MISTWOOD GOLF-A YEAR ROUND GOLF OPERATION. Inside or outside Mistwood gives the Chicago area some place to play all year round. Practice, Lessons, or Club Fitting are available all year round. McWethy’s Tavern and McWethy’s Sportsbar, are open all year round. So visit Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome for the winter golf season at (630)-739-7600. The dome is on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, open daily to 10 PM

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. You can follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn/Facebook.

This is the next chapter of the Medinah Course #3 Renovation, a story first reported by Tim Cronin at Illinoisgolfer.net and Golfersongolf.com, and the social media channels for both outlets.

Recently the Medinah Country Club members voted to approve a major renovation to it’s famed and historic championship course #3. The Australian golf design firm of OCM was awarded the bid. O=2006 U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy, C=Michael Cocking and M=Ashley Mead.

OCM design architect Michael Cocking.

AFTER AN EXCHANGE of messages on Twitter, OCM design architect Michael Cocking offered Golfers on Golf an opportunity to submit questions regarding the renovation.

The renovation which is one of, it not the most significant renovation in the Chicago area in years, has left many wondering how this project is going to play out.

With the 2026 Presidents Cup now 4 years away, Cocking supplied Golfers on Golf with the vision the OCM team has for Medinah #3. GOG-thanks Michael Cocking for the time, the input, and a look into Team OCM’s crystal ball for the Medinah #3 project. RS

Welcome to OCM Golf (logo).

GOG-Take us through the back-nine changes, it appears that’s where the heavy lifting is being done. Is it true there will be three new holes.

COCKING: Medinah has such an interesting history and we’re fortunate to have some wonderful old aerials, photo’s and plans available. With many prominent architects having been involved over the past 100 years we found ourselves finding many elements we were keen to restore, other area’s we wanted to retain and just tweak a little and then there were some which we felt required a more significant change. Perhaps the most significant changes can be found in the last six holes as this involves somewhat of a re-routing, however within this change there are elements we are restoring such as the original playing corridor of the 18th hole.

COURSE #3 is fortunate to be built around such a wonderful natural feature in Lake Kadijah. Along with the beautiful old Oaks and undulating ground it helps create a unique look and feel to the golf course. But it struck us that the Lake doesn’t really come into play for the better golfer. Nor does it offer much interest as a strategic hazard, like so many of the great holes that play around water do. In fact the water really just affects the average golfer, with forced carries on 2, 13, 14, 17.

ON TOP of that there were a couple of elements to the design of the last six that we felt could be improved. Firstly the 13th and 17th are both very similar holes playing alongside each other, both over water and in the same direction. We also thought there was a chance to create a world class short par four and to be honest that was one of the areas where the idea of re-routing started.

Every time we looked at the 17th our eyes were drawn along the bank tot he right of the green and over towards the 14th tees which set the lake edge on a diagonal which reminded us a little of a Cape style short par 4. Then the more we looked at the last six, the more we felt there was a chance to create an even more memorable and dramatic finish to the golf course. Aside from the quality of the holes, one of the things we also liked was how much action would take place around the lake for the final few holes, and with the area shaped like a natural amphitheatre, it could make for a pretty stunning conclusion to a tournament.

COCKING THEN ADDED some thoughts on the final six holes of Course #3.

13-The first twelve holes more or less stay within their current alignments so the start of the big change comes with the 13th. Instead of playing across the water the new hole plays along the water’s edge as a par three. The lake edge will be reshaped so water provides the backdrop to the green and protects the right side. Typically this hole will play into a prevailing breeze.

14-The first half of the 14th sees a return to an earlier version of the hole when it played as a short par four from a tee just forward of the current start of the fairway. But rather than playing to the current green, we suggest the moves back and just in front of the beautiful stand of Oak trees currently left of the current 15th fairway. The proposed new 14th hole would no longer feature the water carry from the tee; however the new 18th hole replaces this concept and will play as a par 5 from all but the tournament tees. This ensures that the existing par is retained at 72 for the silver, white and green courses, and a par 71 for the tournament layout.

