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BY: RORY SPEARS Reporting from TPC Deere Run

2014 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC WINNER BRIAN HARMAN HOISTS THE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY. HARMAN EARNED HIS FIRST PGA TOUR WIN AND A TRIP TO THE BRITISH OPEN AT HOYLAKE.

Brian Harman won for the first time on the PGA Tour when he held off his Georgia neighbor Zach Johnson by one shot.

Harman carded a final round 6 under par 66, while Johnson closed with a 7 under par 64. Harman said he trusted his game on a tough day. Johnson tried to put some pressure on Harman but said “nothing seemed to phase (Harman) today.”

With the win Harman then boarded the John Deere jet and headed off with 24 other players to the British Open.

Harman started the day with a one shot lead, but quickly expanded it when he hit his approach shot on the par 5 second hole to four feet. From there Harman made the eagle putt and was off and rolling.

Tim Clark briefly caught Harmon on front nine before falling back, later it was Johnson who playing ahead of Harman that played into a tie for the lead. But Harman made birdies on holes 14,15,and 16 to take control for good.

It was not the final round that three time JDC champion Steve Stricker expected as he could get nothing going, and the birdie putts just did not fall all day. Stricker had some lip outs that hurt him and eventually took any steam out of a fourth round charge.

Jhonattan Vegas shot a final round 65 to tie for third place with Jerry Kelly at 19 under par. Kelly played bogey free all weekend.

Defending USGA Publinks Champion and WGA Western Amateur defending champion Jordan Niebrugge had a great week playing on a sponsor’s exemption from the john Deere Classic. Not only did Niebrugge make the cut and become the tournaments low amateur player, but finished at 10 under par. He says he is ready to defend his Publinks title this week in Kansas, he turned out to be a great pick by JDC tournament director Clair Peterson to be a sponsor’s exemption.

Mark Wilson of Elmhurst wrapped up the tournament at 5 under par, Wilson told the Gog Blog that he is starting to play better in a year where he has not played well. He is hoping to finish the year on a strong run and is looking forward to playing at the Canadian Open and in Tahoe in a few weeks.

Click here to hear Brian Harman’s reaction to winning his first PGA Tour event.

The golf courses of Lawsonia 36 holes and more. Now being operated by Oliphant Golf as of March 1st  2014. Coming this Saturday the Inaugural Langford Shield Golf Outing, 18 holes, different formats, lots of fun. The restaurant dedication after golf. For more information call (920)-294-3320 or visit Lawsonia.com. IN ADDISON visit Links & Tee’s Golf Facility on Lake Avenue. The deal of the summer, just $20 to practice on the range and use the golf course ALL DAY LONG. See Addisonparks.org. Call (630)-233-7275. Come check out Foot Golf, the new golf craze sweeping the country.

THE GOG BLOG’S SUNDAY MORNING SHORT GAME BY RORY SPEARS. Gog Radio Sunday at 9 AM WSBC AM 1240 & WCFJ AM 1470.

Standing L-R Mike Munro and Ed Stevenson, Seated L-R Rory Spears and Bill Berger. Golfers on Golf Radio, Chicago’s Favorite Foursome since 2009.

www.johndeereclassic.com for tickets and information. Final Round today at TPC Deere Run. TV-CBS from 2-5 PM CST.

Golfers on Golf Radio is back this Sunday morning at 9 AM, and that includes Mike Munro back in studio. Rory Spears checks in live from the final round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis Illinois (Quad Cities). Another surprise guest or two, is expected to drop in. Don’t forget if you miss us live, you do get a Mulligan. Click back into the site and hit the past shows area to hear the replay. Mulligans are allowed if your on the course or at the driving range come 9 AM.

Mistwood owner Jim McWethy (left) tells the Gog Blog that the end is near for the original Mistwood Clubhouse. McWethy is hoping to start demolition of the old building by Mid-August. The pro-shop and the offices will move into the learning center until the new clubhouse opens in late May or June of 2015. The new clubhouse will be in two parts but will be connected underground. Building one will have the pro shop and offices, while the other part of the clubhouse will have the the restaurant and space for banquets or conferences. Golfers can stop by the current clubhouse and see drawing of the proposed new buildings. Visit Mistwoodgc.com (815)-254-3333.

