2023 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC CHAMPION SEPP STRAKA-wears Sqairz-Sqairz.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

CDGA.org It’s the 92nd State Amateur Championship from Bloomington Country Club.

The 92nd State Amateur is back this week from Bloomington Illinois.

It’s the 9th time Bloomington Country Club has hosted the championship.

The championship is played over 3 days, from July 18-20.

There is a cut after 36 holes, then the remaining field of the Low-35 and ties, will play the final 36 holes on Thursday.

Defending champion Mac McClear  of Hinsdale/University of Iowa returns to defend his title.

The golf course plays to a length of 6,599 yards and a par of 70. So follow the action at CDGA.org.

SO YOU WANT TO PLAY LIKE A PRO. Foxford Hills on Saturday July 29th will host the pro-like scramble. Because the golf course will play at 7,200 yards, and the pins will be tucked like Sunday on professional tours. So to register call (847)-639-0400 $90 per player.

THE NEW G5 GPS WATCH by Shot Scope has been released with various color styles watch bands . Scotscope.com for more information. $149.00 available at Dicks Sporting Goods and other locations.

Welcome to Cog Hill Golf & Country Club.

AIMPOINT GREEN READING SCHOOLS.

Will have three sessions at Cog Hill on July 23 (2-4 Pm), July 30 (11am-1pm) and on August 4th 4-6 Pm.

Mark Sweeney has introduced some green reading methods, that help you determine direction and break in any putt.

The director for these schools is Cog Hill’s very own Kevin Weeks, the 2023 PGA National Instructor of the year. So to register email [email protected] $225.00.

Club Champion adding the AI and offering a fitting discount through tomorrow.

Willowbrook based Club Champion club fitters is offering through tomorrow July 17 a $200 discount on ordered clubs after a fitting.

But now there is more. Because you can use the “Fitter Co-Pilot.”

So what the Fitter does is help the Club Champion fitter to the solution of what you need even quicker.

Co-Pilot gives the CC fitter yet another way to to record your numbers. Because golfers can swing only so many times during a fitting. So learn more at Clubchampion.com.

LIV Golf is back at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, September 22-24.

LIV GOLF IS BACK at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.

This September 22-24. Cam Smith will try to defend his title.

But now LIV has announced special ticket prices for special groups.

12 and Under are Complimentary, along with Military and Veterans. But there is a 25% off for college and university students, and teachers. 25% off for First Responders and medical professionals.

BUT NOW there is more-with the announcement of TIESTO to perform LIVE after golf on Saturday afternoon. So learn more at LIVGolf.com/events.

The Gog Blog returns this week. RS

MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB on Renwick Road in Romeoville, hosts the Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open tomorrow and Tuesday July 24-25. (R) Mistwood Club Fitter Matt Carter has shared another national Top 100 fitting award with Eric Russell. Carter joins Golfers on Golf Radio this Saturday to talk club fitting-the time is now. Visit Mistwoodgc.com

The Claret Jug visits Wrigley Field. The Gog Blog’s Sunday Morning Short Game-Open Edition. by RORY SPEARS.

THE FINAL ROUND of the British Open is underway.

So can Brian Harman hang-on.

But can Jon Rahm or Rory McIlroy make a charge.

So check out the fun-and see who can weather the storm. Because the rain is falling and it might get worse.

NBC Sports has all the action, and afterwards the “Champion Golfer of the Year” will speak to the media. but catch the post game show and press conference on The Golf Channel.

Welcome to Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. Home of Dubsdread Cog #4.

COG HILL is offering two club demo events in the days ahead.

CLEVELAND GOLF Wedge Scoring Clinic.

5 Pm to 6:30 Pm, clinic is limited to the first seven golfers that sign-up.

Cost is $190.00. But everyone will leave with a new Cleveland Golf wedge. So learn more at CogHillGolf.com or call Cog Hill at (866)-254-4455. But Cleveland Golf is not the only game in town. Because Callaway Golf is also holding fitting days. August 2nd, from 11Am to 4 Pm, but you must sign up.

