TRACKMAN RANGE ONE OF THE NEW Additions to Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook on Dundee Road. So learn more at HeritageOaksGC.com (847)-291-2351.

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

LIV GOLF returns to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar grove September 22-24. Tickets LIVGolf.com

LIV GOLF at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar grove is now just two weeks out.

So do you have your tickets yet?

Cam Smith will return to defend his title won last year in 2022.

Dustin Johnson and his team return to defend their team title won last year.

Brooks Koepka’s final event before he heads off to Italy to compete in the Ryder Cup.

So are you ready to walk Rich Harvest Farms, or do you want to be part of Club 54, or the new LIV Bar. LIVGolf.com for tickets and more. Because hospitality is going quickly.

PINE MEADOW GC in Mundelein is holding it’s annual fall scramble on Saturday September 30th-with a shotgun start at 9 Am. Teams are 4-players and cost to enter is $115.00 per person. But this includes, golf/cart range balls, and a hotdog lunch with chips and a soft drink. So to sign up call the club at (847)-566-4663 (GOLF).

VOLVIK USA announces a new leadership team.  The golf ball company based in Orlando has named Pete Kinney, PGA, president. John Holst is now the VP of Sales. Both Kinney and Holst have worked at other companies in the golf ball side, each of them at Maxfli and other companies.

“We look forward to leading the Volvik team as we expand the presence and scope of this exciting brand,” Kinney said. “Volvik has always been known for leading the way in color, quality and innovation appealing to golfers of all skill levels. But our focus will be to continue developing groundbreaking technology, and enhancing the products that we are known for. Our sales team is out in the field already meeting with our valued customers and presenting the best lineup of products and pricing that we have ever offered in the United States.” So for more details see Volvik.com.

THE GOLF HERITAGE SOCIETY has announced the groups schedule for the annual convention that runs from October 11-14 in Lexington Kentucky. So for a full list of events see GolfHeritage.org.

CLUB CHAMPION has announced that for a limited time, there are FREE fittings available with a purchase of over $499.00. See Clubchampiongolf.com for more information.

The teams for the Hickory Grail matches at Belvedere Golf Golf-won by Team USA.

TEAM USA WINS.

BUT NO the Ryder Cup has not started. But the 2023 Hickory Grail Matches, one of the worlds premier events with hickory shafted clubs has been won by Team USA 18-10.

The matches that were contested at Belvedere Golf Club in Charlevoix Michigan, saw the USA defeat Europe by 8 points.

Because on Day 1, the USA won 5 of seven matches to jump out to a 5.5-1.5 lead and never looked back. So for more information see thehickorygrail.com.

CHRIS CHARNAS and Links Capital Advisors based in Wilmette, has announced the sale of 7 Lakes Golf Club in West End North Carolina. 7 Lakes is just a few miles west of the famed community of Pinehurst. Details at Linkscapitaladvisors.com.

IRVINE CALIFORNIA-Uneekor announces savings of up to $3,000 for it’s simulator products through the end of September. Learn more at Uneekor.com.

THE NEW PINEHURST 10 is opening April 3rd of 2024. So book now at Pinehurst.com

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

CHICAGO’S FAVORITE FOURSOME IS ED STEVENSON-LEN ZIEHM-BILL BERGER and RORY SPEARS.

Tee-Time is 10 AM today on WNDZ-750 Am Chicago. So listen in because there are only two more shows remaining after todays show.

WEEK 18 includes.

The Homestead Resort-Hot Springs Virginia-1766 land, the resort that’s older than America.

THE HOMESTEAD RESORTS Managing Director Mark Spadoni on the resorts extensive renovation.

The Omni Hotel Homestead is still undergoing one of the most extensive renovation projects ever for a destination property.

Because so far over $150 million dollars has been spent on upgrades and repairs to various parts of the property. The hot springs baths are now back fully restored and in operation. Spadoni joins us at about 10:10 to break down this wonderful renovation of one of America’s historic properties.

LIV GOLF broadcaster Jerry Foltz-talks LIV Golf and the upcoming Chicago stop at Rich Harvest Farms.

JERRY FOLTZ

LIV broadcaster after year at The Golf Channel jumps in about 10:30.

Foltz who has been with the LIV Golf tour since the start, shares with us about making the change off the PGA Tour to work with LIV.

