HERITAGE OAKS GOLF COURSE at 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook is back open for business. But with a new name, new clubhouse, a new Trackman range, and yes a much improved golf course. So get the details at Heritageoaks.com or (847)-291-2351

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. At the Club at Lac La Belle Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy

FITZ AGAIN !

Matt Fitzpatrick wins at the Country Club again.

Fitzpatrick won the 2013 U.S. Amateur in 2013 at The Country Club in Brookline Mass. But then nine years later he wins the U.S. Open on the same golf course.

So just in case you are wondering, the only other golfer to do that, is the Greatest Golfer Ever, the Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus, who accomplished the feat at Pebble Beach.

So with the benefit of hindsight, perhaps Fitzpatrick’s short stay at Northwestern University to work on his golf game and prepare for his professional career, was the right move after-all. Congrats Matt well deserved.

KUDO’s to Northbrook’s very own Nick Hardy for his tie for 14th at The Country Club. Hardy was in the middle of the battle all four days.

CONGRATULATIONS to Megan Furtney the winner of last weeks Illinois Women’s State Amateur, played at The Grove Country Club in Long Grove. Furtney who plays college golf at Duke University defeated Grace Curren the defending champion on the 18th green.

IS IT TRUE-Word is Nick Faldo to retire from CBS TV at the end of this season. Word is Trevor Immelmann to replace him. But I’m not sure that’s a great idea, however Immelmann is a past Masters Champion, and the Masters is televised on CBS.

KEVIN FLACK of the Mauh-Na-Tee-See Country Club won the 2022 IPGA Assistants Championship at Biltmore Country Club this past week. Flack has won the tournament three of the last four years. He will travel to the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie Florida from Nov. 17-20 for the National Championship, along with second place finisher Chris French of Aldeen GC, and third place finisher Paul Schlimm of Chicago Highlands. So Congrats to all three players and good luck at the Nationals where a field of 132 players will compete on the clubs Wanamaker golf course.

THE WGA & WWGA SPRING into tournament action this week here in town. The boys Western Junior gets played at Naperville Country Club, the WWGA Junior Girls tournament at Prestwick Country Club, in Frankfort. The WWGA Junior marks the 50th Anniversary of Nancy Lopez winning her first of three WWGA Junior titles. Defending Champion Mara Janess from Barrington is back to defend her title.

AT NAPERVILLE players from 29 states and 12 countries, make up the 156 player field, with defending champion Caleb Surratt is not back in the field. The Naperville Country Club would have hosted in 2021 it’s centennial season, but was delayed due to Covid-19. So many of the original Tom Bendelow holes are intact. But the course was rerouted in 2006 by Steve Forest. Former John Deere Champion Jonathan Byrd, will be there caddying for his son Jackson.

CONGRATULATIONS to Adrien Dumont de Chassart from the University of Illinois men’s golf team, named 2nd Team All-American by Golfweek Magazine.

CALLAWAY GOLF ANNOUNCES it’s JAWS RAW Wedges are here. I can’t wait to check them out. So visit Callawaygolf.com.

JOHN DEERE CLASSIC Chairman Clair Peterson joins Golfers on Golf Radio this Saturday at 10:10-Peterson is retiring after this years championship after 20 years with the JDC.

The NEW Titleist TSI Drivers on tour.

TITLEIST has announced that the next version of it’s TSI Drivers, is out to it’s PGA Tour staff players.

Because this week tour staffers can have the new TSI’s in their bags at the Hartford based Travelers Championship.

So visit Titliest.com for updates on cost and availability to the general public. I always wonder about releasing new clubs in the middle of summer, and while tour players are in between major championships. We will see how this works out.

The Gog Blog Returns All Week.

HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB at 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook has a new clubhouse that includes the Acorn Grill, which has indoor and outdoor dining options. But the golf course was renovated, along with the driving range (that includes Trackman) and practice area’s. So come visit Heritage Oaks and see what else is new on and off the golf course. Visit HeritageOaksgc.com or call the club at (847)-291-2351.

The Gog Blog by Rory Spears, follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy. Golfers on Golf Radio, Saturdays at 10 Am on WNDZ AM 750.