The cost for the fitting is $60.00, but everyone gets a dozen Callaway Golf Balls. So to sign up see information above for Cog Hill G & CC.

TINLEY PARK-BETTINARDI GOLF has announced that this week the launch of the limited edition BB43 run of putters. So to learn more visit Bettinardi.com

The RAM Golf FX77 Players Distance Irons.

RAM GOLF

Has launched the RAM effect with the FX77 Players Distance Irons.

Distance, Sound and Feel is what RAM Golf is producing with this new line of distance irons.

These premium irons are a collection of Ram is calling their best design yet.

The FX77’s are a seven piece set (4-PW) with bodies made of 431 stainless steel. The face comes from 17-4 stainless steel that provides distance from the wide area of the hitting zone.

It’s the Muscleback design that delivers forged-like feel, faster ball speeds and forgiveness on off-center strikes. The FX77 are available with KBS Tour steel shafts or UST Recoil graphite in stiff flexes, with premium Lamkin Crossline grips. Pricing is set at $399.99 for the set of seven clubs. More information at Ramgolf.com.

LIV GOLF has announced that it’s tour championship will return to Miami and the famed Blue Monster Course at Doral. Dates are set for October 20-22. Details and ticket information at LIVGolf.com.

THE GOG BLOG RETURNS THIS WEEK.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SEPP STRAKA-winner of the 2023 John Deere Classic (L), Bob Winskowicz President of Sqairz golf shoes shoes off the new line. See Sqairz.com

Rory Spears and Len Ziehm bring you this weeks edition of Golfers on Golf Radio at 10 AM on WNDZ AM 750 Chicago.

WEEK TEN IS HERE.

Golfers on Golf Radio is moving into the Back Nine for the season.

This week at 10 AM on WNDZ AM 750 Chicago, is tee time for the show.

Len Ziehm and Rory Spears, bring you all the golf news. Because tournament time kicks in for the Chicago area.

The 123rd Women’s Western Golf Association (WWGA) national amateur will be held this week at the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville. Play starts on Tuesday. But the final match will be contested next Saturday.

WWGA president Susan Buchanan joins us at 10:10 to talk this weeks championship.

Wyndham Clark with his SuperStroke putting grip at the U.S. Open.

So what is the hottest putting grip on tour right now.

It’s SuperStroke.

Because not only did U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark use one at the U.S. Open. But so did 8 of the top 10 finishers in the championship.

But the success did not stop there, add Rickie Fowler and Keegan Bradley the winners of the next two tournaments to the list of SuperStroke users.

Ian Zubkoff Vice President of SuperStroke Grips joins us at 10:30 to talk about the grips you need on your putter, new or old.

CLICK HERE to hear a rebroadcast of todays Golfers on Golf radio program.

Golfers on Golf Radio tee’s off at 10 AM on WNDZ AM 750 Chicago. Thanks for listening Ed, Bill, Len and Rory.

  SQAIRZ GOLF SHOES (L) CEO Bob Winskowicz-(R) 2023 John Deere Classic Winner Sepp Straka a Sqairz shoes ambassador on the PGA Tour. So see more at Sqairz.com.

THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and creation for Golfers on Golf. In the press center at the John Deere Classic.

WHAT A JOHN DEERE CLASSIC FINISH.

Sepp Straka had it, then he didn’t. But then he had the tournament won, then maybe he didn’t. But in the end he did win.

Because everyone who should have caught Straka and had a chance to pass him, simply couldn’t.

Straka was on pace all round for a 59, maybe even a 58 to beat the record by Paul Goydos. But maybe even a 60-to tie Steve Stricker’s record. But Straka elected to go for the back left pin on 18. So what ended up happening, Straka’s ball went splash, between the edge of the green, and the John Deere Gator Tractor floating in the pond.

So 23 under par became 21 under par. Now there was three players that likely would catch Straka, then two, then nobody could. So give Straka the Georgia Bulldog alum, and Sqairz Shoes ambassador the trophy and winners check.

IT’S THE JOHN DEERE CLASSIC-Magic Happens Here. So now start the post round concert.

