LIV GOLF returns to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove from September 22-24. Cam Smith will try to defend his title. Can Bryson DeChambeau go-low again. LIVGolf.com. So come see 2023 PGA Champion Brooks Koepka and the stars of LIV Golf next month

Golfers on Golf Radio Week 14-on WNDZ AM 750 Chicago. L-R Ed Stevenson-Len Ziehm-Bill Berger and Rory Spears.

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO WEEK 14 is here.

So as usual the tee time is 10 AM on WNDZ-AM 750.

You hosts are Ed Stevenson-Len Ziehm, Bill Berger and Rory Spears.

Do stay tuned-in. Because this weeks guests include Don Wilson from Srixon/Cleveland Golf.

But then it’s a mulligan for Illinois PGA Executive Director Carrie Williams, who will join us this week-to talk everything Illinois PGA. Including this coming weeks IPGA Section championship at Thunderhawk Golf Club in Beech Park.

Wedges from Cleveland Golf-Srixon’s Golf Ball line that includes Z-Star and the Divide.

  GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO-WELCOMES THE ILLINOIS PGA and Carrie Williams the Executive Director of the section.

More conversation includes LIV GOLF and Bryson DeChambeau’s 59 on Old White at the Greenbrier Resort. Why was Jay Monahan out with health issues. So did Phil Mickelson have a serious gambling problem.

Illinois PGA Section Championship and BMW Championship at Olympia Fields and the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs are here-for 1 year anyway.

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

TEE TIME 10 AM on WNDZ AM 750-Golfers on Golf Radio in it’s 33rd season, the longest running golf show in Chicago history.

Thanks for listening Ed, Len, Bill and Rory.

HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB at 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook is open for it’s second full year from renovation.  So try the new Trackman range, try the new Acorn Grill, complete with Taco Tuesday’s and Wings on Wednesdays. There are now two simulators in the clubhouse for year round golf. But there is still plenty of golf season left for outdoor play. So book a tee time by calling (847)-291-2351 or Heritageoaksgc.com. Head Golf pro John Billiter (m) will compete in next weeks IPGA Section Championship.

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.

Martha Kuwahara was back at Glenbrook North High School tryouts on Monday at Heritage Oaks in Northbrook, IL.

Martha Kuwahara 15, of Northbrook Illinois was back in the environment she enjoys most, golf.

Monday was the first day of golf team tryouts for the Glenbrook North Spartans girls golf team, at their home course of Heritage Oaks GC in Northbrook. But for Kuwahara the national Drive-Chip and Putt Champion at Augusta National Golf Club, it should have been easy day.

So even though her scorecard said a round of 69 (-2), her day wasn’t as easy as it sounded. Because walking 18 holes these days isn’t quite so easy, in fact it’s a little painful. So painful she could be sitting out some of her Glenbrook High School’s upcoming golf team matches. Because that’s what happens when you get electrocuted in a Jacuzzi, and you are left paralyzed from the waste down for three days. But Kuwahara insists she will take part in the next two days of tryouts, since the rounds of golf are only 9-holes.

But just a few weeks back-things got scary for Kuwahara, when after her practice round at an AJGA event in Pewaukee Wisconsin. Kuwahara jumped into the Jacuzzi at her hotel, the Wildwood Hotel recommended by the AJGA as the place to stay. But an electrical fire that caught the hotel’s pool area on fire, electrocuted Kuwahara forcing her to withdraw from the golf tournament.

CLICK HERE to hear Golfers on Golf exclusive interview with 2023 DCP champion Martha Kuwahara.

Kuwahara says she really enjoyed her time in Drive-Chip and Putt, which at 15 and she will be 16 before next years competition, means she will be too old to compete again.

Martha Kuwahara at Medinah Country Club warming up for the DCP finals.

Players like Rory McIlroy teased her about getting her autograph when she asked for theirs. Winning Drive-Chip and Putt made her much more well known.

