THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN-reservations currently needed. If you need a club fitting, see Master Fitter Chris Ioriatti at the Mistwood Golf Dome or the Mistwood Performance Center. Visit Mistwoodgolf.com or call Mistwood GC at (815)-254-3333.     _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or friend him on Facebook. At the Schaumburg Golf Club-where the simulators are open.

MAYBE there is one more week with some days for outside golf. Let’s hope so, because there won’t be many more left.

BUT IF YOUR READY to head inside for the year, the golf domes around town are open.

But right now the dome to go to, is the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook. Plenty of hitting bays, that are safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In addition, McWethy’s Sportsbar in the dome is open for “To-Go’s” and or carry-outs. The Wing Bar is now Open.

Call the dome in advance to hit balls at (630)-739-7600. Located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook. Lessons & Fittings are available by appointment. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hitting time starts. Don’t forget McWethy’s Tavern at Mistwood Golf Club is open, call ahead to review restrictions at (815)-254-3333 McWethysTavern.com.

The Simulators are open at the Schaumburg Golf Club.

THE SIMULATORS ARE OPEN, at the Schaumburg Golf Club on Roselle Road in Schaumburg.

Cost is $40.00 per hour and the simulators are open Monday through Sunday.

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, currently there is only one golfer allowed at a time per hitting bay.

Hours are from 9 Am through 8 Pm, to call and reserve a simulator dial the pro-shop at (847)-885-9000 and hit the extension for the shop.

The Go For It Sports Dome in Yorkville, now open for the winter golf season.

CHAD JOHANSEN has opened the indoor version of his famed Chad Johnsen Golf Academy.

Chad and his self designed golf improvement program, called “The Four-Step Process” is being taught both online and in the Go For It, Sports Dome located on Galena Road in Yorkville Illinois.

THE GFI Dome is a great place for kids to work on their golf game all winter long. For more details visit CJGA.com. Chad is found at the dome, and or at Blackberry Oaks Golf Club on Kennedy road in Bristol IL. (630)-553-7170.

The new solar roofing panels, are providing energy to charge the entire fleet of golf carts at the Preserve at Oak Meadows.

DuPage Golf currently has all three of it’s golf courses closed. The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison and Green Meadows in Darien, are closed for the year.

Maple Meadows is having some year end maintenance done, but COULD reopen for a day-or-two IF weather and temperatures permit.

For the holiday season, DuPage Golf gift cards are back, and through the 18th of this month of December, but if you purchase $100.00 or more in gift cards, you will receive a bonus. See DuPageGolf.com and shop online.

Patrick Mannelly hosts the holiday version of Golf 360 TV tonight at 6 PM on NBC Sports Chicago.

THE HOLIDAY VERSION of Golf 360 TV, is on the tee.

But also starting tonight, it’s on at 6 PM on NBC Sports Chicago.

Former Chicago Bear Patrick Mannelly hosts GOLF 360 Television.

This episode is a great mixture of features. And that include segments from golf in Nebraska, the new Folds of Honor Golf Course in Michigan, with the one and only #GOAT Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus has worked on a renovation for this course, that will help raise funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation. All this and more tonight at 6 Pm. See 360golf.com for a schedule of reruns, so if you miss the show you can get a mulligan.

Lochenheath Golf club in Traverse City Michigan at Sunset.

LOCHENHEATH GOLF CLUB in Traverse City Michigan, is making a transition to a private club.

The club founded in 2001 and designed by Steve Smyers, has been growing it’s membership steadily in recent years. As a result the membership numbers are now at point where the club is going fully private in 2021.

Built on a 300 acre cherry orchard, the par 72 course has views of Grand Traverse bay on 14 of it’s holes. The club is managed by GM Kevin O’Brien (formerly of True North and Tullymore). But there are a limited amount of memberships still available, for details call (231)-938-9800 or you can visit Lochenheath.com.

VOLVIK VIVIK GOLF BALLS

BECAUSE NOW IS THE TIME.

So if you need a holiday gift special, for your favorite golfer.

Because currently through January 4th of 2021, you can order 2 dozen Volvik Vivid Golf Balls.

The #1 Matte Colored golf balls are just $55.00

Volvik golf balls that made their move in the golf ball market this year, are making this special gift offer during the holiday season.