IT’S HEARING TIME in front of the U.S. Senate. So who will appear, who won’t, and could one side or the other look bad. Because first on the tee is the PGA Tour, who minus Commissioner Jay Monahan will testify. LIV Golf and it’s top people are overseas and can’t make it back in time. So they will talk another day.

But what happens here is anybody’s guess. So do we learn more about the merger. Will Monahan be out, will Greg Norman be out. Because if both men are gone, who takes over.

So could the PGA Tour get exposed for past ways they have run the tour. Could the PIF of the Saudi’s take a hit. Will either side ended up with a blackeye. This could be interesting viewing.

TOURNAMENTS will start popping up on the schedule next week, when the Women’s Western Golf Association (WWGA) comes to the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville. but then down in Bloomington is the Illinois State Amateur. Both titles are up for grabs.

THE PGA LEARNING and BUYING SUMMIT is now sold out for next week in Frisco Texas (July 31-Aug. 2), plenty of apparel choices to pick from. Because it wasn’t long ago, people wondered if trade shows would return, could PGA shows rebound after Covid. So it appears they have.

WHILE I’M NOT one to applaud those connect to the Green Bay Packers. credit Packers CEO Mark Murphy, for buying up his local 9-hole golf course. To keep it a golf course. With a chance of condo’s being built on the land, Murphy wanted to keep it a golf course. So he stepped-up and opened up his wallet. Nice job Mark.

GOLF CITY’S Travel Show will premier on July 17th. Six of the courses will be from the Myrtle Beach area. Tune in to the You Tube channel to find out with ones. So you can learn more at Playgolfmyrtlebeach.com.

The Gog Blog Returns this week. RS

  COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Offers a Cleveland Wedge Scoring Clinic this Wednesday July 12th at 5 Pm, you must sign up and space is limited. So for more information visit CogHillGolf.com or (866)-264-4455. THE MEDINAH 3 project is well underway and this week you can see our story with 2006 U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy, who is the “O” in OCM the Australian design firm renovating Medinah’s 3 course.

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

Doug Ghim hit’s his opening tee shot in Round 2 of the John Deere Classic on Friday. Ghim made the cut and is in position for a solid finish in this weeks JDC.

THE JOHN DEERE CLASSIC is headed today to the 4th and final round.

But more “Magic” could be on the horizon, with yet another first time winner on the PGA Tour, something that has happened numerous times before at the JDC.

Chicago area local players Doug Ghim of Arlington Heights, Kevin Streelman of Wheaton and Nick Hardy of Northbrook have all made the cut and are playing well. Defending Champion J.T. Poston is in the hunt-sitting T-6 heading into todays final round. Catch the action on CBS this afternoon.

CAM SMITH with a LIV trophy at Rich Harvest Farms in 2022, is in position for another today in London.

LIV GOLF-LONDON

Cam Smith winner of the 2022 LIV Golf event at Rich Harvest Farms, is set to win another this time in London.

Because Smith heads into todays final round with a 3-shot lead. But the win could be a double-with his team Ripper GC also in the lead in the team competition. But the lead on the team side is only one shot.

Smith and teammate Marc Leishman have carried the load for the Ripper GC team, in holding the lead heading into the third and final round of LIV-Golf London.

LIV GOLF ANNOUNCES DEAL WITH REACHTV-ReachTV that is streamed through out airports across America, and numerous hotel chains, with now start showing LIV Golf. REACHTV is also available In-Flight for airline passengers. Details at LIVGolf.com

LIV GOLF MAJESTICKS GC that is comprised of Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Laurie Canter and Sam Horsfield have announced their community impact strategic program Little Sticks. Little Sticks held a clinic before the start of play this week in London.

The program started in communities where the players live like Luton and New Castle in the UK. Orlando Florida area in the USA. Impact strategy is a focus of Education, Engagement and Empowerment. LIVGOLF.com for more information.

MAJESTICS GC has announced that Seamless Digital is now a partner of their team. Seamless Digital looks at new ways to advertise products and services, additionally promote through the sport of golf.

