THE PRESERVE at OAK MEADOWS has formally opened it’s clubhouse, after a soft opening last fall. So check the DuPage made brews on tap, and enjoy golf on this award winning golf course. Chef Mike’s new menu is one to enjoy. See Dupagegolf.com

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Welcome to the Preserve at Oak Meadows, part of DuPage Golf and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

OVER A DECADE is how long it took to replace the clubhouse that burned down years ago.

But the good news is that it has been worth the wait. Because golfers and visitors to the property, are going to enjoy the new clubhouse at the Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison.

But while the front doors did open late in 2021. The entire operation of the clubhouse was not up and running at full speed. Now both the pro shop, the dining room, and bar area, are full with everything golfers or non-golfers need.

DuPage Golf Director of Golf Ed Stevenson (L) and Forest Preserve District of DuPage County board President Daniel Hebreard (R) gave the opening remarks.

But after the original clubhouse burned down, a long process started to get the charred framework cleared away, before a new clubhouse to be built.

Director of Golf Ed Stevenson had a suggestion, of redoing the golf course first with money received from the insurance settlement. As a result, the golf course reopened before the clubhouse.

Oak Meadows had severe flooding issues that cancelled golf and caused course damage, more times that anyone would like to remember. Greg Martin was hired to masterplan a new design, that would eliminate flooding problems. Martin’s redesign has passed the test, numerous times with flying colors.

Guests at the opening ceremony heard from Stevenson, DuPage Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Daniel Hebreard who made opening remarks. Illinois PGA Executive Director Carrie Williams talked about the upcoming Illinois Senior Open. Followed by Martin who spoke about the golf-side of rebuilding “The Preserve.”

INDOOR and OUTDOOR dining are now options at the new Preserve Clubhouse.

Architect Greg Martin will redesign The Preserve’s sister course across the street-Maple Meadows in the months ahead.

The new clubhouse took over a year to construct, as a few road blocks popped up along the way.

A month into construction, the old underground oil-fuel tank was discovered and needed to be removed, soil samples needed be taken, before work could continue.

Then Covid-19 came along that caused further delays, and supply chain issues caused delays in getting the needed supplies for the building process.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with architect Greg Martin on the renovation of the Preserve. Then on his future work at Maple Meadows across the street from the Preserve at Oak Meadows.

But now the delays are behind the project. Head Golf professional Jamie Nieto has settled into his office. The on-tap brews all produced in DuPage County are now flowing in the bar and grill. The golf course complete with the white tour-angle sand has the golf course looking sharp.

So there is no time like the present, to come out an enjoy a day at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. Enjoy the new experience now found at the Preserve. See more online at DuPageGolf.com.