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Greetings -  I am Chris Charnas, Vice President/Golf at Canal Shores, and this is your regular update on the progress of renovation at Canal Shores. The golf course is now closed until the grass is ready for play in 2024. We are making steady progress from the north end to the south. At this point … [Read more...] about Canal Shores Construction Update – Volume 4 (September 9, 2023)

Greetings -  This is Chris Charnas, Vice President/Golf at Canal Shores, and this is your regular update on the progress of renovation at Canal Shores. Despite some crazy heat and rain, we keep pushing forward with construction at the 104 year old Gem. Our Superintendent, Brad Helms, will soon … [Read more...] about Construction Update – Volume 3 (August 25, 2023)

Happy Friday! I am Chris Charnas, Vice President of Canal Shores, and this is your regular update on the progress of construction of the Canal Shores Golf Course. Things are moving quickly at Canal Shores. Under the expert supervision of Doug Myslinski, Matt Lohmann and Mario Salas from Wadsworth … [Read more...] about Construction Update – Volume 2 (August 11, 2023)

Welcome to the first bimonthly Canal Shores Construction Update! For those of you I haven’t met yet, my name Chris Charnas and I am Vice President of Golf and Board Trustee at Canal Shores. I am helping oversee the renovation of the golf course this summer along with our Golf Course Architect, Todd … [Read more...] about Construction Update – Volume 1 (July 27, 2023)

Chicago Tribune: Groundbreaking at Canal Shores Golf Course Begins New Era Plugged In Golf – Podcast Episode 190 – The New Model for Golf Courses Chicago Golf Report: Groundbreaking for Canal Shores 2nd Century Evanston RoundTable: Canal Shores renovations break ground; officials plan to … [Read more...] about 2nd Century Campaign Media Coverage

Canal Shores and KemperSports Announce Major Golf Course Improvements with  Emphasis on Youth Golf and Caddying EVANSTON, Ill., February 6, 2023 –  Canal Shores will undergo a bold restoration plan to preserve and enhance the 103-year old golf course located in Evanston and Wilmette, Ill. The … [Read more...] about Canal Shores and KemperSports Announce Major Golf Course Improvements with Emphasis on Youth Golf and Caddying

Check out all the latest news and social media coverage on Canal Shores in February and March 2022! Chicago Tribune: KemperSports takes over management of Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston from an area association, looking to rehab the 'valuable asset' A Good Walk Spoiled: Every City … [Read more...] about Canal Shores In the News – February & March 2022

Through its proprietary Green to a Tee program, KemperSports is committed to managing each of its facilities in as environmentally sound a manner as possible, paying particular attention to golf course maintenance practices, habitat management, water conservation, energy use, recycling and other … [Read more...] about Canal Shores Achieves Green to a Tee Level I Certification

In 2021, Canal Shores continued to be the community-based gem that served as a destination for golfers, nature enthusiasts, concertgoers, joggers, birders, and persons simply enjoying the great outdoors. Through the tireless efforts of our staff and volunteers, we provided a safe and socially … [Read more...] about Canal Shores Year-End Report 2021

Check out all the latest news and social media coverage on Canal Shores in January 2022! The Fire Pit Collection: Canal Shores Teams Up With Kemper Sports Evanston RoundTable: KemperSports selected to manage Canal Shores Golf Course Golf Course Industry: KemperSports selected to manage … [Read more...] about Canal Shores In the News – January 2022