THE LIV GOLF Point Standings Race for Player of the Year, and Team of the Year is heating up. Taylor Gooch with 3 wins is leading on the player side, with Brooks Koepka not far behind. But on the team side-Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces team is leading. So follow the standing at LivGolf.com.

POTENTIAL UNLEASHED-A new LIV GOLF program, that is the umbrella for other LIV Golf program. Such as How we LIV and LIV to Green, more information at LIVGolf.com.

ILLINI GET 5 WGCA All-American Scholars. The University of Illinois has announced that 5 members of it’s women’s golf team are All-American Scholars. Crystal Wang (grad student), Siyan Chen (Senior), Sophomores Lexanne Halama and Alise Knudson, plus freshman Mattie Frick earned the awarded for the 2022-2023 season. But for more details visit FightingIllini.com.

The Wisconsin State Golf Association (WSGA).

TWO GOLF FANATICS will play some of the best golf in the State of Wisconsin.

PODCASTER NO LAYING-UP D.J. Piehowski and Bally Sports Wisconsin’s Stephen Watson, are trying to set a record.

The two will race through the state-playing as fast as possible, to play 10 Wisconsin Golf Courses, all ranked in the nations Top 100 courses, in just 40 hours.

This amazing feat starts today and concludes tomorrow on July 10th. The 10 courses are all within a 150-mile radius of each other. So the schedule looks like this. Today 1. Irish Course, Haven/Kohler, 2. Whistling Straits 3. River Course at BWR, 4. Meadow Valley, 5. The Bull at Pinehurst Farms. MONDAY JULY 10 1. Sand Valley, 2. Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley, 3. Sentry World, 4. Lawsonia-Links Course 5. Erin Hills. The trip is raising awareness of Golf in Wisconsin, and for the MACC Fund, benefitting childhood cancer and blood disorders.

Inventor Dan Frost shows off The Sure Strike- Training Aid.

THE SURE STRIKE by Dan Frost.

“Our goal is to offer the best training aids to golfers all over the world,” said John Diulus, president of Golftrainingaids.com.

“We are thrilled to introduce the latest invention from Dan Frost, The Sure Strike.” Because this new training aid can be used on the range, or at home and in the office.

So what can you expect from Sure-Strike.

A device that helps set the proper width and position at the top of your backswing. So the sure-strike will help golfers move from a short-swing to a full swing easier during the their rounds of golf.

“We see the tour videos of what the proper position looks like, while Sure-Strike allows golfers to feel the proper impact position, ” says Frost. Sure Strike is available through Golftrainingaids.com for $139.99.

ZENERGY the latest winner on the PGA Tour from Super Stroke.

WINNING AGAIN & AGAIN and AGAIN.

So if there is a product on the PGA Tour that’s winning like crazy. Well here it is.

Because nothing is hotter than the Super Stroke putting grips. So who won at the U.S. Open. You bet. But then at Hartford, Detroit, and maybe this week at the John Deere Classic.

But even more interesting is the top 10 at the U.S. Open. Because it was not just the winner, it was 8 of the Top 10 finishers. Three of the top seven finishers in Detroit.

Rickie Fowler won in Detroit using the Zenergy 3.0 17″ putter grip.

But unfortunately this successful grip is sold out. So the good news is that they will be available before the end of the month. So learn more about the best putting grip in golf at SuperStrokeUSA.com.

LAB GOLF PUTTERS has announced their famed LAB DF 2.1 Custom putters now come in four new colors. Pink-Cappuccino-Orange and Pink. So for more information see LABGolf.com.

EDISON GOLF WEDGES will now sell the 2.0 wedge heads to Do-it-Yourself (DIY) club builders. (800)-933-4395 or Edisonwedges.com.

Bettinardi Putters

BETTINARDI PUTTERS of Tinley Park.

Launched a new line this past week. So have you seen the G.I. Joe line.

Because it’s putters, headcovers, metal accessories and and leather objects.

So are you a putter collector. Because if so, the G.I. Joe product line is for you.

