NICK HARDY is second-PATRICK FLAVIN is fourth headed to the final round of the Evans Scholars Invitational (ESI)-come cheer our local players today at The Glen Club. ______________________________________________________________________
The Illinois Men’s Golf team is T-5 headed to Round 3 of the NCAA National Championships, today is a cut down day from 30 to 15 teams.
THINGS GOING WELL to this point on the golf course in Glenview, at The Glen Club in the Evans Scholars Invitational.
Because there are three local players in the top 10, heading into the final round.
But Northbrook’s Nick Hardy needs to make up 4 shots to get back into the lead.
HIGHWOOD’S Patrick Flavin is lurking in 4th place, and is 7 shots off the lead. Former Illinois Open Champion at The Glen Club Deerfield’s Vince India is tied for 9th. But is 9 shots back behind the leader Cameron Young, who won last weeks tournament in Kansas City.
Elisa Gaudet with a Women’s Golf Day hat, alongside of the Jack Nicklaus Play Yellow cap.
COMING OFF A SUCCESFUL day at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where Women’s Golf Day founder Elisa Gaudet, range the bell to start the days trading this past week, Women’s Golf Day is ready for it’s biggest day.
Because this Tuesday is Women’s Golf Day with live golf event around the world.
So did your club sign up for this years event? Ladies are you going out to play golf on Tuesday June 1st. Visit Womensgolfday.com to find a location nearest to you. Ladies it’s your day-Go Play.
Myrtle Beach is welcoming golfers back for the 38th annual World Amateur in Myrtle Beach.
OVER 2,700 GOLFERS are already signed up for the 38th Edition of the 2021 Myrtle Beach World Amateur.
So sign up quickly because spots are filling up quickly for the amateur, which will be played from August 30th through September 3rd.
The 72-hole stroke play event already has golfers from all 50 states, and 10 countries.
But there is even better news. Because this year the World’s Largest 19th hole will return. So sign up by June 3rd to receive a discount of $120.00 off the regular price. The World Amateur is open to golfers 17 years of age and older. The flights are broken down to both men and women and by age group. For details or to sign up see MyrtleBeachWorldAmateur.com.
MOLLIE MARCOUX SAMAAN the Director of Athletics at Princeton University has been named the new Commissioner of the LPGA Tour. Samaan replaces Michael Whan who is now with the USGA. More thoughts on Samaan when the Gog Blog Speaks Out tomorrow.
The putting studio at Club Champion in Willowbrook Illinois. Check out the Fathers Day Special.
FATHER’S DAY is coming up on June 20th. So are you ready?
Because if your not, it’s time to get the man that has everything, a gift card to club fitter Club Champion.
The Willowbrook Illinois based Club Champion, is the largest club fitter in the country. With more locations that any other club fitting chain in America.
So right now through June 20th, if you buy dad a $150.00 gift card or more. Dad get’s $75.00 off his Club Champion equipment purchase. But even better news is that you can purchase a gift card online at http://bit.ly/CCFathersDay21. But to learn more about Club Champion see ClubchampionGolf.com.
ILLINOIS HAS FOUR earn PING All-Midwest Region Honors. With the men’s team at the NCAA national championships, Illinois golfer received more good news. Because four players earned awards. Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Michael Feagles, Jerry Ji, and Giovanni Tadiotto. This is the 13th consecutive year Illinois has had at least two players on the list.
GISLE SOLHAUG has published a new book-Now Available- called How to Match Your Golf Clubs, and Develop a Single Swing Rather than 13. Solhaug has created BioMatch, a scientific solution to the issue of matching golf clubs, and how club fitters can put 13 clubs in your bag, where the same swing works for all clubs. For more details or to purchase the eBook for $7.00 or the printed version for just $19.99 at Amazon.com.
THE MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB VIDEO SERIES continues with even more instruction from it’s pro staff. So are you on the Mistwood Email list, when you get added to the list, you will receive notices when the video’s come out. Learn more at MistwoodGC.com
The new Cradle Crossing on the Par 3 Cradle Course at Pinehurst.
THE CRADLE GETS BETTER.
So you thought Gil Hanse’s par-3 course at the Pinehurst Resort could not get any better.
But it has. Now underway is the building of the “Cradle Crossing” that serves as both a bar, and has restrooms. So that golfers enjoying a few laps around the course, now can stay longer without having to leave. One green fee gets you all day play. More information at Pinehurst.com plus through tomorrow is the 25% off online Memorial Day sale. Pinehurst, where it’s always a beautiful day.
UNTUCKit with comfort and style
UNTUCKit’s
So are you in need of some comfort in that polo style shirt of yours.
How about one that will breathe on the hot sticky summer days that are ahead of us.
Because if that’s the look, feel and comfort you need, then UNTUCKit’s are right for you.
But there is even better news. UNTUCKit’s are not over priced. If your tired of paying up near a hundred dollars or more for a polo styled shirt, then here are shirt’s priced in the $60 to $70 range.
Don’t forget fathers Day is right around the corner. See UNTICKIT.com
SUN MOUNTAIN Cirque Rainwear. Jacket $299.99
SUN MOUNTAIN CIRQUE is the company’s top-of-the-line rain gear/outerwear.
Plus it’s the companies most breathable waterproof rain suit to date.
CIRQUE is lightweight-water proof, quiet and breathable because of the three-layer design.
The Four-way stretch fabric makes this rain suit very playable, giving the golfer easy mobility to swing the golf club.
This Cirque line is available in a Men’s Full-Zip Jacket at $299.99 and Pants at $259.99. Colors include Black or Navy Blue. Sizes from Small to XXXL. For information on local retailers call (800)-227-9224 or visit Sunmountain.com.
THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT is back tomorrow. RS