During a tournament this summer in Florida, she noticed Illinois Coach Renee Slone following her. Kuwahara has seen the University of Illinois golf facility while visiting her brother, who attends the universities dental school. Kuwahara says that plenty of colleges are now following her Instagram page.

But with college still three years away, right now Kuwahara is just looking forward to walking again, with out the pain that’s been bothering her for the last month and keeping her off the golf course.

The medals and trophies for the finalists of the Western Amateur golf championship.

THE 121ST WSTERN AMATEUR has played out to an exciting finish at North Shore Country Club.

Kazuma Kobori of New Zealand made a 15 foot birdie putt on the 18th green to win the championship.

Kobori defeated Christiaan Mass of South Africa 1 Up.

So this was the first time two players of the southern hemisphere made it to the Western Amateur final.

BRENDAN VALDES Auburn University was the Medalist heading into the 16 player match play. But he promptly lost his first match in 19 holes to Carson Bacha.

MICHAEL THORBJORNSEN the 2021 champion was a co-leader after the first cut at 36 holes. But Thorbjornsen was eliminated in his first match by Drew Goodman in a 20 hole match.

MORE WGA NEWS…

TRACE CROWE Won the NV5 Invitational at the Glen Club, being played in July for the first time. Crowe made par on the second playoff hole to defeat Patrick Fishburn.

But for more information on the Western Golf Association or Evan Scholars Foundation please visit WGAESF.org.

LIV GOLF is BACK at RICH HARVEST FARMS in Sugar Grove September 22-24-Cam  Smith looks to defend his title. Can Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces win the team championship again this year. 23,000 golf fans came out last year on Sunday to see the final round. Will you be one of them in 2023. Tickets are now available, please visit LIVGolf.com.

Golfersongolf.com is written by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect- LinkedIn/FB/INSTA

  GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO is on the air for Week-13 of the 2023 Golf Season. So check out all the golf news at 10 AM Saturday mornings on 750 AM WNDZ-Chicago.

THIS WEEKS guests include Mistwood Golf Club Director of Golf Andy Mickelson, a past Illinois PGA Section Champion. Carrie Williams Executive Director of the Illinois PGA.

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

Our guest was Andy Mickelson of the Mistwood Golf Club. Unfortunately Carrie William of the IPGA, had to cancel. Carrie will join the program next weekend.

There will be plenty of golf talk on other topics.

Thanks for listening Ed, Billy, Len and Rory.

Golfers on Golf Radio every Saturday morning at 10 AM on WNDZ-AM 750-Chicago. With the 2023 season running through September 23rd.

HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB at 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook is open for it’s second full season from renovation. The new clubhouse featuring the Acorn Grill, and two new simulators make Heritage Oaks a year-round destination. Trackman is a part of the driving range improvements that include a backside private hitting area for lessons and groups. So book your tee-time at Hertiageoaksgc.com or call (847)-291-2351. John Billiter head golf professional competed in this weeks Illinois Open at Flossmoor GC.

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

Vince India of Deerfield and the Korn Ferry Tour, won his second Illinois Open at Flossmoor Golf Club in a 3-hole playoff with Dylan Meyer. Photo by Nick Novelli.

VINCE INDIA has done it again, winning his second Illinois Open in a playoff with Dylan Meyer at the Flossmoor Golf Club.

India must love the par-5 18th hole at Flossmoor. Because it took a birdie on the tournaments final hole to get India into the playoff.

But then it was a birdie on the 18th hole again, on the third hole of the playoff, to win the title in a hard fought battle with the former University of Illinois standout.

India who now plays mostly on the Korn Ferry Tour, won the Illinois Open in 2018 at the Glen Club. India played there last weekend in the NV5 Invitational, making it seven straight days of competitive golf. But now India now plans a flight straight to Utah for this weeks Korn Ferry tournament. So should he make the cut, it will be 11 straight days of competitive golf.

The green of the par-4 16th hole at Flossmoor GC.

” I had to be really smart about where I hit my shots today,” said India. “They did a great job setting up the golf course this week. But for the most part, I played carefully, but I rolled the ball really well. So it was my putter that bailed me out this week.”

