Weibring Golf Club
The Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University was designed in 1962 by golf course architect Robert Bruce Harris. It was originally designed with a regulation length 9 hole course along the outside edges of the property with a shorter executive length 9 hole course in the middle. The course opened in May 1964 with University President Robert Bone hitting the first shot.
Today, the 6,915 yard, par 71 golf course accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year and will host more than 100 tournaments and outings. These events include Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics, State Champion Boys and Girls University High School home tournaments, the State Farm Youth Classic, the Illinois High School Association Boy’s State Final, and many fundraisers for local charities and scholarship groups.
During the 2000 season, the course was closed to undertake an extensive renovations project designed and coordinated by PGA Champions Tour Player and ISU Alumnus D.A. Weibring and his company Golf Resources, Inc. The project included the installation of a new state of the art irrigation system, rebuilding all 18 greens and 2 practice greens, converting the tees and fairways to bentgrass, and reconstructing all bunkers to include drainage, Bunker Guard erosion control, and tour-quality Best Sand. The University Golf Course reopened for play in July 2001 to positive reviews throughout the state.
Weibring Golf Changes and Improvements
In September 2007, the golf course was renamed to Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State in honor of D.A. and his many contributions to the ISU Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams, the golf course, and the university in general.
The administration is continuing with its commitment to improve the golf course facility on an annual basis. Projects are selected based upon several factors, including guest input, staff input, life safety issues, and affordability. Projects from recent years include:
2019 – Complete Bunker Renovation
2012 – Construction of the Jim and Carole Mounier Golf Training Facility
2010 – Installation of 5 new championship tee boxes extending the length of the course by nearly 200 yards, purchase of a new fleet of maintenance equipment, and began the installation of new bentgrass collars around several greens
2009 – Continuation of the Tree Restoration Project, increased green speeds, and installation of Short Game Training Area for the ISU Teams
2008 – A major Tree Restoration Project including trimming, removal, and planting
2007 – Construction of a new championship tee box on hole number ten
2006 – Installation of a cart storage facility and a new fleet of EZGo Electric Carts
2005 – Installation of 4 rain shelters, water coolers, and a lightning detection system
2004 – Installation of continuous cart paths
2003 – Construction of 14 new tee boxes
Weibring Golf Club Guidelines
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Weibring Golf Club is subject to all Illinois State University policies and procedures.
- Pets are not permitted on the premises, unless they are service animals.
- Weibring Golf Club is not responsible for damage to or loss of property of patrons.
- Appropriate golf attire is required at Weibring Golf Club.
- All groups and players are required to check-in with the golf shop prior to teeing off.
- Each tee time is limited to a maximum of four players. Requests for fivesomes must be pre-approved by the golf professional staff.
- No more than two golf carts are allowed per group. No single riders.
- Players must have a valid driver’s license to operate golf carts.
- Guests are expected to play eighteen holes in four and a half hours or less.
- USGA Rules govern all play except where modified by local rules.
- All players are responsible for their own safety during hazardous weather conditions and play at their own risk.
- All food and beverages must be purchased through Weibring Golf Club. Personal coolers are prohibited. Outside food and beverages may not be brought onto the property.
- Retail Liquor Sales – Weibring Golf Club
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1. Alcoholic beverages are available for sale to any person 21 years of age or older, with appropriate identification, for on-premises consumption only.
2. Only the appropriately trained Golf Club staff over the age of nineteen (19) may sell, serve, or otherwise provide alcoholic beverages at the golf club.
3. All alcoholic beverages must be paid for at the time of service and consumption, unless other arrangements have been made with the Golf Club for billing after an event.