THE GOG BLOG’S SUNDAY MORNING SHORT GAME-NEWS COLUMN

THE ACRON GRILL at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook, is now serving the First Tee-Transfusion just in time for the summer season. So visit HeritageoaksGC.com.

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram

Len Ziehm at the USGA office in Pinehurst.

Another week of news is here.

Golfers on Golf’s Len Ziehm, is on the road again, working his way through Pennsylvania and Virginia.

This past week Ziehm a member of Chicago’s favorite foursome Golfers on Golf Radio, was representing GOG at the ING Summit at Valley Forge near Philadelphia.

Ziehm reports that there was no siting of George Washington, but there was some great news and good golf that came out of the event. But following ING was a trip to the Poconos. So look for the full wrap-up at LenZiehmonGolf.com.

MAGIC HAPPENS HERE-The John Deere Classic.

IOWA STARS UNITE FOR JDC PRO-AM.

Caitlin Clark the star of NCAA Women’s basketball, and the University of Iowa basketball team, will play in the 2023 John Deere Classic Pro-am.

Championship week for the John Deere Classic is July 6-9.

Clark is avid golfer, when she isn’t draining 3-pointers, is paired with 2023 Ryder Cup Captain Iowa native Zach Johnson. So the Pro-Am is played on Wednesday.

DUPAGE GOLF-announces registration has opened for the DuPage Amateur, on July 22-23. So round one is played at Maple Meadows. But the second 18 holes at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. But see more at DuPagegolf.com.

Darius Rucker Summer’s Swingstakes with PXG Golf.

PXG and Grammy  award-winning artist Darius Rucker, have teamed up for a summer giveaway.

The Swingstakes allow golfers to sign up for free, at a PXG Store-or online.

Both Chicago stores in Northbrook or in Oak Brook Terrace are locations where you can sign up.

Golfers can win both PXG clubs and swag, and or concert tickets to four concerts. Chicago winners are announced July 10th, the golf outing and concert are July 14th.

” I play a lot of golf when I’m on the road,” said Rucker. “So I’m thrilled to bring PXG along for the ride and share my love of the game with other avid golfers. Life doesn’t get much better than a summer filled with golf and live music.” So for more information visit PXG.com/Darius. PXG is honoring Women’s Golf Month-see the discounts for women at PXG.com.

PXG CB Irons are now available, cost is $169.99 per iron. See PXG.com.

The Bumble Bee putter by Bettinardi Golf.

BETTINARDI has entered the battle.

Decepticons and Autobots. So Bettinardi Golf and the world of transformers has crossed paths.

WHO WILL WIN?

So is your game ready for a for BumbleBee putter.

What about some Bettinardi-Transformer Swag gear.

The launch is this week on Wednesday June 7th 10 am, the Decepticon Line. But Thursday June 8th is the launch of the Autobots series at 10 am CST. So learn more at Bettinardi.com.

THE WGAESF has announced a two-year partnership with Northbrook based SWAG Golf . SWAG will support the Western Golf Association (WGA) and the BMW Championship coming this August to Olympia Fields. SWAG golf is known for colorful golf products.

The 18th green at the Aurora Country Club.

THE CHICAGO DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION (CDGA) will hold the 21st annual Senior Amateur Golf Championship this coming week June 5-8 at the Aurora Country Club. A field of 77 players will tee off tomorrow, including defending champion Dave Ryan.

Golfers on Golf radio show founder Mike Munro is in the field. Details at CDGA.org.

GOLF APPAREL COMPANY Peter Millar is the official outfitter for the 123rd U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. Petermillar.com/USGA.

MISTWOOD GOLF ANNOUNCES that registration has opened for the Stars and Stripes outing on Tuesday 4th of July, with a 7 Am shotgun start. So to sign up visit Mistwoodgc.com.

GOLFFOREVER a fitness and stretching tool, has become a partner of the Canadian PGA. So for more information see GolfForever.com.

GOLFTEC GENEVA ILLINOIS is now open for business. Located at 1492 S. Randall road in Geneva-Suite H. More information at GolfTec.com.

John Iacono owner of Zero Friction with the new Stride Cart, can run remotely. Zerofriction.com

FATHERS DAY is COMING.

So have you considered getting dad a Fathers Day golf gift.

Because you can pick from a line of great golf products from Oak Brook Terrace based Zero Friction Golf.

First on the tee is the new Stride remote walking cart. So no need to push or pull. Zero Friction has a full line of golf balls, golf gloves, golf tees and more. So visit Zerofriction.com.

CALLAWAY GOLF has new limited edition of it’s new Paradym Driver coming out tomorrow June 5th. See Callawaygolf.com and learn more about night mode.

MARCUS BYRD won for the third time in four starts on the APGA Tour. Bryd shot a score of 9 under par over 36 holes, to win the championship at TPC Deere Run.

ILLINOIS COACH MIKE SMALL is a finalist for the Dave Williams NCAA Division 1, Coach of the Year Award. Illini Seniors Adrien Dumont de Chassart and Tommy Kuhl were named Ping All-American First Team. Details at FightingIllini.com.

PADRAIG HARRINGTON a three-time major champion winner and 2021 Ryder Cup Captain for Team Europe, has joined Superspeedgolf. So you can like Harrington by learning more of his methods at SuperSpeedGolf. See more at Superspeedgolf.com.

Caledonia Golf and Fish Club and neighbor and fellow Mike Strantz golf design are offering a fall golf package, that must be used from October 1-31. So check out the details of these two great Pawley’s Island (Myrtle Beach area) golf courses. To book your play and stay at these Top 100 rated resort courses, Caledoniagolfandfishclub.com or TrueBluegolf.com.

THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT-Returns tomorrow. RS

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About Rory Spears

Rory spent over 8 years growing up working at Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Hts.IL, then two years at Chevy Chase in Wheeling. He has covered golf in Chicago since 1986. Rory was one of the initial members of WSCR all-sports radio Chicago and covered golf there for 5 seasons, before moving on to work for ESPN/Sportsticker and ESPN Radio. In addition to hosting Golfers on Golf Radio on WCPT AM820 Chicago, he writes for both the Chicago District (CDGA) Magazine, and formerly Chicagoland Golf. Rory has played over 525 courses in 39 states, and rates golf courses. He does golf course management and communications consulting, within the golf industry.