TOUR EDGE GOLF has released the new Upgraded 522 Series. Visit TourEdge.com.    _____________________________________________________________________

The Gog Blog by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. At the Lawsonia Links historic rock in Green Lake Wisconsin.

WHAT A GREAT WEEK last week was for golf. But in-spite of a little rain here and there, golf was played-outdoors.

BUT the weather is changing, and it might be because of Covid or not. That dome season is coming up quickly.

So enjoy what outdoor days remain. Because I’m hearing that clubs once they close this year, might not reopen, even if that stretch of 70 degree days pops up a week later.

It’s been a long and busy year for golf courses everywhere around town. Courses are stressed and have had their share of play. The pro’s and their staffs have put in plenty of long hours, and they are ready for a break.

ANDY MICKELSON the Director of Golf at Mistwood Golf Course, and the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook, posted this past weekend on social media that Chicago’s premier golf dome, the Mistwood Golf Dome will open November 1st. But then he added MAYBE even sooner depending on the weather. Stay tuned.

GET WELL WISHES to Casey Martin, the former PGA Tour player, and current University of Oregon Golf Coach. Martin who has had struggles with his right leg for years, finally decided on amputation. Martin faced potential serious side-effects from the surgery, but is recovering in the Mayo-Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.

VIVA LAS VEGAS-for Rory McIlroy his 20th win on tour. But a great T-3 for Rickie Fowler, who led most of the way. Before McIlroy caught Fowler on Sunday to win by 2 shots, both players needed a good finish.

GOLF BALL SHORTAGE in 2022. It’s the rumor that won’t go away. Will there be a Surlyn shortage in 2022, limiting production of golf balls. Maybe so. If there is a shortage, what could happen. Is that cheaper golf ball lines might not get made, and more expensive golf balls could sell for 70+ for a dozen. OUCH!!!

IT MIGHT NOT be a bad idea to stock up while you still can. Do put golf balls on your Christmas list this year, just in case.

I PLAYED THE LAWSONIA LINKS Course this past week in the Langford Shield outing, put on by Oliphant-Haltom Golf. This Top 100 is in great shape. Open to the public.

IF YOU MISSED IT see my story on my recent round at Klein Creek. New ownership and new management is really making something out of this club. On and off the golf course, stay tuned, more improvements are coming.

The Gog Blog returns tomorrow. RS

KLEIN CREEK under new ownership, new management, new superintendent, new chef, so come play Klein creek in Winfield, and find out what’s new. KleinCreek.com. TOUR EDGE is giving your game some cutting edge technology the new 522 series is now available. See this line of woods, hybrids, irons and wedges now at TourEdge.com  ______________________________________________________________________

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

Welcome to the Pine Meadow Golf Club

YOU HAVE NOT missed the deadline to sign up for the Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein, 2-man scramble.

But Saturday November 6th is coming up quickly, so don’t wait much longer.

Because it will be one of the last events of the 2021 golf season at Pine Meadow.

$80.00 per player, covers your green fee, cart fee, a warm up bucket of balls. Plus a hot dog, chips and a drink, and the prize purse. So call Pine Meadow today to sign up at (847)-566-4653 (GOLF).

COLLEGE GOLF EXPERIENCE announces Las Vegas Showcase Camp for December 4-5 in advance of the GCAA Conference. It will be the first camp with coaches from both the men’s and women’s defending National Championship teams.

CGX is endorsed by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), and helps provide new pathways to college golf by offering junior players access to college golf coaches. This is perfect way to understand the recruiting process, showcase your talents and achieve goals in golf. The camp will be held at Desert Pines Golf Club and the Las Vegas Golf Club. Learn more at Collegegolfx.com for ages 8-18.

OAKBROOK TERRACE BASED ZERO FRICTION-will donate portion of sales to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation. Because a portion of proceeds from it’s Pink Ribbon products to the foundation in October. But discounts are available for those buying bulk by October 31st.

“Our Pink Ribbon gloves and Supertubes are one of Zero Friction’s hottest items in the month of October,” said John Iacono, Founder and President of Zero Friction. “It’s a terrific way to show support for breast cancer awareness on the golf course while utilizing a quality product that will help your game.” But there is also free-shipping for orders over $75.00. So for more details visit zerofriction.com or call (630)-317-7700.

