THE GENERAL AT EAGLE RIDGE TURNS 25 ON MAY 25TH. Will you come celebrate in Galena with the General. New owner Mark Klausner (L) and Director of Golf Mike Weiler (R) welcome everyone to to Eagle Ridge. So learn more at EagleRidge.com.
Bill Berger, Ed Stevenson and Rory Spears wrap up Week 1 of Golfers on Golf Radio at WNDZ AM 750 Chicago.
GOG RADIO IS BACK!
At it’s new home, which is it’s old home at WNDZ-AM 750 Chicago. Tee time for the next 15 weeks is 10 AM, on every Saturday.
Our guest was Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, Director of Golf Mike Weiler.
The fourth member of Chicago’s favorite foursome, Len Ziehm joined the show as a remote host, on the grounds of the Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota Florida. So tune in next Saturday at 10 Am for week #2 of Golfers on Golf Radio.
DALLAS BASED TOPGOLF has announced they will expand to Little Rock Arkansas. This would be the second Topgolf venue in the State of Arkansas. But Topgolf did not announce dates for construction to begin, or for the facility to open. Topgolf.com.
TONY LEODORA and the Traveling Golfer program recently sat down for an in depth interview with golf architect Tom Fazio. But for a full list places to view the interview visit Travelinggolfervideo.com.
ISLAND RESORT and CASINO in Escanaba Michigan in the UP, just above the Wisconsin State Border, has opened it’s golf courses for the season. So both Sweetgrass and Sage Run are open. But so is the new addition to the hotel. 138 new rooms and suites are ready to welcome golfers. But the Epson Tour comes to the resort from June 24-26. So learn more at Islandresortandcasino.com.
THE NICKLAUS COMPANIES have announced that Phil Cotton has been named the new CEO. Cotton succeeds Tom Reese who will transition to the role of Vice-Chairman after 10 years in the CEO position.
NORTHBROOK IILINOIS BASED KEMPERSPORTS recently held it’s annual awards banquet. Cantigny Golf in Wheaton Illinois was named facility of the year. Daryl Parenteau of Rancho Solano Golf Course in Fairfield California, won the Emil Esposito Award for Professional of the Year. For a full list of awards see Kempersports.com.
PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB in Mundelein has announced a series of golf club fitting days coming up. ButBut Titleist Golf starts tomorrow Monday May 9th, and has several more dates. But both Callaway Golf and Taylormade Golf have days in early June. So visit Pinemeadowgc.com or call Pine Meadow at (847)-566-4653 (GOLF) for more information or to sign up.
BOYNE GOLF in Harbor Springs Michigan has announced staff transitions for 2022. Bernie Friedrich SVP moves to Director of Golf Course Renovations and Development. Josh Richter takes over as SVP of Golf Operations, and Casey Powers is Director of Golf. Friedrich has been with Boyne for 46 years, and while he is taking a different role, he adds that he is not “out the door yet”. But learn more details at Boynegolf.com.
THE CLUB AT LACLABELLE in Oconomowoc Wisconsin has announced it’s now open for the year and taking reservations for tee times. But there are reduces rates for spring golf. So to see all the details visit Clubatlaclabelle.com or call (262)-467-7833.
SENTRY WORLD in Stevens Point Wisconsin will open it’s golf course on June 1st. The new Inn at Sentry World will be open. But book your tee time today. Sentryworld.com.
THE GOG BLOG RETURNS on tomorrow. RS