But what it’s like to work with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman.

What the players have told him about the LIV Tour, the individual side and the team side of the tour.

Foltz talks about LIV golf success at this years majors and Brooks Koepka making the Ryder Cup team.

LIV GOLF returns to Rich Harvest Farms from Sept. 22-24, with post round concerts on the 22nd and 23rd.

CLICK HERE to hear this weeks edition of Golfers on Golf Radio.

Golfers on Golf is the longest running golf show in Chicago history now in it’s 33rd year. But it is also the only show in Chicago with a member of the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame, a member of the Illinois PGA, and a former member of the PGA Tour.

Golfers on Golf Radio is a three-time national award winner for being among the best golf radio shows in America. Because Golfers on Golf Radio looks at the Chicago market and beyond.

So enjoy this edition of the rebroadcast if you missed live, and thanks for listening. Ed, Bill, Len and Rory.

JANUARY OF 2023 the former Pit Golf Course in Aberdeen NC. was being torn apart. What a difference nine months makes. Today the Pinehurst Resort announced the new course-the tenth course at Pinehurst will open for play on April 3rd of 2024.

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

Rory Spears (L)- with Tom Doak’s lead associate Angela Moser on the site of the new 10th course at Pinehurst in Jan. of 2023. Photo by Bob Farren of Pinehurst.

APRIL 3rd, 2024 the date golfers have been waiting for.

PINEHURST 10 or The Tenth Course at Pinehurst will open.

Architect Tom Doak’s Pinehurst masterpiece will showcase his work in the sandhills of North Carolina.

The Pinehurst Resort can now say it’s list of architects is Donald Ross, Tom Fazio, Gil Hanse, Jack Nicklaus, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and Doak. But there a few others from over the years you could add to the list.

PINEHURST 10 is shaping up for a 2024 April opening.

PINEHURST 10 will be the first new course the resort has opened in nearly 30 years (Pinehurst 8 in 1997).

Opening day is just over 60 days ahead of the 2024 U.S. Open on Course No.2.

“Pinehurst Resort has been fortunate to be hailed as the Cradle of American Golf, and we’re grateful for all the major championships and historic moments that have come before,” says Pinehurst Resort CEO Bob Dedman Jr. “We’re delighted to have a date to begin presenting this incredible design by Tom Doak to our guests. So April 3 will not only be another great day in Pinehurst’s history, but for our future as well.”

The 17th hole on Pinehurst 10.

PINEHURST 10 is expected to be unlike any of the other Pinehurst Resort Courses.

The land for Pinehurst 10 is over a century in the making. Doak found elevation change of over 75 feet on a site that years ago was a mining operation.

AKA The Pit. Because in later years was the creation of the Pit Golf Course.

“No. 10 starts out fairly gentile, then it starts going into an old quarry works where it gets downright crazy for a little bit, then the course gets up on the hill and there’s a beautiful sweeping view,” Doak says. “All of  the holes coming in are challenging, even when you move down into the gentler terrain. It’s a dramatic golf course, more than I originally thought.”

LIV GOLF CHICAGO-September 22-24 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. Tickets at LIVGolf.com

Golfers looking to be the among the first to play No.10, can reserve their stay by calling 1-800-ITS-GOLF. But see more information see Pinehurst.com.

“We’re excited to show off Tom Doak’s masterful interpretation of Pinehurst golf,” said Tom Pashley, President of Pinehurst Resort. “From the initial routing of Pinehurst No. 10 to the shaping and design. So we can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

So if your ready to travel to Pinehurst, book your golf packages at (855)-235-8507. Pinehurst the home of American Golf is expanding once more.

LIV GOLF CHICAGO-September 22-24 at Rich Harvest Farms-tickets at LIVGolf.com. (R) The McWethy Cup at Mistwood Golf Club Thursday September 14th, benefitting the veterans of America. Learn more at Mistwoodgc.com or call Mistwood-(815)-254-3333

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

Rory Spears with the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Haven Wisconsin.

TODAY WAS LUKE DONALD’S Turn to make his captains picks, for the 2023 Ryder Cup coming up in Italy.

So now the debate is on, who made the better picks. Donald or Team USA Captain Zach Johnson.

