THINGS ARE COOKING at the Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison, part of DuPage Golf. The new clubhouse dining experience is heating up, with a full menu from Thursday to Sunday. But while you are there, tee it up on the award winning design renovated by architect Greg Martin. So learn more at Dupagegolf.com #Threecourses

The Gog Blog is written by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy. Golfers on Golf Radio returns next Saturday May 7th.

THE BIG TEN MEN’S CONFERENCE CHAMPIONHIP heads to the third and final round today, on the Pete Dye Course at the French Lick Resort.

The University of Illinois is in a tight battle with the Michigan State Spartans, as the Illini bid for their seventh straight title, and 13th title in the last 14 years.

Illinois was 10 shots back after Round 1. But closed the gap to just 1 shot after yesterdays second round.

Today with cool and windy conditions, it will be quite a finish. Updates can be found at Golfstat.com.

Golfers you can book you next stay and play at the French Lick resort at FrenchLick.com home to 45 holes of golf.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB in Mundelein, has expanded it’s daily range hours to 7 PM starting on Tuesday May 3rd. But starting this week you can make tee times online at Pienmeadowgc.com or call “The Pine at (847)-566-4653.

FLORIDA BOUND-DAYTONA BEACH has 5 “Must Plays” that should make your list. Because while the area is home to over 20 golf courses, there are several every golfer will enjoy. LPGA International-which has 36 holes, including the Rees Jones design-The Jones Course. Victoria Hills a Ron Garl design is one of Florida’s Top 15 golf courses, it’s fairways are lined with pine-trees.

AFTER A GREEN RENOVATION the Halifax Plantation Golf Club is back getting rave reviews. Enjoy golf between classic oak trees that line the golf course. When you have a need for speed, try Crane Lakes. Because you can play this par-66 course in under 3 1/2 hours. The Daytona Beach Golf Club and the New Smyrna Golf Club are both Donald Ross designs. So learn more at Daytonabeach.Golf.

Sun Mountain 37.5 insulation long sleeve jacket.

STILL GETTING cold on and off the golf course, with this cold spring still hanging on.

Because if you are, it might be time to layer up in some outerwear from Sun Mountain.

The Sun Mountain Granite Jacket and Vest are much more than just a fluffy piece of outerwear.

Because using the 37.5 insulation retains your body heat, while preventing a moisture build-up and over heating.

Both the jacket ($169.99) and the vest ($139.99) are now available. So to find your nearest retailer visit SunMountain.com or call (800)-227-9224.

CELEBRATE MOM’S DAY by getting her some Mom’s style golf goodies from Zero Friction. So how about a Pink Zero Friction golf glove, or some colored golf balls of here choice, maybe pink or one of five other colors. Does Mom need a nice lightweight golf bag. Because if she does, Zero Friction lightweight bags are the way to go. So see the full Zero Friction product line at Zerofriction.com or call (630)-317-7700.

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB in Romeoville, has seen it’s fitting team of Eric Russell or and Matt Carter win another award. Both Russell and Carter were honored by Mizuno Golf for their fitting work. Congratulation to Eric and Matt. But you can learn more about the Mistwood golf club fitting operation at MistwoodGC.com or by calling (815)-254-3333.

THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT returns tomorrow. RS