THE GOG BLOG’S SUNDAY MORNING SHORT GAME-NEWS COLUMN

ALL 3 SIMULATORS are open for business at the Schaumburg Golf Club located at 401 North Roselle Road. So you can play the Schaumburg Golf Club indoors, until the golf course opens for the summer. The pro shop is now getting stocked up. (847)-885-9000

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The Mistwood Golf Dome is open daily until 10 Pm. Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600 #mcWethy’s Sports Bar.

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is open and ready to bring you-Glory’s Last Shot.

Saturday March 11th 7 Pm, on Top Tracer in the dome. A 4-man scramble on Pinehurst No.2.

So rates are $300.00 per team, with a better number for Mistwood members.

But sign-up at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome at (630)-739-7600. Wilson golf fittings on Thursday-with specials. Questions, contact Eric Russell at the golf dome.

THE LIV TV numbers are in. The full audience through the CW-Network, APPS and other social media platforms was 3.2 million viewers. But this was for the first LIV event in Mexico, won by Charles Howell III. Numbers released by Nielson. So don’t believe nobody was watching, because people were watching.

The par 3-11th hole at the recently renovated Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach SC.

MYRTLE BEACH SC.

Is a winner again, in the contest that announces the top golf destinations in the world.

Myrtle Beach was the only destination from America in the Top 5. Because the area is an American favorite for buddie trips and the World’s Largest Amateur, that is played in late August.

Learn more about Myrtle Beach Golf at PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com. Numerous courses in the are have seen renovations. But this weekend the Dustin Johnson World Junior championship is being played at TPC Myrtle Beach.

The 2023 U.S. Senior Open comes to Sentry World in Wisconsin this June.

SENTRY WORLD-Stevens Point Wis.

The U.S. Senior Open visits Sentry World in Stevens Point Wisconsin, this June 29-July 2.

Wisconsin natives Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly will be strong favorites. But the golf course will be closed all summer until after the U.S. Senior Open is concluded. So with large tee time intervals, tee times will go quickly this summer.

But you can book a room in the Sentry World Inn and enjoy other festivities. So visit the website at Sentryworld.com or (866)-479-6753.

The simulators at Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook, are open for play and fittings or lessons.

HERITAGE OAKS in Northbrook is open year round.

Located on Dundee Road, Heritage Oaks is getting to re-open for the 2023 outdoor golf season.

But until then the two simulators are open for play, or lessons and fittings.

Coming up on March 24th in the simulators is a Callaway Golf fitting day. But you must schedule in advance, those who do receive Callaway Golf balls and credit towards the purchase of custom golf clubs. The Acorn Grill is open from Tuesday through Sunday for Lunch and Dinner. So for more information visit Heritageoaksgc.com or call (847)-291-2351.

CABOT CAPE BRETON-the countdown is on to opening day. Less than 60 days out. Aren’t you ready to head to Canada for golf. CabotCapeBreton.com Play Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Men’s and Women’s Golf Team’s win awards. Fifth year senior Tommy Kuhl won back to back Big Ten Player of the week awards, after helping Illinois rally to win the Southern Highlands Collegiate in Las Vegas. The Fighting Illini Women’s Team saw Jr. Isabel Sy named Co-Big Ten player of the week. Sy shot the Illini women’s program low-with a second round 63 at the ICON Invitational. Bot for more information see FightingIllini.com.

DISMAL RIVER GOLF CLUB in Mullen Nebraska, will add a third golf course. The first course designed by Jack Nicklaus in 2006 (White), the second by Tom Doak in 2013 (Red). Media reports from Nebraska, say the Northbrook IL. based KemperSports managed property will select an architect from the five remaining finalists.

DALLAS BASED TOP GOLF will add a new Florida venue in Pompano Beach Florida, in the Florida Gold Coast off of Interstate 95. This venue will open in late 2023. But there is another Top Golf opening in Montebello California, in the San Gabriel-LA area. But this location will open in early 2024. So for more details see Topgolf.com.

El Campeon at the Mission Inn Resort will see some course improvements under new management.

THE MISSION INN located in Howey-In the Hills Florida, is coming under new management.

Bud Beucher and Beucher family recently sold the resort to MMI Hospitality.

MMI has introduced a Phase 1 or improvements to begin this year.

Cindy Staley has been named the resorts new general manager. The famed El Campeon golf course, will see some drainage improvements. So there will also be work done in the resorts rooms, and a new swimming pool. But the size will increase from 2500 square feet, to 10,000 square feet, with plenty of bells and whistles attached. But to learn more please visit MissionInnresort.com.

COG HILL GOLF in Palos Park has announced a March 10th Top Tracer scramble. The course of course is Harbor Town at the Sea Pines Resort. But there is more, such as spring scrambles and a Callaway golf ball special. Because if you buy 3 dozen personalized balls, you get a fourth dozen for free. So visit Coghillgolf.com today.

THE GOG BLOG returns tomorrow-with the Gog Blog Speaks Out. RS

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About Rory Spears

Rory spent over 8 years growing up working at Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Hts.IL, then two years at Chevy Chase in Wheeling. He has covered golf in Chicago since 1986. Rory was one of the initial members of WSCR all-sports radio Chicago and covered golf there for 5 seasons, before moving on to work for ESPN/Sportsticker and ESPN Radio. In addition to hosting Golfers on Golf Radio on WCPT AM820 Chicago, he writes for both the Chicago District (CDGA) Magazine, and formerly Chicagoland Golf. Rory has played over 525 courses in 39 states, and rates golf courses. He does golf course management and communications consulting, within the golf industry.