15. The proposed 15th is actually the existing 16th. But with the removal of the short par four (existing 15th) it allows us to position the tee on a much better line. It also allows us to stretch the hole to pretty much any length.

2006 U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy is the ” O” in OCM.

16. The most dramatic change to the course comes at the 16th hole. A ‘Cape’ style par 4, playing from the current 17th tee to the 14th tees with Lake Kadijah making a spectacular diagonal hazard all the way to the green.

17. The proposed 17th hole replaces the existing 13th and 17th holes as the par 3 that plays across Lake Kadijah on the back nine. This could be a spectacular “one-shotter”, far exceeding the drama of the current 13th or 17th holes due to the brilliant green site. The hole can play anywhere from 120 yards to 225 yards, but our preference is that it plays as a mid-length hole of around 150 or 160 yards.

18. The final hole presents an opportunity to restore some elements of the original design. Long-standing members may well remember that before the mid 1980’s when the 17th hole was built, the course finished by playing up the strip of ground adjacent to the first hole. With our suggested 17th green returning to the same hill as the 12th green site it aligns perfectly to restore the original tee shot, albeit from the other side of the water.

At around 500 yards, the hole will become a very stronger par four the tournament professionals, but for the member, it will play as a par 5 to replace the loss of the current 14th hole and ensure the course retains its par of 72. Like the 16th and 17th holes, a tee should be built on the far side of the lake so short hitters aren’t forced to carry the water.

GOG: ARE THERE ANY THOUGHTS on moving tees on the par 3 second hole. Plus are there any other parts of the front nine that could see major changes.

COCKING: I guess the 2nd really needs to be looked at in conjunction with the other par 3’s. One of our criticism’s of the short holes is that 3 of them felt very similar with 2, 13, and 17 all playing pretty much straight over the water. We looked at a few different options for the 2nd. But with the changes to the last six holes we felt retaining the basic concept made sense. However, like so many of the current holes playing across the water, they prove to be really difficult for the average golfer but not hard for the tournament professional. To make it a little more friendly for the average member we have suggested filling a little of the water short and right as well as building a shorter tee just behind the 1st green, which helps shorten the carry over water.

The change to the edge of the water also sets the bank on more of a diagonal, with the longest carry on the left and the shortest on the right. Diagonal water carries are almost always more interesting that when directly across the line of play as you have to judge both line and length which we think will make for a much more interesting looking approach.

The Medinah Country Club clubhouse.

At the tee end we have more or less retained the existing locations but have added a tournament tee further back along the edge of the water. We will likely build a few tees here so the markers can be moved around depending on pin position, wind competition and how the other par 3’s are set up on that particular day.

Other major changes on the front concern the 5th, 6th and 10th holes. Where we are looking to reintroduce the concept as of a boundary to allow significant screening (particularly on the 6th and 10th). So you can no longer see the fence, roads or powerlines. A new post and rail style fence will run down the left of these holes and help strategic interest in place of just bunkers.

GOG: TELL US MORE about the short course and new big putting green.

COCKING: With the relocation of the 18th hole, there is a terrific opportunity to use the space previously occupied by the fairway to create a short course. With around 5 or 6 acres to play with, there is enough space to build 5 or 6 holes of between 60 and 100 yards along with a very large undulating putting course.

This could be come a fantastic place for kids and families to get introduced to the game; provide a place to play a loop or tow close to the clubhouse; and, offer an additional practice facility to practice a range of shots up to 100 yards. No doubt it will become a popular area to settle bets relax with a few holes at the end of the day.

One of the wonderful features of the drive-in is the view across the course through to the clubhouse. We didn’t want to lose that feel and so this plan ensures there is still golf played along the entry in. Plus the view through the clubhouse stays pretty much the same as the new 18th green sits really close to its existing location-just played from a different direction.

GOG: THIS WAS AMAZING WORK by your your team to land the project, considering travel restrictions from Covid. Do you think getting this project is a boost for your firm in the USA going forward.