Dustin Johnson hits his opening tee shot on Sunday at the 2020/21 Ryder Cup.

LA GOLF the maker of one of the top golf shafts in todays game, has signed on to be the title sponsor, of the Dustin Johnson World Golf Championship, March 4-6, 2022.

LA Golf calls itself the most innovative shaft company in the world. The Dustin Johnson World Golf Championship has a field of 90 players, which consist of both boys and girls. This year 74 of the 90 players were in America’s Top 100 junior ratings. So learn more about the Dustin Johnson World Golf Championship and Myrtle Beach South Carolina Johnson’s home town, at WorldGolfJuniorChampionship.com.

THE 2022-2024 and 2026 Presidents Cup’s will have Genesis Automobiles as the official car of those championships. The 2022 president’s Cup will be played at Quail Hollow GC in Charlotte NC., the 2024 Presidents Cup will be held at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Quebec. In 2026 Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago will host the matches. But you can learn more at PresidentsCup.com

Visit CDGA.org don’t forget to register for a handicap.

THE Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) has announced it’s players of the year for the 2021 golf season.

Nick Tenuta (Mt. Prospect-Mt. Prospect Golf Club) is the Player of the Year. Tenuta won the 101st CDGA Amateur at Bull Valley Golf Club. Tenuta 22, is in his senior year and a member of the University of Louisville Golf Team. He was awarded the Raymond B. Anderson Trophy.

Mark Small (Frankfort/Prestwick CC) was named the 2021 CDGA Senior Player of the Year. Small did not have a win this year. But his consistent play earned him the Charles N. Eckstein trophy. More details at CDGA.org.

The Golf Heritage Society-preserving the history of golf.

The Golf Heritage Society (GolfHeritage.org) has elected it’s officers for the year ahead.

Dr. Bern Bernacki was again named president, with Bob Muir as vice president, at the society’s 50 Anniversary National Convention. The convention was held in Monroeville PA.

Mission Inn your holidays in Howey and Hills Florida.

SO ARE YOU ready for the holidays ahead.

Because Thanksgiving-Christmas-News Years Eve and New years Day, are coming up soon.

So why not Florida, and Why not the Mission Inn just 35 minutes NW of Orlando.

Mission Inn has a great history for families around the holidays. So why not enjoy your holidays in the warmth of Florida. So visit MissionInn.com to see all the specials for this years holiday season.

SKY GOLF has announced that starting Mid-November there will be discounts on the SX-500 and SX-400 along with it’s LX5 GPS Smart watches. Details at Skygolf.com.

HALIFAX PLANTATION one of the most popular destination courses in Daytona Beach FL. has re-opened after a re-grassing project. But member play has already started, and the public is welcome back starting October 23. So for information see DaytonaBeach.golf.

But for more pictures of the above products, see Rory Spears on Facebook, or @GogBlogGuy on Twitter.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out-returns tomorrow. RS

  ON THE MARKET the New Balance Black and Red-Cush Boa’s-Available Nov. 1st. See more at NewBalance.com. The new G-Tech Apparel hand warmers, extend your golf season by keeping your fingers warm between shots. Learn more at Gtechapparel.com  _____________________________________________________________________

WELCOME TO COG HILL now located in Palos Park, and the Home of the Toptracer Range. Cog Hill is open year round.

TIME HAS ALMOST RUN OUT-are you ready for the Fall-Winter Toptracer Range League that starts this Wednesday October 20th. It runs through December 15th, with the week of Thanksgiving off. $250.00 per player covers the entire season, and the league is limited to the first 36 teams that sign up. Play starts at 6 Pm. So come enjoy some of the top rated courses from around the world.

THE BLACK FRIDAY CLASSIC starts at 9:30 AM on Cog 2-price per team is $190.00, and the event is a 2-person scramble.

THE FAMED ESKIMO OPEN is schedule for Jan. 2nd, 2022. More information can be found at Coghillgolf.com or by call (866)-264-4455.

NEW BALANCE BOA-With CUSH. New Colors Black & Red-Grey & Orange. Nov 1st.   ____________________________________________________________________

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

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME in Romeoville-Opening by November 1st.

MISTWOOD will soon be open at both locations.

Because Mistwood Golf Course still have a few weeks left, for outdoor play.

