JIM NUGENT PUBLISHER OF THE GLOBAL GOLF POST (L) appeared on Golfers on Golf Radio and previewed tomorrows edition on Monday June 12th. U.S. Open preview and more on the merge of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The ILLINOIS WOMEN’S OPEN on July 24-25 at Mistwood Golf in Romeoville is taking registrations. Mistwoodgc.com.
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Heritage Oaks head golf professional John Billiter speaks with a golfer at the Titleist Scotty Cameron putting event on Saturday.
OUTDOOR PUTTING TESTING
So when you think about getting a new putter, do you automatically head into a SAM Putt lab for technical data.
But if you do, this weekend there is another option for you to test out. Because you can go outside on the Heritage Oaks putting green, and test several Scotty Cameron models, in real putting conditions, on a real green.
The large putting surface at Heritage Oaks can accommodate plenty of golfers at once. No charge, no appointment needed, visit Heritage Oaks in Northbrook on Dundee Road today between 10 and 2 Pm. Call (847)-291-2351 for more information.
TITLEIST at THE PINE. Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein is hosting a 2024 Titleist Iron fitting day, Wednesday July 19th from 11a to 6p. Details at Pinemeadowgc.com or call (847)-566-4653 (GOLF). So make your appointment now. BUT NOW also at “The Pine” Taylor Stoudt the new club fitter, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4p. But now through the end of July his normal $100 fitting fee in free. (847)-566-GOLF (4653).
FIGHTING ILLINI GOLFERS Crystal Wang (L) and Tommy Kuhl (R) were part of the winning Team USA by a score of 32-28 over the International Team at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Cup at the Laurel Valley Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Wang scored 2 1/2 points for Tea USA, as Kuhl won 3 of four matches to add three points. Arnoldpalmercup.com.
ILLINOIS MEN’S GOLF COACH MIKE SMALL was named the Golfweek Magazine Coach of the Year, for the second time in three seasons. Small took home the award in the 2020-21 season. But Small was then named the College Coaches Association-America (CGAA) Midwest region Coach of the Year.
Small then announced his new assistant coach Ruben Sondjaja (pron:Sawnd-je-ye-uh) who joins Illinois after coming over from the Big 12 Iowa State Clyclones’ program. Sondjaja played his collegiate career at Iowa State, and had coached at ISU for four years. Illini Sophomore Jackson Buchanan joined Seniors Adrien Dumont de Chassart and Tommy Kuhl on the Ping All-American Team. Buchanan was named Honorable Mention-with Kuhl and Dumont de Chassart being named to the First Team.
LEN ZIEHM of LenZiehmonGolf.com has just posted a travel review story of golf in the Pocono’s area of Pennsylvania. So hear more of Len’s travels on his website, social media pages and in the Daily Herald at Dailyherald.com.
TED PECORA ( Winnetka Bob-O-Link GC) defeated Terry Werner (Dyer Indiana-Briar Ridge CC) by a score of 5 and 3 in the 21st CDGA Senior Amateur. Pecora, leading 4 up, took what he called a “bad bogey” on the 11th hole. But after settling down and giving himself a “talking to” Pecora finally broke through to win the title, after multiple close calls. So for more information see CDGA.org.
WOMEN’S GOLF DAY JUNE 6th in it’s new format showed record growth. Starting with the ringing of the NYSE Bell by WGD Founder and CEO Elisa Gaudet, alongside staff members of Acushnet Golf. Women’s Golf Day set record numbers on various platforms on social media.
PXG HAS leased it’s summer of 2023 Capsule Apparel Collection. So more details at PXG.com.
SUPERSTROKE GRIPS has welcomed both George and Wesley Bryan as new brand ambassadors. Learn more at SuperstrokeUSA.com.
UPPER DECK GOLF COMES TO WRIGLEY FIELD-the four day golf experience at Wrigley Field runs from July 6-9. So the experience allows for fans to have a round of golf from inside the Friendly Confines. Food and beverage-along with merchandise will be available for purchase. Fans can join the VIP waitlist starting June 13th, tee times open on June 14th at 11 Am CDT. Chicago Cubs season ticket holders will have a presale opportunity. www.upperdeckgolfing.com/wrigleyfield.
GOLFFOREVER has announced a Fathers Day Special of $20.00 off the purchase of a swing trainer through June 19th. But there is an additional discount when a 12-month subscription to a GolfForever APP is purchased. So learn more at GolfForever.com.
NEMACOLIN RESORT in Pennsylvania (just south of Pittsburg) is offering a 2-Day golf school on July 13-14. Top instructors including Mike LaBella the Nemacolin Director of Golf Instruction and Andrew Rice a Golf Digest Top 50 instructor will help with all aspects of your game. See GolfAcademy@Nemacolin.com.
WILLOW HILL Golf Course in Northbrook, is now offering food from Dengeo’s from 5 to 9 Pm nightly. So see what else is up at Willow Hill by visiting WillowHillgolfcourse.com.
THE 2024 SOLHEIM CUP at the Robert Trent Jones Club in Gainesville Virginia now has tickets on sale. The Solheim Cup will be played from September 10-15. But see more information at SolheimCup.com or LPGA.com.
CLUB CHAMPION is now offering a 20% bonus card, on the purchase of a gift card, through June 18. So in time for Fathers Day. See Clubchampiongolf.com #Fittervention
THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT-returns tomorrow. RS