Sentry World in Stevens Point Wisconsin. Visit Sentryworld.com for updates on the golf course reopening information.

Sentry World in Stevens Point Wisconsin is making progress towards the reopening of the golf course. Work is proceeding at full speed, and the famed ” Flower Hole” has been replanted. The new main building is taking shape and the golf course and practice area’s are coming along nicely. The operation will be hiring 75 employees. More details as they become available.

RAVISLOE COUNTRY CLUB is having a demo day for Callaway Golf products on Sunday July 13th from 7 AM until 1 PM. Call Ravisloe CC that is open to the public at (708)-798-5600.

ORCHARD VALLEY GOLF CLUB in Aurora and Billy Casper Golf are giving away a new Titleist Golf bag. All you have to do is pick the winner of today’s World Cup final to have a chance to win. One winner will be chosen from all the correct entree’s received. To enter go on Bill Casper Golf’s Facebook or Twiter page.

THE BIG TEN NETWORK and BTN.COM is running a story on the the WGA’s Evans Scholars program.

THE WILMETTE GOLF CLUB has reopened from the Greg Martin renovation. Stop out and play the Wilmette Golf Club, located on Lake Avenue just West of the Edens Expressway.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out returns on Monday, until then Go Play or attend the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. RS.

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BY: RORY SPEARS REPORTING FROM THE TPC DEERE RUN IN SILVIS ILLINOIS.

The third round is in the books at the 2014 John Deere Classic. Can leader Brian Harman yet another University of Georgia alum win the title and a trip over to the British Open at Hoylake in the week ahead. Steve Stricker the three time winner is lurking, but JDC board member Zach Johnson has fallen 3 shots back in the pack.

It will be a final round shootout and the John Deere Classic and there are several players all bunched up on page 1 of the leaderboard.

Harman seemed to be in command of the championship when he rolled in his second eagle of the day on 17, a 47 foot putt that went dead center into the cup. But things changed right after that. Stricker the three time winner of the JDC then got up and down from right of green on 17 to close within 3 shots of Harman.

Then on 18 Harman hit his tee shot into the famed left fairway bunker, and with not having been in a bunker all day Harman’s approach only landed some 40 yards in front of the green. From there his wedge shot left him a slick nine foot downhill par saving putt that slid by on the short side.

Stricker meanwhile had found the front side of the green and had a 25 foot right to left breaker for another birdie. Stricker tried to just get it in close but hit a great putt that found the right edge of the cup. Then Harman missed his par saver and the lead was only one shot. The two players will be paired together tomorrow, they have played together before including in Harman’s rookie year at the BMW Championship.

Second round leader and JDC board member Zach Johnson had a grind it out day and could only manage a two under par 69, that keep his streak of rounds in the 60’s at Deere Run alive. The streak is now at 23 in a row. Johnson left a shot in the bunker on 17 that cost him a birdie there.

Scott Brown had the round of the day with a 10 under par 61, he sits alone in third place.

Tee times for round four start with Harris English at 7:05. Harman and Stricker tee off at 12:45.

Click here to hear interviews with Steve Stricker, Brian Harman and Zach Johnson.

The Gog will have final round coverage of the JDC tomorrow. Stay clicked in.

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REPORTING FROM SILVIS-IL

On Illini Day during round two it was Illini Alum Steve Stricker the three time winner of the John Deere Classic that came flying up the leaderboard early and had moved into second place. By the time the round was over Stricker had fallen into a T-6 but seemed to be right where he wanted to be, headed into Saturdays third round. After Stricker finished with the media, he returned to the driving range and put in an intense two hour practice session. One that included a bunch of swings with a 9-Iron. If there is one club that Stricker will hit well on Saturday, it’s a nine-iron. Bet on it. Stricker shot 65 in round two.