A perfect holiday gift if your looking for golf balls during the holiday season. Details at Volvikgolf.com.

THE PERFECT Present for the golfer that enjoys the history of the sport. So why not consider a membership to the Golf Heritage Society. Details at GolfHeritage.org.

ZERO FRICTION’S new Ultra Tac Golf Glove.

OAK BROOK TERRACE-BASED Zero Friction Golf and has introduced a new golf glove called the Ultra Tac.

The glove has been created with more torque for extra distance. So this glove will mold to your hand, and is fit for precision, flexibility and comfort to all golfers that put one on.

Silicone is placed in all pressure points of the Zero Friction Ultra Tac synthetic golf gloves.

A Mesa Lycra is placed throughout the finger, back of the hand, and the palm area for maximum strength, durability and enhanced breathability. With each glove comes with a detachable Zero Friction 1 3/4″ hybrid tee and ball marker. The glove is now available. So learn more at ZeroFriction.com or call (630)-317-7700.

The Gog Blog Speaks Out returns tomorrow. RS

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN-with a NEW shell for the 2020-2021 golf dome season. Currently with Covid-19 issues, you do need a reservation before coming over to hit. Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation. McWethy’s Sportsbar is Open, with food orders to go. For details call (630)-739-7600 or Mistwoodgolfdome.com _____________________________________________________________________

ZIEHM & SPEARS PODCAST SERIES 2020-VOLUME 37 is proud to welcome our first sponsor to the Podcast Series-Mistwood Golf. Chicago’s year round golf operation. Now Open is McWethy’s Tavern at the golf club in Romeoville (815)-254-3333 and the golf dome in Bolingbrook on Rt. 53. Lessons & Fittings by the Mistwood Pro Staff available.

ZIEHM & SPEARS Podcast Series 2020-Volume 37, with Len Ziehm and Rory Spears.

The Podcast season is stating to wind down, just three more to go.

Illinois Golf Hall of Fame inductee Len Ziehm and Rory Spears, have created a podcast series in 2020, that is the most complete weekly golf report in  the Chicago area and beyond.

On this weeks report, Len and Rory discuss how the weather is affecting outdoor golf season in both the Chicago area, and in the sunshine State of Florida.

Ziehm and Spears preview the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open and the LPGA season ending tour championship. A review of renovation projects around town. With some follow up thoughts on golf at Indian Lakes Resort, and how cost might prevent a return of golf to that site.

Rory discusses his visit to Settlers Hill in Batavia, for a walk through with architect Greg Martin. Work has started on the golf course renovation. Settlers Hill will be closed in 2021 as work continues.

Learn more about the week ahead at both Golfersongolf.com, and at Lenziehmongolf.com

CLICK HERE to hear Ziehm & Spears podcast Series 2020-Volume 37.

Volumes 38-39 and 40 sponsored by Mistwood Golf-Chicago’s year round golf operation, will all be posted by December 21st.

Thanks for listening and enjoy the holiday season. Len and Rory.

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN-with safety protocols in place. You must have a reservation, and should not arrive more than 10 minutes in advance. McWethy’s Sportsbar is open for “To Go” orders. For more details see Mistwoodgolfdome.com.   ____________________________________________________________________

THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE PGA TOUR is back with fans expected in 2021.   

TICKET ARE NOW available for the 2021 BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, in Owings Mills, Maryland ( A Northwest Suburb of Baltimore).

Fans should visit BMWChampionship.com to lock-in their tickets for this PGA Tour Fed Ex Cup Playoff Event. Dates for championship week are August 24-29, of 2021.

Because the championship is coming to Maryland for the first time, there has been record registration for volunteers. Grounds, upgraded Trophy Club and Green Coat Club tickets are currently available in limited quantities. There is also a select amount of corporate hospitality options still available.

“Any Day grounds tickets are our most flexible ticket option, and they will not be available after the end of December,” said Vince Pellegrino, Western Golf Association Senior Vice President of Tournaments. “We recommend that anyone planning to attend the 2021 BMW Championship purchase their tickets early.”

The proceeds from the BMW Championship benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, and since 2007 the BMW Championship has raised over $35 million dollars for caddie scholarships.