PLENTY OF NEWS of U.S. Open Sunday.

Win or lose, it’s been a great week for Northbrook Illinois very own Nick Hardy. So keep it moving Nick, pars and birdies all round.

TOURNAMENT time continues this week in the Chicagoland area. First up is the WWGA Junior Girls Championship at the Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort.

This tournament celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Nancy Lopes winning the first of her three straight WWGA Junior Championships. Mara Janess of Barrington is the defending champion winning at the Aurora Country Club in 2021.

The WGA-Boys Junior Championship tee’s off on Tuesday of this week at the Naperville Country Club. Jackson Byrd son of former John Deere Classic Classic Champion Jonathan Byrd is in the field. Details at WGAESF.com

Len Ziehm at the USGA offices in Pinehurst NC.

LEN ZIEHM and the Ziehm machine has been on the road now for 3 weeks, and has made it up to the northern states.

This past week Ziehm has stories about Stoatin Brae, the newest course at Gull Lake Resort in Michigan, that has several golf courses.

But Ziehm isn’t done there reporting on Michigan Golf.

Because Ziehm’s travels have taken him to the northern part of Michigan to see the wonderful courses of Boyne Resorts, that comprise 10 different golf courses. Including the Donald Ross design, that has just under gone renovation work by Ray Hearn. For all of Len’s stories visit Lenziehmongolf.com.

Welcome to Club Champion, now over 100 stores and growing.

WILLOWBROOK BASED CLUB CHAMPION is still offering free fittings with club purchases of over $500.00 in June. But even better news is that four more Club Champion fitting facilities have opened around the country, bringing the total of Club Champion stores to over 100. New locations include Huntsville Alabama, Westport MA., Colorado Springs CO., and Peachtree City GA., So more details can be found at Clubchampiongolf.com.

The 2023 U.S. Senior Open at Sentry World-in Stevens Point Wisconsin.

THE USGA and the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at Sentry World in Stevens Point Wisconsin, are proud to announce, that early-bird tickets are now on-sale for the 2023 championship.

The Senior Open will take place from June 29-July 3 of 2023.

Early bird ticket options include Weekly gallery Tickets and PJ’s Champions Club seats, with more options going on sale August 8th. So learn more at ussenioropen.com. Golfers can play the golf course, this summer and next summer prior to and after tournament week. Visit SentryWorld.com for more details.

EMILY LAUTERBACH survived a playoff with Bobbi Stricker to win the 54-hole Wisconsin Women’s Open Championship, on the Woodlands Course at Lawsonia in Green Lake Wisconsin. The championship in it’s 26th season expanded this year from 36 holes to 54. For Lauterbach it was her second WWO title, she previously won in 2020.

Cabot Citrus Farms-Pine Barren’s Golf Course along with the other golf courses are now under construction.

CABOT CITRUS FARMS in Brooksville Florida, the former World of Woods, is now under construction renovation.

The property has closed and the architecture teams are now at work on the property, doing the renovations.

Cabot Citrus Farms is still expected to re-open in December of 2023.

When CCF reopens, there will be a lodge hotel, new practice area’s and short course, along with full renovations to the two-main 18 golf courses, Pine Barren’s and Rolling Oaks. So follow the progress at CabotCitrusfarms.com.

LIV Golf, be a volunteer at Rich Harvest Farms coming up the third week of September.

THE LIV GOLF SERIES comes to Rich Harvest Farm in September.

But right now you can sign up to be a volunteer to work at the event.

Because some of the game of golf’s top stars will be participating. See Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Patrick Reed compete. There is No-Charge to volunteer. See LivGolf.com Invitational Chicago.

Callaway Golf Ambassador Chad Johansen invites everyone out for golf at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol IL.

UPCOMING EVENTS at the Blackberry Oaks Golf course in Bristol IL., include the Blackberry Amateur next weekend, June 25-26.

Sponsored by Callaway Golf and Michelob Ultra. The field is filling quickly and almost sold out.

The Blackberry Oaks summer scramble is right around the corner, coming up on July 23rd.

