Early mornings and evenings are not only beautiful times to enjoy our courses, but also when you’ll often find Adopt-a-Hole volunteers hard at work. These dedicated members fill fairway divots and repair ball marks on the greens, taking care to avoid interfering with golfers.

WBGC’s Adopt-a-Hole program began at the Lakes in 2016 and expanded to the Vistas in 2017. Today, near 100 members volunteer weekly, helping maintain both courses. While participation is strong, additional volunteers are always welcome to ensure every hole receives the attention it deserves.

Dave Escobedo, Director of Agronomy, and his team provide divot mix, buckets, repair tools, and other necessary supplies, while Brandon Evans, Director of Golf supports the program by arranging carts and assisting with volunteer recruitment.

Although some volunteers participate year-round, the official season runs November 1 through April 30. Each volunteer typically spends about an hour per week maintaining their adopted hole, using 6–10 gallons of divot mix. Together, the team contributes more than 2,000 hours annually and applies over 5,000 gallons of divot mix—an impressive commitment that makes a noticeable difference in the appearance and playability of both courses.

The program is about more than course maintenance. It is also an opportunity for members to give back to their club.

Ron Sellnow, a member since 2019 who maintains Lakes #14 alongside Terry Balliet, Ron shares:

“There are many benefits of being a member, but one of the best is being able to play on well-maintained golf courses. By participating in the Adopt-a-Hole program, I have the opportunity to give something back to the club.”

Dean and Liz Armitage maintain Vistas #8 alongside Dewey Cannon. Dean shares:

“I actually enjoy walking out my back gate as the sun sets, filling divots, and fixing ball marks on the green.”

Thank you to all our Adopt-a-Hole volunteers! Your time and dedication help keep the Lakes and Vistas courses in excellent condition for everyone to enjoy.

Below are the latest Adopt-a-Hole team rosters for both courses.

Lakes Course

1. Claudia Carr, Ramona Sessions
2. Frank Ward
3. Chuck Taylor
4. Mary Ann Wiedeman, Randy & Pam Rheingans, JR & Lana Lee
5. Rick Meggison
6. Bruce Cochrane
7. Dan & Thelma Benefiel, Leigh Crotts
8. Marsh Lindell, Bruce Cole
9. Terry & LuAnne Glasgow, John McCormack
10. Randy & Patty Trine, Gregg Thompson
11. Art Magee, Blaine Nelson
12. Debbie & Grant Stephanson, Bob & Mary Ann Kenrich
13. Bruce & Katie Cresswell, Larry Ruess
14. Ron Sellnow, Terry Balliet
15. Tony Nowak
16. Vern Krueger, Ron Herem
17. Rob Affalter, Bill & Sharon Artist
18. Bob & Diane Jungbluth, Bob & Diana Ingersol, John Benz, Barry Peterson

Vistas Course

1. David & Barbara Corn, Carmen Sirmon
2. Rich Stanwood
3. Richard DeRoche, Steve Burnham
4. Rob & Barbara Thurman
5. Dave & Barb Bellitt
6. Phil Crisp
7. Mike Gubrud
8. Dewey Cannon, Dean & Liz Armitage
9. Robin Krapfl, Karen Hagan
10. Bill Allen
11. Mike & Mary Ann Porter, Rob & Kay Hill
12. Richard DeVlieger
13. Dan Tennessen
14. Joe & Shelly Riha
15. John Mullin & Betty Ashby, Russ Fowler, Damon & Mary Milner
16. Randy Korodi
17. Kent & Meri Christenson, Bruce Miller
18. Jim Spjut

When you see any of these team members out on the course, whether working or playing, please take a moment to thank them for their efforts. Their dedication is truly making a difference and contributing to our goal of providing "the best value and best golf experience in the West Valley."

Aside from volunteering for a hole, you can support the teams and the club by ensuring all divots are filled and ball marks are repaired while you play. Encourage your playing partners to fill their divot mix containers before teeing off and to empty them before finishing their round. No one should leave the course with divot mix still in their carts—use it up!

Thank you, Adopt-a-Hole Teams!

Bob Jungbluth & Rob Hill
WBGC Members

If you are interesting in being a volunteer for a hole at either course please contact Bob Jungbluth and Rob Hill below:
 

We are pleased to share some encouraging news regarding the existing Vistas well, along with a comprehensive update from the Vistas Well Committee on the new well project.

Existing Vistas Well – Repair Update

Following its inspection, Empire Pump confirmed that the underground pump and shaft are in good condition and do not require replacement. This is a significant positive development that helps keep repairs on schedule.