HOLIDAY TICKET PACKAGES-Exclusive holiday ticket packages for the 2021 BMW Championship are available through December 31st of this year. For a limited time, Any Day Grounds tickets are $85 and valid for one championship round. Thursday through Sunday, Patrons can save-and get access to the Caves Valley Golf Club Tuesday through Sunday-by purchasing a weekly ticket for $265 before the end of December.

There are a limited amount of Weekly Trophy Club tickets available for $480, during the month of December. The Trophy Club is a hospitality venue located on the 16th fairway, with outstanding views of the 16th and 17th holes. Food and beverage are available for purchase. The climate-controlled club has a sports bar like atmosphere, with executive restrooms and a large outdoor seating area.

THE WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION (WGA) Crest and logo.

THE GREEN COAT CLUB has tickets available, for this all-inclusive hospitality venue located on the 13th green and 14th tee.

For just $875.00 per ticket, fans have VIP Access to valet parking at Caves Valley. In addition to table service with a menu from one of Baltimore’s finest restaurants, premium beverage selections, stadium seating just feet from the players. And a climate controlled indoor area, that includes upscale private restrooms.

THE 2,000 VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: for the 2021 championship have been filled. But the WGA is accepting applications for a waiting list. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, and must work a minimum of 3 shifts per week. Shifts range from 4-6 hours in length.

The par 3, 17th hole at Caves valley Golf Club.

BMW auto owners will again have benefits during championship week.

So in the event that the Covid-19 pandemic remains an issue by late August of 2021, patrons will be given an opportunity for a refund.

Caves Valley opened in 1991. And since then has hosted several major championships including the 2002 U.S. Senior Open, the 2007 Palmer Cup and the 2014 LPGA International Crown.

THE NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE PRESERVE AT OAK MEADOWS is taking shape. In time for the holidays, are the DuPage Golf gift cards now on sale. See DuPageGolf.com _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG-by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. At Flossmoor Country Club.

FLOSSMOOR COUNTRY CLUB one of the great historic country clubs in Chicago’s south suburbs, is making a comeback under a new ownership group. The club also has a new name, Flossmoor Golf Club.

Enter George Goich, his two brothers and a family friend, and you have a foursome that is committed to returning one of the early clubs in the Midwest, to a status that had slipped away in recent years.

Goich and his ownership team no sooner bought Flossmoor, and the Covid-19 Pandemic set in.

“At that point we wondered what have we gotten ourselves into,” said Goich. “Fortunately things changed for golf this past summer, and now club is growing.”

When the Goich’s took over, membership was down to under 100 members. But it’s now closing in on 200 members. Goich is looking to keep growing the membership, and making improvements around the club along the way. But Goich is quick to admit, is that the club’s focus is on golf. And he is not afraid to tell people, that if they are looking for a club to join and the Sunday Brunch is their main reason for joining, they have come to the wrong place.

Flossmoor then called Homewood Country Club until 1914, was founded in 1899 and on September 10th of that year, Alex Smith won the first match ever played at the club by a 5 & 4 score. Smith went on to win two U.S. Opens and two Western Amateurs. Flossmoor was where the legacy of the great Chick Evans was launched in 1909, when Evans (now known for the caddie scholarship in his name) won his first of eight Western Amateurs.

Welcome to Flossmoor Golf Club

Smith and Evans aren’t the only well-known golfers to play at Flossmoor. Jock Hutchison won the 1920 PGA Championship at Flossmoor, after initially not getting an invitation to play.

But Hutchison got into the field after two other professionals dropped out. The PGA in 1920 was a match play championship (the format changed to stroke play in 1959), and Hutchison won the championship match on the 18th green 1-Up. The great Bobby Jones played Flossmoor in 1928 and shot the course record with a 67, that included seven straight scores of three, starting on the 8th hole.

Herbert James Tweedie is the course architect. Tweedie born in Bombay India, spent years in London before coming to America. Tweedie’s most famous design in England is considered to be Royal Liverpool, that hosted the British open in 2006. After arriving in America he designed several courses in the Chicago area. Tweedie’s other local credits include Midlothian, Exmoor, Park Ridge, LaGrange, Hinsdale and the Glen View Club among others. Tweedie might have done more courses had he not died in 1906, two weeks short of his 41st birthday.

Harry Collis who worked at the club from 1905 until 1929, started as the clubs professional but added superintendent responsibilities in 1911. At which time he started upgrading the golf course.