Blackberry Oaks is now a Callaway Golf facility, lead by head golf professional and Callaway Ambassador Chad Johansen. So learn more about Blackberry Oaks by calling the club at (630)-553-7170 or Blackberryoaks.com.

ISLAND RESORT and CASINO this coming week will host the Island Resort Epson Tour event June 24-26, on it’s Sweetgrass Championship Golf Course. The tournament has awarded a sponsors exemption to Bobbi Stricker daughter of 12-time PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker. 10 of the last 12 winners here, have earned their LPGA Tour Card. But more details at Islandresortchampionship.com.

Megan Furtney with the trophy.

Megan Furtney of St. Charles is the 2022 Illinois State Women’s Amateur champion.

Furtney won the title on the 18th green of The Grove Country Club in Long Grove.

But the road to victory did not come easy for Furtney, who had to defeat defending champion Grace Curran of New Lenox.

The match was close all the way. But it went back and forth with both players having the lead at different times.

This years Illinois Women’s State Amateur (IWGA) was the 89th edition of the event.

Furtney is a member of the Duke University women’s golf team, with Curran a member of the University of Minnesota’s Golden gophers women’s golf team.

Both players won numerous high school award, and Furtney has won awards from the ACC while playing at Duke. Curran has won awards from the Big Ten while competing at Minnesota. But more information can be found at IWGA.org.

THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT-returns tomorrow. RS

HERITAGE OAKS at 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook is back in action, with a brand new name, a new clubhouse, a new Trackman range, and of course a much improved Rick Jacobson golf course. With 27 holes Heritage Oaks is the place to enjoy public golf in the Chicago’s North Shore. See HeritageOaksgc.com or call the club (847)-291-2351.

          ED STEVENSON-BILL BERGER and RORY SPEARS, along with the golf traveler Len Ziehm-Chicago’s favorite foursome are back for another week.

This week our guests include Tom Gorman publisher of the New England Journal and Mike Scully Director of Golf at Streamsong Resort in Florida. Plus some talk on Nick Hardy, who is in the hunt at the U.S. Open this weekend.

So tune for all the golf news on WNDZ AM 750-Chicago at 10 AM.

HERITAGE OAKS is here. Welcome to the newest updated facility by the Northbrook Park District. Golf is back on the tee’s and the new Acorn Grill is open. So you can now learn more at HeritageOaksgc.com. Play all 27 holes and try the new Trackman Range.

Len Ziehm and Rory Spears, are back for another edition of the ING award winning podcast series Ziehm & Spears Podcast Series 2022-Vol. 11 Do listen

ZIEHM & SPEARS

Are back for another week of all the golf talk you need.

This week Len Ziehm and Rory Spears, with a combined 91 years of golf media experience, bring you what’s news in the world of golf.

This week Len and Rory discuss Northbrook’s Nick Hardy, sitting near the top of the leader board at the U.S. Open.

But there is more that U.S. Open discussion. LIV series topics, Chicago’s two TV Golf Shows. Father’s Day gift ideas and more on the USGA breaking ground in Pinehurst for a new museum and new testing center.

CLCIK HERE to hear this weeks edition of the Ziehm & Spears Podcast Series 2022-Volume 11.

Thanks for listening Len and Rory.

HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook, is now open for it’s first full season since 2019. Because during the time the course was closed for a Rick Jacobson renovation, not only was the golf course upgraded in several area’s. But a new state of art clubhouse was built with the Acorn Grill and two simulators for year round golf, lessons & club fittings. So visit Heritageoaks.com or call (847)-291-2351.

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.

The Radix Cup winning CDGA Amateur Team.

10-8 CDGA Amateurs-final score.

Mark Small of Prestwick CC, made his first appearance in the Radix Cup 24 years ago in 1998.

Four members of the CDGA team weren’t even born yet in 1998.

But in the end, it was the 58 year old Small and his partner David Keenan of Champaign/Lincolnshire Fields CC who earned the match winning point in the final match of the day.

It was the IPGA professionals who jumped out to an early 5-1 lead. But little-by-little the CDGA  Amateurs fought their way back into contention.

Small said, ” it was ingrained in us years ago, we need to beat the professionals at all costs. It was a great day.”

