MCQ’s Dome in Bolingbrook is part of the Mistwood-McQ’s Golf Connection. Indoor Golf Dome, with full sports bar, and off-track betting to play the horses. During the winter season the Mistwood Golf Club professional staff is at McQ’s for lessons and club fittings. On hockey nights Mistwood is an official Blackhawks bar, stop by to see all the action. McQ’s Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, visit McQsdome.com or call (630)-739-1592. ______________________________________________________________________
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NEED A HOLIDAY GIFT, well tickets are on sale for many of the great golf events of 2017, and now you can add to the list the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Olympia Fields.
2017 will mark the first time this golf championship will be played in the Chicago area. In 2018 the winner at Olympia Fields will defend their title in Chicago’s north burbs at the Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
The 2017 championship will be held from June 27-July 2. Tickets can now be purchased at the championships website KPMGWomensPGA.com.
KPMGWomensPGA.com
“We are excited to bring world class golf and 156 of the world’s best female players to Chicago next summer,” said Sean Riley, Championship Director. “Together, the PGA of America, KPMG the LPGA Tour and the players look forward to delivering an outstanding experience for all Chicagoland residents, volunteers and spectators.”
Daily tickets for grounds will run from $15 to $35 dollars. In honor of Olympia Fields history that started in 1915, there will be a 1915 Club as part of the hospitality plan, that will give patrons views of the driving range, live TV viewing, and complimentary food and beverage. One-Day tickets for the 1915 club are on sale for $150 dollars.
One of the great holes at Olympia Fields is the par 4, 3rd hole on the North Course. It will be a key test early in the round for the field at the KPMG Championship.
Ticket options for the championship include.
Good Any Day Grounds Flex Ticket-$35
Weekly Grounds Ticket-$100
Tuesday Wednesday Grounds Ticket $15
Thursday/Friday Grounds Ticket $25
Saturday/Sunday Grounds Ticket $30
1915 Club Ticket $150 per day.
ALL juniors 17 and under, will be admitted into the championship for FREE with an accompanying ticket adult (limited to four minors per one ticketed adult). To honor men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces, the championship will offer active duty, military retirees, active reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense civilians and accompanying spouses’, complimentary daily grounds tickets.
Volunteer positions are still open for the championship, adults who are interested in becoming volunteers can sign up on line or email the championship office at 2017WPGA@pgahq.com. The volunteer package will include a uniform (golf shirt, outerwear piece and headwear) a credential providing site access from Tuesday through Sunday of championship week, a championship program and a limited number of meal and water vouchers. All volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 16 hours.
VISIT SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB All winter long and golf in the new simulators, practice, play, get fitted or take lessons or enjoy Chandlers Chop House, for great food and beverage. Schaumburg GC Roselle Rd, Schaumburggolf.com or (847)-885-9000.