Architect Ray Hearn did renovation work at Flossmoor from 2006 to 2008. Hearn will return to oversee a tree removal plan.

In 2006 Holland Michigan based architect Ray Hearn, who is an Evans Scholar was hired to renovate the golf course. Due to budget restrictions, Hearn wasn’t allowed to do all he wanted to do, to improve the golf course.

Goich is bringing back Hearn, and will let him take out over 500 trees. Most of those trees will be removed from holes on the front nine.

The golf course first started with a back tee yardage of just over 6,100 yards, and now it’s over 1,000 yards longer. But it’s still to be determined if the new tree removal plan, will add anymore yardage to the golf course.

Flossmoor’s rich tournament history doesn’t start and stop with the men. Because in recent years the Women’s Western Golf Association (WWGA) has held both it’s Women’s Western Amateur, and Women’s Western Junior championship at Flossmoor.

The par 5, 18th hole at Flossmoor Country Club. Photo by Rory Spears.

But Goich is not ruling out bringing in more championships to Flossmoor, over the next few years.

Goich says the club has an interest in either the Illinois Open, the Western Amateur and or the WGA Boys Junior Championship. The next available Western Amateur would be in 2023. The next open year for the WGA Boys Junior Championship is 2024.

Flossmoor’s greens are among the best in the area. They roll very true at speeds of 12-14. Another plus about Flossmoor is that, there is some noticeable elevation change on the golf course. This becomes evident on the back-nine.

The par 3, 7th hole at Flossmoor Country Club.

Water comes into play on holes 7-8-9 on the front nine. But there is also a creek that runs through five holes on the backside, and that gives golfers something to think about off the tee on three of those holes.

The 16th hole a 425 yard par 4, is called “Braeside”, which means hillside in Scotland. A large bunker, one of the Chicago area’s most famous. That has several fingers in front of the elevated green, is called Eleanor’s Teeth. Golfers should always do their best to avoid, having to blast a bunker shot from the teeth, up to the elevated green.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with new Flossmoor Country Club owner George Goich.

The par 4, 16th hole.

But while Flossmoor has a great history of championship golf and more. It seems like under the new ownership team, the best might be yet to come.

Because Flossmoor new business plan is getting the club back on track, both on and off the golf course.

For questions on the new membership options that are now available, and or other information about the Flossmoor Golf Club. Please call the club at (708)-798-4700 or you can email Flossmoor at [email protected].

THE NEW CLUBHOUSE at the Preserve at Oak Meadows is taking shape. You can shape up your holiday season with DuPage Golf gift cards. Buy now and get a holiday bonus. For more information on the gift cards and more, please visit DuPageGolf.com.   _____________________________________________________________________

The Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont is home to the Chicago Golf Show.

IT’S OVER.

AND THE 2021 Chicago Golf Show scheduled for late February, is now cancelled.

AND it had not even started. The good news is that the show will return from Feb. 25-27 in 2022.

Many area golfers were looking forward to attending the show, hoping the Covid-19 Pandemic would be more under control by the final days of the month of February. But that’s apparently not to be, so the show took a WD in 2021.

“The Chicago Golf Show deeply regrets not being able to have the show in 2021,” said Chicago-based show organizer Tom Corcoran. “Golf has had a great year in spite of the pandemic, and we had been looking forward to helping keep golf’s momentum going as we approach next season.”

This years show wrapped up March 1st, only a couple of weeks before the convention center closed, and has not reopened since mid-March. This would have been the 38th consecutive year for the show that first teed off in 1984.

Unfortunately golfers will miss out on Free lessons from the Illinois PGA. The famed and exciting Long-Putt contest, and special deals on equipment or play and stays from resorts or local courses.

You can stay up to date on the Chicago Golf Show through social media channels, under the Chicago Golf Show.

THE PRESERVE at OAK MEADOWS Clubhouse in moving along towards it’s spring of 2021 Opening Date. Currently all three DuPage Golf Courses are closed. But Maple Meadows COULD reopen weather permitting. But for those of you golf gift shopping there is a great news, the DuPage Golf Gift Card is back. More details DupageGolf.com _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy, and Facebook or LinkedIn. on the new first tee box at Sportsman’s Country Club.