So come check out what has just come out of the Hive-in B-Land, and add the putter to your bag, that the rest of the foursome will be talking about. Bettinardigolf.com.

2023 PGA Championship champion Brooks Koepka.

SRIXON-CLEVELAND

Congratulate Brooks Koepka on his 2023 PGA Championship victory at Oak Hill.

Koepka has 11 Srixon/Cleveland Golf Clubs in his bag, and is now playing the Z-Star Diamond golf ball.

But here is what was in Koepka’s bag for the PGA.

Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II 10.5 Driver. Srixon ZX7 Mk II Irons (4i-9i). Cleveland Golf RTZ ZipCore 46 degree. Cleveland Golf RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack 52-56-60 LB. But you can learn more at Koepka’s equipment at us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.

The Gog Blog returns all week. RS

SQAIRZ GOLF SHOES worn by 2023 John Deere Classic champion Sepp Straka, who closed with final round 62, to win by two shots. So for more information see Sqairz.com.

golfers on Golf Radio is L-R Ed Stevenson, Len Ziehm, Bill Berger and Rory Spears. Saturday mornings on WNDZ Am 750 with a 10 Am tee time.

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO-Season #33-Chicago’s longest running golf show, in any form of media.

Golfers on Golf has a 10 AM tee time on 750 AM WNDZ-Chicago.

Chicago’s favorite foursome is, IPGA professional Ed Stevenson, Illinois Golf Hall of Fame inductee Len Ziehm, former PGA Tour player Bill Berger, and 5-time ING award winner Rory Spears.

SO THIS WEEK GOG takes a look at the John Deere Classic, now in it’s 53rd year.

The Gog Blog goes live on WNDZ AM 750 at 10 AM.

THIS WEEKS guests include Zero Friction President John Iacono.

Iacono will discuss the latest in remote control push carts, and golf gloves with extra protection for the hand and wrist.

Zero friction products found at clubs and retail golf outlets around the Chicago area.

The back nine includes long time Quad Cities golf writer Craig DeVrieze, the author of “Magic Happens Here” the 50 year book on the John Deere Classic.

But this week DeVrieze is also writing for PGATour.com. But there is more from the Quad-Cites, Our 4th Len Ziehm checks in from TPC Deere Run as he has headed north from the Palm Aire studios in Sarasota.

So you will hear interviews from Wheaton’s Kevin Streelman and “Northbrook-Nick” Hardy. Both players have made the 36 hole cut at the JDC.

CLICK HERE if you need a mulligan, to check out Week 9 of Golfers on Golf Radio. Because here is your wrap up after 36 holes from the John Deere Classic and more.

So from all of us at Golfers on Golf, Ed, Bill, Len and Rory-thanks for listening.

The Gog Blog returns tomorrow, with the Sunday Morning Short Game-News Column.

ZERO FRICTION PRESIDENT JOHN IACONO joins Golfers on Golf Radio live tomorrow at 10:10 AM, on WNDZ AM 750-hear about the companies new products.

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.

With Sepp Straka in the interview area after his second round at the JDC.

THE 53rd John Deere Classic is in the house at TPC Deere Run.

So defending champion J.T. Poston is back trying to make two in a row. But Poston faces a tougher field than last year in trying to repeat.

Because with less spots available inn the PGA Tour playoffs up for grabs, the push is on to make the post season and maybe the Ryder Cup team.

But for the Chicago golf fans there is great news. Because our local favorites Doug Ghim or Arlington Heights, Kevin Streelman of Wheaton and Nick Hardy of Northbrook. Have all made the cut and will be at Deere Run for the weekend.

This years JDC is the first under new championship director Andrew Lehman, and so far the week looks to be going well. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark highlighted the pro-am on Wednesday and had a large gallery.

There are concerts this weekend, both after play concludes on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets could be sold-out for both days. John Deere Classic board member and 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson is in the field, and is looking like he will make the cut.

But also in the field is 2006 U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy. These days Ogilvy is more known for his work as part of the OCM golf design firm based in his native Australia. OCM is doing the work on the Medinah #3 golf course.