There was two matches that were swept with 3-0 scores. Carson Solien and Jim Billiter for the IPGA professionals. But then Brett Tomfohrde and Chadd Slutzky returned the favor for the CDGA  Amateurs.

The 61st Radix Cup will be played next June at the Oak Park Country Club. But for more information see IPGA.com or CDGA.org.

THE ACORN GRILL IS OPEN and so is the Rick Jacobson renovated golf course. The new look Heritage Oaks Golf Club also has a new Trackman Range, along with a pro shop full or sharp looking apparel. See more at HeritageOaksgc.com (847)-291-2351.

THE GOG BLOG is written 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 Cog Hill, home of the 2022 PGA Junior Championships.

COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB will host the 2022 PGA Junior Championships, from August 2-5.

The championships will be played on both Courses #2 and #4.

There are both current starts on the the PGA and LPGA Tours, that have competed in this event as they were growing up.

But if you are 14 years of age or older, you can sign up to volunteer to work at the event. Current open positions include, Walking Scorers, Leaderboard Operators, Tee Refreshments, and Shuttle Team services.

THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE FEE is only $25.00

But for the $25.00 fee, volunteers receive a shirt and hat (worth $75.00 dollars). Plus the chance to take part in volunteer appreciation day. Volunteers should plan on three shifts for the week, that will run at least 4 hours.

So to register visit Coghillgolf.com or call Cog Hill at (866)-264-4455.

HERITAGE OAKS is not your father’s Sportsman’s anymore. NEW NAME-new golf course, new clubhouse, new range-with Trackman. Visit Heritageoaksgc.com or call the club located at 3535 Dundee Road Northbrook at (847)-291-2351. #EatatAcornGrill

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.

The Radix Cup at Oak Park Country Club

THE 2022 RADIX CUP is on the tee box at the Oak Park Country Club, this Thursday June 16th.

This year serves as the 60th edition of the playing of matches. But the Illinois PGA professionals currently hold a 37-20-2 lead over the Chicago District Amateur team.

So last year play resumed after no competition was held in 2020. Because of the Covid pandemic.

The Scorecard from the Oak Park Country Club.

But last year 2021 The Illinois PGA professionals won by a score of 11-7.

Both sides select their teams from a points list of play. That recaps events from the previous year (2021).

But the format comes from a better ball series matches that use Nassau scoring.

Harry Radix founded the matches to serve as a friendly competition between local professionals and top amateur players. Because of Radix, the matches have been a success and fun event for years. But the teams now meet for lunch before the matches, instead of staying for a dinner afterwards.

So this years six matches are as follows.

12:45 IPGA Carson Solien OPCC with Jim Billiter of Ivanhoe Club. vs CDGA Michael McCormick OPCC and Eric Wessel of Kishwaukee CC.

12:55 Team Mistwood GC for the IPGA, Andy Mickelson and Frank Hohenadel. vs CDGA Team Tommy Dunsire of Medinah CC and Danny Fisher of the Merit Club.

1:05 IPGA Garrett Chaussard-Skokie Country Club and Brian Carroll of The Hawk CC. vs CDGA Zach Jecklin Butterfield CC and Charlie Waddell of Shoreacres.

1:15 IPGA Jeff Kellen of Butler National GC and Chris French from Aldeen GC. vs CDGA Brett Tomfohrde of Butterfield CC and Chadd Slutzky from Royal Fox CC

1:25 Andrew Godfrey-Whites Pines GC and Tim Streng of Wildcat Golf Academy. vs CDGA Nick Tenuta-Mt. Prospect GC and Tyler Anderson of Hawthorn Woods CC.

1:35 IPGA Reece Bartelt (S.M.A.R.T. Golf and Fitness) with Roy Biancalana Blackberry Oaks GC. vs CDGA Mark Small of Prestwick CC and David Keenan of Lincolnshire Fields.

But to learn more about the event, visit IPGA.com or CDGA.org.

THE ATKINS COURSE at the University of Illinois-Illinois Alum Nick Hardy will play in this weeks U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline Mass. Hardy’s 4th U.S. Open.