FOR THE NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT, it’s finally their turn.

In recent years golf courses all-around Northbrook have seen renovation work done.

But in 2020, it was finally time for the Northbrook Park District to make upgrades to Sportsman’s Country Club on Dundee Road. The club a fixture in Northbrook since 1931, was ready for both a golf course and clubhouse renovation.

Sportsman’s Director of Golf, Greg Baron, recently told Golfers on Golf, that golf course construction has wrapped up, and that the golf course should reopen in late July 2020, or early August. That is, if spring weather cooperates, and this coming winter isn’t too harsh.

The front of the new clubhouse, that workers are trying to enclose before winter arrives, so that work can continue during the winter months.

The Sportsman’s renovation comes in two parts. First on the tee is the golf course, but right alongside is a brand new clubhouse, that should be a fixture for golf in Northbrook-12 months a year.

First up on the golf course. The key is really the newly rebuilt greens. They will roll-better and drain better all year round. Golfers should be able to putt the greens better than ever before.

The fairways have been re-grassed and a small amount of yardage was added. While most of former tee boxes remain in place, there are a couple of changes.

The most notable difference is the opening par 5 first hole, on the championship 18.

With the relocation of the clubhouse, golf course superintendent Mark Kosbab says,” it gave architect Rick Jacobson some room to lengthen our par 5 first hole. The first hole was a little short for a par 5, bigger hitters would hit the green in two shots more often than not. But that will change with the addition of 70-75 yards in length to the hole.”

Superintendent Mark Kosbab stands on the new first hole tee box.

The course will now have a new set of front tee’s for juniors, seniors, ladies and beginners. That will make the course more playable and enjoyable for those players.

Sportsman’s practice area’s have been greatly improved says Baron.

Those improvements are noticeable as soon as you drive into the club. The driving range complete with sidewalk to drive your golf carts to the range from the clubhouse, includes cart parking right behind the range hitting area. Golfers will get their range balls from the new range shack on the corner of the range. On the backside of the range is the new golf academy and instruction area. This area is located down near the maintenance facility, and will give both students and instructors a more private area to work on their games, or for the Sportsman’s professional staff to give instruction.

The view from the golf academy and lesson area on the backside of the range.

The range field itself, will be set up with multiple target greens, and or green complexes to help golfers work on their distance and accuracy.

A new putting green greatly increases the overall green size, from about 3,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet.

The new putting green is in between the bar area of the clubhouse, and the new first tee box on the championship 18 course.

The new 10,000 square foot putting green.

On the far side (west side) of the new first tee, is a chipping green and practice bunker.

So you can tune up your short game right before bombing your first drive down the first fairway.

But what will standout before you even reach the pro shop, is the new clubhouse. Complete with a pro shop and bar/restaurant area, that sits by large glass windows so you can watch play out on the golf course. The new clubhouse will have simulators, that will allow golfers to play courses from around the country, and get in some swings during the winter months.

Enjoy beverages and dining, while watching golf from through the back windows of the new clubhouse.

The hope is that golfers or even non-golfers will come by and enjoy the clubhouse, all year round.

During the winter the staff professionals will continue to teach indoors in the clubhouse.

If you need club fitting, or suggestions on new equipment. The Sportsman’s professionals will be there to help.

Hopefully Mother nature will help with a soft winter, and great spring growing season. So the fairways that are growing in now, will look great by next summer.

CLICK HERE to hear the full interview with Sportsman’s Director of Golf Greg Baron.

Golfers on Golf will have updates on Sportsman’s renovation and progress next spring. For more information feel free to visit Sportsmansgolf.com Sportsman’s is part of the Northbrook Illinois Park District.

THE NEW CLUBHOUSE at the Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison (L) is really taking shape. (R) Sportsman’s Golf Club in Northbrook has it’s new clubhouse going up quickly. Golfers on Golf has more on Sportsman’s renovation coming up this week.         _____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG-by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. On the new 1st tee at the Sportsman’s Golf and Country Club in Northbrook. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy, or friend him on Facebook and connect on LinkedIn.

LAST DAY OF NOVEMBER.

So some might think that golf season is over. But it’s not.

There are plenty of courses still open, and because a week from today should be upper 50’s (so says the 10 day forecast), that could make a good final day for outdoor golf.

