The temporary tees are set in front of the regulation tees on the highest ground possible. The tees are marked with directional arrows to reduce confusion. Records show the greatest amount of play occurs on sunny winter days with temperatures ranging between 20 and 30 degrees. If the snowfall does get too heavy for the golfer. White Pines offers another option, cross country skiing.
Ski rentals are available in the pro shop at minimal fees.
A six-inch snow cover is required before the grooming of trails is performed. However, the cross country ski records are not as overwhelming as the golf records due to the limited spread of snow the past two years. For the golfer who is not interested in braving the elements, new for the 1991-92 winter season will be an indoor driving range. Golfers will be able to hit any club in their bag due to a net meshing surrounding the dome. The dome will be the first of its kind in the Chicago area, and expectations are high.