But now comes word that the Mistwood Golf Dome, home of McWethy’s Sports Bar will open by November 1st. But if the weather gets really bad a few day before the 1st, the dome could open sooner.

Mistwood Director of Golf Andy Mickelson says that the summer was spent making upgrades inside the dome. But Mickelson wasn’t quite ready to announce them just yet.

But before you take you game indoors for the rest of the calendar year. Get out and play Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. So if your looking for a fall deal, Mistwood is the place to get one. But time is running out . Because Mistwood will only stay open for outdoor play, for a few more weeks.

  MISTWOOD GOLF Inside and Out. The dome in Bolingbrook (L), Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville (R).

For more details see Mistwoodgolfdome.com or MistwoodGC.com

  G-TECH APPAREL who is your favorite Ryder Cup Team-Team USA or Team Europe, get the hand warmer pouch used by both teams at Whistling Straits-Gtechapparell.com  _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn. At the rock on the Lawsonia Links Course in Green Lake Wisconsin.

NEW BALANCE has now added two colorways, to it’s line of fresh foam PaceSL BOA-Cush golf shoes.

The new colorways hit the stores on November 1st of this year. So they will be out in time for the holiday season.

The PaceSL BOA is built as a Fresh Foam midsole. But now with the BOA fit System, that delivers a walking shoe with ultimate comfort and stability, in every step you take.

The two new color patterns are black with red highlights, and the grey with orange highlights. But both color schemes bring a flair that will fit your current style.

The New Balance Black and Red Boa (L) or the Grey and Orange Boa’s on the (R).

The BOA FIT System with a fresh foam PaceSL, is the first shoe, with a BOA Fit System from New Balance Golf. Because the BOA System is located on the lateral side of the upper, it makes for an easy adjustment at anytime.

But with the three-part system, comes a micro-adjustable dial. The strong TX4 laces, and low friction lace guides.

THE CUSH insole adds an ultra-soft and responsive cushioning. But doesn’t sacrifice durability or stability.

Fresh Foam PaceSL BOA, comes with a lightweight-waterproof performance mesh upper, and a two-year warranty. But specifications are a 11oz. weight. Sizes 8-12,13,14, with widths at D, 2E & 4E. $129.95 is the retail price of these new shoes. Coming November 1st.

But for more information, visit NewBalance.com.

TOUR EDGE’s new E & C Series line is here and available. See more at TourEdge.com _____________________________________________________________________

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

Welcome to Klein Creek in Winfield.

Written by: Rory Spears

IT HAD been years since I have played the Klein Creek Golf Club in Winfield. I returned yesterday and I’m sure glad I did.

Because so much has changed, the golf course and golf operation is better that I remembered. But the even better news is that more improvements will be announced shortly.

More than just the birds are taking off at Klein Creek.

Klein Creek is under new ownership, and new management, and both are a good thing.

Brian Tulk is currently the clubs general manager, and head golf professional. With Kelly Patronas as the clubs new clubhouse manager, and director of membership sales.

But there is more. Keith Kirsch is the new superintendent, and has done a great job improving the conditioning since arriving from Wilmette Golf Club. Nick Nguyen the new head chef after spending the last 10 years at Medinah Country Club. But as the team comes together, so is the golf club.

Tulk says ownership has made a strong financial commitment towards improvements since taking over, and the punch list is not yet complete. A repaving of the cart paths appear to be next on the list. But the club won’t stop there in getting better, confirms Tulk, who wasn’t quite ready to say what’s all next. But it will be things that golfers should enjoy.

Brian Tulk is Klein Creek’s new general manager.

While the year is winding down for the outdoor golf season. It’s not over yet.

Because coming up is the Twin Peaks Golf Outing, that benefits the Folds of Honor on October 23rd. But this four-man scramble event is close to being sold out. So if you wish to enter your team, sign up quickly.

But the Chili-Open, 2-player team event is two weeks later on November 6th. Call Klein Creek to sign up for one or both events at (630)-690-0101.

The par 3, 8th hole plays 196 yards from the back tees.

In addition to the 19th hole bar and grill in the clubhouse, is the Island Bar outside the clubhouse. The Island Bar over looks the 10th hole, and is a great spot on good weather days.

But other options now open to golfers at Klein Creek are memberships. Five different levels of memberships are now available. In addition are permanent tee times in 2022, that run for 20 weeks from Mid-May to late September.

