NEW CLUBHOUSE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES-(L) at The Preserve at Oak Meadows, The Preserve’s new clubhouse should be up and operational in Spring of 2021.(R) Work has started on the new clubhouse at Fox Run Golf Club in Elk Grove Village, for now there is temporary trailer serving as the clubhouse. The staff at Fox Run hopes to be in the clubhouse by very late 2021 if possible. A new putting green is open.  _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG-by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or on Facebook and LinkedIn. At Flossmoor Country Club that is growing quickly under new management.

VOLVIK GOLF BALLS have been named the official Golf Ball Partner of the Capital Long Drive Classic.

The inaugural Capital Long Drive Classic was held on October 24th, but will be televised nationally on the The Golf Channel on December 17th and 20th.

This classic event included both male and female Long Drive professionals for the first-ever event of it’s kind. It was held on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

“We were honored to be the Official Golf Ball Partner for the Capital Lon Drive Classic,” said Don Shin, president of Volvik USA. “In addition to providing the opportunity to view the extraordinary talent of the competitors in a wonderful setting, the Classic helped support a worthy cause.”

Volvik supplied the VIVID XT AMT distance golf balls for usage in the competition. The Classic was run in a Covid19-safe environment, and provided a youth clinic and helped introduce children from underserved communities a chance to get introduced to the sport of golf.

CLUB CHAMPION has announced a winter promotion. Custom fittings are 50% off with a purchase of clubs that is $500.00 or more. Putter fittings are 50% off with the purchase of a putter, with no price minimum.

The Club Champion store in Willowbrook.

The new promotion is expected to save golfers both dollars and strokes on the scorecard.

If you wish to give the gift of a fitting for the holidays, you can do that with a gift card.

This promotion is valid on fittings booked through January 31st, 2021. It went active across the country on November 1st.

“We have everything a golfer needs to gain distance and lower scores. We’re sort of like a candy store for golfers,” said Nick Sherburne, Club Champion founder. “From the moment you book an appointment, you’re immersed in this unparalleled experience that allows you a peek into a professional golfers life, with every club imaginable at your fingertips.”

Sherburne adds ” there’s no better time to upgrade your golf game. Our fittings are the best gift you can give yourself if you truly want to lower your scores.”

Promotional fitting fees are : Full Bag $175.00, Long Game Fitting $100, Drive Fitting $75, Iron Fitting $75, Fairway Wood/Hybrid $50, Putter fitting $50, Wedge Fitting $40.

More details can be found at ClubChampiongolf.com

GOLF INC. has announced it’s Top 100 people list, of the 2020 Power issue. Among those making the list are Augustin (Augie) Piza, an upcoming ASGCA architect from Mexico, watch for more from Piza’ in the months ahead. Congrats Augie on making this list of the Who’s-Who in golf.

The Green Books by Golf Logix.

The Green Books are growing in popularity in the game of golf.

As professionals from the PGA Tour to top rated amateur and now everyday amateur players, are finding the on course information they need on the golf course.

What started as an APP for cell phones, has expanded into yardage and green books, that reveal more information about golf courses that golfers have ever had.

Now as the holidays approach golfers can acquire green books of many of their favorite golf courses. For specials and pricing visit [email protected]

LEADING ITALIAN GOLF SHOE DESIGNER DUCA del Cosma has teamed up with the PGA Tour Superstore to sell it’s lines of custom Italian golf shoes here in America. There are over 20 pairs of both men’s and women’s shoe options available. For more information see Ducadelcosma.us.

BAG BOY’s New Revolver XP Bag

The Bag Boy Company has announced that it’s new Revolver XP cart bag will be available this month in November.

The Revolver XP comes with a 14-way rotating top, that includes full length individual dividers.

“Riding golfers love the convenience of the rotating top,” said Perry Hilbert, Sales manager at Bag Boy. “The new external putter tube provides unrestricted access and is perfect for jumbo grips.”

The Revolver XP includes 9 zippered pockets including a waterproof fleece-lined valuables pocket and an insulated cooler pocket.

The Revolver comes with Clip-Lok Technology and a Grip-Lok base for holding clubs. Other options include a towel-ring, glove holder, and tee holder. Bags can be customized and weight just 8.6 pounds. For more information and a list of Bag Boy products see bagboy.com.

The Ziehm and Spears Podcast Series 2020-Volume 33 will be out shortly. The Gog Blog Speaks Out returns this week. RS