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy in the WNDZ Am 750 studio.

IT’S U.S. OPEN week and it should be a good one.

So after today it’s all about the USGA and the U.S. Open for the rest of the week.

BUT TODAY I’ll give my thoughts on the launch of the Saudi backed LIV Golf.

THE LIV series is now underway, and his one of it’s 8 events for 2022, in the books. As for now, the series of events appears it’s here to stay. But then in the month of September, it’s here. Right here at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove from September 16th to the 18th. How many people will attend, it’s a good question, I hope for Jerry Rich and the Rich Harvest Farms team it’s a good turnout.

BUT AS THE PGA TOUR and the WGA found out, September can be tricky. Because there is plenty going on. Bears, high school and college sports, not that our baseball teams will be much of a factor by then.

I’VE BEEN ASKED many times what’s my take on the LIV Golf Series. Well for what it’s worth here we go.

I HOPE IT’S HERE TO STAY and the LIV GOLF PEOPLE and the PGA TOUR can reach an agreement before this fight ends up in court.

HERE IS my take on what should have happened months ago, but likely now that is not possible after all the stones that have been thrown.

WHY DID THINGS get off to a bad start. Sorry but I blame PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan from making an agreement, that favored the PGA Tour, but still an agreement that would have kept both sides happy.  Perhaps Monahan felt he had to be like his predecessors, hold the line, fight, sue, threaten the players with everything if needed. Hey that worked in the past, but now a new day is born. It’s not the 1990’s anymore.

THE LIV SERIES situation is not Greg Norman’s fault, it’s not Phil Mickelson’s fault, not Dustin Johnson’s fault. Because this one falls completely on the shoulders on Jay Monahan.

BACK in the 1960’s the tour had an issue with of all people Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Lawyers were lined up and then the battle was halted. In 1994 Greg Norman suggested a World Tour, a series of events for the best players that would have paid top dollar or top dollars, plenty of them.

Commissioner Tim Finchem fought back with threats and so forth, legalities and more which put an end to Norman’s idea. But Finchem then wasted no-time creating WGC Golf events, with short fields, more money and now more Fed Ex points. So what did Finchem do, in essence he stole Norman’s idea. There are those who say, Norman is still mad about it, and maybe he should be. Perhaps it’s why Norman won’t go away so easy this time. There will be a media day in advance of the LIV series event at Rich Harvest, word is Norman is coming. It might be a question that needs asking.

IT’S QUITE likely this whole fight will end up in court. But I hope it doesn’t, neither side needs to waste millions on legal fees.

THIS PAST SUNDAY the CBS broadcast from the Canadian Open was great golf, by winner Rory McIlroy and others. Off the course a confused Jim Nantz looked lost talking about a letter from 9-11 families sent to the LIV Series players. Monahan looked lost as well, what it showed is that the PGA Tour can’t believe this is happening. They are not prepared for some other group to cut in on their monopoly of golf.

LOYALTY that’s another interesting comment. I’m loyal to the PGA Tour say some players. Really, um no your not. It’s laughable when some players say the LIV players are just greedy. Okay-how about the tournaments that gave some players a start on the PGA Tour, and how do you thank them, by never going back to those tournaments when your a major champion or a star on the tour. Tournaments that could use your star power to sell more tickets and hospitality tents. Loyalty and greed-yeah right, insert that #MFA comment from Lee Elia here.

They aren’t prepared that somebody is paying all the players in the field, like they don’t. That some golf event would dare take care of the caddies, like they don’t. The PGA Tour took pokes at the LIV events being 54 holes, with shorter fields. To see that they are making fun of, they should look in the mirror at their tour-The PGA Tour Champions. Yes the tour already runs a tour, like the one with a format they are making fun of.

The PGA Tour does do plenty of things right. But if everything was great, the LIV series would not exist. Say what you want, but there are plenty of guys at the U.S. Open this week asking the LIV players about their experiences so far.

Defections are not over. IF THE PGA TOUR WAS SMART, they would have agreed to a limited amount of releases-say 2 or 3 for the players to go play in the LIV Series event. They could have put a limit on how many players get releases for any given week, for LIV tournaments.

