WELCOME TO THE CLUBHOUSE at THE PRESERVE at OAK MEADOWS. Now open with the on-tap brews made in DuPage County. So book a tee time at DuPageGolf.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.
Highwood Illinois Patrick Flavin made a furious charge on Sunday at the John Deere Classic, see how he did, and the other local players at the John Deere Classic in Silvis.
LEN ZIEHM of Lenziehmongolf.com and the Daily Herald has a full recap of a wild Sunday at the John Deere Classic, especially for our local players who went really low, and moved up the leaderboard.
CBS even caught on by opening the national broadcast with Wheaton’s Kevin Streelman making a hole-in-one on the par-3 seventh hole. But things didn’t stop there, as Streelman, Nick Hardy and Patrick Flavin all went really low on the final day at TPC Deere Run.
LEN ZIEHM the travel machine also went all through Michigan, and a recap of his wild stretch of travel golf appears at Lenziehmongolf.com. So do check it out.
WILSON WEDGES-WINE and GOLF this Friday night for the ladies at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. Sign-up today at Coghillgolf.com or call (886)-254-4455.
THE ILLINOIS WOMEN’S OPEN is three weeks from tomorrow. So ladies get signed up today if you have not already done so. Mistwoodgc.com or call (815)-254-3333.
CABOT GOLF will take over at Castle Stuart in Scotland, and then add a second course to be designed by Tom Doak. Details unfolding and visit cabotgolf.com.
THE CALLAWAY GOLF FITTING DAY at Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein has been rescheduled to July 12th from 2-6 Pm. So call Pine Meadow at (847)-566-GOLF (4653) to get on the schedule.
FIGHTING ILLINI MEN’S TEAM GOLFERS Piercen Hunt and Tommy Kuhl have both advanced from a qualifier in Watertown Wisconsin, to the 122nd U.S. Amateur at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey. More at USGA.org.
OCEANS GOLF CLUB in Daytona Beach is doing a summer renovation to it’s 13-hole par course. The course has remained open during the construction process. Details at Daytonabeach.golf.
Katie Kearney host of GOLF360TV
GOLF 360TV returns with it’s second episode of the season
New host social media golf star Katie Kearney hosts.
This edition that tee’s off at 2 PM on NBC Sports Chicago. Then hits the first tee with a look at the Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
GOLF360TV also visits Tour Edge Golf, Boyne Golf in Michigan. Plus a tour of the golf retail stores for those of you looking for what’s new in golf shoes.
See more at Linksvideo.net/golf360tv. Golf360TV with former Bears player patrick Mannelly and Mr. Golf Video Dave “Links” Lockhart-creator of Links Lager Beer.
The new clubhouse at The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison. Part of Dupagegolf.com
THE DUPAGE AMATEUR is back by popular demand.
So this July 23 and 24 are the dates for this 36-hole event. But even better is that there is no cut. So no matter what you shoot on Day 1, you get to play another day.
Because it’s 18 holes at Maple Meadows for one round, and 18 holes on the Preserve at Oak Meadows. So it’s already July so sign up now, as the deadline is coming up soon. For more information contact DuPageGolf.com The championship is flighted by handicap.
THE GREENBRIER RESORT in West Virginia-America’s Resort is now forming a Legacy Club, which gives members a variety of privileges at the historic resort. So to learn more visit Greenbrier.com.
BLOODLINE GOLF has announced the release of it’s NEW T8 Milled Putter. So if your looking for balance, this putter stands up on it’s own. “We are excited to introduce this new design to our line,” said Brad Adams, Bloodline CEO. Tour professional and major champion Ernie Els has won 5 times on professional tours with Bloodline putters.
But the T8 has features that include an innovative head design that maximizes alignment stability. A fiber shaft with a profile EVA grip. The T8 comes with a center shafted neck and is available in lengths from 32-36″. The MSRP is $449.00. But for more details do visit Bloodline.golf. to see the full line of putters.
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