Donald’s picks included recent John Deere Champion Sepp Straka, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowery, Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg, and Nicolai Hojgaard. I know, the last two players are people American fans are saying-Who.

JOHNSON LAST WEEK selected Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. YES KUDO’S to Johnson for picking Brooks Koepka off the LIV circuit, the but the reigning PGA Champion, his 5th major title. The PGA that runs the Ryder Cup, loves having it’s champion on the Ryder Cup team.

The selection of Thomas really ticked off plenty of American golf fans. Because Thomas hasn’t played well this year, in fact he missed the cut in three of four majors. Thomas had rounds in the 80’s. Thomas missed the Fed Ex Cup Playoff’s, he should have missed the Ryder Cup as well. Defenders of the Thomas pick-are calling Thomas the American version of Europe’s Ian Poulter. Guess what-he isn’t.

BUT WHAT had emerged as another American rout on Euro-soil. Doesn’t seem to be headed that way now. Because this Euro team is really stacking up pretty good. So any Team USA win won’t come easy.

THE TEAM USA WALKER CUP TEAM pulled off a great rally to beat the Great Britain and Ireland squad. Down 3 points headed to the final day, Team USA cut the gap to 1 point, before the singles matches. Which is where lead by World-Am #1 Gordon Sargent Team USA found it’s game and brought home the Walker Cup from the Old Course at St. Andrews. Well played guys.

BUT OFF THE COURSE the controversy was Team USA wearing “W” hats before the matches. Seriously a “W” hat. The hat stood for Walker, as in Walker Cup, not the “W” we see at Wrigley Field. So end of story.

THE B1G TEN or soon to be B1G TEN x2 conference is getting no respect form those who vote on rankings. Because on the men’s side only #9 Illinois is ranked in the top 25. But on the women’s side it’s Northwestern as the only B1G Ten representative in the Top 25. Last year’s champion Illinois is NR. I don’t think the Illini ladies got that bad over the course of summer.

2023 Senior masters award winner Dave Erickson-St. Andrews Golf & Country Club.

THE ILLINOIS PGA honored St. Andrews Golf and Country Club professional Dave Erickson with the 2023 Senior Masters Award.

Erickson says he is transitioning into retirement after 53 years of working in some capacity for the Jemsek family at one location or another.

But the last 32 years Erickson has been at St. Andrews in West Chicago. A few years back before I left for the PGA Show in Orlando, Erickson was kind enough to let me hit his personal Callaway driver.

I knew the new Maverick Driver was good, but I had not yet seen one or hit one in person. So on a 30 degree day in December I stood out on the St. Andrews range hitting balls with Erickson’s driver. I knew then that I would have to get one, and two months later I did get a Maverick. One of the best drivers Callaway has ever made.

Frank Jemsek spoke on behalf Erickson. The IPGA Senior Masters Award is presented to a long standing section professional, for years of service to the game.

GET WELL WISHES to former Wilson Golf staffer and 2019 U.S. Open Champion and all-around good guy Gary Woodland who will undergo brain surgery. Woodland’s surgery includes the removal of a lesion on the side of his brain. Fingers crossed here for a full return to health and golf.

TOM DOAK has been named architect for a new project in Spain, on the site that was previously known as “Valderrama II”. Golfers here in the USA are anxiously awaiting Doaks new projects in Pinehurst NC. Sand Valley Wisconsin, and in Michigan. I am one of those golfers.

THE GOG BLOG returns this week. RS

LIV GOLF IS BACK SEPTEMBER 22-24 at RICH HARVEST FARMS. So you can order tickets now at LIVGolf.com. But also stay for the post round concerts-Nelly and Tiesto. So can Cam smith win it all again, what about Dustin Johnson on the team competition.

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

Welcome to the Pine-Pine Meadow in Mundelein.

PINE MEADOW in Mundelein is going to hold it’s final Titleist Thursday, on Thursday September 7th-from 11 Am to 5 Pm.

But these fittings are by appointment only. So there are no walk-ups.

Titleist fitting specialist Brad Nelson will conduct the fittings. TSR products and the new T-Series Iron will be present. So call to schedule your fitting at (847)-566-4653 (GOLF).

