THE CHICAGO HIGHLANDS CLUB hosts the Evans Scholars Invitational from Sept. 9-13 a Korn Ferry Tour Event, benefiting the Evans Scholars Foundation. THE CLUB CHAMPION stores are back open, and a fitting for new clubs just in time for Fathers Day next weekend, makes the perfect gift for dad. For details Clubchampiongolf.com. _____________________________________________________________________
THE GOG BLOG-by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf, follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy and Facebook or Linkedin. At WCPT Am 820 studios in Chicago. Golfers on Golf Radio Saturday mornings at 10 AM.
GOLF IS BACK-yes live golf, tune in on CBS this afternoon to see the final round of the Charles Schwab Classic from Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth Texas.
Several of our local players including Nick Hardy, Vince India and Andy Pope are in contention at the Korn Ferry Tour event in Florida today.
It is nice to have live golf tournaments back on television, even if it is without fans in the stands, or next to the ropes.
The Golf Heritage Society-GolfHeritage.org
The Golf Heritage Society a non-profit celebrating it’s 50 Anniversary in 2020, is announcing a special $25 membership fee for the rest of the year. As it will welcome new members from both the USA, and from around the world.
“It is our pleasure to announce this special membership fee for the remainder of 2020,” said Dr. Bern Bernacki, president of the GHS. “We invite anyone who loves to golf to join us as we salute 50 years of honoring and preserving golf’s history for future generations.”
The GHS exists to offer information about the game’s history, players, courses, championships and equipment-from the past through the present. Collecting and trading golf memorabilia and artifacts also is a part of what interests many GHS members, who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others.
To learn more about the GHS visit the organizations new website at GolfHeritage.org.
The Volvik Vivid USA-Ball pack.
VOLVIK USA a high performing golf ball and growing company, has announced a Vivid USA 6-Ball Pack in time for both Father’s Day and the Fourth of July.
The Vivid 6-Ball Pack includes USA-logo’d golf balls, and a Lady Liberty logo’d ball marker.
Each sleeve includes one red, white and blue 2020 VIVID ball. Every ball has the number 1776, and the full set comes in a Lady Liberty custom box.
“The 2020 USA Pack will be a fantastic Father’s Day gift or terrific way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend or the return of golf throughout the U.S., and we are pleased to offer this special limited-time product to the trade,” said Wes Whittingham, vice president of sales for Volvik USA. “The patriotic design and high-performance quality of the balls combine to create a perfect holiday gift.”
The 2020 Volvik VIVID balls have the VAS Triple-line Volvik Alignment System and a new-and improved UV protected matte coat finish coating. The 3-piece construction balls feature 75 compression and a maximized Energy Core $24.99 Volvik.com
The new Exotics EXS 220- 3 Wood TourEdge.com
TOUR EDGE GOLF has been added to the summer series of demo days at the Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein next Saturday June 20th.
This demo day for fittings and testings is by appointment only. You must call Pine Meadow to be put on the list for a fitting at (847)-566-4653 (GOLF).
The new HL4 fairway metals and irons can be tested, or how about the EXS 220 metal woods, or the new for 2020 the Wingman putter. Check out Tour Edge products at TourEdge.com or the Pine Meadow Golf Club.
PITCHFIX SPOKESMAN CHIP BECK- is the featured guest on Chad Johansen’s 4 Step Process FREE Webinar tonight at 8 PM, see 4stepprocess.com or visit Chad’s website at Chadjohansen.com. #BlackBerryOaks GM and head golf professional, or you can even call him Coach Johansen these days. Call BB Oaks at (630)-553-7170.
PITCHFIX is now offering clubs that want one a Pick Cup, that helps keep the golf ball at the top of the hole, to help during these Covid-19 times. it’s an easy way to retrieve the golf ball from the hole, and not help spread the Corona Virus.
For details visit PitchfixUSA.com/product/PickCup. For more information on PitchFix see our story from the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show on this website, and hear our interview with a Mr.59-Chip Beck.
FOREST DUNES GOLF CLUB in Roscommon Michigan has opened for the season, and it’s complete with Covid-19 safety guidelines in place.
Forest Dunes is home to Top 100 golf course Forest Dunes by Tom Weiskopf and the 18 hole reversible course by Tom Doak called “The Loop”. The Loop changes direction each day from it’s Black to Red routing.
During the 2020 golf season the new 10-hole short course will be open along with the two new lake cottages. Special packages now available for the 4th of July weekend, to book your play and stay call (989)-275-0700 or see ForestDunesGolf.com
Forest Dunes is located in a 1,300 acre wooded area within the Huron National Forest. You can also follow Forest Dunes on Twitter @forestdunesgolf.
The Gog Blog returns tomorrow. RS