WHAT'S NEW....
CITY TOURNAMENT:
The Men's CIty Amateur will be held on September 20 & 21. The field will be limited to the first 192 players to sign up. The first day that entry forms will be accepted is August 1.
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2008 CIty Tournament
The following are improvements currently underway at the Municipal Golf Course:
#8 GREEN
The #8 green was enlarged by 30% and sodded with Tifeagle on Friday, June 23rd. The green is now back to the original design size and shape. We also modified the approach area in front of the green and sodded. Additionally, the bunker faces were reshaped and sodded. The new green should open between 4 and 6 weeks after the sod install date (estimated open date: August 1st).
PRACTICE AREA
The practice area adjacent to #9 has been completed. We have a green and two bunkers. This area is intended to be a short game practice area (chipping, pitching, and greenside bunker play).
The acreage surrounding the practice green was shaped and sprigged with 419 bermuda. The green was sprigged with Tifeagle. Sprigging requires a longer grow-in time than sodding.
We anticipate opening the practice area in mid to late August. There will be no fee for use as it is intended to be an additional amenity for our patrons.
CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS
Remodeling work has begun on the men's restroom and should be completed in July. After completion of men’s restroom, work will begin to remodel the ladies restroom. New carpet, lighting, and a pro shop counter are also scheduled to be installed over the next several months.
An article in Golf Week Business mentioned the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course and its success while other municipal courses around the country are struggling. Click here to read the article.
March 26 - The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course was named a "hidden gem" by North Carolina by Business North Carolina, a Charlotte-based statewide monthly magazine that focuses on the people, events and trends that shape business in North Carolina. Click here to read article.
The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross in 1926 to provide the public with a quality, championship 18 hole golf course at affordable prices. The course hosts both men's and women's City Championships.
In 1989 the golf course bunkers were restored and renovated to complete the visions Donald J. Ross began in 1926. In 2002, the course was named one of the top 10 public access golf courses in North Carolina by Golf Week Magazine.
Built in 1926, designed by Donald Ross. About Donald Ross...
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City of Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
David Donovan, Manager
311 S Wallace Ave
Wilmington, NC 28409
Phone: (910)791-0558
Fax: (910)791-1312