THE CASH MONEY SCRAMBLE at the Pine on September 23rd. 3-person teams which can be male or female. But all players will play the course in the 6,400 yard range. $175.00 per player, and $525.00 a team. Prizes are cash payouts. To register call Pine Meadow at (847)-566-4653.

The Rambo Scramble is Back-October 14th at Maple Meadows-tough set up and tough pins.

THE RAMBO SCRAMBLE is back for another year at Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wood Dale.

So do you like the challenge of tough pins. Because the superintendent gets to show off his evil side here, and test your nerves and your putting skills.

So Saturday October 14th is the day, and you can sign up at DuPagegolf.com or at Maple Meadows. $90 per player is the green fee and all that comes with it. BUT MORE NEWS from DuPage Golf. So have you been to the Greenway Tap, if not check-out the video at DuPageGolf.com the food is yummy good.

The Labor Day Weekend Sale at Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook.

THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE is now underway at Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook through Monday.

Shop now. Because this weekend, you can find a variety of items at various % off.

But don’t forget even when the course closes for the year, the professional team is there for lessons, and club fittings all winter long. So don’t forget that every day from 3-5 Pm, is happy hour or 2, in the Acorn Grill. But now with discounts on Taco Tuesday’s and Wings on Wednesday. Men’s and Women’s Club Championships coming up on Saturday September 30th for the ladies, and September 30th and October 1st for the men. (847)-291-2351 or visit HeritageoaksGC.com.

CHRIS RAINEY of Drums PA. is this years Flight Winner at the 40th World Amateur Championship in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Rainey survived the 5-man playoff to win the title. But for all the flight winners in this years competition in various divisions visit MyrtleBeachWorldAmateur.com.

SEPTEMBER IS ALS Awareness month at Blackberry Oaks in Bristol. The Wally Boughton Senior Open is September 26th & 27th. Raffle tickets now available for some great prizes. So learn more at BlackberryOaks.com where #KidsRule (630)-553-7170. 2-Man Scramble September 9th, the 4-man scramble is October 8th.

LIV GOLF IS BACK at Rich Harvest Farms September 22-24, tickets LIVGolf.com

SO ARE YOU TIRED of paying for over priced tickets for sporting events.

Because if so, why not buy your tickets for the LIV GOLF Weekend at Rich Harvest Farms September 22-24, this weekend.

Because this weekend there are specials on tickets for the upcoming LIV Golf week.

So punch into the LIV Golf.com site and get your deals today.

But did you know there are post round concerts after golf on Friday with Nelly, and on Saturday with Tiesto.

So come out and enjoy another year of top level professional golf at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove September 22-24.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS has announced Women’s Golf Team member Isabel Sy, has been named to the Big Ten Women’s Golf-Watch List for the 2023-2024 season. Details at Fighting Illini.com.

THE MEN’S TEAM #9 has three players on the pre-season watch list. Junior Jackson Buchanan, Senior Piercen Hunt, 5th year Senior Jerry Ji. FightingIllini.com.

CALLAWAY GOLF fitting event at Cog Hill on Wednesday September 20th from 11 Am until 4 Pm. Fitting fee is $60. But you  receive a dozen golf balls. So to book your appointment call Cog Hill at (866)-264-4455.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29th is Cog Hill’s Night Golf. Which is a walking only event. Call Cog Hill to sign-up. Coghillgolf.com.

OAK BROOK TERRACE based Zero Friction Golf, has a full line of products, with logo’s of your favorite football teams. Both college team and NFL teams. But if you need a glove with a Cubs logo on it, as they try to make the playoffs. Maybe a Blackhawks glove as the Connor Bedard era begins. So for more information see Zerofriction.com.

Pawley’s Plantation old and new 2024 look.

DATELINE MYRTLE BEACH SC.

Pawley’s Plantation will introduce a renovation starting in April of 2023, the course will be reimagined by the Jack Nicklaus design team. Which is headed up on this project by Troy Vincent.

Currently the planned reopening is set for October in 2023. Design work started on May 22nd and by early last month, the greens had been restored to their original size after having been re-grassed. Improvements on this popular golf course that opened in 1988 included greens, bunkers and clubhouse work.

Bunker work on 10 of the courses holes has been extensive. “There are a lot of changes to the course, and they will be very noticeable,” said Vincent. ” The majority of the large bunkers are gone and in their place will be expanded fairway, and more traditional fairway bunkers and native areas. The layout will be more playable, but the teeth have not been taken away for better players.”