Iowa guy, and John Deere Classic board member Zach Johnson backed up his 8 under par 63 in round one, with a four under par 67 in round two. Johnson holds the lead along with William McGirt who at 35 is still looking for his first PGA Tour victory. While McGirt seemed surprised to be leading when he finished in the morning session, Johnson acted like he knew he was where he belonged.

Johnson the JDC winner in 2012, would have had his second JDC title last year if it wasn’t for whiz kid Jordan Spieth who beat Johnson in a playoff. Spieth shot his way back into the championship with a second round 64, that left him exactly where he was last year after 36 holes. Which was at 7 under par and only 5 shots back of the leaders.

Johnson spoke on how his putting felt great, and McGirt spoke about having no explanation on how he was so on fire with his putting for two straight rounds. McGirt has two second place finishes at the Canadian Open, so he can hang around. But can he finally win. Sticking around is exactly what Todd Hamilton is doing, the former British Open champion was under par again and with a 69 was T-6 in a group with Stricker.

There is a group of three players that sit one shot behind Johnson and McGirt. They include Johnson Wagner, Steven Bowditch and Brian Harman. Charles Howell III did hit the shot of the championship through the first two rounds, Howell recorded a hole-in-one on the par three 3rd hole.

NOTABLE NAMES.. Rory Sabbatini at -9, Spieth -7 (T-16), Luke Guthrie at -4 (T-35), Iowa’s Steve Ihm shot 65 to make the cut in his first event as a professional. Ihm is at 4 under par. (A) Jordan Niebrugge made the cut T-49 at three under par, he will be low amateur. Elmhurst’s Mark Wilson made the cut at -2.

Trunk Slammers: Wheaton’s Kevin Streelman and Illini alum D.A. Points.

Click here to hear interviews with Zach Johnson, William McGirt, and Steve Stricker.

Round three coverage tomorrow stay clicked in.

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See Johndeereclassic.com for tickets and tournament information.

BY: RORY SPEARS

2012 Champion and John Deere Classic board member Zach Johnson came out of the blocks making birdies and sits a top the leader board with Rory Sabbatini and Brian Harman coming out of the morning session of round one.

Johnson birdied 8 of the first 11 holes and set the gallery a buzz and had them thinking a 59. But after 11 all Johnson could do was make par’s coming in. Johnson admitted to the media after his round that shooting 59 isn’t all that important to him, and that he would rather win 59 tournaments instead.

The key to round one was his wedge play said Johnson, who admitted he really didn’t do anything special in the pro-am on Wednesday. Tempo was also key, as Johnson admitted to working on his pace of play.

Sabbatini got the putter going early after he saw Johnson’s quick start he told the media after his round. Sabbatini made birdies on four of the first seven holes. He made four birdies on the back nine and completed round one bogey free.

“The key at this golf course is getting to the green and then making some putts,” said Sabbitini. He is just hoping to do more of the same over the next three days.

Harman started a little slower on the front nine, but lit it up on the back nine with six birdies. He ended up with only two pars on the back nine since he carded one bogey as well.

“I had a great day,” said Harman. “It was a lot of fun. I hadn’t played well the last two weeks, so it was nice to get off to a good start.”

Harman drove home all eight hours after missing the cut at the Greenbrier last week and worked on a few things and got refreshed. He came into the Deere ready to go. Harman had to make a caddie change after seven holes into the round when his caddie Scott Tway got sick. So a local golf coach who was in the gallery stepped in and finished the round on the bag. Tway is expected to be back on the bag for round two.

Former British Open Champion (2004) and Illinois native Todd Hamilton was a surprise visitor in the press room. Hamilton went out and shot a 7 under par 64 and sits one shot of the lead. Hamilton has been mostly playing the Web.com tour and had not been in the media room in a while. But he switched to a new Titleist Scotty Cameron Putter earlier this week and started making some putts.

