FRANKFORT — Frankfort Commons, the golf course that began as the old Frankfort Country Club a century ago, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a community event on July 17 featuring three live bands, a night golf scramble, food, a beer trailer, and a fireworks show sponsored by the VFW and King Bird Fireworks.
The event, called “Light Up the Night,” will be held on the patio at Arborwood and on the Frankfort Commons course. Doors open at 4 p.m., with live music beginning around 4:30 p.m.
The Lineup
Three bands are scheduled to perform from approximately 4:30 to 10 p.m. The Barney Muggers Street Band will open the evening with folk-style music. The Jacks will follow and the Ribcage closing out the night with classic and heavier rock.
“We’re open to anybody to come,” Director of Golf, Brian Corn said during an appearance on WILO’s Party Line program. “The music will start around 4:30 and end at 10, and then to celebrate the hundred years, we’re gonna have a fireworks show right out there.”
How Night Golf Works
Immediately following the fireworks at 10 p.m., a four-man scramble night golf event will begin on the course.
The event uses specially designed golf balls activated by a magnet. “You touch a magnet to it, it turns your ball on,” Corn explained. “It’s got like four different colors, or you can make it strobe.” Hole markers will be outlined with Christmas lights and fairways lined with glow sticks to help players navigate the course in the dark.
Players will tee off from the red tees for a nine-hole round, though Corn noted the number of holes played could vary depending on team turnout.
Tickets and Details
Admission to the concert portion of the event is $10 at the door. Those who wish to participate in the night golf scramble can purchase a ticket for $55 per person, which includes concert admission as well. Tickets will also be available for advance purchase at the Frankfort Commons pro shop, and online sales are expected to be posted at GolfFrankfortCommons.com within the coming days.
Food will be provided by a food truck called Food and Barbecue and A beer trailer will also be on site.
Frankfort Commons is also giving away a pack of four tickets through WILO Radio. Listen to WILO 96.9 FM, Boone 102.7 FM or WILO AM 1570 for details.