Both India and Meyer had chances to take over the playoff, but missed opportunities to do that. Meyer on the 16th hole, and India on the 17th hole.

But on 18 it was India who hit the fairway and made it count. While Meyer’s drive landed in deep rough and then a greenside bunker. India got home in two shots, and lagged up for a tap-in birdie. Because that was enough to win, when Meyer’s birdie try, slide past the cup.

Quinn Clifford won the low-amateur award with -6 score for the tournament. Photo Nick Novelli.

Quinn Clifford (a) of Chicago was the low-amateur for the championship.

Clifford totaled a 6 under par score, two shots behind India and Meyer for third place. Clifford shot a 1 under par final round to clinch the low amateur award.

“I had a lot of fun this week,” said Clifford. “I came in with low expectations, which I have learned is the right way to approach golf. The golf course was phenomenal.”

Defending Champion David Perkins (East Peoria) and Luke Gannon rounded out the top five, by tying for third place with Clifford.

Varun Chopra had the low final round of the day a 5 under par (67) that moved him into 6th place. University of Illinois men’s golf coach Mike Small started the final round just one shot back of India and Meyer. But Small fell back with a 76 to tie with Kyle Donovan for the Low Illinois PGA Section professionals and T-13, and a 1 under score for the championship.

The location for the 2024 championship is still to be determined by the Illinois PGA. For more information on the Illinois PGA, please visit IPGA.com.

  HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB at 3535 Dundee Road in Northbrook, is open for it’s second full season after renovation. Head professional John Billiter (M) heads up a full teaching and fitting staff-when you need new lessons or golf clubs. The range is now complete with Trackman technology to help you keep the numbers that effect your golf game. THE ACORN GRILL is now open daily with Taco specials on Tuesday, and Wings specials on Wednesday. So book tee times today (847)-291-235 HeritageoaksGC.com.

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.

Former Illinois standout Dylan Meyer is tied for the lead at the Illinois Open.

36 DOWN 18 TO GO at the 74th Illinois Open.

Flossmoor Golf Club has held up, not yielding low scores, while playing under 7,000 yards.

But this classic design of 1899, with recent renovation work by architect Ray Hearn, is playing like a true champion.

Because the elevation changes, and speedy greens can challenge any player. But the rough has been strategically grown deep on some closing holes and short par-4 holes.

So the group at the top of the leaderboard are no strangers to local golf, or each other. Korn Ferry Tour player Vince India of Deerfield (Iowa) is at 6 under par, with former Illini star Dylan Meyer and Luke Gannon of Mahomet.

But Illinois golf coach Mike Small is now in the hunt and only 1 shot back. Small is bidding for his fifth Illinois Open title, which would tie Gary Pinns for the most Illinois Open wins ever.

INDIA A FORMER Illinois Open champion winning at the Glen Club in 2018, and now on the Korn Ferry Tour says, ” I didn’t feel great the way I was hitting the ball today. Because I was a little under the ball and was hitting hooks and blocks. But I got some birdie looks late and was able to make those putts.”

MEYER had chance to blow the championship away early in Round 2, after an eagle on the opening hole the par-5 first hole. But that gain was wiped out early with bogeys on holes 2 and 3. Meyer ended up losing the lead after a bogey on the par-4 17th hole. But a birdie on 18, put him back in a tie with Gannon and India, who had already finished.

“After the eagle I put myself ahead of pace,” Meyer said. “Then I made a couple of dumb bogeys early in the round that kind if stunted my momentum. I could not get it going today, but made a key birdie on 18.”

With a win, Meyer would become the first ever out-of-state resident to win the Illinois Open title.

GANNON shot a 5 under par 67 the lowest round of the day, which allowed him to move up 10 spots on the leaderboard.

“I played a lot better today mainly because I was driving the ball better,” said Gannon. “So I was able to keep hitting greens, and make some key putts.”