Hamilton said after his round that he plays plenty of golf and plays well at his home club but has had trouble in recent years taking that game to the golf course. In round one he made it work, can he keep it going is the question.

Three time champion Steve Stricker opened with a 3 under par 68. Stricker said he left himself in the wrong place on several greens, but thinks he can post a good score in round two. He is tied for 24th place.

Round one was a tough one for defending champion Jordan Spieth. Spieth was two over par and sitting in 106th place after 11 holes, but he rallied with two late birdies to get back to even par and sits tied for 81st place. Spieth says it’s where he was after round one last year as well.

The field is one player short after a late withdrawal by Patrick Cantley who is suffering with back issues. No other player on the waiting list was here and ready to jump into the field.

Three players are one shot off the lead at 7 under par, four players are two shots back at 6 under par.

Click here to hear interviews with Zach Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Steve Stricker.

Round two tee’s off at 7 Am local time (CST).

BY: RORY SPEARS

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After a short break to visit the best in golf around the Philadelphia area, The Gog Blog returns home to Illinois and the John Deere Classic all week long. Stay clicked in and see if Jordan Spieth can defend his title, or if Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson are ready to take back the tournament they love to win.

Round one coverage coming up later today.

Visit Lawsonia.com learn more about the 36 holes at Lawsonia. Now being managed by Oliphant Golf. Don’t forget the Langford Shield tournament July 19th, sign up today. 18 holes and a prime rib dinner.

Written by Gog Blog Assistant Editor Rory Spears

Always fun to return to the home of the 2013 U.S. Open, Merion Golf Club

It’s tournament month here in Illinois, so the Gog Blog has hit the road and got out of town just in time. Just kidding. I would not miss tournament month here for anything, however we do have to many tournaments in just a short window.

First up I got the week off from the radio show yesterday, my first in two years but it was for good reason. A visit to Merion Golf Club just outside of Philadelphia. But there is more, other visits include Saucon Valley CC home of this falls USGA Mid-Amateur Championship. Lancaster CC is on the tee tomorrow. LCC just hosted the WWGA National Amateur Championship, but in 2015 it gets the U.S. Women’s Open with the defending Champion Michelle Wie. In between I return to the Philadelphia Cricket Club where architect Keith Foster has done a stellar renovation of the A.W. Tillinghast Wissahickon Course. I’ll have more on this after I return.

When I do return it’s only for a short window because the John Deere Classic is calling from down in the Quad Cities. Jordan Spieth defends his first PGA Tour title, and old favorites and past champions Zach Johnson and Steve Stricker return as well, it will be an exciting week as always. The Gog Blog will be there for all four tournament rounds, and following the contingent of Illinois players in the field.

The next week is the Illinois State Amateur Championship at Cantigny in Wheaton, July 15-17.The Illinois Open is at the Glen Club July 21-22-23,I’ll start the week there and have Big 3 partner Len Ziehm help me on this end, while I head out to Baltimore along with Jerry Rich for the inaugural International Crown. The International Crown will be here at Rich Harvest Farms in 2016, I’ll be helping Len from the Baltimore side.

No sooner than I return, and the Illinois PGA Senior Masters event at Onwentsia is July 28th. The Illinois Women’s Open has round 1 on the 28th as well. The 29th of July has the WGA Western Amateur tee it up at Beverly Country Club. Defending Champion Jordan Niebrugge will be in the field. Along with 2014 WGA Junior Championship runner up Nick Hardy from Northbrook, who will play for Mike Small’s Illini squad this fall.

At some point in early August, I will look forward to hitting the golf course again. In the meantime, hit the course and hit the tournaments. As the song goes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Go Play…RS

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Golfers on Golf Radio Clockwise from Top left,Mike Munro, Ed Stevenson, Bill Berger and Rory Spears

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO returns this Sunday morning at 9 AM. Turn that dial to WSBC AM 1240 or WCFJ AM 1470 and give the show a listen.

If you miss us live you do get a mulligan, check out the rebroadcast here online at this site. It should be posted within 24 hours of the live broadcast.

