Champaign-Urbana will have one less place to play golf next season.

The Atkins Group, owners and developers of the Stone Creek Golf Club and Neighborhood have announced that they will be closing the golf course at the end of the month.

From the press release:

“Our company’s mission has always been the advancement and enriched development of our community,” said The Atkins Group spokeswoman, Kate Klipp. On behalf of the ownership of the Stone Creek Golf Course, we want to inform you that after several years of efforts to make the golf course a financially viable business we have not been successful in doing so… As a result, the real estate solutions firm is moving forward with a long range plan to redevelop the Stone Creek Golf Course and Attie’s Bar and Grill. The object and design is to focus on environmentally-conscious conservation efforts that will enhance the aesthetic beauty and integrity of the property.

The group announced it will close the Attie’s restaurant by January 17th, and the golf pro-shop by the end of the month:

The public is encouraged to use any gift cards or coupons good for a wide variety of golf and Illini merchandise up to and prior to the closure date of the Pro Shop. Stone Creek will be working with the staff and customers to make this transition as best as possible in consideration for all. Additionally, we will be coordinating with current scheduled events that will be impacted by the closure to relocate to a new venue. We are glad to provide all paid season golf pass holders to receive a full refund; please contact the Pro Shop for accommodations.

The course has been in operation since 2000. It has hosted several professional tournaments, as well as serving as the home course for the University of Illinois golf teams.