THE SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB is running a pro shop sale through November 30th, most items are 35% off, get a special while you can. Call the pro shop (847)-885-9000 or visit SchaumburgGolf.com. All 27 holes are open for play at 1501 N. Roselle Road.     ____________________________________________________________________

PINE MEADOW Golf Club in Mundelein golf professional Dennis Johnson has recorded a video explaining how the golf course is moving forward with a change of Illinois restrictions for Covid.

The golf course is open, and you can go into the pro shop to purchase merchandise, food or use the restrooms. But when you buy food take it outside.

That is all, it’s pretty simple. What’s even more simple is that it’s time to sign up for next weekend’s 2-Man or 2-Woman scramble. You need to sign up quickly if you plan to play. Call the pro shop at (847)-566-GOLF or 4653.

Golf might be over for the season at Sand Valley Golf Resort, but now the season never ends at Sand Valley.

Are you ready for the fall and winter season.

Sand Valley’s cottages are available for off season rentals for those looking to get away.

If outdoor activities are still on your agenda, then try cross country skiing, walking, or biking. Enjoy some time around a fire or a fire place. Call (855)-456-2100 or see reservations@sandvalley.com.

Even with no tournament in 2020, because of Covid-19, the John Deere Classic excelled off the course, with it’s Birdies-For-Charity program.

The john Deere Classic raised a staggering $12.22 million for some 465 Quad City area charities.

In order to reduce contact during the Covid Pandemic, all charity checks will be mailed this year, instead of being delivered or picked up in person.

“Thanks to the incredible ongoing generosity of individuals, companies and family foundations, the John Deere Classic is pleased to announce that despite the cancelation of the tournament we were able to raise $12.22 million dollars including a five percent bonus for 465 deserving charities,” John Deere Classic tournament director Clair Peterson said during a recent news conference. “In particular Deere & Company and the John Deere Foundation played leading roles in helping us maintain the charitable impact the tournament has on the community.”

The figure is the fourth largest amount in tournament history, according to tournament records. The 2021 John Deere Classic will be played July 5-11.

BUYING MADE EASY-Prospect Heights Illinois based Golftini has announced that it’s Spring of 2021 “Good Humor” Collection can now be purchased online. Check out the new video featuring Golftini owner and designer Susan Hess to see the line. For more details inquire at Sales@Golftiniwear.com.

THE SIMULATOR is up tomorrow at Petrifying Springs golf course in Kenosha Wisconsin, rates start at $35 an hour on weekdays. For more information on lessons and availability call (262)-925-8000. PetrifyingSprings.com

CALLAWAY GOLF’s new line of Players Irons are now available, the X Forged UT-CB and Apex MB irons. See Callawaygolf.com for more details.

LINKS CAPITAL ADVISORS is now listing Kewanee Dunes Golf Club for Sale in Kewanee Illinois. Asking price $750,000. For details see Linkscapitaladvisors.com or contact Chris Charnas at (312)-543-7192. LCA also announces the sale of Royal St. Augustine, in St. Augustine Florida.

The annual Cog Hill Golf & Country Club is proud to host it’s Turkey Shoot outing next weekend, Saturday and Sunday November 7 and 8.

There are different flights, and different courses are played on different days.

Course 1 & 3 on Saturday, and Courses 2 & 3 on Sunday. For pricing and details see CogHillGolf.com or call Cog Hill at (866)-COG-HILL 264-4455.

Titleist after spending two years to develop a better golf ball, has now released the latest edition of it’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, to it’s staff players on the PGA Tour.

These proto type golf balls produced at Titleist’s famed Ball Plant 3 in New Bedford Mass, have been delivered to PGA Tour players starting at the Las Vegas tour stop at TPC Summerlin.

The entire Pro V1 era was launched at Summerlin back in the year 2000, when PGA Tour players first received them. Titleist.com for more information.

The Ben Hogan Company has announced the release of it’s new GS53 Max Driver.

The driver is now available, and the 460cc GS53 Max lists at $355.00. It’s a driver that features a lightweight Carbon Composite Crown to help achieve maximum distance and forgiveness.

GS53 Max offers the golfer a 22% larger and 11% taller clubface, than currently popular Ben Hogan 445 cc GS53 that will stay offered in the product line.

Weight distribution has been moved to the edges of the clubhead to help increase stability and keep the clubhead squared at impact. The GS53 Max is acoustically tuned to have a solid sound at impact.

“This is a special driver that is born off Mr. Hogan’s principals of club design,” said Scott White, CEO, Ben Hogan Golf Company. “Our R&D mission for the GS53 Max was to keep the Center of Mass low and as far rearward as possible, which is very different when compared to the original GS53 driver which is much higher and more forward. As a result, the combination of the lightweight composite crown and tungsten sole weight allow us to position the Center of Mass so that we maximize launch while decreasing the amount of ball spin. This provides a higher ball flight…especially for players who don’t have Tour-caliber clubhead speeds…for increased roll and carry out.”

The driver comes in lofts of 9.0 and 10.5 with a variety of shaft and grip options. For more details see BenHoganGolf.com or on major social media networks.

New on the market from Canteen Spirits is their Vodka Soda, a great beverage to enjoy while you enjoy the November version of the Masters, or hitting the links here up north before the outdoor season ends.

Now in FIVE flavors, Canteen has a higher alcohol content (5%) than most beers, but with no carbs so you don’t feel full on the course. The come in regular 12oz cans, and were designed by Founder Brandon Cason, and avid golfer, so they would stay in the cup holders on your golf cart. Golfers on Golf will have a review in our weekly speaks out column tomorrow. See DrinkCanteen.com for more details.

ZEN GREEN STAGE is an adjustable platform for indoor golf and training. Practice your putts from different slopes, and adjust for fairway lies that are not level. To learn more about this product from the UK, see Zenoracle.com.

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH THE RULES OF GOLF, how about learning them in simple easy instruction, through video’s that even those new to the game of golf, can pick-up quickly. Learn more at Expertgolf.com, there is a full series of video’s you can learn valuable information from. Follow Expert Golf on various social media outlets.

THE HORSESHOE BAY REORT near Austin Texas has created it’s first ever Stay-Paly and Learn Package.

Horseshoe Bay Resort is a AAA Four Diamond Property and Conde-Nast Readers Choice Award-Winning world class destination.

Current as part of the Stay-Paly and Learn package-guests can get a minimum 2-night stay, that includes a one-hour lesson with Director of Instruction Bobby Steiner, that includes a nine-hole playing lesson with Steiner, and a nine hole round of golf for 2-players after the on course lesson with Steiner.

Before you even come to Horseshoe Bay Steiner will speak on the phone with guests purchasing the package to learn more about them, and what types of lesson experiences they have had in the past and their skill level, regardless of what level that is. Horseshoe Bay has four championship golf courses, an exciting 18-hole miniature golf course, and more to do. Recent renovations to the property have run into the millions of dollars. For more details visit HSBresort.com or call (877)-611-0112.

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