Golf course sets grand opening of driving range
WOODSTOCK — The Trustees of Roseland Park announced the grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded driving range at the Roseland Park Golf Course from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 13.
The driving range will be open free of charge for golfers of all abilities to sample the new facility. Professional golf coach, Fletcher Babcock, will be on hand to provide tips to aspiring and experienced golfers alike.
The event will kick off with ceremonial tee shots by campaign chairman John Rauh and other members of the Roseland Park “150 Years and Beyond Legacy Campaign”, which has funded the expansion and improvements to the range. The re-invention of the driving range and the extensive tree management carried out earlier in the year are part of the first phase of the capital campaign, which will include the re-paving of Roseland Park later in the year. According to chairman Rauh, “These improvements will greatly improve the golf experience for our customers, while increasing driving range revenue, all of which is funneled back into the park to fund maintenance and additional improvements. We see a very bright future for this beloved park and golf course, thanks to the generous support of the community.”
The driving range has been expanded from six tee stations to 16, all outfitted with new mats. The tee line itself has been moved back from its previous position, extending the length of the range to a maximum driving distance of 325 yards, enough to satisfy even the long hitters in the area. Now stocked with 8,000 new golf balls, and an automated ball dispenser allowing customers to choose from three quantities of golf balls, the range is ready for the enjoyment of golfers of all abilities.

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