Eagleglen Golf Course closed: Other JBER recreation opportunities available Published May 1, 2014 By Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Wolf JBER Public Affairs JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- After studying historical trends and dialoguing with the Anchorage golfing community and representatives from the Alaska congressional delegation, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing commander announced the Eagleglen Golf Course will not open for golf during the 2014 season. JBER leadership conducted a quarterly Non-Appropriated Fund Council meeting with mission partners from across the installation. During this meeting, all Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs, to include JBER's golf program, were reviewed for their usage, cost efficiency and performance. The findings indicated the service wasn't generating enough revenue to support itself and was taking money away from other MWR programs. The area will still be open for running, biking and open recreation. The 673d Force Support Squadron will be installing running markers, marking off 1.5 miles and 5 kilometers to offer a scenic running trail. The Eagleglen golf season won't happen this year, however golf will still be available on the installation. There are two other courses offered at the Moose Run Golf Course: the Creek Course and the Hill Course. According to the Moose Run website, "The Creek Course opened in 2000 and is the most challenging golf course in the state; perhaps the most challenging many golfers have ever played. It's the longest golf course in Alaska at 7,324 yards, and has the Longest Single Hole, the par 5 number 11 at 640 yards. "Two of the holes, No. 6 and 11, play through reclaimed gravel pits and are two of most scenic holes to be found in Alaska. The course was designed by Robin Nelson who is known for his ability to build golf courses that are sensitive to their sites, preserve the character of land and make the game of golf fun, challenging and enjoyable. "A company of combat engineers first built the Hill Course in 1952 as a nine-hole layout. In 1955, an additional 9-holes were added to make the existing layout. While the Hill Course has [small] greens, the fairways are wide and forgiving to make a round of golf a challenging affair. This wooded course has spruce and birch trees lining all of its fairways. The front nine is hilly, while the back nine is somewhat flat. The greens are small, and water hazards come into play on a few holes." Besides the courses, Moose Run offers a golf shop, a practice facility and the Grizzly Grill Snack Bar. The golf shop is a full-service shop that offers equipment ranging from clubs to clothing. The practice facility consists of a driving range, two chipping ranges and three practice putting greens to practice before tackling the greens. The different lessons offered are private lessons, military clinics, junior camps, senior clinics, family clinics, Tai Chi and women's clinics. A full description as well as a "meet the instructors" information page can be found on the Moose Run Golf Course website. Range keys from Eagleglen will still be usable on the Moose Run Golf Course. In addition, all Eagleglen punch cards will be honored at Moose Run. For more information, visit the Moose Run website at www.mooserungolfcourse.com or call 428-0056.