The par 5, 16th hole, 522 yard from the back tees.

Klein Creek was designed by architect Dick Nugent, and the club opened in 1994.

The course has five sets of tee’s that range from 4,909 yards from the front tee’s. The back tee’s play to a yardage of 6,701 yards.

Now with a large tent next to clubhouse, banquets, parties and special events can be held at the club. Klein Creek is located at 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield IL. For more information visit Kleincreek.com and now check out the Klein Creek App. (630)-690-0101. So before the tempertures drop and the snow falls, visit Klein Creek, it’s time to return.

Tour Edge Golf-the new 522 Series. Now available.

THE FINAL IPGA SENIOR MAJOR saw Doug Bauman of Biltmore Country Club, take home the title.

Bauman continued his strong play, that just last week saw him advance to the finals of the IPGA Senior Match Play Championship against winner Roy Biancalana. But heavy rains shortened the event to 18 holes.

Bauman’s round included six birdies and only two bogeys, that left him with a 4 under par 67.

Bauman in addition to Mike Small (University of Illinois), John Varner (Beverly Country Club), Roy Biancalana (Black Sheep Club), Michael Troy (Zigfield Troy Golf Club), John Cleary (Exmoor Country Club), Don Morris (Diversey Golf Range), Kurt Rogers (Champaign Country Club), and Kevin Merion Marion (Old Elm Club) will now focus on the 33rd annual Senior PGA Professional Championship.

Doug Bauman

The championship will be October 21-24 at the PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie Florida.

Biancalana earned the 2021 Errie Ball Award for being the IPGA Senior Player of the Year Award, with his win at the Senior Match Play.

The Players Championship field was determined by being one of the top 32 players on the Errie Ball points list.

More at IPGA.com

The Gog Blog by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

SMART GOLF & FITNESS is now open in West Suburban Lombard-350 E. 22nd Street  _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn. At the Lawsonia Rock-on the Links Course.

ONE MORE TIME-Today is one of the fun golf outings of the year.

The Langford Shield at Lawsonia Golf Links in Green Lake Wisconsin.

Lawsonia is a Top 100 Classic golf course, and if you have not played it. You should, before the snow falls and temperatures drop.

The good news is that trees are not really a factor on the Links Course, so fall leaves are not an issue. Lawsonia has a second course-The Woods Course that reopened this year after a renovation. The Woods Course was designed by Rocky Roquemore, who did the design work for the Jemsek family when they restarted Pine Meadow in Mundelein in the Mid-1980’s.

The Langford Shield is a 2-person team outing. Due to heavy rain two holes into playing last year, my partner and I got drowned. We froze when the temperatures dropped, never made a birdie. So as a result we finished toward the bottom of the scoreboard. This year is the rematch we have been waiting for for a full year, lets hope the weather holds out, and the day is better than last year.

PGA JR. League. Great job by Coach Kevin Weeks of Cog Hill with the Team Illinois of the PGA Junior League. But while they did not qualify for the match play and the final four. Team Illinois posted a good number and was very competitive, only six shots out of advancing. So as all of us have head in this town before, wait until next year.

BROOKS vs BRYSON. Another one of these day after Thanksgiving made for TV events. I don’t know if I should be excited or not. They seemed to make-up at the Ryder Cup, now we are supposed to believe this guys are enemies again. But another thing is that the event is 12 holes. 12 holes ?, why play 12. So if your bored on Black Friday, there you go.

CONGRATS to Roy Biancalana on winning the IPGA Senior Match Play Championship last week over Doug Bauman. But in addition to winning the tournament, Biancalana won the 2021 IPGA Senior Player of the Year award. Biancalana is playing out of Blackberry Oaks in Bristol.

THE LPGA is moving the ANA Inspiration the former Dinah Shore out of California after all these years, and sending it out to Houston Texas. Details still coming together, but the purse will increase.

Go play, it’s Mid-October and the weather won’t last much longer. The Gog Blog is back all week. RS

The Second round of the 2021 PGA Junior League Golf Championship on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Photo Courtesy of Bill Ibrahim and the Southwest PGA Section.

TEAM ILLINOIS is playing at the PGA Jr. League Championship in Scottsdale Arizona.