COCKING: The project-it certainly had it’s logistical challenges. But we were absolutely thrilled to have been appointed. Even more so now that we have the support of the membership and can plan in more detail to commence the work. Without a doubt this is a huge boost for our firm and we’re excited to get started next fall (November of 2022) to see our plans start to take shape on the ground.

Golfers on Golf will continue to follow the Medinah renovation project as it advances forward in the months ahead.

  SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB home of three simulators and Chandlers Chophouse is open for business all winter long. So why not stop in today and play a round of golf on the simulators, and while you’re there grab a bite at the bar in Chandlers Chophouse. Schaumburg Golf Club is located at 401 North Roselle Road, or call (847)-885-9000.

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

NEW FROM HONMA GOLF the BERES AIZU & BLACK COLLECTIONS.

HONMA GOLF is proud to start the new year with the debut of the Beres Aizu and Black Collections. Because these clubs offer both a stunning visual look, but clubs that produce straighter, longer ball flight, with increased ball speed.

“This new line represents the latest breakthrough technology for golfers with moderate to modest swing speeds,” says Janeann Lanning COO of Honma North America. “BERES Aizu and Black allow golfers to make, stable swings with enhanced speed and powerful ball flight.”

BERES Aizu is the latest chapter in Honma Golf’s  long history. This line has been created in collaboration with Japanese Aizu artisans. The long history of Aizu paintings dating back to 1590, represent Japanese heritage and traditions.

“Aziu appeals to players with an artistic flair and respect for Japanese craftsmanship,” says Lanning. “While Black brings a modern, refined look for players who value performance and style without compromise. Perhaps attracting younger golfers who might not have previously tried BERES.”

SO FOR DRIVERS, FAIRWAYS AND HYBRIDS, the Aziu line still carries the 2-to-5 star grading. But with a more advanced shaft technology as the grades progress. So each driver now carry a triple sole slots with an L-Cup face for a more powerful initial ball speed. But comes with a Center of Gravity (CG) that adds a high trajectory, low spin shot, with forgiveness and more distance.

BUT FROM THE IRON SIDE the 3D L-Cup structure has a new ultra-thin face with vertical slits that improve the face insert strength. This maximizes both speed and forgiveness.

SHAFTS are the famously hand-rolled and performance driven shafts. These use a high strength lightweight materials reserved for aerospace manufacturing. Like a sword used in fencing, the Honma shaft’s flex. But recover more quickly to it’s original shape, which produces an unprecedented stability and swing speed.

SO FOR MORE INFORMATION on options, costs, release dates and more, visit http://ushonmagolf.com/collections.

MISTWOOD GOLF DOME with new improvements this winter, is the home for Chicago area indoor golf in the dome. Mistwood is complete with Toptracer, and a great place for lessons and club fittings. See more at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600. The dome is located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook and his home to McWethy’s Sports Bar.

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. So follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

Blackberry Oaks GM and head golf professional Chad Johansen has joined Callaway Golf.

CHAD JOHANSEN the general manager of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol has joined Callaway Golf as a brand ambassador.

“We’re excited to welcome Chad to our Team,” said Chip Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf. “Chad is very innovative, entrepreneurial, and has a strong passion to grow the game of golf. So his junior golf program continues to strive year after year. So we look forward to working with him.”

Johansen 42, a member of the Illinois PGA Section and turned professional in 2001, and became head golf professional at the Blackberry Oaks Golf course in 2003.

The Chad Johansen Golf Academy started with just seven kids in 2006. But his junior programs now have over 600 participants from 17 communities in the Chicago area.

Johansen (L) was a guest this summer on  the Ziehm & Spears 2021 Podcast Series.

“My true passion is introducing the game of golf to kids,” Johansen said. “They are the future of the game, and nothing beats seeing a kid smile on a golf course. I am grateful for this opportunity and am honored to represent Callaway Golf. This is a dream come true for me, and I can’t wait to showcase their premium products to my junior golfers, and everyone who plays at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course.”