The leadoff guest is John Deere Classic Tournament Director Clair Peterson. It’s JDC week in the Quad Cities and the tournament tee’s off on this Thursday. All of your favorite Deere regulars are back including defending champion Jordan Spieth.

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JEFF SLUMAN now on the Champions Tour returns this week to Oak Tree Golf Club in Oklahoma where he won the 1988 PGA Championship. This time around it’s the U.S. SR. Open for Sluman. Tune in to hear Rory’s interview with Jeff Sluman on going back to the scene of his only major championship win.

PGA professional Errie Ball passed away this week at 103, Ball had been the last living member of the original Master’s field. For more on Ball who has some Chicago ties, see Big 3 Partner Tim Cronin’s dedication at Illinoisgolfer.net.

Today is the final day for play at the Glenview Park District Golf Club on Shermer Road in Glenview. Architect Rick Jacobson and the construction crews will start work tomorrow. The course is expected to reopen in June of 2015.

Architect Greg Martin at the Wilmette Golf Club

Architect Greg Martin continues to stay busy on the local golf scene. Martin will start work this fall to upgrade the practice facilities at Jerry Rich’s, Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. The work will be completed this fall, so not to interfere with the 2015 Western Amateur, or the 2016 LPGA International Crown. Martin will expand the practice tee, relocate the practice green and introduce a short range.

Martin design is preparing plans for the Setttler’s Hill Golf Club in Batavia. This will include the renovation of two holes and the addition of two holes to accommodate the inclusion of a practice range and a chipping green on the 1st and 13th holes. Phase one of the plan will begin this fall.

Wedgewood Golf Course operated by the Joliet Park District is moving forward with a renovation by Martin. Wedgewood the longest of three courses run by the park district needs irrigation improvements  and a facelift. Work will start late this year. Martin is also doing work with the Biltmore Country Club, last year it was the 13th green and this year it will be the 11th green and the 12th tee box.

Martin is watching the Wilmette Golf Club as it gets ready to come back into play, it’s scheduled reopening is July11th. For information on Martin design, visit martindesigngolf.com.

AT COG HILL.. it’s take your daughter to the course week. Monday-Sunday July 7-13th, and family golf is back. Take the family and go enjoy. In the learning center barn, the floor looks in place with the new swing plate inserted.

THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT , is back tomorrow. Join us then.

BY: RORY SPEARS

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  LINKS & TEE’S BEST GOLF DEAL IN CHICAGO. PLAY OR PRACTICE ALL DAY FOR JUST $20.00. USE THE RANGE OR PLAY THE COURSE. FOOT GOLF IS NOW COMING SOON. LINKS & TEE’S IS LOCATED ON LAKE AVENUE IN ADDISON. VISIT ADDISONPARKS.ORG OR CALL (630)-233-7275.

The Second Hole at Lawsonia Links

When Illinois golfers think about Wisconsin golf, a few names like Kohler, Erin Hills, the courses of the Wisconsin Dells or Lake Geneva. Now there is another option for golfers that want to play some great golf and have a great time doing it.

The Golf Courses of Lawsonia in the town of Green Lake Wisconsin, is your new golf destination in the dairyland state.

As of March 1, 2014 Oliphant Golf did assume control of the operation of the golf courses of Lawsonia. Oliphant is a major name in golf course construction and restoration. Courses like Pebble Beach and Oakland Hills use Oliphant for their needs.

Craig Haltom VP, Golf Management for Oliphant Golf is the person who discovered the new Mike Keiser property in Wisconsin called Sand Valley. That property is currently being developed.

Lawsonia Links Course Hole #7-Box Car

The golf courses do remain open to the public, with both memberships and daily fee play as in the past. Oliphant will oversee Lawsonia’s pro shop and restaurant operation. Formerly known as the Caddyshack, the new restaurant is now Langford’s Pub after course designer William Langford.

This year the pub will have expanded hours, and hopes to continue to grow off the success of the Friday night fish fry. Jeff Kleinke and Nick Lueptow to manage the pro shop and the restaurant.