“Watching the work at Pawleys Plantation take shape has only served to heighten our excitement about the project,” said Steve Mays, President of Founders Group International. “The restoration of the greens will infuse the layout with creativity, and the reimagination of the bunkers will help ensure that Pawleys Plantation maintains its place among the best courses in South Carolina for years to come.”

Work has continued in the clubhouse, where Pawley’s Pub will have more space and better views of the par-4 18th hole. So for more information see Pawleysplantation.com.

SuperStroke announces Ryder Cup golf bags.

SUPERSTROKE GRIPS

SAYS you should get a grip on these Ryder Cup themed golf bags.

PRE-ORDERING is now underway.

These new styled golf bags, have everything golfers need in todays modern world of golf.

So if you purchase one of the Ryder Cup styled bags, you receive a free SuperStroke Ryder Cup styled putter grip.

Prices are $399 on the Ryder Cup Cart Bag. But only $349.00 for the Ryder Cup Stand Bag. So to learn more about the Ryder Cup series of golf bags, please visit SuperStrokeUSA.com or http://superstrokeUSA.com/.

19-Year Old Dylan Horowitz now captain of the golf team at Chapman University in Southern California, has created the Kavooa Pro.

SO IF YOUR A COLLEGE STUDENT and your stuck in your dorm during the pandemic, what do you do.

Well if your Dylan Horowitz and your on the schools men’s golf team, you help build a training aid that helps remove your major swing flaws.

Kavooa Pro, will be the first training aid by Kavooa Golf.

Horowitz realized that the hockey he played from his early days in sports, had given him some bad habits with his golf swing.

Eventually after building some tripod prototypes, Horowitz involved his dad Andy Horowitz who had experience building companies, later bought by Fortune 500 companies.

Kovooa Pro sells for $129.99 weighs only 3.5 pounds, and easily collapses into side pockets of most golf bags. Kovooa Pro comes with a phone clip holder, so you can easily take video of your golf swing. So learn more about the newest unique training aid on the market at KovooaGolf.com. You can see some video’s online of Kovooa Pro in action.

THE GOG BLOG returns this week. RS

LIV GOLF IS COMING TO RICH HARVEST FARMS SEPT. 22-24 so get your group together and come out and enjoy the fun. Because the pro’s and party deck are back. You can now order your tickets at LIVGolf.com. So you can also enjoy the post round concerts that include Nelly on Friday night, and Tiesto after Saturday’s Round No.2.

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

LAB GOLF PUTTERS-CEO SAM HAHN joins us live. GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO is Ed Stevenson, Len Ziehm, Bill Berger and Rory Spears.

TEE TIME is always 10 Am on WNDZ 750-AM Chicago. Three more live shows in 2023. Current sponsored by LIV Golf-coming to Rich Harvest Farms September 22-24. Tickets at LIVGolf.com.

       LAB GOLF PUTTERS the MEZZ 1, CEO Sam Hahn joins us live today. But you will hear from  PGA Tour’s Lucas Glover in his interview with the Golfers on Golf, talking the LAB Golf putter and how it’s saved his career on the PGA Tour.

DOUG HABGOOD of the Par 5 Group-that sets up golf tournaments, including LIV Golf events, talks to us from Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove as the pre-tournament set up continues.

Special thanks as always to our sponsors including Erin Hills Golf Club in Erin Wisconsin, and Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. LIV Golf Chicago & RHF.

  LAB GOLF PUTTERS-are evolving. LIV GOLF Chicago September 22-24.

CLICK HERE if you need a mulligan and want to catch a replay of this weeks show.

Thanks for listening, Ed, Billy, Len and Rory.

Three shows left, September 9,16 and 23. 10 AM WNDZ AM 750-Chicago.

CLUB 54 IS BACK at Rich Harvest Farms. So bring the group from September 22nd through the 24th for the second edition of LIV Golf-Chicago. Tickets at LIVGolf.com. But now join LIV X-for a chance to win a Miami VIP experience at the tour championship.

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

NICOLE JERAY of Mistwood Golf in Romeoville, is bidding to win the USGA U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Oregon.