SMALL had a rough start with an early double-bogey and another bogey two holes later. But three late birdies on holes 13-15 and 16, left him one shot out of the lead.

The leaders tee off today at 11:00, and spectators are welcome to come out and watch the action, free of charge. So visit IPGA.com to follow the leaderboard as it updates score all during the round.

HERITAGE OAKS on Dundee Road in Northbrook is open for it’s second full season after the renovation-that saw the construction of a new clubhouse, and renovated golf course and driving range. Head golf professional John Billiter is playing in this weeks IL Open at Flossmoor GC. So for tee times call (847)-291-2351 or HeritageOaksGC.com

Former Colorado Avalanche player and Northbrook IL. native JT Compher brought the Stanley Cup to Heritage Oaks about this time last year. With Rory Spears of Golfers on Golf.

RACK’EM-PACK’EM and STACK-EM…

But while it’s not DieHard 2, it’s two local tournaments per week again this week.

Because right now at Flossmoor Golf Club, it’s the 74th Illinois Open.

Starting tomorrow it’s the historic Western Amateur at North Shore Country Club in Glenview.

So one would think that organizations like the Western Golf Association (WGA) and the Illinois PGA could schedule great tournaments that don’t overlap each other. But you can add the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) to this situation as well. Because the Illinois State Amateur (men’s) conflicted with the Women’s Western National Amateur.

But not to be outdone, was last week when the NV5 Invitational on the Korn Ferry Tour at the Glen Club, went off the same week as the Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open. So while next week seems to be quiet on all fronts. The following week the Illinois PGA Section Championship, crosses over with the BMW Championship on the PGA Tour.

So you got that-can you keep it all straight. Boy I hope so, because it’s hard for all of us media types to do so. It’s Tuesday, it must be time to go to Flossmoor.

LAST WEEK Mistwood Golf Club teaching professional Nicole Jeray, couldn’t even try for her third IWO title at her home club, because of a conflict with the LPGA teaching professional event in Virginia. But kudo’s to Jeray. Her second place finish in Virginia, earned her a much bigger paycheck than a win at Mistwood would have.

BREAKING NEWS: Two Former University of Illinois players, Bryan Baumgarten and Dylan Meyer both shot 5 under par 67’s. They hold a two shot lead over the rest of the field. The field is a bit larger this year with 168 players. Because a qualifier at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale was not completed due to weather. So all players tied for the remaining spots in the Illinois Open field from that qualifier, did not playoff. They were all allowed in to the IL-Open field.

IT WAS REALLY GREAT to see our local PGA Tour players all in the hunt this past weekend in Minnesota. But only Nick Hardy (as of now) is a lock to be in the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs. This week in Greensboro, both Kevin Streelman and Doug Ghim have some work to do.

I DID PLAY FLOSSMOOR GC last week with owner George Goich, and it is really neat to see how the course and club have rebounded under his leadership. Goich’s direction along with his brother and partner’s contributions have brought Flossmoor back both on and off the golf course.

IT’S BEEN QUITE A GRIND for me the last week weeks at the two clubs I work at. But I’m looking forward to being more active on this site in the days ahead. So stay clicked in. RS

FLOSSMOOR GOLF CLUB is ready to host the 2023 Illinois Open July 31-August 1 & 2

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO Tee’s Off at 10 AM Saturday on WNDZ AM 750-Chicago.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS are Matt Carter Master Club Fitter at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. George Goich Owner-GM and Head Golf Professional at Flossmoor Golf Club in Homewood.

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

This weeks show opens with some PGA Tour and NV5 Korn Ferry Tour talk-about what’s happening at the Glen Club.

Master Club Fitter Matt Carter of the award winning Mistwood Golf Club is live about 10:10, and then at 10:30 it’s Flossmoor GC Owner/GM/Head Golf professional George Goich-to talk this weeks Illinois Open at Flossmoor.

But you will also hear from IPGA Executive Director Carrie Williams and Illinois Open Championship Director Brad Slocum-on course set-up.

CLICK HERE to hear Week 12 of Golfers on Golf Radio-with guests Matt Carter and George Goich.