Johansen who coined the phrase #KidsRule recently spent time at the Callaway Golf headquarters in Carlsbad California. During his time there, Johansen got to spend time with both CEO Chip Brewer and reigning PGA Champion Phil Mickelson.

“They made feel like part of the family, and I am thrilled to represent Callaway for years to come,” said Johansen who added this about Callaway Golf. “But what really stands out about Callaway, is their attention to detail. Because the quality of everything they make is second to none. So I believe that’s why they are the world’s largest manufacturer of golf clubs.”

But for more information see ChadJohansen.com or visit Blackberryoaks.com. During the winter Johansen is working indoors at the Go For It Sports Dome in Yorkville Illinois. Because golf season never ends in Johansen’s world of golf, now Callaway Golf.

WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE and snow is piled-up on the grass. It’s time to take your game into the simulators at the Schaumburg Golf Club at 401 North Roselle Road. Just minutes from Woodfield Mall. The Schaumburg Golf Simulators allow you to play many Top 100 golf courses, OR the newly renovated Schaumburg Golf Club. So book your winter fairway at Schaumburgolf.com or (847)-885-9000 Chandlers chophouse is open

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

THE NEW VOKEY SM9 WEDGES

THE NEW Vokey SM9 Wedges will get put into play this week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions on the PGA Tour.

But they will first become available to the public golfer in March.

Designer Bob Vokey and Vokey Tour representative Aaron Dill, along with Vokey’s team of design engineers, have spent two years working on these wedges.

With testing getting done by Titleist PGA Tour staff players. Stay tuned for updates on release date, cost, shafts and lofts at Titliest.com or Vokey.com. Watch them in play at Kapalua Maui, on the Plantation Course this week.

MISTWOOD GOLF DOME on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook is open daily until 10 PM. But it’s also the home of McWethy’s Sports Bar and the award winning chicken wings. So you can book your hitting bay online at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600.

THE GOG BLOG BY RORY SPEARS-Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

RORY SPEARS on the First Tee at Pine Needles in Southern Pines North Carolina home of the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open.

WELCOME TO 2022.

Happy New Year and welcome to golf in 2022. I am ready to tee it off, and will do so before long on my way to the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show at the end of this month in January.

This part of the year is always exciting. Because one never knows what the year in golf will bring. But the 150th edition of the Open Championship at St. Andrews will be exciting, and perhaps the years best major.

The U.S. Open returns to The Country Club in Brookline Mass. and is the clubs first big event since the 2013 U.S. Amateur and or the historic Team USA Ryder Cup win in 1999.

2022 will make the last Presidents Cup on American soil until 2026, when the matches come to Medinah. But late this fall, work is expected to begin on Medinah #3 as the course undergoes a renovation by Australian architecture firm OCM. I said it before and I will say it again, this renovation is the most significant one in the Chicago area in recent years, and maybe over the next few years. If this project brings a U.S. Open here in about 8-9 years, it will be well worth it. Not to mention everyone would love to see another Ryder Cup at Medinah again someday. But that would be closer to the year 2040.

The three simulators are open at the Schaumburg Golf Club at 401 North Roselle Road in Schaumburg. Chandlers Chophouse is open, so is the pro shop for great golf gifts. (847)-885-9000

THIS YEAR there will not be any big golf tournaments here in town, with the BMW off to Delaware.

The only PGA Tour stop in Illinois will the 51st edition of the John Deere Classic in Silvis Illinois (Quad Cities).

But the interesting thing about the JDC, is that it’s dates are week earlier this year. So with the British Open not the week after the JDC, this years field could see some names that normally don’t play there. Stay tuned.

GOLF CLUB NEWS-Titleist has announced the release (coming soon) of the new Vokey SM-9 wedges. The tour professionals will have them this week at Kapalua for the Tournament of Champions. Callaway is launching it’s new line of Rogue Clubs, coming soon. You can get fitted for them at Mistwood starting next week.

BATAVIA BASED TOUR EDGE will have a new line of clubs out, come February. Stay tuned.

