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 THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is under a new name (formerly McQ’s), and has the new Toptracer technology that brings a whole new look to the dome. Come see what all the talk is about in Bolingbrook, Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600. THE SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB is up and running for the winter golf season, it’s upgraded simulator bays include Ryder Cup venues and several new Top 100 Golf Courses. Check out Schaumburggolf.com or (847)-885-9000. Located at 401 N. Roselle Road.     _____________________________________________________________________

The Gog Blog by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy, Facebook, Linkedin and now Instagram. Working with Dan Phillips in the Mistwood Golf Dome.

MORE GOLF NEWS, coming close to wrapping up the backlog in from the in basket.

FOR OUR SUPERINTENDENT friends, if your looking for a new job. One of the countries most historic clubs needs a superintendent. The Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington Virginia has the help wanted sign out for it’s 27 holes. Apply at ANCC.org.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club is getting ready for a busy schedule in January, with three events, visit adgolfclub.com for details on the HSBC/Gary Player and women’s golf events at the two clubs.

GLENEAGLES RESORT in Scotland has been voted the European Golf resort of the year at the 2019 IAGTO Awards. Since Gleneagles opened in 1924, beneath the Ochil Hills in the heath of the Perthshire, the glorious playground has been a must-go for destination travelers for almost a full century. Gleneagles has it’s very own train station on the 850 acre property. The resort has three golf courses.

“Gleneagles is an authentically Scottish experience, and a destination for fun and adventure in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable,” said Conor O’Leary, General Manager of Gleneagles. For more details on this famous Scottish golf destination, see gleneagles.com.

OVER ON THE IRELAND SIDE..Adare Manor has won the Resort of the Year for Ireland via the IAGTO Awards. Details at Adaremanor.com.

THE FINAL ROUND of the national PGA of America Assistant’s Championship is underway on the Wanamaker Course in PGA Village, in Port St. Lucie Florida. Good news is that our four local Illinois assistants all made the cut. Dan Olson of Quail Creek, Chris French of Aldeen, and Andy Mickelson of Mistwood Golf Club are all in the Top 10, but probably just a few too many shots back to win the tournament.

Kudo’s to Illinois golf coach Mike Small on his Top-20 finish in the Senior PGA Club Professional Championship, and a spot in the 2019 Sr. PGA Championship at Oak Hill in Rochester NY.

THE GOG BLOG Speaks Out is up next this week, so stay clicked in for more great golf content. RS

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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.