Craig Haltom VP of Golf Management at Oliphant Golf, at Sand Valley in Wisconsin. Haltom discovered the property that will be the home of Mike Keiser’s new golf venture.

“We look forward to many more years of successful partnership with The Golf Courses of Lawsonia,” says Haltom. “Clubhouse renovations are underway, and there are great things planned for the restaurant and the bar. This winter, we have continued an aggressive tree management and course restoration plan on the Links, and we have begun to open some dramatic lake views on the Woodlands course. It’s a busy an exciting time for Lawsonia.”

For the last three years, Oliphant has been the sub-contractor doing the maintenance of the courses. The feeling is that from tee to green the courses have never been in better condition.

Hole # 7 on the Lawsonia Woods course.

Mike Lyons of Oliphant, the past president of the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association, is the Lawsonia superintendent.

This coming July 19th, is the inaugural Langford Shield golf outing, a different format every six holes. Teams are 2-player teams, come join in on the fun. Some golf historians feel the property is the best work by Langford, one of the famous golf architects of the years gone by.

Click here to hear Rory’s Interview with Lawsonia Head Professional Jeff Kleinke.

Lawsonia Golf and Oliphant Golf now teaming up to give Wisconsin and the Midwest another premier golf destination. Stay (on property) and play packages are available, so you can enjoy both courses and all that Wisconsin hospitality.

Call the pro shop at (920)-294-3320 and make your tee-times today. The golf courses of Lawsonia, becoming a great golf destination in the heart of the Midwest. Just under three hours from downtown Chicago.

Visit Lawsonia in Green Lake, NW of Milwaukee. Enjoy this renovated golf destination

  The Golf Courses of Lawsonia in Green Lake Wisconsin. Now under the management of Oliphant Golf. Play in the first annual Langford Shield Tournament on July 19th. Call the pro shop or visit the website for details. Lawsonia.com

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY GOLFERS, are you ready to go play. Today there are great golf bargin’s to be had. Some deals get better as the day goes on. Check the websites or call your favorite course’s website.

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All weekend long, Cog Hill Players Club members earn triple points. In addition Family Golf will be on the 4th, 5th and 6th. Call Cog Hill for details. This is, Take Your Child to the Course Week. Kids get FREE green fee’s on courses 1 & 3, when accompanied by an adult. Call (630)-Cog-Hill.

A  FEW COURSES WITH DEALS include Chapel Hill in McHenry, with burger special this weekend. Rates drop after 1 PM. (815)-344-1894.

Sportsman’s in Northbrook, there is an apparel sale going on in the pro shop. For all the holiday rates call (847)-291-2351.

Settlers Hill in Batavia, call (630)-232-1636. Bonnie Brook in Waukegan with specials for the 4th. (847)-360-4730.

White Deer Run in Vernon Hills, has rates dropping as the day goes on today. They are having a 30% off sale on golf shirts. (847)-680-6100 Whitedeergolf.com.

Oak Grove Golf Club in Harvard (815)-648-2550, or Foxford Hills in Cary that has specials running the month of July (847)-639-0400.

Lake Barrington Shore’s in Barrington now is offering new membership specials, contact GM Quentin Grasso at (847)-382-4240.

Copper Fiddle Distillery gives you a chance to bottle your own Borbon, come see everything they have to offer, then walk over for Fireworks. Located in Lake Zurich on Rt.22 (847)-847-7609. IPGA Professional Fred Robinson and partner Jose Hernandez welcome you.

Call Shepherd’s Crook on Green Bay Road in Zion for details on holiday golf specials, (847)-872-2080 or visit Shepherdscrook.com.

More courses are offering 4th of July specials. Check out the Glenview Park District Golf Course as the Gog Blog did today. It will close Sunday night for about 1 year, as architect Rick Jacobson comes in on Monday to start a renovation. The course should reopen inn June of 2015.

Tee it up today and this weekend, the weather should be great. Go Play.