I AM CURIOUS what the PGA Merchandise Show will be like this year. The 42,000+ show-goers in recent years, might be closer to 30-32,000 this year. Most of the major equipment companies are not coming. But some might just have a smaller presence.

IN CHICAGO THIS YEAR our tournaments will be highlighted by the Western-Am at Exmoor, and the WGA-Jr. at Naperville CC. The WWGA will have it’s amateur at Sunset Ridge in Northfield and the WWGA-Jr. at Prestwick in the south burbs. 50 years after Nancy Lopez won one of her WWGA-Jr’s there.

THE ILLINOIS OPEN returns to White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, where it had a very successful staging in 2020. But the other three Illinois PGA majors have not yet been announced. The Illinois State Amateur run by the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) will be played at Westmoreland in July. The Illinois Women’s Open returns to Mistwood.

2022 MIGHT JUST BE a great year to enjoy upgraded facilities that are now open. Heritage Oaks in Northbrook will have a full season of being open. The Preserve at Oak Meadows will have it’s new clubhouse open all year. Fox Run in Elk Grove will have it’s new clubhouse open all year. Heritage Bluffs will have it’s new clubhouse open all season. The new practice facility at The Bridges of Popular Creek will have it’s grand Opening in March.

SETTLERS HILL in Batavia will reopen at some point in July. But the new clubhouse there should open in 2023.

THE CHICAGO GOLF SHOW is back at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Feb. 25-27. Tickets are on sale. Chicagogolfshow.com.

SO GET READY to Grip-It and Rip it. Those days are coming soon. But they have already started if you were one of the almost 100 golfers who teed it up at the Eskimo Open at Cog Hill this past Sunday. Because the conditions were not exactly what was hoped for.

The Gog Blog returns all week. RS

PICK UP A BAG a new golf bag for 2022 at the Schaumburg Golf Club located at 401 North Roselle Road. So what are you doing with your holiday gift card. 2022 is here and it’s time to load up with the new gear. Visit SchaumburgGolf.com or call the pro shop at (847)-885-9000. The clubs three simulators are open, and so is Chandlers Chophouse.

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

DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021 I was invited to play Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook. Later I learned from Tim Cronin the Illinois Golfer, Illinoisgolfer.net who is writing the clubs new history book, that last summer was the 100th season of golf at the club. Even though the club is actually 101 years old.

Congrats to Butterfield Country Club on 100 years of golf, and hopefully at least another 100 years. Less than 10 years ago, architect Steve Smyers did a renovation of the clubs golf course. The course has 27 holes, and can combine them for a routing of almost 7,800 yards. Butterfield would be great for a PGA Tour event.

HOLES FROM THE FRONT & BACK NINE at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook IL.

The Gog Blog returns with the Gog Blog Speaks Out tomorrow. RS

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN all weekend with it’s normal hours until 10 PM. But if you want to look at some new clubs, a demo day with Mizuno is scheduled for Friday Jan. 14th from 2-6 Pm. Free of charge, but you need an appointment. For more information visit Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome at (630)-739-7600.

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf.

Some parts of these interviews ran on Golfers on Golf Radio during the summer months around tournament week. So here is all of what we missed at the time here on the website.

Doug Ghim after Round 2 of the John Deere Classic.

THE JOHN DEERE CLASSIC was back this past July after a year off for Covid.

So it gave the championship a chance to celebrate it’s 50th tournament.

There is a great recap of the little tournament that could, in the Craig DeVrieze book, Magic Happened, for sale on the tournaments website.

Doug Ghim-Kevin Streelman and Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker all spoke with us during Round 2 of the John Deere Classic. So here are their thoughts on golf at the time.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview session with Doug Ghim at the JDC.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with Kevin Streelman at the JDC.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with Ryder Cup Captain and three time JDC Champion Steve Stricker.

Lucas Glover won the 2021-John Deere Classic, that returns 1 week earlier in 2022.

University of Illinois Alum Dylan Meyer played the Forme Tour this past summer. He finished 6th at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.

WITH CVOID running wild up in Canada, the Canadian PGA Tour or the Mackenzie Tour, moved out of Canada for the second straight year.