But of the 12 teams competing, only the top 4 teams advanced to the match play finals. Because Team Illinois is in seventh place, they did not advance.

But the effort on Day 2 by Team Illinois was good. Coach Kevin Weeks from Cog Hill Golf & country Club, guided his team to a -39 score. But a score of -45 was needed to advance. Great showing by Team Illinois, and it appeared the kids had a great time competing in the championship at Grayhawk Golf Club.

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

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB in Mundelein has announced changes this past week to it’s aerification schedule. So if playing a course that has recently been aerated is a concern, call Pine Meadow at (847)-566-4653 (GOLF) before booking your tee time.

DENNIS JOHNSEN GM and Director of Golf at Pine Meadow has announced that after almost 20 years of club fitting at “The Pine” Tim Porter is retiring as of October 15th. A new fitter will be in place by October 16th. Everyone at Pine Meadow wishes Tim well as he moves on to the next chapter in life.

IILINI NEWS-first up it was a 4th Place finish at the Blessings Intercollegiate in Arkansas for the men’s golf team. Illinois caught the host Razorbacks early in the final round, only to fall back on the back nine. Coach Mike Small said his young team has a chance to show everyone on national television their new identity. But failed to take advantage of the opportunity. Sophomore Piercen Hunt led the Illini with rounds of 69-69-71 (-7). Next up for the Illini is the Islewworth Collegiate, in Windermere Florida October 16-19. But for more details see FightingIllini.com.

THE ATKINS GOLF CLUB the new home of the Illini men’s and women’s golf teams, starts to reopen. Because the Pro Shop, the driving range and the putting green will open for public use on October 22nd. New Director of Golf Jim Buyze is working with the Troon team, to fill the pro shop with new merchandise. The golf course is still in the middle of the grow-in process, and will open late next spring. Once the pro shop opens it will carry merchandise, with a variety of Illini logo’s. Range hours Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday and Sunday to Thursday, will be 10 Am to sunset. Thursday and Sunday 10 Am to 4 Pm. Bags of 50 range balls are $8.00, and the putting green is now over 8,500 square feet. But used for putting only. More information at FightingIllini.com

G-Tech Apparel hand warmers just in time for the fall and winter golf season.

G-Tech Apparel is a high-tech apparel company that specializing in heated clothing.

The heated hand warmer’s have been so well received that G-Tech has just announced a partnership with Major League Baseball. All players and the umpires will be using G-Tech hand warmers.

Other leagues using G-Tech handwarmers are the NFL, CFL, NBA, NCAA, PGA Tour, and the US and European Ryder Cup teams. The US Military, FBI and Secret Service also use G-Tech handwarmers. But for more information visit Gtechapparel.com.

TROON GOLF INTERNATIONAL appoints Clinton Southorn as it’s new director of Construction and Agronomy, who started in the position this past week. Southorn replaces Robin Evans who stepped down after 20 years in the position..

BELVEDERE GOLF CLUB members Ross Hays, Jerry Esselman and Belvedere head pro Marty Joy, will join 13 other Team USA members in the Grail Cup at St. Andrews in Scotland October 24-29. The Grail Cup will be played on the Old Course. The matches are Ryder Cup style format, and both Team USA and Team Europe will have 16 players on it’s teams. The semiannual event was founded in the year 2000, and is played with Hickory style golf clubs.

Nemacolin Indoor Golf Academy renovated.

NEMACOLIN RESORT (Just south of Pittsburgh PA.) has announced major renovations to it’s indoor golf academy.

Late this summer, the resort opened a 4,000 square foot addition, and along with the addition came new furnishings, seven flat screen TV’s, simulators, launch monitors, biomechanical feedback technology and other top grade technologies.

The four hitting bays open up to the 25-station driving range, that sits at the two short-game practice area’s and large putting green. Michael LaBella a Golf Digest Best Top-Young teacher award winner and his team. Director of Golf Kelly O’Donnell the golf academy is becoming one of the hot spots to gather around the Nemacolin Resort.

“We couldn’t be happier with the Academy’s renovations,” said Nemacolin President Maggie Hardy Knox. “Because having a five-star, indoor golf amenity that serves both serious golfers and fun-seekers elevates our member and guest experience. Nemacolin offers 36-holes of golf, and two of the top rated public courses in Pennsylvania Mystic Rock and Shepherd’s Rock. Both designed by the late Pete Dye. But you can learn more at Nemacolin.com/golf.

  MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB (L) and (R) Lisa Copeland of Naperville hits balls in the Mistwood Golf Dome winter of 2019. Copeland has advanced to the national finals at Augusta National in 2022, for a second time.

Medinah Country Club recent hosted a regional competition for advance four boys and girls to the national finals of Drive, Chip and Putt on April 3rd, 2022. The following boys and girls advanced from Medinah.

Eloise Fetzer, 7 from La Grange IL., Liliana Graham, 11, Bettendorf Iowa, Lisa Copeland 13, of Naperville IL., Martha Kuwahara, 13, of Northbrook. From the boys side, Hayden Klein 8, of Coon Rapids Iowa, Ledius Felipe, 11, Popular Grove IL., Michael Jorski, 11, Clarendon Hills, IL. earned a second trip to Augusta National. Cody Guetzke, 13, Hartland Wisconsin. But for more details see, DriveChipandPutt.com.

The new Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Triple black putter.

NEW from Scotty Cameron and Titleist.

The Phantom X 9.5 Triple Black Putter, now available as of October 8th.

But this release is a limited, small seasonal run. Because the Phantom is a new High MOI mallet shaped head, it shares some qualities with the Phantom X 5.5 and the Phantom X 11 models. But with the Black Matte finish.

The new Phantom is milled in the United States from a block of 303 stainless steel. But it comes in lengths of 33″, 34″ and 35″ inches. MAP is $750.00 more information at Scottycameron.com or Titleist.com.

More photo’s of the above stories on Rory Spears Facebook or on Twitter @GogBlogGuy. The Gog Blog Speaks out returns on Monday. RS

The first round of the 2021 PGA Junior League Golf Championship on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

THE PGA JR. LEAGUE is holding it’s national championships this week at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale Arizona.

Team Illinois is once again in the field, and led by Coach Kevin Weeks, of Cog Hill Golf & Country Club.

The Illinois Teams are comprised of both boys and girls.

Golfers on Golf thanks the Southwest PGA section for providing photo’s of he boys and girls from Illinois in action, during this exciting championship week.

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

Welcome to the new Smart Golf and Fitness location on 22nd Street in Lombard.

Smart Golf & Fitness has opened a a second location, this time located in the western suburbs of the Chicago area.

The new location is located adjacent to the famed Greek Islands Restaurant.

This new facility follows on the heels of the first facility in Lincoln Park.

The new Lombard facility is a state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot complex, that offers a mix of options.

One of the four hitting bays at Smart Golf Lombard.

Because of the demand for full-year golf and training facilities, in a large market like Chicago. Smart Golf Lombard has been brought online.

“Chicago is one of the largest golf markets in the U.S., and golfers from all of the surrounding area’s have shown a desire for a year-round training environment. This has all but eliminated seasonal golf in Chicago,” said Co-Founder Joe Sheren. “We started in the West Suburbs in 2011 just offering fitness services. But then we ventured into the downtown Chicago market in 2013. Because we saw our business flourish when we added golf instruction to our service offerings. This allowed us to rebuilding our flagship facility in Lincoln Park. So now we are privileged to bring the same experience, back to where it all started,” said Co-Founder Tommy Asuma.

Ben Nelson shows off the fire place and members lounge at the new Smart Golf and Fitness facility.

This new facility comes with four Trackman simulator bays, a 1,000 square foot indoor putting and chipping green.

But there is also a state-of-the-art gym, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a member’s lounge. The member’s lounge is a great place to relax before or after your workout, or for hosting private events.

So if your looking to improve your golf game, and using fitness and training to take the next step. Smart Golf and it’s staff of PGA Professionals can help you lower that handicap, and make your body feel better during and after your round.

(L-R) Tommy Asuma-Rory Spears-Joe Sheren.

“Our main goal at Smart Golf & Fitness is to facilitate positive change in all aspects of our clients lives, through the game of golf,” says Asuma. “The new Lombard location will allow us to expand our reach and service offerings. While providing a total golf game improvement experience that is second to none.”

Reece Bartelt Director of Instruction, and Ben Nelson are teaching professionals in Lombard, that can help you with your game. Smart Golf Lombard is on 22nd Street in Lombard. But you can get more information at Smartgolfitness.com.