THE GOG BLOG’S SUNDAY MORNING SHORT GAME-NEWS COLUMN

MISTWOOD GOLF DOME on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook is open daily at 7 Am. Call today to reserve a hitting bay and golf with Toptracer. Lessons and Club Fittings are available with the Mistwood Staff professionals. McWethy’s Sportbar is open for indoor dining. So get your game ready for the outdoor season. Mistwoodgolfdome.com  (630)-739-7600.   _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy, and to Mission Inn Resort and the historic El Campeon golf course.

TODAY IS THE FINAL ROUND of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

So tune in and watch Arlington Heights native Doug Ghim battle for the title. Because Ghim is in contention as the final round begins today on NBC.

BUT MORE good news comes in the fact that courses around the area are starting to open. But that could change if some expected snow hit’s the area.

Blackberry Oaks, Pine Meadow and Maple meadows are among golf courses that have opened in the last week to some capacity. And you can add White Deer Run as another golf course that has opened for the year.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB in Mundelein has announced some TaylorMade fitting days, and the PGA Jr. League schedule. So see it all at PineMeadowGC.com or call (847)-566-4653. While fellow Jemsek Golf Course’s Cog Hill, have announced their PGA Junior League schedule, learn more at Coghillgolf.com or call (866)-COG-HILL.

COG HILL also is taking pre-orders for your St. Patrick’s Day meal. Call Cog Hill at (866)-COG-HILL

BIG TEN GOLFERS OF THE WEEK in the last few weeks golfers of the week have included.  Sr. Michael Feagles of Illinois, twice after helping Illinois to win two tournaments. Northwestern Sophomore Irene kim with a +5 score and a second place finish at the Bruin Invitational in Somis, California. This past week Iowa Hawkeyes Sophomore Mac McClear shot a final round 65, to win the Spartan Collegiate his first win at Iowa. McClear a native of Hinsdale Illinois.

SENTRY WORLD in Stevens Point Wisconsin will reopen in 2021, after being closed for Covid-Precautions. The pro shop will open June 1st, and the golf course will reopen on August 17th, after improvements are completed to have the course ready for the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Details at SentryWorld.com

CABOT LINKS in Canada, is announcing the Hillside homes that will be getting built. So for more information see Realestate@cabotlinks.com

TOPGOLF is announcing a new facility in Fort Myers Florida. It will be the 7th Topgolf facility in Florida. Details at Topgolf.com.

BEN HOGN GOLF COMPANY has added two new programs for golfers looking to but Hogan equipment. HoganFit and changes to it’s demo club program. For those who wish to not visit Brick & Mortar stores during the pandemic. Details BenHoganGolf.com.

NICHOLAS DUNLAP of Huntsville Alabama and Jacqueline Putrino were the winners of the Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship at TPC Myrtle Beach. Both players had to come from behind in the final round to win.

TOMORROW GOLFDATATECH will release it’s annual report on equipment and apparel sales for the golf industry. So stay tuned for all the numbers.

CLUB CHAMPION has signed Lexi Thompson as an ambassador. Thompson joins Jordan Spieth, David Ledbetter and Paige Spiranac as Club Champion amabassador’s, Thompson is already sporting the Club Champion log on her bag.

HOMEWOOD ILLINOIS has voted to ‘Not Approve’ the land in Orland Park that is currently part of Silver Lake Golf Course and Country Club. But this will not be the end of this attempt to sell the club for rezoning into homes.

THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT is back tomorrow. RS

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About Rory Spears

Rory spent over 8 years growing up working at Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Hts.IL, then two years at Chevy Chase in Wheeling. He has covered golf in Chicago since 1986. Rory was one of the initial members of WSCR all-sports radio Chicago and covered golf there for 5 seasons, before moving on to work for ESPN/Sportsticker and ESPN Radio. In addition to hosting Golfers on Golf Radio on WCPT AM820 Chicago, he writes for both the Chicago District (CDGA) Magazine, and formerly Chicagoland Golf. Rory has played over 525 courses in 39 states, and rates golf courses. He does golf course management and communications consulting, within the golf industry.