SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB has wrapped up the facility improvements, and it’s three simulators have reopened. So come play golf on the indoor version of the Schaumburg Golf Club downstairs in the clubhouse. 401 North Roselle Road. Schaumburggolf.com.
THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS-Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Putting in studio “B” Oak Brook.
THE 2024 WINTER TRIP BEGINS!
BECAUSE IT SURE does feel like winter. So now after several days of below zero weather, it is time to head South.
BUT WHILE the winter trip takes us to many places in eight states, it all centers around the PGA Merchandise show in Orlando from Jan. 23 through the 26th.
DEMO DAY at Orange County National Driving range, gets things rolling. The equipment companies are there, for the most part. Some would say, the ones’ that matter are here. Of which there is some truth to that.
SO AS OF TODAY Golfers on Golf is turning into the wind-and launching in the director of Florida, after a few stops in North Carolina. Cold weather will be an issue, but it’s time to play, and time to start figuring out what’s working and what is not.
Studio “B” in Oak Brook a new facility for Bettinardi Golf. IF You want to learn about putting-Studio B is a great place to go.
So as I head South into North Carolina a road that leads to 2024 U.S. Open site Pinehurst #2 on Friday.
I head out with a new weapon in the bag, and I am prepared to use it. For the first time in some 5 years, a new putter goes into play.
The Bettinardi INOVAI will have a chance to prove it’s worth, over how many rounds get played over the course of the trip. Because once I return there will be challengers coming, as I will really spend this year researching and practicing putting. Because it’s time to get better in that area.
The SHACK is wrapping up the improvements. The new putting green is open. The new simulators are not far behind. TheShackIndoorgolfclub.com. (847)-904-2905.
MY GOLF SEASON STARTS on Wednesday at the Asheville Municipal Golf Course.
This almost 100 year old public Donald Ross course, is coming off a $4 million dollar Kris Spence renovation.
But the temperature will be only 38 degrees, but with the sun out is the forecast.
So Thursday is Tot Hill Farm, the Mike Strantz classic in Asheboro NC, that was restored last year. the temperature should be 43, I’m hoping it will. So it should feel warm after the last week here in Illinois.
Shack owner Nick Larkin is ready to serve you and Arnold Palmer, they do taste great even in the winter golf season. (847)-905-2904 book a simulator bay today.
The 2024 U.S. Open Course is on tap for Friday.
BUT NOW WEATHER ALERT, Pinehurst has informed me that all of it’s courses could be closed from Friday to Sunday.
SO FINGERS CROSSED that the 49 degree temperature expected for Friday holds up. But from there it’s off to Florida and next Mondays preview day at Cabot Citrus Farms in Brooksville Florida, the old World Woods Course is no more. 41 holes are open for golf, with 18 more coming soon.
SCOTT HOGAN (M) joins the Mistwood Golf club fitting team with Eric Russell (L) and Matt Carter (R). Mistwoodgolfdome.com. (630)-739-7600
RIGHT FROM CCF is the into Orlando for the 2024 PGA Show-my 14th. The show took a big hit around Covid, but is making a comeback. So I’m interested to see the turnout and how many exhibitors show up. I do know there are more than last year signed up.
NEWS AND NOTES European golf to loss two bosses. DP Tour Boss Keith Pelley is heading off to oversee Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Group. R & A boss Martin Slumbers will retire at the end of 2024. So are they timely departures happening as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf moved towards a merger. That could be part of it, regardless their departure is a loss, but they are not people who can’t be replaced.
U if ILL-INI Guy Kent Knebelkamp has plenty of range balls waiting for you at the Willow Hill Dome, 1350 Willow Road in Northbrook. WillowHilldome.com Current golf hours in the dome are 8a to 3p.
NEW CLUBS.
SO IT IS a great idea to add something new to the bag every year.
But when it comes to clubs, you do have plenty of great options.
So far I have written about Callaway, and Titleist. But I should mention that Ping has launched the G430 MAX 10K drivers.
But TaylorMade has countered with it’s Qi Drivers. So visit those companies websites to learn more. LAB GOLF DF3 putters-coming soon.
So stay clicked in during the next 3-4 weeks as Golfers on Golf brings you the best stories from where the golf world is happening. Lets launch-balls in the air, tires on the ground. IF you are stuck up north, visit the Mistwood Golf Dome, plenty of golf things happening there in Bolingbrook, call (630)-739-7600 Mistwoodgolfdome.com.
THE GOG BLOG Checks in from NC-stay tuned. RS.