The replacement motor has arrived in the Phoenix area and is being prepared for installation tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28.

Repairs to the electrical control panel will include replacement components and rewiring. As an added precaution, we are also installing a motor protection device (motor saver) designed to detect electrical abnormalities and shut down the equipment before significant damage occurs.

If repairs and testing proceed as planned, we anticipate restoring water service from the existing well by Saturday, October 31. This remains a target date, subject to successful completion of the work.

Based on this timeline and our current water reserves, we expect to maintain normal golf course operations and conditions without interruption. Should repairs take longer than anticipated, we can supplement our water supply with City of Peoria water if needed. At this time, we do not anticipate any impact on golf course operations or conditions.

New Vistas Well – Project Update

The recent equipment failure occurred at the existing well and is completely unrelated to the new well project.

The Vistas Well Committee has provided the following update on the progress of the new well and the remaining construction phases.

Phase I – Drilling and Testing (Completed)

In early October Phase I of the construction was completed. CCA (Clear Creek Associates) finished testing the well for its capacity to supply water and the results were good! We can comfortably supply at 1,600 GPM, adequate for our golf course and HOA irrigation needs.

Phase II – Pumping Equipment and Electrical Controls (In Progress)

We have now moved to Phase II which involves designing and installing the pumping equipment and electrical controls based on the 1,600 GPM figure. A bid package is being prepared and will be sent to a few pumping supply companies. Once the board decides on a supplier based on the bids, we will issue a contract for the work. This phase should be completed by the end of the calendar year.

Phase III – Well Enclosure Construction

Phase III involves construction of a well enclosure which will be similar, but smaller in horizontal dimensions, to what we have around the Lakes well. The enclosure design has been professionally designed, and a bid request has been distributed to two stone masons for quoting. Once Phase II is complete, the enclosure can be constructed.

Site Restoration and Landscaping

Irrigation and landscape installation will take place alongside Phases II and III, with work performed by our Greens and Grounds staff.

Staff are currently completing the final grading of the area. Additional work will include distributing gravel and planting trees and shrubs. Some shrubs and decorative granite have already been installed around the reconfigured tee areas.

Anticipated Completion

Until manufacturing and installation schedules for the pumping equipment are confirmed, it is difficult to establish a firm completion date. However, late January 2027 is currently considered a reasonable target for completion of the overall project.

Looking Ahead – Long-Range Capital Improvements

The new Vistas well represents the first phase of an eight-year capital improvement plan designed to modernize our irrigation infrastructure and improve golf course playability.

Future projects include converting the Vistas and Lakes fairways and green surrounds to Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass, along with installing a new irrigation system for the Vistas Golf Course.

These improvements are expected to be funded through a combination of asset protection reserves, initiation fees, operating revenues, investments, and debt financing. No special assessment of the membership is anticipated.

We encourage members to review the Club's Long-Range Plan, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Board's vision and planned investments in Westbrook's future.

Future Updates and Questions

The Vistas Well Committee will provide monthly construction updates as the project progresses.

Members with questions or concerns may contact the committee directly at wellupdate@westbrookgolf.com.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we work to complete these important infrastructure improvements.

Westbrook Golf Club
Board of Directors & Vistas Well Committee

We want to make you aware of an unexpected equipment failure affecting the original Vistas well, not the new well currently under construction, and its potential impact on golf course conditions.

The existing Vistas well experienced an electrical failure last night that resulted in a motor fire. The initial assessment indicates that the motor seized, damaging several components within the electrical control panel. Empire Pump and its electrical team are working to assess the damage and determine the quickest path to restoring service.

At this time, we anticipate approximately one week without water from the Vistas well, although the timeline may change as the assessment progresses and replacement equipment availability is confirmed.

The Vistas Ponds serve as a reservoir for the golf course, providing approximately seven days of water storage. In the interim, our Agronomy team will carefully manage and ration available water to protect course conditions as much as possible. The cooler weather and rain in the forecast later this week are favorable factors as we work through this situation.

Our immediate priority is securing a replacement motor and restoring the well to operation. If the well is not operational by Monday, November 2, the Club will consider purchasing water from the City of Peoria to supplement our supply. Our Agronomy team will evaluate conditions and determine whether that step is necessary as we approach that date.

We recognize the importance of maintaining course conditions and understand that a disruption of this nature may have an impact. Please be assured that we are actively evaluating our options and taking steps to manage our available water while working toward the earliest possible restoration of service.

We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Westbrook Golf Club Board of Directors

Well, apparently Mother Nature heard us talking about lifting the cart path restrictions today and decided we were getting a little too comfortable! 

