New clubhouse to be built at Rock Island's Highland Springs | OurQuadCities

On Thursday, June 16, Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms, along with City Council and members of the Parks & Recreation Board and First Tee Quad Cities Board will break ground and celebrate start of construction on a new clubhouse at Highland Springs Golf Course, at 9500 35th Street West, Rock Island. In partnership with the First Tee Quad Cities, the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department’s new clubhouse at Highland Springs Golf Course will accommodate larger fundraising outings, provide a more accessible facility for all patrons, and will include a classroom for First Tee students, according to a Monday release. The new clubhouse will feature a nice welcoming point to the golf course with areas to relax before and after rounds of golf. Golfers will enjoy the outdoor patio area with enhanced views of several holes on the course. The new clubhouse will reflect Highland’s history while providing a gateway to the course’s future, the release said. The project will be funded through a variety of sources, including First Tee Quad Cities, grants, and private donations. To support the Highland Springs and First Tee partnership, donations can be made to the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Foundation. Since 2014, Highland Springs…
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