Thanks for listening to Golfers on Golf radio in it’s 33rd year. The longest running golf show in Chicago history. Ed, Len, Bill and Rory.

  THE SCHAUMBURG GOLF CLUB 401 North Roselle Road. Come enjoy 27 holes of golf and a full driving range. Tee times and more at SchaumburgGolf.com or call the club at (847)-885-9000. HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB in Northbrook at 3535 Dundee Road, has 27 holes of golf and a full driving range with Trackman. So book a tee time online or call the club at (847)-291-2351 or visit HeritageOaksGC.com #EatatAcornGrill

Jasmine Koo the winner of the 123rd Women’s Western Amateur at White Eagle GC in Naperville.

Jasmine Koo (17) who has committed to play her college golf at USC, is the winner of the 123rd Women’s Western Amateur Championship.

Koo defeated Sadie Englemann of Austin Texas 4 & 2 in the championship match, at the White Eagle Golf Club In Naperville.

By hitting 15 of 16 greens in regulation, Koo was able to record 6 birdies during her round. So Koo’s name will join a long list of distinguished champions on the W.A. Alexander Cup. Some of those greats include Patty Berg, Nancy Lopez, Stacy Lewis and Christie Kerr.

“So I came into the week not knowing what to expect, and to win the whole thing is such an honor,” Koo said. “Because this is the biggest win I’ve had, so I’ll always remember this week.”

Koo played 100 holes over the course of the week. But Koo played those holes in 21 under par, with seven bogeys and 28 birdies. During stroke play Koo, finished in third place shooting a 36 hole score of 7 under par. Then see won five matches against college players. Koo wrapped up the match with a 15 foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Englemann was proud of her efforts to make the championship match, and felt this year would be a good experience for the future. Englemann is a member of the NCAA national champion Stanford women’s golf team.

She has also played in the U.S. Women’s Open and the Augusta Women’s Amateur Championship.

Koo will now have a chance to be the first player to go-back-to-back in over 20 years. The last player was Meridith Duncan who accomplished the feat in 2000 and 2001.

The 2024 WWGA Women’s Amateur will be played in July, at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest Illinois.

USC’s Catherine Park was the medalist and No.1 seed heading into the match play portion of the championship. Park shot an 8 under par 64 in Round 1, and then followed it up with a 2 under par 70 in Round 2. Park’s 10 under par score was two shots ahead of the field.  

SQAIRZ GOLF SHOES-worn by John Deere Classic Champion Sepp Straka. Watch Straka who is on the leaderboard at the British Open this weekend. See Sqairz.com.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK IS HERE-hear more from Golfers on Golf Radio this morning at 10 AM on 750 WNDZ-AM.

Golfers on Golf Radio is Chicago’s favorite foursome-Ed Stevenson-Illinois PGA and Director of Golf for DuPage Golf, including the preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison. Bill Berger PGA Life Member and former PGA Tour player. Len Ziehm Daily Herald Golf Writer and 2019 Inductee to the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame. Rory Spears longtime Chicago area golf media reporter and golf industry observer and consultant.

The GOG BLOG is live. 750 WNDZ AM Chicago, 10 AM Saturday mornings.

Welcome to Week #11 of Golfers on Golf Radio-British Open Weekend. So are you getting up early to watch. But does the leaderboard get you excited with some new names on top.

TIM CRONIN checks in live from White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, where he is following the championship match in the WWGA 123rd Woman’s National Amateur Championship.  About 10:10, Cronin will have an update on the 10 finalists for this years Illinois Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

KEN GRIFFIN Director of Sales and Marketing of Boyne-Resorts, joins us about 10:30 to discuss all the resorts improvements, recent and just starting to tee off. Because there is breaking news to heard. So tune-in to hear what’s happening. As Architect Ray Hearn has started work on the resorts new Par-3 course.

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

Thanks for listening-Ed, Billy, Len and Rory. 10 Am tee-time 750 Am WNDZ.