The leaderboard after Day 2, has some names fans do know, and some that are probably new to them. Cam Young who took second place at the British Open last year sits on top of the board at 13 under par.

CLICK HERE to hear Northbrook’s Nick Hardy talk about his second round at the JDC and more.

CLICK HERE to hear Wheaton’s Kevin Streelman, talk about his second Round 63, and his future-maybe with Wilson Golf.

So the conditions did change for the afternoon flight, as the clouds rolled-in and the temperatures dropped. But while there was some rain that fell, there was not enough to stop play. But the greens will be holding shots this weekend, and scores are likely to go low.

The John Deere Classic-Magic Happens Here. So it likely will once more.

Author of Magic Happens Here-the 50 year story of the john Deere Classic, joins Golfers on Golf Radio live tomorrow at 10:30. WNDZ AM 750-Chicago.

NORTHBROOK NICK-HARDY on 18 at TPC Deere Run (L). (R) Wheaton’s Kevin Streelman watches his putt on the 9th hole at TPC Deere Run in 2022. The John Deere Classic tee’s off this week, catch all the action at the 52nd JDC Johndeereclassic.com.

Len Ziehm (L) Craig Devrieze (M) and Rory Spears (R) discuss the first 50 years of the John Deere Classic. The podcast won a national award from ING. At TPC Deere Run-Photo by Joy Sarver.

NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE

So the John Deere Classic is back, and now loaded with a new 3-year deal for the years of 2024-25-26 on the PGA Tour.

Because for a moment there was some concern about the championships future beyond this week.

But the good news is, that in the end the tournament is here to stay. Plus that means many more dollars will be raided for charity, always a good deal and “The Birdies for Charity” section of the classic will work it’s magic once more. I will be on-site this week getting interviews, especially from our local players Kevin Streelman, Doug Ghim and Nick Hardy.

You will be able to hear them on Golfers on Golf Radio Saturday morning in the 10 Am hour on WNDZ-Am 750. Chicago’s longest running golf program (33 years).

HAPPY 4th of JULY everyone-go play golf, even though it will be about 90 degrees.

AT JOHN DEERE THIS WEEK- will be 4 upcoming college and non-college players. So in the field are Michael Thorbjornsen, Gordon Sargent, William Mouw. Recent University of Illinois graduate Tommy Kuhl. So come out and see the stars of tomorrow.

GREAT PLAYING LAST WEEK at the U.S. Senior Open by Bernhard Langer, career win to pass Hale Irwin for all-time senior victories. Langer is one of the all-around good guys in golf and deserves it. Langer is playing with several clubs in his bag from Batavia based Tour Edge Golf. Tour Edge makes some of the best metal woods found anywhere in golf.

TOUGH WEEK for the senior Women Golfers in Jasper Indiana. As our Len Ziehm reports, the weather was brutal and the Sultans Run golf course took plenty of rain but held up. Great finish by Conway Farm’s Jamie Fischer with a T-7. Mistwood’s Nicole Jeray ended up T-39.

TOURNAMENT SEASON IS HERE-so there will be plenty of golf to go out and watch. So hopefully you will do just that in the weeks ahead. Because next year there will not be as many options, with some vents going out of town.

The Gog Blog returns this week. RS

MATT CARTER of Mistwood Golf showing a club fitting station in the Mistwood Golf Dome. But even with the golf operation now moved to Mistwood Golf Club for the summer, it’s not too late to get fitted for new clubs from Matt or Eric Russell. So for more information visit Mistwoodgc.com or call (815)-254-3333. ERIN HILLS is home to the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, but is a golf course you can play. Visit Erinhills.com Erin WI.

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

THE NV5 Championship presented by Old National Bank.

2022 NV5 Champion Harry Hall.

THE NV5 INVITATIONAL presented by Old National Bank will return to The Glen Club but with new dates for 2023, July 25-30.

So fans can purchase tickets now at nv5inivational.com/tickets.

