MCQ’S DOME in Bolingbrook is the premier golf dome in the Chicagoland area, work on your golf game, take a lesson or get fitted for new clubs from the Mistwood Golf Club professional staff. MCQ’s Dome has two levels of hitting bays, plus an OTB so you can play the ponies and be ready for the Kentucky Derby less than two months away. Enjoy the food and beverage in the bar and grill, a great place to watch Loyola next weekend when they compete in the final four. While the Blackhawks season is almost over, we are just days away from the Cubs and Sox season openers, and the Masters. So why not head out to McQ’s Dome, on Bolingbrook Road. Please call (630)-739-7600 or on line go to Mcqsdome.com to learn about the specials, and what Chef Anton is cooking. _____________________________________________________________________
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A WIN FOR THE ILLINOIS MEN’S GOLF TEAM, Coach Mike Small’s men’s golf team got a well needed tournament win at the Big Horn Invitational, where the team shot a 40 under par. So. Bryan Baumgarten carded his first tournament win, with a final round 67 and a 11 under par score for the tournament. Right behind Baumgarten was So. Giovanni Tadiotto and Sr.Dylan Meyer who were T-2 at 8 under par. Sr. Nick Hardy was T-6 at 7 under par, and Michael Feagles was T-14 at 5 under par.
“This tournament was a total team effort from start to finish and that’s important to a coach, when everybody contributes at sometime or another,” said head coach Mike Small. “The highlight of the day was Giovanni getting out first and setting the tone, and that is something we talk about as a a team. The way bryan closed out the tournament was gratifying to see.”
The men’s team heads to Augusta for the 3M Augusta Invitational next weekend. The Illinois Women’s Team that was T-1 after the first day in Tucson Arizona, slipped back into third place after round 2, but not far off the leaders.
Drive Chip and Putt finals next weekend at Augusta National Golf Club.
The national finals of the Drive Chip and Putt will take place next weekend at Augusta National Golf Club in advance of the Masters Tournament.
Illinois will have a local entrant in 13 year old Andrew Lim of Naperville, whose home course is the Naperville Country Club.
Lim started his run to Augusta by taking second place at Cantigny Golf in a local qualifier. From there it was off to Cog Hill and a sub-regional where Lim finished first. The regional qualifier was the Honors Course in Ooltewah Tennessee where Lim was first again.
“We are thrilled to once again have a local player qualify for the National Finals at Augusta from our PGA Section,” said Carrie Williams executive director of the Illinois PGA Section. “Drive Chip and Putt is a wonderful program for kids to test their skills and have fun.”
Lim is looking forward to having a chance to go to Augusta National. “I’m really excited about competing in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals,” said Lim. “I love playing golf and this is a real privilege to have this opportunity at a special place like Augusta.”
Brian Brown head professional at Naperville Country Club says.” the club is very excited for Andrew, and we will have the TV on watching him and cheering for him.”
MIURA GOLF the makers of the world finest forged golf clubs, have released a film about the history of their company via digital distribution http://miuragolf.com/film/. The three chapter film by Howard Milstein, talks about the companies history that started in 1957 by founder Katsuhiro Miura. The three chapters are, The Mystery, The Laboratory and the Golfer’s Sword. For information on Miura Golf products visit Miuragolf.com.
WE ARE GOLF a coalition of the game of golf’s leading associations and industry partners host’s the 2nd annual Community Service Project on Tuesday April 24th from 8 Am to Noon EST., this event is in advance of the 11th annual National Golf Day taking place on April 25th.
THE BEN HOGAN GOLF COMPANY announces the Hogan Equalizer Line of Wedges is back,bearing the famous Hogan name. The wedges can be ordered immediately at www.BenHoganGolf.com. During his playing days Hogan was known for playing his pitching wedge at a high level. For more information to see why Hogan wedges are designed much different than most other wedges on the market or on tour, visit the companies Ben Hogan website.
THE MYRTLE BEACH WORLD AMATEUR is now taking entries for the 35th annual championship from August 27-31 that will take place on 64 of Myrtle Beach’s top golf courses. If you sign up by May 17th the cost is only $525 dollars a $100 savingsover the normal price. The field is expected to be over 3,000 players from over 20 countries. Players are flighted into nine divisions. After four days of competitions, flight winners move on to the World Championship 18 hole playoff that determines the winner.
Once golf is completed for the day, golfers head to the world’s largest 19th hole, for an evening of fun and entertainment. To sign up see MyrtleBeachWorldAmateur.com.
GETTING THE SHAFT..Club Champion based in Chicago has entered it’s 8th year in the expansion mode. CC has 31 locations and plans to open more over the year. CC has over 35,000 hittable shaft and head combinations.Club Champion will tell you that getting the right shaft can add twenty yards to your drives,meaning as much as two-clubs less into the green. See Clubchampiongolf.com for more information.