THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook is your home for winter golf in the Chicagoland area. The Dome is home to Toptracer and McWethy’s Sportsbar, that has the best food and beverage of any indoor golf facility in the area. Mistwood Golf professionals are there for lessons and club fittings, so get your game ready now for the summer months ahead. See the Mistwood Golf booth at the Chicago Golf Show this weekend in Rosemont. Visit Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome (630)-739-7600. _____________________________________________________________________
THE GOG BLOG-by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf Radio, and Golfersongolf.com, Chicago’s only year round golf news source. You can follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or on Facebook, Linkedin or Instagram.
THE OMNI LA COSTA RESORT AND SPA
IF YOUR READY to get out of the Chicago winter, and your ready for a California coastal getaway why not consider a resort with a great golf tradition.
The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in the foothills of Southern California is the place for you.
Omni La Costa is home to 36 holes of championship golf, on both it’s Champions Course and it’s Legends Course.
“Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is a destination that is synonymous with world-class golf and unforgettable vacation experiences. It’s a privilege to promote this iconic property and share the stories as the La Costa legacy grows in new directions through the years,” said Kevin Frisch, CEO of KFPR (Omni La Costa’s new Gaylord Michigan based PR firm). “The golf staff led by Dustin Irwin is a dream team and their fresh approach to service and the golf experience sets the standard in the industry.”
The resorts famed history started in the early 1960’s when a Las Vegas real estate developer found the equestrian ranch in the California foothills. When the resort opened, it had horse-back riding, tennis, and a pool. But for golfers the architect Dick Wilson (Cog Hill #4 designer) new 7,200 yard par-72 golf course stole the show.
Covering over 215 acres and built at the cost of $1.5 million dollars, CBS quickly jumped and brought in it’s made-for TV CBS Golf Classic. With golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead on the La Costa Links, it didn’t take long for golfers to start arriving in droves. Wilson’s partner Joe Lee added nine more holes in 1973, and then another nine holes opened in 1984. The PGA Tour brought it’s Tournament of Championships there from 1969 to 1998. 1999 saw the arrival of the Andersen Consulting World Match Play Championship.
“Omni La Costa Resort & Spa has a rich and celebrated history and our team remains dedicated to sharing to sharing that legacy and the charms of this special place with every member and guest,” says Irwin.
The resort is just North of San Diego in Carlsbad and located close to many popular tourist attractions. Carlsbad is home to many of the top golf equipment companies in the industry. A.J. Avoli over see’s the Omni La Costa Golf Performance Institute.
There are now 8 pools on property, and food & beverage is highlighted by Bob’s Steak and Chop House, along with VUE.
To book your tee-times and your golf play away package, call (800)-854-5000. Or visit Omnilascosta.com.