Monahan could have played ball with the LIV group and remained in charge. But by doing it this way, with various types of threats, he lost all control.

What’s troubling is media guys complaining about LIV. What is there to complain about, is the LIV Series causing you to work more, taking away from your cash cow. Put a sock in it, and realize golf is expanding, and quit trying to attack players sponsors. That is so no-class. The Masters and the PGA of America now need to step-up and announce that LIV series players are welcome to play in the Masters and the PGA Championship. Both events have former champions playing in LIV. But If they don’t, should those tournaments be considered majors anymore. Maybe not.

IT’S NOT such a bad thing to bring some of the best players in the world to new markets and new venues, and let the people see them up-close. It’s what helps grow the game, something golf organizations everywhere claim they are trying to do. But maybe they are really not doing that, especially when it interferes with your private cash-cow monopoly.

SO IF THIS BATTLE goes to court, who wins. Actually nobody, and golf doesn’t either.

I just wish Monahan and Norman could sit down over a great dinner, a bottle or two of some outstanding beverages, and talk this thing out. Would it be the right thing to do-Yes. Is it likely-no. But all that’s needed is about 10-12 more of the stars of the game of golf to go play LIV Series events. So then what would happen, well the PGA Tour would have to come to the bargaining table, with a hand that would be not as strong as the one they had.

I’m looking forward to seeing LIV Series golf up close at Rich Harvest Farms in September, you Chicago area golf fans should too.

RS.

NORTHBROOK’S VERY OWN-NICK HARDY has made the U.S. Open field this week at The Country Club. Good luck Nick. Fathers day is almost here get him a pair of the Sqairz Golf Shoes. Maybe the best golf shoe he will ever wear. Visit sqairz.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.

The U.S. Open follow all the action at USGA.org.

THE U.S. OPEN hits the tee this week at The Country Club in Brookline MA. it should be an amazing week.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out will return tomorrow on Monday.

I will have my thoughts on the launch of the LIV Golf Series tomorrow, then it’s all about the U.S. Open for the rest of the week.

LIV comes to the Chicago area in the month of September, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove  from the 16th-18th.

Len Ziehm is lurking around the USGA offices.

LEN ZIEHM has made his way North for the summer, and has escaped Florida for the next several weeks.

But after stops in Pinehurst, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Ziehm Machine is now motoring around Michigan.

So after a week of motoring around Michigan, Len has posted a recap of his exploits and has an update on the city of Gaylord.

Because just a weeks back, Gaylord was hit by a tornado. But the good news is for golfers, is that the tornado missed the golf resorts and hotels for visiting golfers. Learn more and read Lenziehmongolf.com.

Troon Golf & Troon Rewards-see Troon.com

TROON REWARDS are here.

The new look Troon Partners network has been launched, to connect a variety of brands together with the world of Troon.

Which includes over 850,000 golfers and at over 650 Troon Golf facilities. Currently other strategic partners include Visa, PointsBet, Pepsi and Callaway. But through the Troon Partners Network, the company with with it’s strategic partners to develop and create B-to-B and or B-to-C programs that meet specific business goals. So visit Troon.com/strategicpartners.

LAWSONIA GOLF one of the top rated courses in Wisconsin, has stay & play specials for the summer months, from Monday to Thursday. Visit Lawsonia.com and check in with Adam to make your reservation.

THE CDGA is currently running its annual auction. But you need to bid quickly. Because time runs out at 5 PM CDT tomorrow Monday. So visit CDGA.org for more details.

THE UNIVERSITY of ILLINOIS and PING have announced that Adrien Dumont de Chassart has been named to the PING NCAA All-American Team for the second straight year. Chassart recently qualified for this weeks U.S. Open at The Country Club.

GIMMIE SIMULATORS is offering two specials for Fathers Day. So if your ready to upgrade your home with a full-swing simulator. Check Out Gimmesimulator.com now is the time do add a simulator at a budget saving price.

GOLF FOREVER has added another product ambassador. So after previously having current Masters championship Scottie Scheffler join the team with Justin Leonard, 45 year old professional Ryan Palmer is now onboard. IF YOUR in need of finding a better way to get your body ready for golf, visit GolfForever.com.

