THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook is open daily until 10 pm. So right now you can enjoy the new in the shell bar-where Oliva is ready to greet you. But do you need new clubs, almost all golfers could use upgrades in some part of their golf bag. Eric-Scott and Matt comprise the club fitting team. So come check out Mistwood Golf Dome-Chicago’s premier golf dome. Because now you can hit in the shell or in the simulators. McWethy’s Sports Bar is open and Toptracer golf is always an option. So book your bay online at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome at (630)-739-7600.
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THE SHACK IS BACK AND HAS EXPANDED. The Shack Golf Club Owner Nick Larkin has expanded the Shack Golf Club from 4 simulators, to 7 simulators and a putting green. So come try out the new simulators, and the simulator with theatre style seating for your entire group to enjoy. The golf season has got longer at The Shack located at 1717 Chestnut Ave. in Glenview. Call today and book a simulator at (847)-904-2905.
WILLOW HILL GOLF 1350 Willow Road in Northbrook. The Dome is open for golf from 8a to 3p weekdays Monday to Friday. But before long the summer season will be here. So call Kari at (847)-480-7888 or visit WillowHillGolfCourse.com Outdoor golf is coming.
THERE IS STILL TIME to visit the Schaumburg Golf Club at 401 North Roselle Road. The three simulators are open and so is Chandlers Chophouse and the clubs award winning pro shop, that’s quickly getting stocked up for the outdoor season ahead. The SGC simulators are one of the few in the area, that lets you play the golf course right outside the front door, indoors during the winter months. So if your ready for a fun day of golf-great food and beverage, and you need some golf balls or other products for that spring golf trip. Stop at Schaumburg Golf Club, SchaumburgGolf.com (847)-885-9000.
CALLAWAY GOLF HEADS INTO THE 2024 GOLF SEASON-SMOKING.
Because during the next couple of weeks-you have a great chance to see what’s new from Callaway Golf.
IT’S STARTS THIS WEEK in the Mistwood Golf Dome on Thursday afternoon Feb. 22, from 2-8 Pm. Callaway Golf fitting day-do register at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600 No charge for the fitting.
GLORY’S LAST SHOT-Play Pinehurst #2 in the Mistwood Golf Dome. Sign up now for Saturday night March 9th. So visit Mistwoodgolfdome.com for details.
Chad Johansen the Callaway staffer of the year for 2023. Johansen was named by the Illinois PGA-the Youth Development Award Winner for 2023.
NEED MORE OPTIONS- Monday Night Feb. 26-Callaway Staff Professional of the Year-Chad Johansen (Mr. Blackberry Oaks & the Oaks Grille) has you covered for the Callaway Golf launch party starting at 4p to 9p at the CJGA indoor golf facility.
But register at CJGAindoorgolf.com. Because everyone that attends gets a free Callaway Golf Gift.
Chad Johansen is ready to roll for the 2024 golf season, right now it’s starting indoors.
So get to the CJGA indoor golf facility and sign up for lessons, or the indoor simulator leagues.
If you have kids-get them enrolled for the summer golf program, “where kids rule.” Blackberryoaks.com.
CALLAWAY GOLF FITTING EVENT 4-8 Pm, on Wens. Feb. 28th at the Schaumburg Golf at 401 North Roselle Road. But you must register. Schaumburggolf.com for registration details, or call the pro shop at (847)-885-9000 for information on how to get signed up.
COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is selling Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls at a reduced rate. Because if you buy three dozen balls-you get a fourth dozen for free. So hit the pro shop over at Cog Hill, and get stocked up for the 2024 golf season. This special runs from Feb. 15th to while supplies last, orders will get shipped after March 15th. CogHillGolf.com.
CALLAWAY GOLF has introduced a nee golf ball, Callaway Splatter 360. A long distance ball with a soft feel. But better news, it’s in everyone’s price range at $24.99 a dozen. Callawaygolf.com.
The Chicago Golf Show is back, this coming week at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
THE CHICAGO GOLF SHOW IS BACK this week.
Feb. 23-24-25. and yes the longest putt contest is back for another year.
There will be plenty of prizes to win, and well known personalities on the main stage.
Which include former Chicago Bears players, and former Illini and NBA stars. Deerfield native Vince India currently on the Korn Ferry Tour, will be on stage on Sunday the 25th. So learn more at ChicagoGolfShow.com.
PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB in Mundelein is open, hours do vary depending on the weather. But in other PM-News the PGA Jr. League positions are almost sold out. So get all the details at Pinemeadowgc.com or call (847)-566-GOLF (4653). Dennis Johnsen Pine Meadow GM-has announced a Super Senior ladies event for late August (27-28), more details will coming next month. Johnsen who is retiring at years end, is the winner of the 2023 Illinois PGA Patriot Award. Johnsen has worked hard with military veterans and Project PGA-Hope.
LEN ZIEHM of the Daily Herald and Golfers on Golf Radio, has some new stories up at LenZiehmongolf.com including his recap of the 2024 PGA Merchandise Show.
The 41st World Amateur is coming up August 26-30th. But registration is now underway.
THE WORLD AMATEUR is back for 2024.
So the 41st annual World Amateur is back in Myrtle Beach South Carolina.
The 72-hole, net stroke play tournament is August 26th-through August 30th.
More than 3,200 players will participate in this years tournament. But if you register by March 21st, the fee is $629.00 a $100 dollar savings over the regular rate.
But there is more for the early-bird entree’s. With 50+ random prizes drawn, with a total value of over $10,000. Prizes do include TaylorMade Clubs and Amazon gift cards. So among the changes this year include tee times, instead of shotgun starts. Courses returning the tournament this year, include Pawley’s Plantation and the three courses at Legends. They are the Heathland, Moorland and Parkland.
The World Am is played on over 50 golf courses. Golfers must be 17 years of age or older with a verifiable USGA handicap. But there are plenty of chances to be a champion. The tournament is divided into nine divisions. There are six divisions for men, and three for women.
Once the four rounds of tournament play are over, flight winners advance to the World Championship playoff. Where an 18-hole shootout will crown the tournaments winner.
But some say the fun really starts after golf at the World’s Largest 19th hole. The 19th hole takes over 120,000 square feet of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. All players receive a gift bag that includes, a polo shirt, a pullover, golf towel, logo’d hat and a PGA Tour Superstore Gift Card. With a total value of $250.00 dollars.
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