COG HILL will host a 2-Man Scramble, with Tequila Night included. So learn more at CogHillGolf.com. BUT JUST in time for Mother’s Day is the Sqairz Freedom Ultra. A mesh shoe that comes in three colors for the ladies. Available now-order at Sqairz.com.
the Gog Blog Speaks Out-by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. On yet another cold day at Heritage Oaks GC in Northbrook.
THERE HAS BEEN A SONG played at Chicago Bulls games for years.
Momma said there would be days like this, there would be days like this Momma said.
But for us outdoor operation guys, there have been too many days like this, this spring.
Because it’s been the full outdoor all weather suit, with layers underneath.
So one helping element of warm weather gear-is the G-Tech hand warmer pouch. NFL QB’s wear them, and when it’s cold, on or off the golf course, you should too. Because they have been a life saver this spring. Keep the warmth in your fingers, and in the top of your head-with G-Tech hand warmer pouch’s and hoodies. But here is hoping the warm weather arrives to stay before too long.
BUT IN SPITE of the cold weather or wet weather, golfers have responded and been out to play, or hit the range to hit some balls. I have seen people on the Heritage Oaks range in 34 degree weather, why I don’t know. But it sure shows the love people have for the great game of golf.
PGA TOUR vs LIV GOLF there is no winner and how it all ends someday, remains to be seen. But it is time to settle it, out of court. Because what has happened between the two sides, isn’t smart. But while there is room for another tour, and there is nothing wrong with LIV Golf spreading the game world wide. Too many bad things are happening, that give the game a bit of a black-eye.
THE PGA TOUR-rumor has it, has been really dirty behind the scenes, if you wish to believe that. It depends who you talk to, but it sounds like they have been threatening players, media members, media outlets, and equipment companies for starters. Jay Monahan is really responsible here, but Greg Norman certainly doesn’t get a free pass either.
IT WAS EMBARASSING to see some of the media content that has been posted, with the latest being an out called SOCAL GOLF. With a headline that starts with LIV GOLF CRYBABIES. Say What?
RIGHT NOW FOLLOWING COLLEGE GOLF seems like more fun. Congrats to the Illinois Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams, for both winning B1G Ten titles in the last few weeks. I’m still shocked by the 62 shot by Crystal Wang of the Fighting Illini Women’s team in 40 degree temps, at Fox Chapel GC in Pittsburg. I’ve played there on a nice day, and didn’t break 80. Wang’s 62 is one of the most amazing rounds I have heard of in quite some time. The Illinois Women start today in San Antonio, in the NCAA Regionals, the Big Ten Champs are a 9 seed in a 12 team field.
GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO returns this Saturday at 10 Am on AM 750 WNDZ. Ed Stevenson-Bill Berger-Len Ziehm and your truly, bring back Chicago’s favorite foursome.
SPEAKING OF LEN ZIEHM-our partner at Golgers on Golf has two golf travel pieces for those on the road looking for great golf and maybe warm weather golf as well. Read it all at LenZiehmongolf.com.
I DO HAVE NEW CALLAWY CLUBS-so as soon as i get out to play with the Paradym’s I will have a full report. See the Paradym’s at Callawaygolf.com. Thanks to Matt Carter at Mistwood Golf Club for working with me during the fitting process. Carter is one of the top fitters in the Chicagoland area. Eric Russell part of the Mistwood fitting team is really good as well.
SAD TO SAY-condolences to Tony Putzer the new Director of Golf at The Grove Country Club in Long Grove on the passing of his father. To everyone who knew Lance Ten Broeck, a star at Beverly Country Club who recently passed away in Florida. A great golf media friend Fred Altvader on the passing of his wife Pat. To friends and family of long time great golf professional Don January, who lost in a playoff in 1961 at Olympia Fields to win the PGA Championship. January rebounded to win the PGA Title in 1967.
CONGRATS ON RETIREMENT to Mike Weiler after 40 years in golf. Weiler retired from the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena this past week. CONGRATS to Mistwood pro’s Andy Mickelson and Frank Hohenadel on winning the first IPGA Section event of the 2023 golf season. The pro-pro at Ivanhoe Country Club.
THE GOG BLOG returns this week. RS