The Wisconsin PGA Section.

THE WISCONSIN PGA SECTION is ready to start it’s series of state open championships.

This week marks the first week, with the Wisconsin Women’s Open, that will be held at the State of Wisconsin’s #4 rated public golf course-Lawsonia.

June 14-16 will be the three-day 54 hole event. So learn more at Wisconsinpga.com

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club is holding several fittings and contests.

COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is heading into the heart of golf season by hosting series of club fittings and contests.

Starting tomorrow Monday June 13th is a Cleveland Golf Wedge scoring and fitting clinic. But a second clinic will be held on Monday June 20th. Both clinics will be from 5:30 to 7:30 Pm and space is limited. So sign up quickly. Call Cog Hill at (866)-264-4455 or visit Coghillgolf.com. Don’t forget the Path to Pinehurst putting contest will be held on June 30th. Call Cog Hill for details.

Greg Martin driving, with golf scribes Rory Spears-front seat and Len Ziehm back seat at Settlers Hill in Geneva. Settlers Hill will open the end of July (next month).

BATAVIA BASED ARCHITECT GREG MARTIN has a series of projects in the Chicagoland area coming up in the weeks and next few years ahead. Martin’s Settler’s Hill project in Geneva will open by August of this summer.

But new announcements include Martin being hired to renovate Willow Hill in Northbrook and Maple Meadows in Wood Dale.

Martin has a series of projects in Illinois and Wisconsin that will begin in 2022-2023 and 2024. But for more information see Martindesigngolf.com.

LAB GOLF PUTTERS has introduced an online putter fitting system. So learn more about LAB (Lie-Angle-Balance) putters at LABGolf.com.

BACK-BY-POPULAR DEMAND the DuPage County Amateur on July 23 & 24. THIS IS a no-cut 36 hole tournament. Round 1-18 holes at Maple Meadows Golf Club, Round 2 on Sunday July 24th at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. So sign at DuPagegolf.com.

THE CLUB at LAC LA BELLE in Oconomowoc will host a TaylorMade fitting day on Saturday June 18, from 10 Am to 2 Pm. But sign up quickly, visit ClubatLaclabelle.com.

THE HONEY IS HERE at Mistwood Golf Club-Mistwood Golf Club Farms. Because the honey bees have been hard at work. Honey now available, details at Mistwoodgc.com.

BAG BOY has announced it’s T-10 series of golf travel bags. Reinforced covers to help keep your clubs safe, through the worst of handling during your golf travel. But to learn more see Bagboy.com.

The Vokey 2022 T-Grind in 58 and 60 degree lofts.

THE VOKEY 2022 T-GRINDS are now available.

These new T-Grinds are available in both 58 and 60 lofts.

“Wedge play is an art, and the T-Grind brings out the best in the artist,” says the Master Wedge Craftsman Bob Vokey. “With the leading edge staying low to the ground, when the wedge is rotated you can hit a variety of shots from tight lies.” Several Titleist staff players including Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris and Webb Simpson are using the T-Grinds. There are stamping options, and the shaft is True Temper Dynamic Gold, with a Tour Velvet 360 White. MAP $225.00 see Vokey.com for more.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out returns tomorrow. RS

THE ATKINS COURSE at THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS is open for play. Play where the nationally ranked U of I players play. Learn more at Atkinsgolfclub.com #Troongolf

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.

LEN ZIEHM and the rest of Chicago’s favorite foursome, Bill Berger, Ed Stevenson and Rory Spears, are back for another edition of the two-time award winning Golfers on Golf Radio this morning at 10 Am. Catch up on both U.S. Open and LIV Series golf talk today.

THE LIV GOLF SERIES IS UNDERWAY

Guests include Dana Potts Marketing Director of Golf Shots, a new energy supplement, and Tim Cronin The Illinois Golfer, who talks TV and how to watch LIV series golf, and the history of rival-start up sports leagues.

Golfers on Golf Radio is on the tee at 10 Am this morning on WNDZ Am 750 Chicago.

Thanks for listening-the weekend of golf is upon us. Len-Ed-Billy and Rory.