Prairie Landing in West Chicago is open, forget those rumors of them closing. So call (630)-208-7600 or visit Prairielanding.com. For more see the new issue of Chicagoland Golf and the story on Prairie Landing. ARLINGTON LAKES will reopen on July 1st from renovation, be among the first to play the golf course during a special outing that day. For information call (847)-577-3030 or online see Ahpd.org. 3-Hole and 6-Hole Loops.    _____________________________________________________________________

On the 16th tee at Whistling Straits in Kohler/Haven Wisconsin, is Rory Spears, Editor and Director of Content for The Gog Blog, Golfersongolf.com. Follow Rory on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter @GogBlogGuy.

The summer is approaching and it’s time to get north of the border and into Wisconsin.

When you think destination in Wisconsin the first place that comes to mind, is the resort that made Wisconsin a destination to begin with and that Kohler and the American Club with it’s four championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye.

Those four courses are now open and as Destination Kohler explains it, the Proving Grounds are Open.

So golfers if you are ready to test your game on a fun and challenging level, Whistling Straits, The Irish Course, The River Course and the Meadow Valley Course are four outstanding courses just waiting for you to make a tee-time.

  The American Club in Kohler Wisconsin (L) is one of the few Five Star-Five Diamond properties in the country, the Kohler Spa has gone renovations in the last few years to remain among the best in the world.

The Par 3 known as Shipwreck on Whistling Straits (L), Golfers take aim at the 9th Green with 18 (back towards trees) on the Irish Course.

Golf trips, family trips, golf buddies trip, corporate golf and more. The PGA professionals have left town and golf courses are wide open for you, your family or guests.

Stay in the American Club, Inn at Woodlake, or the the famed Carriage House Suites. At the American Club there is plenty to do for all ages, golfers or non-golfers isn’t it time you visit Destination Kohler. May golf rates are best rates of the golf season, get your tee times today.

Kohler has several special events and festivals in the months ahead, why not enjoy them along with the golf. While in the American Club, you can enjoy watching all big games and golf at the Horse & Plow. Cold beer and the taste of Wisconsin, you can’t beat it.

DestinationKohler.com or call (888)-293-7337. It’s not late to book for Mothers Day, but call quickly.