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Chili Open Rescheduled

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Chili Open Golf Classic Re-Scheduled, Again

Mother Nature is wreaking havoc with annual Chili Open Golf Classic.

  Due to poor ice conditions, the 42nd Annual Chili Open Golf Classic has been rescheduled for the second time this year. The annual golf tournament held on the ice of Crystal Lake has now been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16, according to Crystal Lake Park District spokeswoman Jenny Leech. Leech said park district staff is holding out hope that forecasted drop in temperatures over the next few weeks will create safe ice conditions for the event held at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Tee times begin at 8 a.m. and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee for the Chili Open is $115 per team (foursome). Register online at www.crystallakeparks.org, and use program code 1405-0. Office…

Scott M

2:03 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

With climate change it appears this event seems to have scheduling issues consistently over the past half-decade or so... Same issue with the annual CL Anglers Ice-Fishing derby.   more ›

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Chili Open Re-Scheduled; Ice Fishing Derby Cancelled

Drought, low lake water and lack of ice provide challenges for annual outdoor events.

The ongoing drought has claimed yet another victim. The Crystal Lake Anglers 40th Annual Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Jan. 27, at Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., has been cancelled, according to the Crystal Lake Park District. The derby was called off due to the low lake water conditions and logistical issues, according to Jenny Leech, public information coordinator for the park district. Fishermen and women can visit the Crystal Lake Anglers webpage for information regarding the 2014 derby, or call Carl Vainisi at 815-354-5089 for more information. The 42nd Annual Chili Open Golf Classic has been rescheduled for 8 a.m. on Feb. 2, due to lack of ice, according to the Crystal Lake Park District. The outdoor golf tournament, held on the …

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