THE PRESERVE at OAK MEADOWS NEW CLUBHOUSE is open. So before or after golf, stop in and try Chef Mike’s new menu Wednesday to Sunday. But make your tee time by calling the Preserve or online visit DuPagegolf.com DuPage Am is July 23-24.

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation. Follow Rory on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. In the WNDZ Studio.

HAPPY 4th EVERYONE-Get out and play some golf.

***Breaking news*** Condolences to those effected by the Highland Park Parade shootings.

AS A RESULT several area golf courses are closed tomorrow, with the suspect still on the loose.

WHAT A FINISH at the John Deere Classic on Sunday by our local players. Kevin Streelman, Nick Hardy and Patrick Flavin all went low. Streelman made a hole-in-one that CBS used to start the Sunday broadcast with. Flavin’s Sunday run put him into the top 5 on the leaderboard, until a par-bogey finish left him Top-10.

Flavin had the pleasure of playing with Team USA 2023 Ryder Cup Captain Zach Johnson on Sunday, and enjoyed played well in front of Johnson. But Flavin is still not a likely Captains pick for the Ryder Cup.

THE JOHN DEERE CLASSIC didn’t have the best luck with the new dates. In my opinion attendance was down, and many of the top players that were coming, happened to WD in the final days before Round 1. Disappointing for sure.

There are players on the PGA Tour who keep preaching loyalty to the tour, in the face of the growing LIV series of golf events. But some of those players who received sponsor’s exemptions to the John Deere even while in college, have been no-shows for years the JDC. Why ? The last two years have been the tournaments 50th anniversary, and this year was tournament director Clair Peterson’s last year before retirement. Where were the players who got those exemptions. No where to be found, both years. Loyalty, well former Cubs manager Lee Elia gave a speech once, look it up and see what he had to say about loyalty.

NEW GOLF CONSTRUCTION always a good thing has a few announcements. Cabot Golf is taking over at Castle Stuart in Scotland. They will add a new Tom Doak designed course on the site. But there is more, in the Sand Hills area of Nebraska, David Kidd of Bandon Dunes fame, will build a new layout there. Paul Albanese will work with PGA Tour pro KJ Choi on a new course in Viet Nam. Architect Ray Hearn an Evans Scholar will build 3-par 3 courses in three states (1-in Michigan) for Boyne Golf.

IT’S AMAZING how the PGA Tour schedule will change over the next two years, different payouts. Different money for some tournaments, and smaller fields for the playoffs. Because when the BMW Championship returns to Olympia Fields in 2023, the field size will be 50 not 70. About the size of a LIV Series event, who would have thought that.

CHARLIE WADDELL won the 102nd CDGA Amateur 6 & 4 over Zachary Mulhearn at the Glen Flora Country Club. Waddell (37) and father of three, held off yet another college age player in Mulhearn. Waddell a member at Shoreacres and Mulhearn a Glen Oak member, where his father Danny is the head golf professional. The match was broke open during the second 18, after the players were tied after the first 18 holes. For a full recap see CDGA.org.

Plenty more coming up this month, with several tournaments on tap. So if you have not signed up yet, it’s for both the Illinois Women’s Open at Mistwood, and the DuPage Amateur at the Preserve at Oak Meadows and Maple Meadows.

THE GOG BLOG returns all week. RS

WELCOME TO THE CLUBHOUSE at THE PRESERVE at OAK MEADOWS. Now open with the on-tap brews made in DuPage County. So book a tee time at DuPageGolf.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.

Highwood Illinois Patrick Flavin made a furious charge on Sunday at the John Deere Classic, see how he did, and the other local players at the John Deere Classic in Silvis.

LEN ZIEHM of Lenziehmongolf.com and the Daily Herald has a full recap of a wild Sunday at the John Deere Classic, especially for our local players who went really low, and moved up the leaderboard.

