WHO NEEDS TWO ! or maybe more. Limited tickets remain for the U.S. Open at Erin Hills, see USOPEN.com or USGA.com for details. The U.S. Open at Erin Hills coming the week of June 12-18. A rare Midwest appearance by the U.S. Open don’t miss it.        _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Editor and Director of Content. Follow Rory to the U.S. Open, and on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter @GogBlogGuy The US Open trophy visits Gino’s East in Rosemont.

THE US OPEN, yes it’s coming to Erin Hills a U.S. Open venue course you can play, and a TOP 100 in the country according to one national publication.

Who is not coming to Erin Hills appears to be “Lefty” Phil Mickelson who announced that he plans to skip the U.S. Open, a tournament that he wants to win badly, to attend his daughters high school graduation that falls right during round 1 of the open.

Will Phil actually not play, as of now he says he will not, stay tuned. But it loks like Mickelson is out of the U.S. Open.

THE BARN ON THE RANGE at Cog Hill. Coghillgolf.com

JUST IN TIME for Father’s Day. On Saturday June 17th, there will be a demo day at Cog Hill. Need to get dad some new clubs, here is the chance for you last minute shoppers to get it done.

The big name golf equipment companies will be at Cog Hill on the 17th. Try out some clubs, and then ask about discounts if your purchase that day. Are you a dad, drop the hints to your wife or kids, that it’s time for new clubs. Outdoor golf season is under way. More info see CogHillGolf.com.

GOLF360 is back for it’s second season on Comcast Sportsnet. The first show in tonight at 6 PM. With repeats on June 9th, 12th, 17th, 25th and 27th, see local listings for times. Producer Dave Lockhart has announced that former Chicago Bear Patrick Mannelly is hosting the show.

The 30 minute show, has features on Mistwood Golf Club, the KPMG Championship at Olympia Fields, Tour Edge Golf, Zero Friction golf gloves with Johnny Miller, and a preview of the 68th Illinois Open Championship.

Web.com Tour coming to Ivanhoe Country Club this week, fans welcome for round 1 starting on Thursday. #Rustoleum

The Rust Oleum Championship comes to Ivanhoe Country Club this week. Fans are welcome starting Thursday for Round 1. The championship that has a purse of $600,000 with $108,000 going to the winner, will conclude next Sunday. Defending champion Max Homa is now on the PGA Tour and will not be able to defend his title.

Homa will be trying to qualify this coming Monday for the U.S. Open at Erin Hills.

The Rust-Oleum Championship has awarded three sponsors exemptions to the following players. Brad Hopfinger of Lake Forest, Taylor Pendrith of Canada, and local product Michael Schachner of Libertyville who grew up playing Ivanhoe.

All ticket sales which includes $20 tickets good for all week, go to charity. For more information on the Rust-Oleum Championship see Rustoleumchampionship.com.

THE GOG BLOG returns tomorrow with more news. RS