THE PRESERVE AT OAK MEADOWS in Addison is getting ready to open it’s new clubhouse. Stay tuned to DuPageGolf.com for details on opening day. But the course is open for play, in addition to Maple Meadows and Green Meadows-come out and golf. _____________________________________________________________________
THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or LinkedIn/Facebook or Instagram.
THE ARNOLD PALMER CUP at Rich Harvest Farms.
THE ARNOLD PALMER CUP heads into it’s final day, with the USA leading the International Team 20-16.
Because rain stopped play yesterday, things wrapped up late. But the play is back on schedule this morning.
NORHTBROOK’S Nick Hardy is flying higher up the leader board in this weeks Korn Ferry Tour stop. Because Hardy shot a 7 under par 64, and sits in 3rd place heading into todays final round.
The future venue in North Charleston will be a similar design as Topgolf Buford (Georgia), which is featured in this photo.
DALLAS BASED-Topgolf is expanding once again.
Because a new Topgolf is ready to begin construction in Charleston South Carolina, in early 2022 and open later in the year.
The Charleston location will be the third location in the state of South Carolina.
Topgolf has three locations in Illinois, including Wood Dale, Naperville and Schaumburg. So for more information see Topgolf.com.
FAMILY GOLF WEEK will have it’s 24th annual Father & Son golf classic/Parent Child golf event from July 15-17. The tournament is spread out over 8 Myrtle Beach golf courses. Former Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman was named Mother of the Year by FGW. Tilghman and her 9 year old daughter will attend the tournament.
THE MYRTLE BEACH WORLD AMATEUR is setting records for sign ups for this years event. Because recent years have seen the average around 3,300 golfers. This year the number has exceeded 3,300 and you can sign up through August 5th, for the August 30th through September 5th championship. But better news is that the tournament’s World’s Largest 19th Hole will reopen this year. Details MyrtleBeachWorldAmateur.com
LEN ZIEHM of LenZiehmongolf.com has posted a recap of the new book-The Best Seat in the House. By Jack Nicklaus II, with writer Don Yaeger, which covers his look at his Father’s career in golf. Nicklaus II caddied for dad, and was on the bag for Jack’s famous Masters win in 1986.
JANEANN LANNING has joined Honma Golf America as it’s COO. Lanning comes over to Honma after 20 years at Bridgestone Golf.
THE LINKS COURSE at Lawsonia in Green Lake Wisconsin, has been named to host the 2021 Wisconsin Women’s State Open on June 15-16. Lawsonia is open for the public play, and is part of multiple Top 100 lists, by various national golf publications. But Lawsonia’s second course, the Woodlands has reopened from renovation. So learn more at Lawsonia.com.
VOLVIK GOLF BALLS are offering a special Fathers Day promotion of it’s VIVIK Golf Balls, the #1 Matte styled golf ball on the market. Two dozen balls for just $55.00 dollars, so visit Volvik.com for more information.
TIM SHEPPARD of Peoria defeated John Vernasco 4 & 3 to win the 2021 CDGA Senior Amateur at the Merit Club in Libertyville. But for a full recap, see more at CDGA.org.
PITCH FIX an award winning leader in golf green repair tools, has joined into a three year partnership with the Confederation of Professional Golf (CPG). The partnership will help with promoting education of how to keep greens in better shape. So get more details at Pitchfix.com.
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