THE CHICAGO GOLF SHOW IS BACK THIS WEEK at the Donald Stephen’s Convention Center in Rosemont. The first tee time is noon on Friday as the doors open to a world of golf inside. The Long Putt Contest is back. So is the Main Stage with teachers like Hank Haney, Kevin Weeks and Andy Mickelson. Chicagogolfshow.com.
CLICK HERE for a Chicago Golf Show preview with Corcoran Expositions Matt McLaughlin. Chicago Golf Show 12-6 Friday, 9-6 Saturday, 9-4 on Sunday. So come get your free round of golf from GolfVisions, and free golf lessons from ILPGA. #CDGA
THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on X-@GogBlogGuy or connect on Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram A great day to be in the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook. Mistwoodgolfdome.com (630)-739-7600.
SHOWTIME II IS HERE…
But this time it’s not in Orlando Florida, it’s in Rosemont Illinois.
Because the Chicago Golf Show is back, and show owner Tom Corcoran tells me it might be the biggest one to date.
So let’s hope he is correct. The weather for Friday and on the weekend, will be nice enough to go out to the show. But not really nice enough to go outside and play golf. Even though by Friday most of our snow should be gone after a few days in the 50’s, lets hope so.
CONGRATS TO FORMER ILLINI GOLFER BRAIN CAMPBELL on his first PGA Tour win yesterday in Mexico. It took a nice bounce of his ball off a tree during the playoff, to get the job done. But what really matters is that he did punch a ticket to the Masters. Way to go Brian. ANOTHER FORMER ILLINOIS player Thomas Detry won the Phoenix WM tournament on the PGA Tour, somewhere Illinois Golf Coach Mike Small must be smiling.
I HAVE NOT THEM YET-but I am looking forward to going out to Batavia and Tour Edge Golf, to hit the new 725 Series of clubs. They do look really good, and credit to CEO David Glod and President Tim Clarke, on putting out a new line of clubs, that is not a budget buster. So if your buying-check out the great prices by Tour Edge. Because if the $600 dollar driver is not for you, see Tour Edge, $250 might be a better number.
The proposed indoor golf course, in Oswego, IL. three domes, and 9-holes.
IT WILL BE AN INTERESTING concept if it does come together.
The next level in golf domes, would not be a driving range per-say. But actually a full golf course, or at least 9-holes.
So the plan is to have three holes in each dome, and after playing three holes you take the connection way to the next dome. There would be a “clubhouse” attached to the dome.
While on paper the concept sounds neat, I wonder about the location. There are two other good domes not far away. Would there be too much competition in a small area for domed golfers in the winter. Would golfers from all over the Chicago area, flock there to play nine holes, with no massive par-5’s on the course. Megaladome Golf or it’s parent company is reportedly based in Canada, the location would be in Oswego off of Route 30 and Rance Road. Stay tuned for more.
The Schaumburg Golf Club-401 North Roselle Rd., has three simulators open daily. Where you can play the indoor version of the Schaumburg Golf Club. Chandlers Chophouse will bring you down food and beverage. So book simulator time at (847)-885-9000 or visit Schaumburggolf.com
Len Ziehm of the Daily Herald and Golfers on Golf Radio, has his latest column of some golf travel news.
First on the tee is the launch of the Kentucky Golf Trail. It’s currently six courses between Louisville and Lexington Kentucky. But the word is that the trail could be 12 courses by mid-summer.
Len has some other updates on properties from Michigan to Florida on his LenZiehmongolf.com website. that includes a column on innovations for putting.
DO THEY OR DON’T THEY, new PGA Commissioner Derek Sprague claims his organization hasn’t really had a seat at the table with the other big organizations in golf. When it comes to shaping the sport of golf. A claim that USGA Ex. director Michael Whan says is not true. So what it really seems like is, former PGA CEO, Seth Waugh, didn’t do a great job on briefing Sprague, before he took office. Hopefully the PGA of America can get it’s house in order.
Owner Nick Larkin (L) and all-world caddie master Greg Kunkel invite all golfers to come enjoy the Shack Golf Club. 1717 Chestnut Ave. in Glenview IL. Seven simulators and more, join Arnie at the bar. TheShackgolfclub.com or call (847)-904-2905.
ONE OF CHICAGO’S GREAT AREA GOLF COMPANIES-Zero Friction Golf of Oak Brook Terrace, is still smiling about the PGA Merchandise Show. Company President and Founder John Iacono said, “this years show was incredible. We were engaged from the time the doors opened, until they closed.” Zero Friction makes of golf balls, gloves, and push carts. More information can be found at Zerofriction.com.
THE JOHN DEERE CLASSIC has announced that at the end of play after the Sunday, July 6th round. The Zac Brown Band will perform a post tournament concert. For tickets at the John Deere Classic, visit JohnDeereclassic.com.
THE GOG BLOG returns this week. RS