The New Titleist H816-H2 Hybrid, now available see Titleist.Com, or visit your favorite pro shop or golf retail store. Antigua Golf Outerwear, view the 2016 line of new fashions and new colors at Antigua.com or ShopAntigua.com. The Links & Tee’s Golf Dome on Lake Street in Addison is now open for the winter. Addisonparks.org or (630)-233-7275. ______________________________________________________________________

The Gog Blog Chicago’s No.1 Online Golf News Source by Rory Spears, Editor and Director of Content. Follow Rory on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter @GogBlogGuy. Yes it’s getting difficult to play outdoor golf, at Bethpage State Park, Black Course.

PRAIRIE LANDING GOLF COURSE, multiple sources have confirmed that the West Chicago based golf course, MIGHT get closed by the DuPage Airport Authority.

What appears to be the situation is that, a company is looking to build a major facility on the land that is currently the golf course.

The company is looking for space that gives them both direct railroad and airport access. There is no secret that the county would like to keep businesses from leaving, and that goes double for the State of Illinois. The company looking at this land, might be getting support from both the county and the state to make this plan come to fruition.

With Fox Valley Golf Course already closing, the second course closing would not be idea for the area. If indeed the close is made to close, there is no set timetable for when that could happen. The course just underwent a major bunker renovation, that was well received by golfers. The clubhouse is a popular destination not just for golfers but other social and business events. Stay tuned for details.

OPEN TODAY FOR OUTDOOR PLAY..among the courses that are open include, White Deer Run in Libertyville today and all weekend, see Whitedeergolf.com. Chapel Hill Golf Course in McHenry (815)-344-1894. Cog Hill courses 1 & 3, (866)-Cog-Hill for more information. There are some others, call your local pro shop or check online to see who is still open.

See Erinhills.com

A successful 2015 season at Erin Hills in Erin Wisconsin home of the 2017 U.S. Open is now over on the course, but still moving along off of it.

New improvements in 2015 included a short game area, and expanded putting green. Now there is even more for 2016.

Tickets for the 2017 U.S. Open will go on sale June 13th, with tickets for some packages on sale for USGA members on March 1st.

The online store is open for holiday shopping, but the pro shop is open most days in the month of December except for some Saturdays, all Sundays and Christmas Day.

Opening day for 2016 is May 9th, and closing date is October 4th, the golf course will then remained closed until after the the conclusion of the 2017 U.S. Open. For information on playing the course in 2016 visit the website of call (866)-772-4769. There are May specials for 2016 already available.

THE CDGA 2016 tournament schedule is out, for immediate viewing see CDGA.org.

The Great Hall at the Mistwood Golf Course in Romeoville.

The Great Hall in the new Mistwood Golf Course is open, and early reports on it are so good, that this Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM, Santa Claus himself is coming to check it out.

Brunch with Santa, adults $29.00 includes Bloody Mary’s or Mimosa’s.

Kids $12.00 12 and under, kids 2 and under are free.

Book your reservations now at (815)-254-7001, this event is open to the public. Right next to the Great Hall is McWethy’s Tavern, now open daily.

SRIXON GOLF has announced a new golf ball the 3rd Generation of the Q-Star Golf Ball. This ball is designed for mid to high handicapped golfers who require more distance, and better performance around the greens. Now available in your pro shops and golf retail stores for $24.99. More information see Srixon.com.

MORE DECEMBER GOLF NEWS COMING NEXT WEEK, Stay clicked in. RS.