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In the pro shop at Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein. Outdoor golf in December is special.

SO just when you think outdoor golf season is over-it is not.

Because yesterday on a 41 degree day, I went up to Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein to play outdoor golf.

Because it’s December and yes you can still play outdoors at “The Pine”.

Outdoor golf in December in the Chicago area, is a special day. Because it does not happen every year, due to cold and snow.

One of the things I liked was that with only 3 other players on the golf course, I could play quickly. Just a few minutes more than 2 1/2 hours for 18 holes.

But do take note, nothing is out on the course besides 18 flagsticks. No putting green, no open bathrooms, no tee markers or ball washers. Not one garbage can or tee signs. No bunker rakes, or beer carts, no beverage house open.

Even with the snow that fell and melted so the course could reopen, things were not to wet. Most of the pins were almost all on the front of the green, usually within three steps of the front fringe.

BUT THERE IS ONE ISSUE-whoever broke into the Pine Meadow pro shop and stole over $10,000 worth of merchandise should spend the holidays behind bars.

But as GM-Head Professional Dennis Johnsen told us, the golf season that was slow to start. Has now become the season that won’t end. Pine Meadow Golf Club, go enjoy it while you can. Is there one outdoor round of golf left in your season, you bet there is. Because it doesn’t matter what month it is, tee shots from 150 yards to 2 feet for a two always feel good.

PinemeadowGC.com or call (847)-566-GOLF (4653). But you probably don’t need a tee time.