CAN YOU COOK and if so why not work in the newest kitchen in DuPage County. The Preserve at Oak Meadows Clubhouse is a Year-Round home to many special events, and yes even more than golf or golf outings. So get all the details at DuPagegolf.com.     _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG’S SUNDAY MORNING SHORT GAME-NEWS COLUMN is written by Rory Spears, The Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. So you should follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or you can connect on LinkedIn or Instagram.

OPENING DAY IS COMING!

SO MARK YOUR CALENDAR’S for Monday August 16th.

TEE times can be made now, and for up to one week in advance.

This coming Saturday August 14th, will be a public open house from 1-4 Pm. So come learn more about the facility, and the renovated golf course and two-sided driving range.

Heritage Oaks (formerly Sportsman’s) on Dundee Road in Northbrook is here. Learn more at NBparks.org.

THE GOLF SCENE with Steve Kashul returns tonight at 6 Pm on NBC Sports Chicago.

But do check local listings for times through out the week. This new segment features a look at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville.

There is a segment on the new clubhouse at the Preserve at Oak Meadows and the new Cleveland Golf Wedges. See more on The Golf Scene’s Facebook page.

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB has announced the NEW Titleist T-100, T-200 and T-300 Irons have arrived. So call Mistwood and book a fitting in the  Performance Center with Matt or Eric. Mistwoodgc.com or call (815)-254-3333.

THE OHIO GOLF HALL OF FAME has inducted former Ohio State golfers Meg Mallon and Rosie Jones into the hall. The ceremony was held at the Plumbrook Country Club in Sandusky Ohio.

REGISTRATION is now open for the Fall Junior Golf program at Blackberry Oaks in Bristol.

GM-Pro Chad Johansen’s junior golf programs have been growing every year.

So Blackberry Oaks where “Kids Rule” is letting kids ages 5-13 have fun all fall season long. Because at Blackberry Oaks where the ‘Back to School’ four player fall scramble is coming soon. So call Blackberry Oaks at (630)-553-7173 and get signed up today.

THE FIRST TEE of Greater Chicago has started it’s Fall Sign-Up. So get registered now by visiting FirstteegreaterChicago.org

DALLAS BASED TOPGOLF has announced a new 10-year partnership with the “Home of Golf” St. Andrews Scotland.

The Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG) becomes the official entertainment partner for St. Andrews. Toptracer Range will also be the official range technology.

But there is more. Topgolf is announcing a new facility in the Renton-Seattle area near the Boeing Factory, and Landing Shopping Mall. Learn more at Topgolf.com.

SO YOUR NOT IN LAS VEGAS, no problem.

Golftini Wear has announced it’s Fall 2021 Collection-called Dance Party.

But it is available now.

So ladies if your in the market for the latest and most stylish Skorts, Tops Pants and Outerwear. Now is the time to visit your local sales representative, or call Golftini HQ at (908)-654-0252.

FAMED GOLF INSTRUCTOR HANK HANEY will appear on Tuesday August 31st, at the World’s Amateur Golf Championship in Myrtle Beach. The World’s Largest Amateur also is home to the World’s Largest 19th Hole. So visit MyrtlebeachWorldAmateur.com

2021 Wisconsin State Open August 16th to 18th, the 101st Edition. But for the first time it will be played on two golf courses in different venues.

The Meadow Valleys Course at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, will serve as one course. With the Pine Hills Country Club in Sheboygan as the other.

“We are excited to once again expand the field and provide access to more players to enjoy this great championship,” said Chris Hoel, Assistant Executive Director of the Wisconsin PGA Section. This years field is about half professionals and half amateur players. 2020 Champion Harrison Ott of Brookfield is back in the field. The final round will be the Low-60 players and ties after the 36-hole cut. Steve Stricker-Jerry Kelly and Mark Wilson are all past champions.

BGT-Breakthrough Golf Technology has now released the coldest putter shaft in golf.

The Stability Tour 2 Polar.

But now you can get this shaft in the LAB Golf DF 2.1 Custom and the B.2 Custom putters.

This shaft is 30% softer. Slimmer by 13% than the original BGT stability shaft. It has an improved swing weight. A more durable Anti-scratch Polar coating. Available length is 28-38 inches Upcharge is $275.00. If you didn’t already need a reason to put the LAB in your bag, now is the time. Labgolf.com.

THIS WEEK the first of two team events scheduled by the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA). Flossmoor Golf Club will host it’s eighth CDGA championship. But it’s the clubs first event since 2016.

Forty-Six teams of two play 18 holes of stroke play. But this determines the low-16 teams to match play. Semi-final matches and the championship match will take place on Wednesday August 11th.

2021 Illinois Amateur Champion Ethan Farnam teams with Michael Fastert, while recent Illinois Open low-amateur Mac McClear joins with Josh Lundmark. For more information see CDGA.org.

ILLINOIS MEN’S GOLF COACH MIKE SMALL has been named the Midwest Region Coach of the Year for the 11th time, by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Small’s first selection came in 2003, and most recently in 2019.

KEVIN FLACK has won the Illinois PGA sections Assistant Professional Champion at Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club in Orland Park. For Flack this was his second win in this event, and second in three years.

But also earning spots with Flack of the (Mauh-Nah-Tee-See CC), to the 45th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship November 11-15 at PGA Golf Club were, Michael Schachner (DePaul University) and Paul Schlimm (Chicago Highlands Club). Schlimm finished second, one shot behind Flack.

      Cassy Tully (L) with Golfers on Golf host Rory Spears with the Ryder Cup at the PGA Merchandise Show. (R) The 2020/21 Ryder cup poster.

MILWAUKEE ARTIST Cassy Tully who has designed the posters for the 2021 BMW Championship at Caves Valley August 23-29, and the Ryder Cup poster for the Matches at Whistling Straits, will be in the merchandise tents at both events signing and personalizing your poster. But you can visit Cassy’s online store at Cassytully.com and click on personalize by Cassy, and get posted signed if your not going to the Ryder Cup. You can order Ryder Cup posters now.

THE NEW CLEVELAND GOLF LAUNCHER LINE OF DRIVERS (L)-(R) IS THE NEW LAUNCHER LINE OF FARIWAY WOODS. See More at Clevelandgolf.com.

So if your looking for more from your golf game, and need new product now. The new Cleveland drivers and fairway woods are here. But almost here, since you can get them in just 8 days on August 20th.

“The Launcher XL drivers hit the ball long and straight-plain and simple,” said Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research and Development at Cleveland Golf. “This is the most forgiving driver we’ve ever made.”

Driver pricing Launcher XL $399.99, Launcher XL Lite $349.99, Launcher XL Lite Draw $349.99.

“The new Launcher XL halo Fairway Woods are the most forgiving and confidence inspiring fairway woods Cleveland Golf has ever built,” said Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering at Cleveland Golf. “The high MOI design will provide distance and consistency never seen before by improvement players.”

FAIRWAY WOODS-Launcher XL Halo Woods $229.99, Launcher XL Halo Hy-Wood $219.99 Launcher XL Halo Hybrid $199.99.

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