BOLINGBROOK ANNOUNCES LIV GOLF TOURNAMENT

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  THE BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB in Bolingbrook-will host LIV Golf Chicago 2024.

LIV GOLF CHICAGO RETURNS from September 13-15 at it’s new home, The Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, operated and managed by KemperSports Management.

So just when everything seemed lights out for LIV Golf returning to Chicago in 2024. Bolingbrook Golf Club stepped up to save the day.

The path to return to Chicago in 2024 got shaky when LIV Golf apparently dragged it’s feet on announcing a return to Chicago. Then missed a deadline to return to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, where it was played the last two seasons.

So from there LIV Golf was apparently in contact with two other clubs. Which included 2023 BMW Championship host Olympia Fields Country Club. But when talks broke down, Bolingbrook stepped up.

MAYOR EMERITUS ROGER CLAAR at the podium spoke about LIV Golf coming to the Village of Bolingbrook.

Bryson Dechambeau with the winners trophy in 2023 at Rich Harvest Farms.

The Chicago tournament is the LIV Golf players last chance to earn points in the individual standings. That puts them to be in the 1-24 secure lock zone to play in the league in 2025.

Currently Bolingbrook plays to a yardage of 7,104 yards. Elevated greens are winding around seven lakes on the property.

“The passionate sports fans of Chicago have embraced the intense competition and fan-first experience that LIV Golf delivers. So this year will be an incredible setting for a high-stakes event. As the players battle it out for the individual title, and a roster spot for 2025,” said Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman. “We’re thrilled to return to Illinois with an event at Bolingbrook Golf Club, as we celebrate the season-long race to set the stage of the 2024 finale.”

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with Bolingbrook Golf Club Director of Golf David Thompson. Speaking about the LIV Golf Chicago golf event.

BOLINGBROOK MAYOR MARY BASTA said,” We are excited to welcome the star-studded, international field of great players. To both the Village of Bolingbrook and the Bolingbrook Golf Club.”

CLICK HERE TO HEAR FORMER MAYOR OF BOLINGBROOK ROGER CLAAR’S interview with Tim Cronin of the Illinois Golfer and Rory Spears or Golfers on Golf.

Claar the villages former mayor for over 30 years, and who was instrumental in getting the Bolingbrook Golf Club built. Highlighted why LIV golfers could be challenged by the Bolingbrook Golf Club.

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE next Wednesday May 8th at 10 Am CDT. Fans can purchase tickets at LIVGolf.com.

Bolingbrook Golf Club is located 30 miles west of Chicago. But for public golfers, the golf course will remain open for public play into September.

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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.