THE SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB at 401 N. Roselle Road is open for year round golf. Simulators are open on the lower level and the pro shop has 40% off right now through December 30th on all apparel. See Schaumburggolf.com and call the pro shop today (847)-885-9000 for tee times in the simulators. Try Chandlers Chophouse while golfing.  ______________________________________________________________________

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   THE NEW ASICS DUO BOA WHITE (L)-AND THE BLACK GEL COURSE GLIDE.

Cleveland Golf and Srixon have announced two new brands of golf shoes in partnership with ASICS North America. The Gel-Course Glide and the Gel-Course Duo BOA. These shoes are now available at authorized golf shops and golf retailers.

“I’m excited to introduce ASICS footwear into the U.S. Golf market with Gel-Course Glide and Gel-Course Duo Boa models,” said Mike Powell, President of Sales and Marketing at Srixon/Cleveland and Golf/XXIO. “ASICS is a huge global sports brand and widely recognized as the leader in performance footwear. They have a rich heritage of innovation and product quality, and align with our values as a company. These two models will appeal to golfers that enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle and love the performance and comfort that ASICS is famous for.”

Gel-Course Duo Boa has a quick Lacing system for fitting, through an adjusting dial that tightens or loosens the system. The Duo Boa is a waterproof shoe, with a seven spike pattern for traction. Gel-Course  Glide is a spikeless version shoe, with standard laces and is great for use on and off the golf course.

Both models include the following technologies. Light Frame Work Flexibility, the air-mesh provides flexibility during your swing and while walking the golf course. Supportive Fit helps the air mesh at vamp, along with an internal molded heel counter adds optimal foot support. Golf Specific Tooling, the FG sole pattern has the spikes where you need them, when you swing or walk the golf course.

The GEL -COURSE Duo-Boa is MSRP $179.99 and come in Men’s sizes 6-12 and 13. Colors are Black-Gunmetal, White-Peacoat and Peacoat Pure Silver. GEL-COURSE Glide shoes MSRP ar $129.99 and come in Men’s sizes 6-12, and 13. Women’s sizes are 6-10. Colors are Black/Silver, While/Polar Shade, Polar/Shade Black, and ASICS Blue/White.

For more details, see Cleveland Golf, Srixon Golf and Asics websites online.