STRIKER Says Welcome to Copperhead and the Snake Pit-The Valspar Championship is this week at Innisbrook. THE NATIONAL COTTAGES at Reynolds Lake Oconee, with the kitchen island. See Reynoldslakeoconee.com six golf courses plan your visit today.

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB is gearing up for the summer season. Because summer is coming up soon.

So does your junior golfer need some help in getting their golf game ready. If so the Mistwood golf professionals will be teaching junior clinics for those kids aged 7 to 18.

IT IS time to stock up on golf balls, so get your supply of Callaway Chrome Soft, buy 3 dozen personalized golf balls, and get the fourth dozen for free. But act quickly this is a limited time offer.

McWethy’s Tavern at Mistwood Golf Club on Renwick Road in Romeoville is having a special St. Patricks Day with some Guinness on Tap. Learn more by calling Mistwood at (815)-254-3333 or visit Mistwoodgc.com.

Daily Herald golf writer Len Ziehm takes a look at 50 years of Walt Disney World Golf.

For the 50th anniversary, the Walt Disney company has decided to renovate it’s golf operation. One of the first steps now in the planning stage is to renovate the Magnolia Course, with work expected to start later this year.

Ziehm also says the improvements are not being done to try and lure the PGA Tour to return. So catch the entire story at LenZiehmongolf.com.

SOLACE CAPITAL PARTNERS has acquired Sun Mountain Sports, a maker of outdoor wear, and all weather golf apparel. But Sun Mountain will remain in Missoula Montana, and the current management team will remain in place. More details at SunMountain.com.

ARE YOU READY FOR NEW WEDGES

Because the new Titleist Bob Vokey SM9 wedges have arrived.

So as of last Friday, they are now available for purchase in your favorite golf store or pro shop.

SM9 wedges are already being used on the PGA Tour by Titleist staff players, and some player not under contract to Titleist. So learn more at Titleist.com.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB in Mundelein is hosting it’s Goofers League for the 8th year. The Goofers league is all about fun. Limited to 40 Goofers. So call Pine Meadow today and get signed up at (847)-566-4654 (GOLF).

DALLAS BASED TOP GOLF has expanded in the Los Angeles California area, with a new facility in Ontario California that opened on March 11th. Details at Topgolf.com.

BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB in Bolingbrook Illinois, has been honored with several awards from within the wedding industry. Golfers if your getting married, and would like to have your celebration on and at the golf course. Visit Bolingbrookgolfclub.com. The golf range at the club was honored with a Top 50 Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) award.

EASTER IS COMING.

So would you like to play a little golf on Easter Sunday April 17th.

Because you can easily do that now, if you have your Easter Brunch at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Palos Park.

Easter brunch is from 10 AM to 3 PM. So check out the full menu at CogHillGolf.com. Pricing starts at $42.00 for adults and lower for the kids in different age groups. Call Cog Hill to make your reservation at (866)-COG-HILL ext. 1301.

NEW CALLAWAY GOLF AMBASSADOR Chad Johansen, has planned a series of events for Blackberry Oaks Golf Club in Bristol.

So if your ready to round up your foursome and play some scramble golf, on April 24th.

JOE AMORE has joined Blackberry Oaks as the new Callaway Golf custom fitter, you can now schedule a fitting and get your new clubs.

Need golf balls, buy three dozen Chrome Soft golf balls personalized and and get the fourth dozen for free. Limited time only. See more about what’s happening at Blackberry Oaks at Blackberryoaks.com or call the club at (630)-553-7170.

HARBORSIDE INTERNATIONAL

Located on Chicago’s Southside has now announced that TJ Wydner will be come the facilities new General Manager.

Wydner joins Harborside after a few years at the famed Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio.

Prior to his time in Ohio, Wydner worked in New Jersey at a kemperSports operated club.

Harborside International has 36 holes, the Port and the Starboard courses, and a full size practice range. But for more information see Harborsidegolf.com.

DAYTONA BEACH FLORIDA has several golf courses to offer, that are just a short iron from the beach and the ocean.

But three courses that should make your must play list if your in Daytona area include, DeBary Golf & Country Club, Victoria Hills a top 15 public course in Florida designed by Florida’s Ron Garl.

But there is also the Deltona Club, designed by architect Bobby Weed. So for more information on all three clubs, and Daytona Beach golf, see Daytonabeachgolf.com.

The Gog Blog returns tomorrow. RS