NORTHBROOK’S VERY OWN-NICK HARDY has made the U.S. Open field this week at The Country Club. Good luck Nick. Fathers day is almost here get him a pair of the Sqairz Golf Shoes. Maybe the best golf shoe he will ever wear. Visit sqairz.com

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook.

THE U.S. OPEN hits the tee this week at The Country Club in Brookline MA. it should be an amazing week.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out will return tomorrow on Monday.

I will have my thoughts on the launch of the LIV Golf Series tomorrow, then it’s all about the U.S. Open for the rest of the week.

LIV comes to the Chicago area in the month of September, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove  from the 16th-18th.

LEN ZIEHM has made his way North for the summer, and has escaped Florida for the next several weeks.

But after stops in Pinehurst, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Ziehm Machine is now motoring around Michigan.

So after a week of motoring around Michigan, Len has posted a recap of his exploits and has an update on the city of Gaylord.

Because just a weeks back, Gaylord was hit by a tornado. But the good news is for golfers, is that the tornado missed the golf resorts and hotels for visiting golfers. Learn more and read Lenziehmongolf.com.

TROON REWARDS are here.

The new look Troon Partners network has been launched, to connect a variety of brands together with the world of Troon.

Which includes over 850,000 golfers and at over 650 Troon Golf facilities. Currently other strategic partners include Visa, PointsBet, Pepsi and Callaway. But through the Troon Partners Network, the company with with it’s strategic partners to develop and create B-to-B and or B-to-C programs that meet specific business goals. So visit Troon.com/strategicpartners.

LAWSONIA GOLF one of the top rated courses in Wisconsin, has stay & play specials for the summer months, from Monday to Thursday. Visit Lawsonia.com and check in with Adam to make your reservation.

THE CDGA is currently running its annual auction. But you need to bid quickly. Because time runs out at 5 PM CDT tomorrow Monday. So visit CDGA.org for more details.

THE UNIVERSITY of ILLINOIS and PING have announced that Adrien Dumont de Chassart has been named to the PING NCAA All-American Team for the second straight year. Chassart recently qualified for this weeks U.S. Open at The Country Club.

GIMMIE SIMULATORS is offering two specials for Fathers Day. So if your ready to upgrade your home with a full-swing simulator. Check Out Gimmesimulator.com now is the time do add a simulator at a budget saving price.

GOLF FOREVER has added another product ambassador. So after previously having current Masters championship Scottie Scheffler join the team with Justin Leonard, 45 year old professional Ryan Palmer is now onboard. IF YOUR in need of finding a better way to get your body ready for golf, visit GolfForever.com.

THE WISCONSIN PGA SECTION is ready to start it’s series of state open championships.

This week marks the first week, with the Wisconsin Women’s Open, that will be held at the State of Wisconsin’s #4 rated public golf course-Lawsonia.

June 14-16 will be the three-day 54 hole event. So learn more at Wisconsinpga.com

COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is heading into the heart of golf season by hosting series of club fittings and contests.

Starting tomorrow Monday June 13th is a Cleveland Golf Wedge scoring and fitting clinic. But a second clinic will be held on Monday June 20th. Both clinics will be from 5:30 to 7:30 Pm and space is limited. So sign up quickly. Call Cog Hill at (866)-264-4455 or visit Coghillgolf.com. Don’t forget the Path to Pinehurst putting contest will be held on June 30th. Call Cog Hill for details.

BATAVIA BASED ARCHITECT GREG MARTIN has a series of projects in the Chicagoland area coming up in the weeks and next few years ahead. Martin’s Settler’s Hill project in Geneva will open by August of this summer.

But new announcements include Martin being hired to renovate Willow Hill in Northbrook and Maple Meadows in Wood Dale.

Martin has a series of projects in Illinois and Wisconsin that will begin in 2022-2023 and 2024. But for more information see Martindesigngolf.com.

LAB GOLF PUTTERS has introduced an online putter fitting system. So learn more about LAB (Lie-Angle-Balance) putters at LABGolf.com.

BACK-BY-POPULAR DEMAND the DuPage County Amateur on July 23 & 24. THIS IS a no-cut 36 hole tournament. Round 1-18 holes at Maple Meadows Golf Club, Round 2 on Sunday July 24th at The Preserve at Oak Meadows. So sign at DuPagegolf.com.

THE CLUB at LAC LA BELLE in Oconomowoc will host a TaylorMade fitting day on Saturday June 18, from 10 Am to 2 Pm. But sign up quickly, visit ClubatLaclabelle.com.

THE HONEY IS HERE at Mistwood Golf Club-Mistwood Golf Club Farms. Because the honey bees have been hard at work. Honey now available, details at Mistwoodgc.com.

BAG BOY has announced it’s T-10 series of golf travel bags. Reinforced covers to help keep your clubs safe, through the worst of handling during your golf travel. But to learn more see Bagboy.com.

THE VOKEY 2022 T-GRINDS are now available.

These new T-Grinds are available in both 58 and 60 lofts.

“Wedge play is an art, and the T-Grind brings out the best in the artist,” says the Master Wedge Craftsman Bob Vokey. “With the leading edge staying low to the ground, when the wedge is rotated you can hit a variety of shots from tight lies.” Several Titleist staff players including Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris and Webb Simpson are using the T-Grinds. There are stamping options, and the shaft is True Temper Dynamic Gold, with a Tour Velvet 360 White. MAP $225.00 see Vokey.com for more.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out returns tomorrow. RS