THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME todays hours 7 Am to 10 Pm. OPEN for golf, open for football, open for food and beverages in McWethy’s Sports Bar. 25% off on many menu items. Game specials on beverages. Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600 on Rt. 53 In Bolingbrook. McWethysSportsbar.com check out the award winning wings.        ______________________________________________________________________

SO WHAT are you doing before the big game.

Because if your not at the Mistwood Golf Dome, you should be watching the PGA Tour.

Northbrook native native Nick Hardy is playing well at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. But an even par third round saw him lose some ground on the field. So while Hardy and Winfield native and Wilson Golf staffer Kevin Streelman made the cut, they could use a great final round to make a few more dollars, and Fed Ex Cup points. So let’s root them on for a fantastic finish.

THE WILSON D9 is back.

Back in stock that is. Because the original supply sold-out quickly.

But the good news, is that D9 is selling well. The drivers and the irons.

The new D9 driver was created in house by the design team at Wilson. But no not as part of Driver vs Driver 3. So if you enjoyed the first two Driver vs Drive shows, you did not miss the second sequel.

For more information on Wilson Golf and the new 2021 Wilson Golf line, see Wilson.com.

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB has permanent tee-time openings for 2021. So you can get out early, play quickly and then enjoy the rest of your weekend. Call Mistwood now on Renwick Road in Romeoville at (815)-254-3333 or visit MistwoodGC.com for all the details.

AND FROM THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME FITTING CORNER, because you asked.

Mizuno fittings at the Mistwood Golf Dome on Friday Feb. 19th, from 10 Am to 2 pm. Cost-FREE. Sign up today by calling (630)-739-7600, or visit Mistwoodgolfdome.com. So go hit the Mizuno JPX Irons.

ARE YOU AN ARTIST-if so the Academy of Golf Art is accepting new members, and has just welcomed in several new members during 2020. See AcademyofGolfArt.org for more details.

VOLVIK GOLL BALLS has agreed to be a presenting sponsor for the LPGA Drive-On Championship at the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club from March 4-7. The purse is $1.5 million dollars, and Danielle Kang won the first event back on the tour after the virus shutdown. But then a second Drive-On event was held at Reynolds-Lake Oconee in November won by Ally Ewing (McDonald). Both players will be part of the 120 player field event, televised by The Golf Channel.

IT’S COMING.

YES more good news this week from the folks at Tour Edge Golf in Batavia Illinois.

There will be an announcement on the latest and greatest products from Tour Edge Golf, so stay clicked in right here to learn more as the week goes on.

In addition to all the great clubs that Tour Edge is producing, you can follow their PGA Champions Tour players on tour all season long. Stay tuned, the Tour Edge family on the Champions Tour might be growing in 2021.

THE TOPTRACER RANGE and the new 9-Shot challenge is here at Topgolf locations and online.

Gamers everywhere will enjoy the challenge of getting on to the leaderboard, with players from around the globe.

Topgolf is growing world-wide and has new ventures opening in 2021 in America. For more details on Topgolf and the 9-Shot Challenge see the Topgolf 9-Shot challenge site. Upcoming events will have tournaments at three of this years major golf venues. Kiawah Island, Royal St. Georges, and Torrey Pines. So don’t miss out. Topgolf.com.

Great news from Sand Valley Resort in Wisconsin.

Maybe you have heard about the new course getting built this summer. The redo of the historic Lido Golf Course on Long Island N.Y.. It was first built during WWI, and thrived until WWII came along and the U.S. Navy needed the land.

And that was the end of the Lido. But now there is more. So hang on as the Lido under the watchful eyes of the Keiser family and architect Tom Doak, comes back to life. But in the meantime, you can win your major at Sand Valley in 2021. So plan for the Summer Solstice event in June, the Sand Valley Cup in July, and the Heathland Cup in September. So learn more at Sandvalley.com

MISSION INN and RESORT CLUB in Howey-In-The Hills Florida 35 minutes from Orlando has announced a multi-year agreement with the LPGA to hold Symetra Tour events in late May. So for more details on the resort on the viewing the tournaments, see MissionInnResort.com. Mission Inn ownership is from the north suburbs of Chicago.

JACK NICKLAUS #GOAT (There will never be another). will design a new course in Saudi Arabia, his first in the Middle East. Just 40 minutes from the Saudi Capital of Riyadh. This course will be part of a development not far from the Tuwaig mountain range. As the area attempts to be another golf destination.

SRIXON GOLF among the leaders in golf ball technology, has announced the release, of yet another generation of it’s Z-Star golf balls. The Srixon Z-Star and Z-Star XV are available in Pure White and Tour Yellow. But these new golf golf balls will launch here in America, on February 26th of 2021.

Z-Star has a 0.6mm thicker cover for better spin and control around the greens. “The Z-Star and Z-Star XV golf balls are designed for the better players, as the ball features better technology,” said Jeff Bunski, Vice president of Research and Development. “Z-Star XV is played by some of the longest hitters on professional tours around the world. But the cost per dozen is just $42.99. So learn more at Srixongolf.com.

SRIXON/ASICS is now introducing a new line of golf footwear, that is through the partnership of the two companies.

“The Srixon/ASICS partnership has been tremendous for both of our brands,” said Mike Powell, President of Sales and Marketing- Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO. “ASICS is a huge global success and widely recognized as a leader in performance footwear. “We’re excited to launch the new GEL-COURSE ACE.”

“This shoe will provide the legendary performance of ASICS running shoes and the waterproof protection you need on the golf when conditions are not perfect,” Powell added. Cost is $149.99. Men’s sizes 7-12 and Women’s sizes at 6-10. Colors vary for both men and women.

THE GOG BLOG Returns on Monday. RS