THE GOG BLOG’S MID-FEBRUARY GOLF NEWS

DSC06186 Charles Sims with Award DSDSC05886 the halfway house DSDSC05824 MCQ's Dome range DS   LINKS & TEE’S Director Charles Sims shows off the latest award given to the Addison based Year Round Golf Facility. Links & Tee’s now with the golf dome open until summer arrives for outdoor play. See addisonparks.org or call (630)-233-7275 for more information on hours and lessons. THE HALFWAY HOUSE at 555 S. York Road in Elmhurst is your place for indoor simulator golf, located next to HB Jones, the Halfway House can be enjoyed by groups of any size. Daily Specials, lessons’ leagues and more see Halfwayhousegolf.com or call and book your tee time at (331)-642-8050. McQ’s Dome in Bolingbrook opens at 8 Am daily, so you can golf, get ready to play the ponies or enjoy the sportsbar. McQ’s is an official Blackhawks Bar so enjoy the outdoor game there this Sunday afternoon. McQ’s open for the golfers, Visit McQsdome.com.    _____________________________________________________________________

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The Gog Blog Chicago’s # 1 online golf news source by Rory Spears, Editor and Director of Content. Follow Rory on facebook, Linkedin and Twitter @GogBlogGuy. At Shepherds Crook GC in Zion Illinois.

As the month moves on, we get closer and closer to the outdoor part of the Chicago season. As those days get closer, stay clicked in here for all the golf news from around town and more.

There is still plenty to bring you from the PGA Show of last month, it will appear in the days ahead.

AIR FORCE ONE that has just recent launched a partial line of it clubs, now introduces it’s AFX Pro Series line of Irons, that features less offset and a thinner top line. This pro series features the Nitrogen Charged technology in the 3 and 4 iron,and a undercut cavity in the 5I-PW range. Now available is the 52-56 and 60 degree matching muscleback 52-56-60 degree wedges that are soft cast for better feel. The strength of Air Force Clubs is the use of Nitrogen gas inside of the hollow-back iron, supported with 50 pounds of pressure. This allows for a thin face with no internal bracing, that makes for a larger sweet spot. Depending on set make up the price of AFX Pro Series irons are $399.99 to $699.99. Now Available, ask your pro.

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0319-headerLinks Captial Advisors                          Charnas (2)    Chris Charnas and Links Capital Advisors are proud to announced their newest listing, the Pacific Golf Centers in Santa Cruz California, with an asking price of under $600,000 dollars.

Located between Santa Cruz and Monterey on HWY 1, Pacific Golf Centers has an unmatched location. The property is ready for a new owner to take this great facility to the next level. It already has a positive cash flow, and great range with positive reputation in the area. This property has unlimited upside, 43 hitting bays and 15 grass stations, that sit along a 2.5 acre short game area. For more contact Chris Charnas at Links Capitial Advisors (847)-866-7192 or email Chris@linkscapitaladvisors.com.

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Chad Johansen Gm Blackberry Oaks in Bristol. Inventor of the Perfect Putting Aid.

The Chad Johansen Winter Golf Clinic is coming up on Feb. 28th from 1 PM to 3 PM. Learn how to lower your golf scores in 2016, for just $15. Sign up now. 100% satisfaction or your money back.

The Chad Johansen Golf Academy will soon be taking enrollment for the PGA Junior Leagues ages 7-13. There will be weekly practices, golf matches against local golf courses and more.

Are you ready to be a fan of Blackberry Oaks Golf Club, sign up and be eligible for the grand prize, which is a 2017 Golf Membership worth $1,750.00. Other will win Free Golf. Call (630)-553-7170 or go online and visit blackberryoaks.com. See PerfectPuttingAid.com buy one today.

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St. Andrews Old Course, a place you can play via Golfbreaks.com

Golfbreaks.com can put you on the Scotland or Ireland trip of your dreams. Right now the strength of the US dollar makes it a great time to visit oversea’s.

if you wish to travel oversea’s to the great courses of Scotland and Ireland, it’s never to early to start the booking process.

Tee time demands especially for the Old Course are growing each and every year. The good news is that there are other great courses in the St. Andrews area. So whether Scotland or Ireland is your choice destination get with Golfbreaks.com and plan your trip today. There is currently an ireland-vacation sweepstakes, check out Golfbreaks.com for details on seven night at the Killarney Bed & Breakfast Plaza Hotel and Spa. You can call Golfbreaks at (855)-699-5853 or USA.Golfbreaks.com.

KEMPERSPORTS based in Northbrook Illinois, announces that the Highland Park Country Club has renewed KemperSports contract to manage the club. KSM has been managing HPCC since 2004. The Highland Park Golf learning center has 50 grass and mat lighted hitting stations. The club also has banquet space for 350 guests.

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The range barn at Cog Hill in Lemont.

COG HILL is hoping kids and parents alike will watch the finals from Augusta National of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championships. Kids ages 7-15 can compete in the 2016 qualifying events to try and make it to Augusta National in 2017.

Cog Hill will host it’s qualifier on June 15th, and event starts at 9 AM. The cost of the event is free, but limited to the first 200 kids that sign up. So get your kids registered quickly.

Hopefully your child can make it to Augusta National during Masters week. To register call Cog Hill at (866)-264-4455.

THE NBC GOLF CHANNEL ACADEMY returns to Cog Hill starting March 19th. other dates included March 26th and 31st, April 2nd and 9th. Cost is $149 per session and it runs from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. There is one-on-one instruction for both men and women from top coaches around the country. Call Cog Hill the number above or visit the website. The session is held at the Cog Hill driving range/learning center.

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About Rory Spears

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.