CBS even caught on by opening the national broadcast with Wheaton’s Kevin Streelman making a hole-in-one on the par-3 seventh hole. But things didn’t stop there, as Streelman, Nick Hardy and Patrick Flavin all went really low on the final day at TPC Deere Run.

LEN ZIEHM the travel machine also went all through Michigan, and a recap of his wild stretch of travel golf appears at Lenziehmongolf.com. So do check it out.

WILSON WEDGES-WINE and GOLF this Friday night for the ladies at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. Sign-up today at Coghillgolf.com or call (886)-254-4455.

THE ILLINOIS WOMEN’S OPEN is three weeks from tomorrow. So ladies get signed up today if you have not already done so. Mistwoodgc.com or call (815)-254-3333.

CABOT GOLF will take over at Castle Stuart in Scotland, and then add a second course to be designed by Tom Doak. Details unfolding and visit cabotgolf.com.

THE CALLAWAY GOLF FITTING DAY at Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein has been rescheduled to July 12th from 2-6 Pm. So call Pine Meadow at (847)-566-GOLF (4653) to get on the schedule.

FIGHTING ILLINI MEN’S TEAM GOLFERS Piercen Hunt and Tommy Kuhl have both advanced from a qualifier in Watertown Wisconsin, to the 122nd U.S. Amateur at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey. More at USGA.org.

OCEANS GOLF CLUB in Daytona Beach is doing a summer renovation to it’s 13-hole par course. The course has remained open during the construction process. Details at Daytonabeach.golf.

Katie Kearney host of GOLF360TV

GOLF 360TV returns with it’s second episode of the season

New host social media golf star Katie Kearney hosts.

This edition that tee’s off at 2 PM on NBC Sports Chicago. Then hits the first tee with a look at the Kemper Lakes Golf Club.

GOLF360TV also visits Tour Edge Golf, Boyne Golf in Michigan. Plus a tour of the golf retail stores for those of you looking for what’s new in golf shoes.

See more at Linksvideo.net/golf360tv. Golf360TV with former Bears player patrick Mannelly and Mr. Golf Video Dave “Links” Lockhart-creator of Links Lager Beer.

The new clubhouse at The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison. Part of Dupagegolf.com

THE DUPAGE AMATEUR is back by popular demand.

So this July 23 and 24 are the dates for this 36-hole event. But even better is that there is no cut. So no matter what you shoot on Day 1, you get to play another day.

Because it’s 18 holes at Maple Meadows for one round, and 18 holes on the Preserve at Oak Meadows. So it’s already July so sign up now, as the deadline is coming up soon. For more information contact DuPageGolf.com The championship is flighted by handicap.

THE GREENBRIER RESORT in West Virginia-America’s Resort is now forming a Legacy Club, which gives members a variety of privileges at the historic resort. So to learn more visit Greenbrier.com.

BLOODLINE GOLF has announced the release of it’s NEW T8 Milled Putter. So if your looking for balance, this putter stands up on it’s own. “We are excited to introduce this new design to our line,” said Brad Adams, Bloodline CEO. Tour professional and major champion Ernie Els has won 5 times on professional tours with Bloodline putters.

But the T8 has features that include an innovative head design that maximizes alignment stability. A fiber shaft with a profile EVA grip. The T8 comes with a center shafted neck and is available in lengths from 32-36″. The MSRP is $449.00. But for more details do visit Bloodline.golf. to see the full line of putters.

THE GOG BLOG returns on Monday. RS

HERITAGE OAKS 3535 DUNDEE ROAD NORTHBROOK is no longer your Fathers Sportsman’s. Heritage Oaks has more than a new name. Because there is now a new clubhouse-with simulators and the Acorn Grill. There is a new Trackman driving range, and the much improved Classic 18 golf course. Learn more (847)-291-2351 #NBParks

Golfers on Golf is Ed Stevenson-Len Ziehm-Bill Berger and Rory Spears (L-R) Chicago’s Favorite Foursome is heard from 10-11 Am every Saturday morning on WNDZ AM 750-Chicago.