Good news is that the Mistwood Golf Dome has opened in Bolingbrook. With restrictions in place, like calling first to make your reservation for a hitting stall.

I’m not sure if it will be nice enough to play up and around Christmas, like many of us did last year. But fingers crossed, because that would be fun.

OVER THE WEEKEND I learned that the Village of Bloomingdale is expected to close on the land that was the golf course at Indian Lakes Resort. The course has been closed for a few years, and the deal would have the village getting the 188 acres of land where the golf course sits. In addition, the village would be purchasing an additional 15 acres on the South Side of Shick Road. Making the total purchase 203 acres.

The demand from local homeowners to the community to keep out a housing developer that wanted to build homes on the land, was successful. The land will be kept as “open space”, which is good to hear. But will the golf course get restored. That would be a great move by the community if they did just that. A solid golf course with good golf facilities there, could be the beginning of something special. Because it would be a great place for tournaments with the Indian Lakes Resort hotel right next door.

As part of the purchase, a building that is a conference center would be torn down. This land purchase does not include the hotel. But down the road, who knows what could happen on that front. It would be nice to see a course renovation project begin in 2021, on the former Blackhawk Trace golf course in Bloomingdale.

THE RACE IS ON for several area clubhouse projects that are trying to advance far enough, so that work can continue inside during the winter months. The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison is the furthest along. Sportsman’s in Northbrook is making progress quickly, with Fox Run in Elk Grove still wrapping up foundation work.

WITH THE SEMI-DECENT weather we have had of late, the renovation work at Settlers Hill in Batavia is making progress. I’m hoping to see more this week. Settlers Hill will be closed in 2021 for renovation, and should reopen mid-summer of 2022. Architect Greg Martin is in charge of the renovation.

During the week ahead, the (Len) Ziehm & Spears podcast series Volume 37 will return.

Len and I will talk more about holiday golf gifts, and golf travel ideas for 2021. Is it safe to do so, maybe it’s safer than you think. So don’t be afraid to go somewhere warm this winter.

I’m also adding features from visits I had to the Wisconsin Dells, Flossmoor Country Club and a tour I did last week at Sportsman’s in Northbrook.

THE BUFFALO GROVE GOLF DOME at 801 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove has opened for the season as of today.

Today is Cyber Monday, still plenty of golf shopping deals to be had today. Do grab them up while you still can.

The Gog Blog returns tomorrow. RS

PRESERVE at Oak Meadows clubhouse continues to make progress. Dupagegolf.com  ______________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS (R) with Mistwood Master fitter Chris Ioriatti in the SAMPUTT Lab at Mistwood Golf Club. Get fitted for a new putter today. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy, or friend him on Facebook.

THE MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB has opened it’s Mistwood Golf Dome as of last Friday.

However strong protocol’s are in place and you should know them before going. Call for booking a stall at the dome in advance. Reservations are required.

McWethy’s Sportsbar is open for food and drink orders TO GO.

Call the Mistwood Golf Dome at (630)-739-7600, or visit the website at Mistwoodgolfdome.com. Located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook. Don’t forget to get Mistwood Gift cards, for golf and more.

CHAD JOHANSEN at the counter at Blackberry Oaks (L) and in the Go For It Sports Dome. (R)

Chad Johansen is running a Black Friday Special that is going on through Cyber Monday, on discounted rates for his famed 4-Step Process of teaching. Learn how to shave strokes in bundles off your score. FourStepprocess.com Get Better at Golf in just four-easy steps. Lower your score and at a lower price if you sign up now. #BlackFriday

LAB GOLF PUTTERS get the winter bundle today. Find out all the details of what’s all inside the bundle at Labgolf.com. LAB Golf putters, a growing force in the putter industry.

MISSION INN RESORT of Howey-In-The-Hills Florida (about 35 minutes from Orlando) is throwing a NEW YEARS BASH-for multiple days around Jan. 1st of 2021. Brunches, golf, new years Eve Bash and more. MissionInnResort.com Two golf courses and 36 holes. Golf on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Mission Inn Resort. Florida, in 30 days, who’s ready.

Club Champion in Willowbrook Illinois.

The Club Champion Black Friday promo is still alive.

Now running through December 2nd, you can order online, and get the Club Champion Gift Card, plus some bonus as part of the special.

