A positive attitude, an enduring dream of a golf-industry career and natural people skills enabled
John Kruczek to transform a ramshackle Illinois range into the 2006 winner of Golf Range Times'
Best New Range Award. Opened in 2005 and upgraded the following year, T-Time features
covered tees with 62-foot cover shots, 18-hole miniature golf and golf instruction, in addition to
putting and chipping greens. Spread across 10 acres, the lighted range includes 35 total tees,
15 of which are natural grass. An eight-stall batting cage, game room and party room ensure
entertainment for all family members at the range.

Kruczek, who sold supplies to automotive paint and body shops for 23 years before becoming
a range owner, has poured his time, money and heart into making T-Time a refurbished, thriving
facility and asset to his community. Kruczek notes he is dedicated to ensuring that T-Time has
the reputation for continuous improvement in the community.

James Turner, editor and publisher of Golf Range Times, says, "What distinguished T-Time from the
other contestants was John and Kathy Kruczek's remarkable revitalization of the range. Ninety
percent of the ranges in America are smaller, family-owned-and-operated facilities like T-Time.
This type of transformation is a great example of what many mid-market ranges can do to
improve their business."

Kruczek used the book "Developing Your Golf Range," published by Forecast Golf Group, as a guide
for revamping T-Time. After dedicating eight months to preparing a business plan, Kruczek secured
a loan from his local bank and got to work. The first project he tackled was pulling out the three-foot
weeds surrounding the miniature golf course.

Read about this award-winning facility and how Kruczek realized his lifelong dream.