Today's somewhat unexpected rainstorm brought a substantial amount of water to the Vistas Course, leaving many areas flooded and others extremely saturated. With additional runoff continuing to flow onto the course from surrounding streets, we've made the decision to close the Vistas Course for the remainder of today, Saturday, October 24, to help protect our newly established turf.

The Vistas Driving Range will remain open until 5:00 PM today.

Sunday, October 25 - Cart Path Only

While we're hoping for some sunshine tomorrow (which, we thought we would have today), the amount of water currently on the course means conditions will remain extremely wet.

The Vistas Course will be CART PATH ONLY on Sunday, October 25.

Please keep all four tires on the cart paths at all times throughout your round, even in areas that may appear dry.

This is particularly important right now. Our freshly overseeded turf is still establishing itself, and damage caused by golf carts on saturated ground can be difficult to repair. As temperatures begin to cool heading into winter (and apparently we're looking at a high of just 69° and more rain next Friday!), the grass will have less opportunity to recover from significant damage.

A little extra caution now will go a long way toward protecting the course for the months ahead.

We certainly didn't expect to go from celebrating the removal of cart path restrictions to putting them right back in place quite so quickly. 

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we navigate our newly acquired water features. Our Grounds Team has worked incredibly hard preparing the course for the season, and your help in protecting that work makes a tremendous difference.

Thank you for your understanding,

Thanks to some fantastic weather throughout our overseeding period and the outstanding efforts of our Grounds Team, the Vistas Course has come through overseed beautifully. Our crew once again did an exceptional job preparing the course for the busy season ahead, and we hope you've been enjoying the fresh playing conditions since reopening last Saturday.

We have several updates to share as we get back into the swing of things!

Vistas Cart Path Restrictions Lifted!

Effective today, cart path restrictions have been lifted on the Vistas Course!

First, a big thank you to everyone for following the cart path restrictions during our first week back. Your cooperation gave the young winter ryegrass the time it needed to establish itself and helped protect all the hard work that went into overseeding.

As we return to normal cart operations, please remember that the 90-degree rule remains in effect throughout the golf course. We ask everyone to:

• Remain on the cart paths as much as possible.

• When approaching your golf ball, enter the fairway at a 90-degree angle from the cart path, then return to the path using the same general route.

• Minimize unnecessary driving on the grass, especially while the new turf continues to mature.

• Continue to observe all directional signs, ropes, and designated no-cart areas.

A little extra care now goes a long way toward keeping our courses in excellent condition throughout the season!

Ever Wonder What Goes Into Overseeding?

Overseeding is quite a process, and there's much more to it than simply putting down grass seed!

Back in 2022, our Grounds Team put together a great video offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in transforming our courses for the winter season.

If you've never seen it, or would simply like a refresher, take a few minutes to check it out!

Watch: Behind the Scenes of Our Overseeding Process

Gold Tee Improvements Underway

You may have noticed a few closely mowed circles in some of our rough areas. These are part of an effort to explore improved locations for several of our Gold Tee markers.

Our goal is to identify teeing areas that offer flatter, more comfortable footing while also positioning them closer to cart paths and away from areas of heavy cart traffic.

Several of these locations have already been seeded, and we'll gradually begin moving Gold Tee markers into the new areas as the grass becomes sufficiently established.

These adjustments are part of our ongoing efforts to make the course more enjoyable, accessible, and easier to maintain. We look forward to seeing how these locations perform!

Vistas Hole #6 Temporary Tee

The Golf Club will be starting the construction of the well housing, allowing us to move forward with this important improvement sooner than originally anticipated.

To provide the construction team with the space needed to complete the work safely and efficiently, we will continue using the temporary teeing area on Hole #6 during construction, with completion currently anticipated sometime in December.

We understand that Members are looking forward to returning to the regular teeing area, and we appreciate your continued patience.

A Quick GHIN App Reminder

The USGA recently introduced a significant update to its GHIN mobile app, featuring a refreshed design and new features.

Some Members may find that their previously saved login information is no longer available following the update.

If you're having trouble signing in and don't remember your password, use the apps "Forgot Login Information" on the GHIN app login screen and follow the instructions to reset it.

For security reasons, the Golf Shop staff cannot view your existing GHIN password. However, we're always happy to assist with the password-reset process or help troubleshoot login difficulties.

As we head into another beautiful Arizona golf season, we want to recognize our Grounds Team for their hard work and dedication, and thank all of our Members for helping us protect and maintain the courses.

We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and continued support. We look forward to a fantastic season of golf at Westbrook!