How about a $350.00 dollar gift card for just $275.00, and the value of the card will not expire.

“It’s the golf gift that just keeps on giving shot after shot,” said Club Champion Founder Nick Sherburne. “Ask any passionate golfer, giving them lower scores is the best gift you could give them.

NEED MORE…Club Champion has other promo’s running, visit ClubChampionGolf.com to find out all the specials at Club Champion. Several Chicago area locations.

The Gog Blog Returns tomorrow, with the Gog Blog Speaks Out. RS

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME has opened for the winter season. But PLEASE read the restrictions and the rules before you go. Learn more visit Mistwoodgolfdome.com.     ____________________________________________________________________

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or friend him on Facebook-or Instagram.

THE NEW TITLEIST TSi Fairway Metals

The new Titleist TSi fairway metal woods are now available.

If your ready for more speed from the tee box and from the turf. You should look at the new Titleist TSi fairway metals.

Titleist says a new Active Recoil Channel 4.0, drives the ball faster with higher inertia for longer distance and better accuracy.

Titleist calls the new TSi fairway metals are the best looking and best sounding fairway metals ever. The ARC 4.0 allows for more face flex, that launches the golf ball with an increased speed.

TSi2 fairway gives the player a higher launch with amazing speed, and forgiveness through out the face of the club. There is a lower CG to maximize distance.

TSi3 is designed for golfers looking for more workability or requiring more control over the CG placement, that comes from the new SureFit CG Track Design for better speed and shot control.

“Our metalwoods engineers continue to find ways to generate speed and distance in our fairway designs without giving up any of the performance characteristics that players demand from a Titleist golf club,” said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. “TSi fairways are faster, straighter and easier-to-hit than ever-and deliver an experience at impact that many golfers would never expect from a fairway wood.”

A HIGH-SPEED VFT Face works in conjunction with ARC 4.0 to release maximum ball speed and forgiveness from across the face. TSi provides the golfer with a faster feel in their hands and the feel is joined by tour quality sound from the clubhead.

IN THE TSi3 the SureFit Technology offers three adjustable positions, to dial-in ones preferred ball-flight.

TSi2: is for players wanting pure distance, available lofts vary from 13.5 through 18 degrees. TSi3 is for Dynamic Distance and comes in lofts that range from 13.5 to 16.5 degrees. TSi fairways come with a variety of shaft options. Including KURO KAGE black DC, and multiple TENSEI AV Raw series options.

Over 150 players from various professional tours have switched to TSi fairway metals and have them in play.

For more information see Titleist.com and link into fittings to find a fitting location or event. Price listed at MAP $299.99 or Titleist TSi Premium at $499.00

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Titleist new CNCPT Irons Now Available.

NOW AVAILABLE from Titleist.

THE NEW CNCPT Iron series, built for a better ball striking feel, with forged and cast high performance materials.

So golfers are you ready for the new CP-03 and CP-04 Irons. Cp-03 is a midsize muscle back profile, while Cp-04 is a club that delivers more speed, and upgrades the original Cp-01 design.

The Forged Supermetal L-face insert, a thin-faced inset produces ball speeds with an increased launch (mid to low irons). CNCPT are the first irons to be constructed with this alloy.

Multi-Material, hollow body design, allow for an optimized MOI and CG placement in every iron in the set. High-density tungsten weighting comprise almost 50 percent of the total head weight in lower-lofts-and add precise sweet spot calibration, and greater clubhead stability.

“CNCPT is the dream project for our engineers,” said Marni Ines, Titleist Golf Club R&D Director of Irons Development. “We’re on the journey to not only design the ultimate iron-but actually figure out how to make it. We’ve made a huge leap forward with the discovery of this super-metal alloy. The material is so strong and resilient that we’re able to forge iron faces even thinner than we’ve once thought possible. It’s difficult to obtain and extremely challenging to implement into the manufacturing process. But the benefits to the overall construction in terms of ball speed, launch, distance and trajectory are just so astounding.”

The three models bring these strengths to your game. CP-02 is superior performance with blade size and feel. CP-03 great balance of power and control. CP-04 Ultimate speed with enhanced accuracy.

For more information on fittings and ordering at $500.00 per club. Titleist.com/golf-clubs/irons/CNCPT. These clubs are now available.