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The Gog Blog by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. At the Lawsonia Links historic rock in Green Lake Wisconsin.

WHAT A GREAT WEEK last week was for golf. But in-spite of a little rain here and there, golf was played-outdoors.

BUT the weather is changing, and it might be because of Covid or not. That dome season is coming up quickly.

So enjoy what outdoor days remain. Because I’m hearing that clubs once they close this year, might not reopen, even if that stretch of 70 degree days pops up a week later.

It’s been a long and busy year for golf courses everywhere around town. Courses are stressed and have had their share of play. The pro’s and their staffs have put in plenty of long hours, and they are ready for a break.

ANDY MICKELSON the Director of Golf at Mistwood Golf Course, and the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook, posted this past weekend on social media that Chicago’s premier golf dome, the Mistwood Golf Dome will open November 1st. But then he added MAYBE even sooner depending on the weather. Stay tuned.

GET WELL WISHES to Casey Martin, the former PGA Tour player, and current University of Oregon Golf Coach. Martin who has had struggles with his right leg for years, finally decided on amputation. Martin faced potential serious side-effects from the surgery, but is recovering in the Mayo-Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.

VIVA LAS VEGAS-for Rory McIlroy his 20th win on tour. But a great T-3 for Rickie Fowler, who led most of the way. Before McIlroy caught Fowler on Sunday to win by 2 shots, both players needed a good finish.

GOLF BALL SHORTAGE in 2022. It’s the rumor that won’t go away. Will there be a Surlyn shortage in 2022, limiting production of golf balls. Maybe so. If there is a shortage, what could happen. Is that cheaper golf ball lines might not get made, and more expensive golf balls could sell for 70+ for a dozen. OUCH!!!

IT MIGHT NOT be a bad idea to stock up while you still can. Do put golf balls on your Christmas list this year, just in case.

I PLAYED THE LAWSONIA LINKS Course this past week in the Langford Shield outing, put on by Oliphant-Haltom Golf. This Top 100 is in great shape. Open to the public.

IF YOU MISSED IT see my story on my recent round at Klein Creek. New ownership and new management is really making something out of this club. On and off the golf course, stay tuned, more improvements are coming.

The Gog Blog returns tomorrow. RS