MISTWOOD GOLF’S NICOLE JERAY is in the hunt at the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Oregon.

So heading into the final round Jeray is in the fifth place, and one of only 5 players under par. She sits 4 shots off the pace by leader Trish Johnson.

So tune in later this afternoon to see Jeray fight for the title. But also in the field is Conway Farms teaching professional Jamie Fischer, who made the cut and sits in 20th place after a 1 under par 71 in round three.

TODAY MARKS THE END of the PGA Tour’s 2023 season, with the final round of the Tour Championship. But upon completion of the tournament, the club will immediately close for a renovation by architect Andrew Green. Green’s recent work includes clubs such as 2023 PGA Championship site Oak Hill, 2022 BMW Championship home Wilmington Country Club, Congressional Country Club and locally in the Chicago area at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park.

TOMORROW marks the start of the 40th Annual World’s Largest Amateur Handicap Tournament in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. This year over 3,250 golfers from all 50 states and 17 countries will tee it up. Because of the field size, over 30 courses from the Myrtle Beach area will be involved. So learn more about the tournament and Myrtle Beach Golf by visiting PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com.

THE BB 30 has launched.

BETTINARDI GOLF

NOW OF BOTH Tinley Park and Oak Brook (new studio now open).

Has released the 8th putter in it’s line of it’s 25 Anniversary commemorative line of putters.

THE BB30 is a limited run and will sell out quickly.

So whether it’s the BB30 or another model of Bettinardi Putters, check them out at Bettinardi.com. The new Studio B is located on 22nd Street in Oak Brook-the phone number is (630)-815-8592.

The late Jim McWethy of Mistwood Golf Club.

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB

Located on Renwick Road in Romeoville, will host an outing on Thursday September 14th. The new version of the McWethy Cup will tee off in honor of late Mistwood owner Jim McWethy.

Funds raised will be donated to PGA Hope-that serves our veterans.

Check in-time is at 11 Am with golf starting at Noon. But that’s not all. Because the dinner of Mistwood’s best dining options come out at 6 Pm. So call Mistwood Golf Club at (815)-254-3333 and visit Mistwoodgc.com for more information.

IN THE FITTING CORNER in the Mistwood Performance Center, the new TaylorMade Grind MG4 Wedges and the P790 Irons have arrived. So get fit for both models now, call Matt Carter and Eric Russell for fitting appointments (815)-254-3333.

LAB GOLF and the new TPT Shafts-only in LAB putters.

LAB GOLF

LIE ANGLE BALANCE Putters.

Bold-solid styles. But now with a new shaft that could be the best ever.

Because it’s a feel that is unmatched. So who says so.

Touring professionals and some top amateurs as well. Because the tour players like Adam Scott and Lucas Glover aren’t just playing well, they are winning. So do check out the new shaft options with LAB Golf putters, because they are making a world of difference. LABGolf.com.

The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA). serving Chicago golfers for over 100 years. CDGA.org.

THAT DIDN’T TAKE LONG.

WILL HICKEY 45, (Burr Ridge) has not lived in Illinois very long. In fact for just a few weeks.

But while Hickey had grown up in Illinois, more recently he had been living in Minnesota.

So in his first Chicago District event as an Illinois resident, Hickey took home the hardware at 31st Illinois State Mid-Amateur Championship.

Hickey’s 6 under par (207) was just enough to beat Maxwell Scodro (Chicago), Andrew Price (Lake Bluff) and Charlie Waddell (Kenilworth) by one shot.

” My goal was to finish in the top 10,” said Hickey. “But I was comfortable with my game coming in and felt I could do it.”

CDGA Championships resume in September, from the 18th to the 20th with the 37th Illinois State Senior Amateur at Rockford Country Club. CDGA.org for more details.

ZEROFIT Arm Sleeves.

ZEROFIT GOLF

Announces the release of Golf Sleeves, to help protect your skin, for when the sun is it’s strongest.

Zerofit the Japanese performance brand, and leader in baselayer products for outdoor activities.

The Unisex Golf Sleeves come in three colors, gray, black and white. But the sizes do vary, medium/large and Small/medium.

“Our state-of-the-art Golf Sleeves are stylish and functional,” said Doug Zirbel. CEO of Zerofit USA. “They allow for compression, freedom of movement, and protection from the sun’s harmful rays. But in case of injury, using the arm cover helps compress joints and enhances blood circulation to allow faster healing and recovery.”