But you can now purchase tickets for “The Hanger” the spectator viewing area that sits behind the 18th green.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming the Chicagoland golf fans back to The Glen Club for what has become a can’t miss stop on the Korn Ferry Tour,” said Vince Pellegrino, WGA senior vice president of tournaments. “This championship is a proving ground for the future stars of the PGA Tour, and we’re excited to see a loaded field compete this July.”

Scottie Scheffler was the first winner of the championship in 2019. Scheffler has since gone on to win the Masters and The Players Championship. Defending champion from 2022 Harry Hall, who defeated Northbrook’s Nick Hardy in a playoff. Is currently playing on the PGA Tour.

Proceeds from the NV5 Championship will benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation. So this year the ESF has placed over 1,100 caddies various colleges in 22 universities.

Individual tickets can be purchased at nv5invitational.com.

THE FINAL ROUND of the U.S. Senior Open today on NBC. So can Wisconsin players Steve Stricker or Jerry Kelly catch leader Bernhard Langer-see the details at USGA.org

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

Gooch a third time winner on the LIV Tour.

Talor Gooch shot a final round four under par 67, to win for the third time this year-on the LIV Golf Tour.

But for the week on the team competition, it was Team Torque coming up with a five shot win.

Gooch said he knew the winning putt on the 18th green was going in before he made the stroke.

So by sinking the putt, it gave Gooch a one shot victory over the fast charging Bryson DeChambeau. Gooch is the first player to win three times on the LIV Tour. Team Torque GC lead by Joaquin Niemann picked up win number three for 2023. Gooch’s three wins, none of which have come in his home country of the United States. LIV Golf moves on to it’s next event in London coming up this week July 7-9 at the Centurion Club in London. Where the first LIV Tournament was held. So for more information see LIVGolf.com.

Len Ziehm of Len Ziehm on Golf-and the traveling Ziehm Machine.

Golfers on Golf Radio’s Len Ziehm is on the road on again.

This time Ziehm is headed north towards Illinois.

His first stop this past week, has been the historic French Lick Resort in Indiana.

But in the nearby town of Jasper Indiana, is the home of Sultans Run Golf Club, that also serves as a home to the First Tee of indiana.

This past week Sultans Run has played home to the Senior LPGA Championship. But sadly, the championship has been affected by poor weather all week. The Saturday finish has been pushed into today. Conway Farms Jamie Fischer sits T-11 with Mistwood’s Nicole Jeray 22 spots back of Fischer. So follow LenZiehmongolf.com for a full wrap up.

GOLF360’s Katie Kearney hosts the new edition of the show-seen tonight on NBC Sports Chicago at 6:30 PM

GOLF360 IS BACK.

SO IS KATIE KEARNEY.

This new edition of Golf360 was filmed at the Prairie Landing Golf Club in West Chicago.

But additional segments include, Metamora Fields and Weaver Ridge in Peoria.

Boyne Golf Instruction-and the golf courses of Gaylord Michigan. So learn more about golf club fitting with Patrick Mannelly.

But let Golf 360 take you to the Golf courses of Lawsonia in Green Lake Wisconsin. So watch Golf360 tonight at 6:30 on NBC Sports Chicago.

Suzie Tran winner of the 96th Women’s Western Junior at Greenbriar Hills Country Club (Near St. Louis Mo.).

SUZIE TRAN wins the 96th Women’s Western Junior Championship.

Tran 17, of Poulsbo Washington, who has committed to play college golf at the University of Michigan, defeated Lisa Herman 15, of Jenks Oklahoma 1Up.

But the win did not come easy for Tran, who was 2 Dn after 13 holes, when Herman rolled in a 20 foot birdie putt on the 13th hole.

So an 8 foot birdie putt on the 15th hole cut the deficit to 1 Dn. But then Tran rolled-in a 10 foot birdie putt on the par 3-16th hole to square the match.

Because both players made par on the 17th hole, the match headed to 18 with the Icely Cup on the line. So on the 18th hole Tran hit her approach to 12 feet, but Herman had a birdie putt as well. But when Herman’s birdie didn’t fall, Tran rolled her putt dead-center for the win.

“Watching it go in was such a special feeling,” Tran said. “The match was such a grind and Lisa was playing so well. So to win the in the end was such a rush.”

