THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook is now in the full swing mode heading into the winter golf season. The fitting team that includes Matt Carter (R) is now set up in the dome. Toptracer lessons and more, see Mistwoodgolfdome.com plus the dome is home to the McWethy’s Sports Bar with award winning wings. (630)-739-7600
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In the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook. (630)-739-7600
PINEHURST IS THE BIRTHPLACE of American Golf, sometimes called the Cradle of American Golf.
Regardless, it’s a pretty special place, and not just the golf courses, but the entire community.
So it was sad to hear that the Pinehurst, Southern Pines area, and Moore Counties 45,000+ residents had lost power to a random act of violence.
Because someone or some people shot up two power stations knocking both of them off-line. One of them for six days. Repair costs are running in the millions, and the Pinehurst Resort, Ross Resorts, Talamore-Mid South resorts all lost power for days.
The resorts kept the golf courses open, but there were issues with clubhouses, hotels and rooms. The restaurants and businesses that rely on holiday sales were hampered. I do hope authorities catch whoever did this, and that person or persons are dealt with accordingly. But the good news is that things are now back in-order as the holidays approach.
THE MATCH was back again, with mixed reviews and I didn’t watch and hear I did not miss much.
THE FULL LIV GOLF SCHEDULE for 2023 is coming out shortly. LIV Golf will be returning to Rich Harvest Farms and the dates will be moving up a couple of weeks. Stay tuned for a full announcement shortly.
MIGHT THERE BE GOLF-There could be today, as I am going to try and sneak in a final round. Pine Meadow Golf Club is open if there is no snow, and it looks like last weeks dusting has melted away. So I will have details if I play, and you should consider sneaking out to “The Pine” always a good time. Tee times at (847)-566-4653 (GOLF). Because Chicago area golf in December is always a good thing, even if the temperatures are a little cool-like in the 40’s. 10 Pine Meadow Ambassador passes are still for sale.
CONGRATULATIONS is in store to 20 year John Deere Classic Championship Director Clair Peterson, who will retire this week from the championship and the John Deere Company. The party is this week at a Quad-Cites area casino.
SO AFTER speaking with golf dome guys like Andy Mickelson at Mistwood, and former White Pines Dome owner Mike Munro, they do agree with me that the new Willow Hill Dome playing 160 yards, will be the biggest in Chicago golf dome history.
Owner Kent Knebelkamp has a great plan to continue evolving Willow Hill even beyond golf. A 9-hole par-3 course designed by architect Greg Martin is in the works. So stay tuned as opening day is coming.
The Gog Blog returns all week. RS