Sanctuary Golf Course Prepares for 30th Anniversary Following Strong January Sales and Facility Upgrades

New Lenox Community Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting | February 18, 2026

Article Summary:
The Sanctuary Golf Course outperformed the previous year’s winter metrics, buoyed by the popularity of its Top Tracer facility and strong gaming revenues. As the course approaches its 30th anniversary, the Park District announced the completion of interior clubhouse renovations and the arrival of a new heavy-duty tractor just in time for January snowfalls.

Golf Course Operations Key Points:

• Anniversary Milestone: The Sanctuary Golf Course, which originally opened in 1996, will celebrate 30 years of operation this year.

• Revenue Growth: Despite cold weather, the course outperformed last January’s metrics, aided by Top Tracer usage and a “good month” for gaming.

• Facility Upgrades: The interior of the clubhouse was recently painted, and the district is looking to purchase new furniture for the clubhouse and deck.

• New Equipment: A highly anticipated new tractor was finally delivered to the course and immediately utilized for snow removal in January.

The New Lenox Community Park District Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, reviewed strong winter financial indicators from the Sanctuary Golf Course as officials prepare to celebrate the facility’s 30th anniversary.

Commissioner Kraemer reported that despite January being a very cold month, the course still managed to outperform its revenue metrics from January of the previous year. He attributed the ongoing winter activity to golfers utilizing the Top Tracer technology and noted that the clubhouse gaming machines had a “good month.”

“The Sanctuary Golf Course will be celebrating 30 years of excellence this year,” Kraemer stated, noting the facility opened in 1996. “As a district, we should be very proud of our golf course. Director of Golf [Bob] Schulz and his staff do a great job.”

To prepare for the anniversary season, the district has invested in aesthetic upgrades for the aging facility. Kraemer reported that the interior of the clubhouse has been completely painted, including the Bar and Grill, both bathrooms, and the golf shop. Because the facility is approaching 15 years old, Kraemer noted the district is currently looking into purchasing new furniture for both the clubhouse interior and the outdoor deck.

The course’s maintenance fleet also received a major upgrade. Kraemer announced that the district “finally received” a new tractor that had been on order. The delivery proved timely, as the equipment was immediately put into service to manage heavy snowfall that hit the area in January. An overarching equipment replacement plan is expected to be presented to the Board in March.

Director of Golf Bob Schulz reminded patrons that the Top Tracer facility currently operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and its operating hours will not be extended until daylight hours increase later in the season.