The arm-sleeves also help prevent sweat-diffusion. Zerofit’s line includes other products for golfers including multiple heat-rub products. So for more information see Zerofitusa.com.

GOLFFOREVER SWING AND BODY TRAINER is offering a Labor Day special running from now until September 4th. Because the normal $199.99 price, will be $179.99. But there are specials on the GolfForever Apps, see GOLFforever.com. Used and endorsed by Scottie Scheffler and Ryder Cup Captain Zach Johnson.

FINN SCOOTERS-now at over 160 courses nation wide.

FINN SCOOTERS has a new technology.

So enter EAGL Technology. As a result all new Scooters will have EAGL technology installed. But all of the courses that currently have FINN Scooters, will transition to the new App.

So with the EAGL App, you can scan for which courses have FINN Scooters. But for more information visit Finnscooters.com.

BELVEDERE GOLF CLUB in Charlevoix Michigan will host the 2023 Hickory Grail Matches from September 5-7. This Ryder Cup style event, brings together the best hickory shaft golfer from both the USA and Great Britain. Spectators are welcome to witness great play-with the teams dressing in coats, ties and knickers. So for more information please visit Belvederegolfclub.com.

RALPH LAUREN will return as the official outfitter for the 2023 Team USA Ryder Cup team in Simone Italy. See more at Ralphlauren.com.

TITLEIST WAS ABLE TO DEBUT it’s new Radar Capture Technology (RCT) on the range at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. So to learn more about how RTC interacts with Trackman and other launch monitors, visit Titleist.com/rct.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB is running it’s summer season closing ” IN STOCK ONLY” sale. Up to 20% off on in-stock items such as golf bags and other items. For details call (847)-566-4653 (GOLF) Pine Meadow golf Club in Mundelein.

THE GOG BLOG returns tomorrow. RS

LIV GOLF IS BACK at Rich Harvest Farms September 22-24. Tickets are now on sale at LIVGolf.com. Hospitality is almost sold out. So act now if your bringing a group or needing a place for your business. Can Cam Smith win again at Rich Harvest Farms.

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO NOW IN IT’S 33RD YEAR-Chicago’s longest running golf show. The only show in Chicago with a member of the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame, a former member of the PGA Tour. A member of the Illinois PGA Section. WNDZ 750-AM

Golfers on Golf Radio is (L-R) Ed Stevenson, Len Ziehm, Bill Berger and Rory Spears.

Tee time for Week 16 is 10 Am on WNDZ 750-AM.

Our guests this week are Tim Clarke. Because the former President of Wilson Golf is now back in the golf business, with Callaway Apparel and assorted brands including Perry Ellis. Clarke will talk his transition from golf clubs and golf balls with Wilson, to the apparel side of the industry.

LIV GOLF Sept. 22-24 at Rich Harvest Farms

ALEX KLINE-WEDEEN VP of Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove joins us for updates on the planning of the return of LIV Golf to RHF. September 22-24 marks the dates of tournament week.

Can Cam Smith take home the trophy again. Can Dustin Johnson’s team win the team championship. So do stay tuned and come out for golf, and fun with round concerts-Including Nelly on Friday the 22nd. But then there is Tiesto on Saturday the 23rd.

So tune in to hear more about what’s ahead at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove-Sept. 22-24.

But on this weeks show we wrap-up the BMW Championship. But not before your hear from champion Victor Hovland, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.

SO CLICK HERE to hear this weeks edition of Golfers on Golf Radio. The THREE-TIME ING national award winning golf radio program.

So do remember that Golfers on Golf Radio has four shows left in September. Because the guest list and interviews will be interesting for any golf fan.

Thanks for listening-Ed, Bill, Len and Rory.

The 2023 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP at Olympia Fields is part of the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs.

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Viktor Hovland is the 2023 BMW Championship-Champion.

THE 2023 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP is in the garage, and Victor Hovland has left with the trophy and winners check, and is off to Atlanta for this coming weeks PGA Tour Championship.

The final round started with leaders Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick heading out together in the final pairing. But six holes later nothing had changed but the scorecards, as both players had made three birdies and no bogeys.

