mean plant functions are compromised and turf damage is then easily observed. Perfect outlines of footprints or cart tires can be visible within an hour or two after initial damage. Depending on the time of year and how fast the plants are growing, damage may linger for a month or longer. Damaged plants may not recover, so why take the risk?
Please help protect the course and adhere to frost delay guidelines.
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Trevor CheekAssistant Golf ProfessionalTrevor Cheek is currently a Level 2 PGA Apprentice working toward becoming a Class-A PGA Professional. With 16+ years of playing experience, Trevor provides instruction to students of all levels. The majority of his time has been devoted to coaching junior golfers and developing positive attributes associated with the game, such as integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the course. Trevor has been at Tex Consolver since 2010.
Trevor’s Rate$40 / 45 minutes
Steve BlaskePGA Golf ProfessionalSteve Blaske is a Class A PGA Professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the golf business. Steve majored in Business Administration at Wichita State University before becoming a golf professional in 1997.
Steve is also a graduate of the PGA of America’s Golf Professional training program in 2005. Steve’s past Head Professional experience includes Braeburn Golf Course and MacDonald Golf Course before coming to Tex Consolver in 2012.
Tex Consolver Golf Course1931 S. Tyler Road316.337.9494
Tex Consolver Golf Course is located amidst the beautiful surroundings of Pawnee Prairie Park. The par 72 course, designed by Bob Dunning, is one of the longest courses in Kansas, measuring 7,361 yards. It features six holes with water coming into play, a prairie type design with open fairways and large undulating green complexes to help combat the Kansas winds. Tex often leads the City courses in rounds played each year.
Seth DavisSuperintendentSeth Davis has been in the golf business for the last twenty years. A graduate of Kansas State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Seth worked as a Superintendent at Augusta Country Club and L.W. Clapp Golf Course, before becoming the Superintendent at Tex Consolver Golf Course.
Seth has also worked at multiple golf courses in Kansas including Prairie Dunes Country Club, Wichita Country Club and Manhattan Country Club. Services
The full-service golf shop at Tex Consolver Golf Course can provide you with all your equipment and golfing apparel needs to get to the first tee in comfort and style. We offer the latest apparel and equipment from the top brands in the industry: Nike, Titleist, Cobra, Callaway and Clic Gear. Our golf professionals can assist you with purchases for yourself or for friends and family.
Stop by to pick up gifts for holidays or special occasions for that avid golfer in your life. Our professional staff are experienced certified club fitters, and we can order new equipment for you from any major manufacturer. In-house repair services include regripping and shaft length modifications.
Steve is also a past president of the Kansas Chapter PGA for the South Central Section PGA as well as the Assistant’s President for the chapter from 2006 - 2010. Steve’s other accomplishments include participating in growth of the game programs such as Hook a Kid on Golf, Get Golf Ready, SNAG golf, and teaching 800 youth lessons per year.
Steve’s Rate$50 / 45 minutes
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