THE GENERAL AT EAGLE RIDGE Turns 25-May 25TH isn’t time for you to go join the celebration. See more at Eagleridge.com The new Spa at Eagle Ridge opens July 13.
THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook. On the new 18th green at the General part of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.
IT’S GOLF WEEK!
THE PGA of AMERICA tee’s off the PGA Championship this week in Southern Hills.
A Championship that was not supposed to be played there. Because the tournament had to be moved away from a Trump Golf property, the PGA tee’s off in Oklahoma this week.
I have played Southern Hills twice, it’s not a bad golf course. But it didn’t wow me, and I never thought it was really Top 100 material. But now that architect Gil Hanse has wrapped up his redo of the course, maybe it’s better. So I’ll be watching to see how it looks and how it plays, along with who takes home the Wanamaker Trophy.
There is of course talk about who is there, and who is not. The defending champion is not there, and yes that is sad. Last year at Kiawah on the Ocean Course was pretty special. This week all we have so far is a post on Twitter with a sign at Southern Hills, that had listed the very high drink prices. It got a very negative reaction. Here in Chicago people must be in disbelief that some sports event is charging more for beer, wine or cocktails, than Wrigley Field during a Cubs game.
THE NCAA REGIONALS get rolling today. The Fighting Illini aren’t off to a great start on Day 1, at the New Haven Regional and the Yale Golf Course. I’m thrilled the golf course is open for play and back in top condition. it was closed during Covid for months, and wasn’t well kept-up very well. Gil Hanse and his Caveman team are coming in the months ahead to do a restoration. That will be good to see. As for Illinois, lets go guys. Time to step it up.
Golf Shot Energy-For Focus and Endurance on the golf course.
GOLF SHOT ENERGY!
IT’S WORTH A SHOT!
I met the team from Golf Shot at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando this past January.
Then I tried all three flavors, Blueberry, Raspberry and Lime. All tasted good. What they did for me at the show, was keep me from getting tired, late in the day as I walked the convention center floor.
BUT THE REAL TEST was trying it before hitting the golf course up here in Illinois. Especially when in April the weather was cold, the wind was blowing strong and the conditions just took a lot out of you. After trying Golf Shot on three different days, I just wasn’t as worn out as I would have thought.
So if your looking for a little more energy on the golf course, and not wanting to hit the wall and crash like some energy drinks leave you feeling. Try Golf Shot, it’s worth the investment, for yourself and in your game. GetGolfShot.com.
The White Course at Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove IL.
THERE IS MORE RENOVATION NEWS in the Northern Suburbs.
Twin Orchard Golf Club in Long Grove is upgrading facilities in advance of it’s 2024 Centennial.
The biggest upgrades will be addition of new Pickleball Courts, and renovation work to it’s White Golf Course.
Club President Jack Newman said,” we’re strategically investing in our clubs amenities and laying the framework for the next 100 years.”
The Pickleball courts should be open later this month. The White Course will close in August and completion will be around around Memorial Day weekend of 2023. Architect Drew Rogers with Wadsworth Construction will oversee the project, that includes new bunker placements, Billie Bunker liners and the White Tour-Angle Sand. Fairways will be realigned, ponds enhanced, new tees, and green complexes redone to USGA standards. Cost is expected to be around $ 2,000,000 dollars.
I’m glad to see the club making these upgrades, and improving the membership and guest experience.
Welcome to Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.
EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA.
It’s really nice to see how Eagle Ridge is flying high again.
In the upcoming week, I’ll break down what’s putting the best Illinois golf destination back on course. The changes and upgrades were due, and they are now happening.
When the new 15,000+ square foot spa opens in July, you could say things will be Spa-Tacullar.
But for the golf side of things. Tomorrow begins with a key figure in Eagle Ridge’s grand golf history returning to the resort. Then a look at new owner Mark Klausner. I sat down with Klausner and discussed his decision to buy Eagle Ridge, and get things back on track in Galena.
So how are golf courses getting back on track. A 3-year 3+ million dollars deal with John Deere is giving the golf course maintenance staff the equipment they need to put things back in shape. All this and more all week long.
So Stay clicked in. RS