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BY: RORY SPEARS
WELCOME TO FRYE LAKE NATIONAL
April 15th is more than just tax day in
the Quad Cities, it’s opening day for the
Fyre Lake National Golf Club.
Fyre Lake did get off to a rough start a
few years back. When the course was
about ready to open, things changed and
the opening was pushed back.
But all of that is behind the club now,
and new owner Todd Raufeisen’s plan,
has the club going in the right direction.
GOLFERS GET A GREAT VIEW RIGHT FROM THE 1ST TEE
From no rounds played in 2012, the club
reopened last year and saw over 16,000
played. Raufeisen expects even more this
year.
Raufeisen, who just wrapped up a nine
year run on the board of directors of the
John Deere Classic, started this year’s
preparations last fall.
The course closed early last season in
the fall so work could begin on multiple
phases of the golf course.
THE PAR 4, 13TH HOLE WITH AN ISLAND GREEN
The golfers made their feelings known
on the condition of the greens and the
bunkers. Those issues have already
started being addressed. The greens
were worked on last fall, and covered
for the winter. Which might have been
a great move considering the harsh
that ran through the Midwest.
Raufeisen has spoken with the Jack
Nicklaus group, that designed the golf
course. Their expertise will used to
look at the course, on what needs to
be corrected. They will be consulted
on the master plan, that still includes
issues like the permanent location of
the main clubhouse.
The course was not opened sooner
this year so the greens would be ready
when the course did open. It did give
the club a chance to be properly ready
when it does.
Expect the tee’s and fairway’s to be in
better shape as the season starts and
moves along.
THE PAR 4, 16TH GREEN IS WELL TRAPPED
What the long term plan for Fyre Lake,
some of that is still in the works, that
according to Raufeisen who has a new
vision for what Fyre Lake can be.
In addition to a clubhouse getting built,
there is restaurant that needs to come
on line. Golfers can expect one that
will take full advantage of the lake.
For more information on Fyre Lake,
hear the recent interview with Todd
Raufeisen below.
Fyre Lake National Golf Club is in
the town of Sherrard, not far from the
Quad Cities Airport.
The golf course is 6,505 yards long
and plays to a par of 70. The driving
range is already open. If your coming
down to play TPC Deere Run, or to
attend the John Deere Classic. Fyre
Lake is only minutes away.
Fyre Lake has now put together deals
with some area hotels and casino’s,
do inquire if you are looking for a
stay and play visit.
For tee-times call (309)-644-4575 or
on line see Fyrelakegolf.com.