Lisa Copeland of Naperville qualified for the Match Play part of the championship, but lost in the Round of 16. Martha Kurahawa a national Drive-Chip and Putt Champion from Northbrook, did not qualify for match play by two shots. See more at WWGA.org.

STEWART PUSH and PULL CARTS-Trollies-with a remote option.

STEWART GOLF has opened a new customer care center in Houston Texas.

A world leader in electronic push carts, will service, repair and answer customer inquiries.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer dedicated customer care servicing to our U.S. customers,” said CEO Mark Stewart, who officially opened the new center alongside Stewart Golf Co-Founder David Funnell and Chairman Ross Stewart. The team name of “customer service”, has been changed to ” customer care” to reflect on seriously the company wishes to service it’s customer base.

While both of Stewarts customer care teams spending a week in both Cotswold UK and Houston Texas, to get service sharing the same vision and commitment. But further news from Stewart Golf is the opening of a new distribution center in Nevada. Because this will reduce delivery wait time for more than 90% of the companies U.S. based customers. Learn more about Stewart Golf at stewartgolfusa.com.

The new Sun Mountain golf club travel bag-with sporty new colors.

NEW FROM SUN MOUNTAIN

So is it time to travel, or will it be this fall of winter.

Because if it is, now could be the time to look into the new golf club travel bags by Sun Mountain.

So the new styles lead by ClubGlider, a golf travel bag with entendable legs, and wheels that will support 100% of the bags weight.

But now there is also “The Cube” a minimalist travel bag that can fold up for easy storage. But while colors include black, navy and red, there are other unique options. So pries start at $339.99 for the ClubGlider and $269.99 for the Kube. So for more information call (800)-227-9224 or visit Sunmountain.com.

GOLFFOREVER has announced that legendary golf instructor Rick Smith is the companies newest product ambassador. Smith joins ambassadors Scottie Scheffler, and Ryder Cup Captain Zach Johnson as other GF ambassadors. Learn more about the stretching device that is keeping golfers playing longer in life and playing better at Golfforever.com.

DALLAS BASED TOP GOLF has announced that it’s newest location in St. Petersburg Florida has opened for business as of June 30th. This is the eight Top Golf venue to open in the State of Florida. The address is 220 Carillion North, with easy access off of interstate 270. Details at Topgolf.com.

EDISON WEDGES is running a 4th of July sale through July 5th. So you can receive your first wedge with $20 dollars off sale price. Edisonwedges.com.

LIV GOLF hospitality at Rich Harvest Farms.

SO ARE YOU READY for the return of LIV Golf at Rich Harvest Farms this September 20-22.

Because now you can order your hospitality for tournament week.

There are several options around the golf course to choose from.

Last year Cam Smith won the tournament, and this year plans to be even bigger and better than last year.

So to review your options visit Livgolf.com/events/chicago.

Oak Park Country Clubs Cameron Beeler with the IPGA assistants championship trophy. Photo by Nick Novelli.

CAMERON BEELER of Oak Park Country Club, has won the Illinois Assistant PGA Professional Championship.

Beeler cared rounds of 68 (-3) and 71 (-1) for a two-day total of 138 (-4) to win the championship.

Beeler won his first Illinois PGA section championship at Briarwood Country Club. He will be joined by Kevin Nelson (Chicago Golf Club) and Matt Rion (briarwood Country Club) at the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship at the PGA Golf Club from November 16-19.

“I played very well in the morning, and was just able to hold it together in the afternoon,” said Beeler. “The golf course was beautiful and it dried out a little in the afternoon. Because of the wind, it made for a championship experience.

Beeler had to hold off a back-nine rally by Paul Schlimm Jr. that saw both players tied with six holes to play. But then on 15 Schlimm Jr. actually took the lead after a bogey by Beeler. But then Schlimm Jr. drive on 16 found the fescue than ended up leading to a double-bogey. So from there Beeler held on to the lead to earn the win. But for more information please visit IPGA.com.

THE GOG BLOG returns all week long. RS