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO is Back!

Chicago’s Favorite Foursome is here, with another week of golf talk, during the only week with the PGA Tour in Illinois.

The John Deere Classic is in full-swing in Silvis Illinois, a neighbor of the Quad Cities in Western Illinois.

Rory Spears was at TPC Deere Run on Thursday for the opening round, and Len Ziehm arrived for Round 2 on Friday.

Ziehm will be there all weekend long, and joins us live from TPC Deere Run for the entire show. But more good news from the John Deere Classic, is that Kevin Streelman, Nick Hardy and Patrick Flavin all made the cut. But sorry to add that Doug Ghim did not.

CLICK HERE to hear the July 2nd edition of Golfers on Golf Radio on WNDZ Am 750.

Rory was at BMW Media Day on Monday, at Wilmington Delaware and will have more on that experience during the show.

Golf Book Author Dave Berner joins us to talk about the Sandman. A golf tale with some Chicago flavor, mixed with Links style golf.

We will also hear Rory’s interviews with Kevin Streelman and Northbrook’s Nick Hardy.

So tune-in and thanks for listening, Ed, Bill, Len and Rory.

THE PRESERVE at OAK MEADOWS has formally opened it’s clubhouse, after a soft opening last fall. So check the DuPage made brews on tap, and enjoy golf on this award winning golf course. Chef Mike’s new menu is one to enjoy. See Dupagegolf.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 the Preserve at Oak Meadows, part of DuPage Golf and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

OVER A DECADE is how long it took to replace the clubhouse that burned down years ago.

But the good news is that it has been worth the wait. Because golfers and visitors to the property, are going to enjoy the new clubhouse at the Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison.

But while the front doors did open late in 2021. The entire operation of the clubhouse was not up and running at full speed. Now both the pro shop, the dining room, and bar area, are full with everything golfers or non-golfers need.

DuPage Golf Director of Golf Ed Stevenson (L) and Forest Preserve District of DuPage County board President Daniel Hebreard (R) gave the opening remarks.

But after the original clubhouse burned down, a long process started to get the charred framework cleared away, before a new clubhouse to be built.

Director of Golf Ed Stevenson had a suggestion, of redoing the golf course first with money received from the insurance settlement. As a result, the golf course reopened before the clubhouse.

Oak Meadows had severe flooding issues that cancelled golf and caused course damage, more times that anyone would like to remember. Greg Martin was hired to masterplan a new design, that would eliminate flooding problems. Martin’s redesign has passed the test, numerous times with flying colors.

Guests at the opening ceremony heard from Stevenson, DuPage Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Daniel Hebreard who made opening remarks. Illinois PGA Executive Director Carrie Williams talked about the upcoming Illinois Senior Open. Followed by Martin who spoke about the golf-side of rebuilding “The Preserve.”

INDOOR and OUTDOOR dining are now options at the new Preserve Clubhouse.

Architect Greg Martin will redesign The Preserve’s sister course across the street-Maple Meadows in the months ahead.

The new clubhouse took over a year to construct, as a few road blocks popped up along the way.

A month into construction, the old underground oil-fuel tank was discovered and needed to be removed, soil samples needed be taken, before work could continue.

Then Covid-19 came along that caused further delays, and supply chain issues caused delays in getting the needed supplies for the building process.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with architect Greg Martin on the renovation of the Preserve. Then on his future work at Maple Meadows across the street from the Preserve at Oak Meadows.

But now the delays are behind the project. Head Golf professional Jamie Nieto has settled into his office. The on-tap brews all produced in DuPage County are now flowing in the bar and grill. The golf course complete with the white tour-angle sand has the golf course looking sharp.

So there is no time like the present, to come out an enjoy a day at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. Enjoy the new experience now found at the Preserve. See more online at DuPageGolf.com.