But while Scheffler and Fitzpatrick were fighting it out, when it came to the back nine it was Hovland who snuck-up behind both players, caught them and passed them. Hovland’s 9 under par 61-that included 10 birdies, was enough to break the course record yet again.

Max Homa set a new record on Friday with a 62, breaking the record set by Rickie Fowler and Thomas Detry while playing in the Fighting Illini Classic. Vijay Singh’s course record came during the second round of the 2003 U.S. Open (won by Jim Furyk).

Hovland had three birdies on the front nine, but none over the last four holes. Because of Hovland’s lone bogey of the day on the par-4 7th. Hovland shot a 1 over par score over the last four holes. Plus he was only even par through the last six holes on the front side.

SO WHAT HOVLAND told himself at the turn must have kicked in immediately. Because birdies on 10-11-12 ignited the charge to the winners circle.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR-the post Round 4 interview with champion Viktor Hovland.

Scheffler seemed in control after birdies on holes 12-13. But he played the last five holes in one over par, and could not pull away. Fitzpatrick was always looming, but a bogey five on the par 4-17th hole finished his chances.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR the final Round interview with runner-up Scottie Scheffler.

RORY MCILROY was in the hunt again, but he could not pull out a victory. McIlroy seemed to play as many holes out of the rough, as did from the fairway. His putting seemed shaky at times, when he missed a few putts inside of ten feet. During his media briefing, McIlroy said he would go home for a few days, and consider one of his TaylorMade Spider Putters for next week in Atlanta.

SEPP STRAKA-Jordan Spieth, Tyrell Hatton and Chris Kirk all thought they might be out of the Top 30 for next week. All had late round errors that could have cost them. Hatton clipped the lip of a bunker on 18 and fired his club so hard to the ground, that it almost bounced back to hit him in the face.

Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose were the first two players out of the tour championship, finishing in places 31 and 32. Scheffler will got Atlanta as the top seed, with Hovland at number two. McIlroy will be third, Jon Rahm is fourth and Lucas Glover is fifth.

AN ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE had Sundays number at 30,000, in spite of temperatures that reached 92 degrees. The heat index reached 116 degrees.

The 2024 BMW Championship will be played at former PGA Tour site, Castle Pines in Colorado. This will begin a four year run of the championship being player out of the Chicago area. Tim Cronin of the Illinois Golfer, during an interview with WGA CEO John Kaczkowski on Sunday morning, learned that the WGA is looking at a return to the Chicago area in 2028.

THE GOG BLOG RETURNS tomorrow. RS

THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP all this weekend at Olympia Fields Country Club-part of the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs. So who will be next to go up on the clubs Wall of Champions.

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36 Hole leader Max Homa talks to the media at the BMW Championship on Friday. Homa set a new course record with a 62.

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO WEEK 15 is here.

This week it’s a mix of the Chicago area’s top professional golf tournaments, both in town over a six week period.

So join Golfers on Golf Radio this week on the tee at 10 Am on WNDZ 750 Am-Chicago.

Because our guests are Nick DiGiovanni long time Olympia Fields member-serving as Chairman for the BMW Championship.

THEN WITH A tip of the cap to LIV Golf, Jake Mendoza the new course superintendent for Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove-talks about getting “The Farm” ready for championship golf from the LIV Tour.

Your hosts are Len Ziehm-Bill Berger and Rory Spears (Ed Stevenson has the week off).

  JAKE MENDOZA-Superintendent of Rich Harvest Farms (L) and Golfers on Golf Radio hosts Ed Stevenson-Len Ziehm-Bill Berger and Rory Spears.

Golfers on Golf Radio WNDZ AM 750-10 AM Saturday mornings through Sept. 23rd.

BUT FROM THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP

You get to hear from: leader Max Homa, Rory McIlroy as he works to dial in his wedges.

British Open champion Brian Harman, on his putting and golfing in the Midwest.

Matt Fitzpatrick on his relationship with Tinley Park and now Oak Brook based Bettinardi Golf.

So Fitzpatrick tells us he needs a Top 5 of 6 to make the Tour championship next week in Atlanta.

BUT CLICK HERE TO HEAR this weeks edition of Golfers on Golf Radio.

THANKS FOR LISTENING-ED, LEN, BILLY and RORY.