The tour was renamed the Forme Tour and it made it’s way around the Midwest states, with a stop at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.

During that week, former University of Illinois standout, and 20216 Western Amateur champion Dylan Meyer was in contention. Unfortunately for Meyer, one bad hole during a par-5 in round two kept him from having a chance to win the tournament. For the year, Meyer finished just ahead of Illinois Open Champion T-K Kelly and Highwood’s Patrick Flavin in the tours point standings. Flavin played much of the summer on the Korn-Ferry Tour.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview with U of I alum Dylan Meyer at the Bolingbrook Former Tour Event.

THE CDGA Amateur trophy at Mistwood in 2021, won by Ethan Farnam.

THE CDGA Amateur was played in July and was held at the Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville.

It was always the hope by Mistwood’s late owner Jim McWethy to have the state amateur played at his club Mistwood.

But while McWethy didn’t live to see the championship played, the state amateur did live up to the all the excitement McWethy thought it would be. If it was ever played at Mistwood.

Three players advanced to a three hole playoff. But the playoff still remained tied. But on the fourth hole, a sudden death hole, Ethan Farnam birdied the par 5, 18th hole to defeat Jordan Less by a shot.

University of Illinois golf team member Tommy Kuhl was in contention, and during Round 2, and had a brief stint with the lead during the morning flight of golfers. Kuhl spoke with the media afterwards.

CLICK HERE to hear the full interview with Tommy Kuhl at the 2021 Illinois State Amateur at Mistwood. Kuhl finished in 5th place for the week.

The Gog Blog returns tomorrow. RS

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is open today normal hours. So take a break from all the football and get some golf in to start the day. Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, book your bay at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome at (630)-739-7600. McWethys Sports Bar is open in the dome for food and drink. THE SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB is open year round, so call and book simulator time at (847)-885-9000 or visit Schaumburggolf.com.

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A SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors for 2021 and we look forward to being back with you in 2022.

IN 2021 Golfers on Golf became Chicago’s only award national award winning golf radio program, when Golfers on Golf won a national ING Award for being one of the Top 3 golf radio shows in America.

Golfers on Golf Radio is the only Chicago area show that has a Two-time Hall of Fame Inductee-Len Ziehm both in the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame-Class of 2019. Plus the Illinois State Soccer Hall of Fame.

A member of the Illinois PGA. Ed Stevenson, Director of Golf for DuPage Golf and the golf courses of the DuPage Country Forest Preserve District.

A former member of the PGA Tour in Bill Berger, and now current PGA of America Life Member.

A host and writer who has been recognized with a national media award for work in the golf industry in Rory Spears.

But we do like to call ourselves “Chicago’s Favorite Foursome”. But the radio show was created by Mike Munro the former owner of the White Pines Golf Dome. Mike is now the current owner of the Green Street Grille in Bensenville. The show will be entering it’s 32nd year in 2022. So stay with us and tee it up again in the year ahead.

But in the mean time, keep it here all winter at Golfersongolf.com. Chicago’s only year round golf news source.

Thanks for listening and thanks for reading, Ed Stevenson, Bill Berger, Len Ziehm and Rory Spears.

THE SCHUAMBURG GOLF CLUB located at 401 North Roselle Road, just minutes from Woodfield Mall, is open for year round golf. But this time of year, to play the SGC, you have to play it on the clubs simulators. Still tons of fun! The pro shop is open and stocked with golf supplies, Chandlers Chophouse is open too. SchaumburgGolf.com or you can call the club (847)-885-9000. Call today and book a bay, lesson or club fitting.

THE GOG BLOG BY RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

The LAB golf Mezz 1 putter.

LAB PUTTERS

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LAB is not the most conventional looking putter. But what it brings to the table, or in this case the greens your putting on, is really something.

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MEZZ 1 is 100% Lie Angle Balanced.

The Mezz 1 is smaller than the conventional DF 2.1.

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So check out new gear from LAB Golf, like the new hoodie or tracker style hat.

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