THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN-reservations currently needed. If you need a club fitting, see Master Fitter Chris Ioriatti at the Mistwood Golf Dome or the Mistwood Performance Center. Visit Mistwoodgolf.com or call Mistwood GC at (815)-254-3333. _____________________________________________________________________
THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or friend him on Facebook. At the Schaumburg Golf Club-where the simulators are open.
MAYBE there is one more week with some days for outside golf. Let’s hope so, because there won’t be many more left.
BUT IF YOUR READY to head inside for the year, the golf domes around town are open.
But right now the dome to go to, is the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook. Plenty of hitting bays, that are safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition, McWethy’s Sportsbar in the dome is open for “To-Go’s” and or carry-outs. The Wing Bar is now Open.
Call the dome in advance to hit balls at (630)-739-7600. Located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook. Lessons & Fittings are available by appointment. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hitting time starts. Don’t forget McWethy’s Tavern at Mistwood Golf Club is open, call ahead to review restrictions at (815)-254-3333 McWethysTavern.com.
The Simulators are open at the Schaumburg Golf Club.
THE SIMULATORS ARE OPEN, at the Schaumburg Golf Club on Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
Cost is $40.00 per hour and the simulators are open Monday through Sunday.
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, currently there is only one golfer allowed at a time per hitting bay.
Hours are from 9 Am through 8 Pm, to call and reserve a simulator dial the pro-shop at (847)-885-9000 and hit the extension for the shop.
The Go For It Sports Dome in Yorkville, now open for the winter golf season.
CHAD JOHANSEN has opened the indoor version of his famed Chad Johnsen Golf Academy.
Chad and his self designed golf improvement program, called “The Four-Step Process” is being taught both online and in the Go For It, Sports Dome located on Galena Road in Yorkville Illinois.
THE GFI Dome is a great place for kids to work on their golf game all winter long. For more details visit CJGA.com. Chad is found at the dome, and or at Blackberry Oaks Golf Club on Kennedy road in Bristol IL. (630)-553-7170.
The new solar roofing panels, are providing energy to charge the entire fleet of golf carts at the Preserve at Oak Meadows.
DuPage Golf currently has all three of it’s golf courses closed. The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison and Green Meadows in Darien, are closed for the year.
Maple Meadows is having some year end maintenance done, but COULD reopen for a day-or-two IF weather and temperatures permit.
For the holiday season, DuPage Golf gift cards are back, and through the 18th of this month of December, but if you purchase $100.00 or more in gift cards, you will receive a bonus. See DuPageGolf.com and shop online.
Patrick Mannelly hosts the holiday version of Golf 360 TV tonight at 6 PM on NBC Sports Chicago.
THE HOLIDAY VERSION of Golf 360 TV, is on the tee.
But also starting tonight, it’s on at 6 PM on NBC Sports Chicago.
Former Chicago Bear Patrick Mannelly hosts GOLF 360 Television.
This episode is a great mixture of features. And that include segments from golf in Nebraska, the new Folds of Honor Golf Course in Michigan, with the one and only #GOAT Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus has worked on a renovation for this course, that will help raise funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation. All this and more tonight at 6 Pm. See 360golf.com for a schedule of reruns, so if you miss the show you can get a mulligan.
Lochenheath Golf club in Traverse City Michigan at Sunset.
LOCHENHEATH GOLF CLUB in Traverse City Michigan, is making a transition to a private club.
The club founded in 2001 and designed by Steve Smyers, has been growing it’s membership steadily in recent years. As a result the membership numbers are now at point where the club is going fully private in 2021.
Built on a 300 acre cherry orchard, the par 72 course has views of Grand Traverse bay on 14 of it’s holes. The club is managed by GM Kevin O’Brien (formerly of True North and Tullymore). But there are a limited amount of memberships still available, for details call (231)-938-9800 or you can visit Lochenheath.com.
VOLVIK VIVIK GOLF BALLS
BECAUSE NOW IS THE TIME.
So if you need a holiday gift special, for your favorite golfer.
Because currently through January 4th of 2021, you can order 2 dozen Volvik Vivid Golf Balls.
The #1 Matte Colored golf balls are just $55.00
Volvik golf balls that made their move in the golf ball market this year, are making this special gift offer during the holiday season.
A perfect holiday gift if your looking for golf balls during the holiday season. Details at Volvikgolf.com.
THE PERFECT Present for the golfer that enjoys the history of the sport. So why not consider a membership to the Golf Heritage Society. Details at GolfHeritage.org.
ZERO FRICTION’S new Ultra Tac Golf Glove.
OAK BROOK TERRACE-BASED Zero Friction Golf and has introduced a new golf glove called the Ultra Tac.
The glove has been created with more torque for extra distance. So this glove will mold to your hand, and is fit for precision, flexibility and comfort to all golfers that put one on.
Silicone is placed in all pressure points of the Zero Friction Ultra Tac synthetic golf gloves.
A Mesa Lycra is placed throughout the finger, back of the hand, and the palm area for maximum strength, durability and enhanced breathability. With each glove comes with a detachable Zero Friction 1 3/4″ hybrid tee and ball marker. The glove is now available. So learn more at ZeroFriction.com or call (630)-317-7700.
The Gog Blog Speaks Out returns tomorrow. RS