OPEN NOW and OPEN THEN. New Years Eve-the party is on. Visit EagleRidge.com

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

BELOW ARE TEN NEW products I found in 2022. They might have been on the market before 2022, but this current year is when they were new to me. So here are the new ones I thought were the best. RS

Sqairz Golf Shoes #1

No. 1 Sqairz Golf Shoes

Sqairz plain and simple has become the best new golf shoe on the market.

What started out as a good product, but was a little heavy and bulky, has been slimmed down and sleeked out into a real force in the market.

It’s no longer just about the durability, it’s about the style and comfort that Sqairz brings to the table. I am wearing the new Speed model, and it’s the best shoe I have ever worn. So order your pair today, you will be glad you did. Sqairz.com.

Callaway Rogue ST Clubs.

No. 2 Callaway Rogue ST Golf Clubs.

I started the year in January finding Callaway Golf doing fittings in the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook.

Because they were greatly improved over my Callaway Mavericks, I made the change immediately. So by the time I returned from Florida and the PGA Show in February, my clubs were here.

So much for supply chain issues. But then later in the summer, the Rogue ST fairway woods did finally beat the great numbers I was getting from my older Callaway Steelhead woods. With that, my entire set of woods and irons was the new Rogue ST clubs. I am happy with these clubs, but rumor is Callaway will have something new in 2023. But anything new will have to be great to top the Rogue ST’s.

Brava Driver Shaft- by BGT Golf

No.3 The Brava Driver Shaft, by BGT Golf and the Barney Adams group.

Thanks goodness the last thing longtime golf PR-Wiz Mary Beth Lacy did before retiring, was have me sent one of these Brava Golf driver golf shafts. Once added to my Callaway Rogue St Driver, the distance increase was amazing. My fitter Matt Carter at Mistwood GC, was shocked to see the numbers increase after checking out the stats on the Trackman. So you can learn more at BGTgolf.com

Golf Shots comes in at No. 4

No. 4 Golf Shots

This has been the best energy supplement I have found in a long time.

Not only did Golf Shots taste good, it did what is was promoted to do.

because I feel like I did have a better sense of focus, and for once when using a product like, I didn’t have an energy crash feeling in the 19th hole. A few friends also tested it for me, and enjoyed the same results. I took the samples 15 minutes before teeing off, and they worked really well. So for an extra boost on the course, without paying the price later, do try Golf Shots and see more at Golfshots.com.

The Stewart Trolley at Cantigny.

NO. 5

The Stewart Trolley from England.

What’s the best golf product coming out of London these days ?

The Stewart Trolley and for those of you who like to walk, these is the best Push-Pull cart you can find.

But even better if you don’t like to push or pull, how about the remote feature that allows the Stewart Trolley to just follow you as you walk down the fairway. No pushing or pulling needed. Yes now that does sound even better. I’m not really a pull cart guy. But I found the Stewart Trolley to be really good, during my round of golf Cantigny in Wheaton using one. See more at StewartgolfUSA.com. Put the enjoyment back in walking.

Spencer Hadelman’s Talon Golf products, were the surprise of the 2022 PGA Golf Show.

NO.6

TALON GOLF PRODUCTS.

I met Spencer Hadelman at the PGA Merchandise show, and while his golf gloves were really good.

His apparel line is even better. I can say enough good things about the comfort of Talon Golf T-Shirts, but even better is the Talon Golf Hoodies.

They came in handy all year long, and they really are comfortable. Which is why some big name properties are selling the product line. See More at Talongolf.com.

The Zero Friction bag-cart combo is no. 7

NO. 7 Zero Friction’s-Cart and Bag

So look out on the course, is it a golf bag, or is it a push-cart.

No, it’s the all in one bag-cart. Because the bag and cart go-together or they come apart and can be used separate or together.

So if you trying to make everything fit in the trunk of your vehicle, or trying to lighten what you are pushing around the golf course.

Get the Zero-Friction cart, the all in one way to walk. See more at Zerofriction.com.

Links and Kings headcovers are No. 8.

No. 8 Links & Kings Head Covers

I am aware of several different companies that make head covers for all types of the clubs that find the way into your golf bag.

But in my visit to Pine Valley this past August I found a brand in the pro shop I had not seen before.

Links and Kings.

The photo here is the one that I bought, and is now on the 3-wood in my bag. The stylish leather cover fits snug on my club, but not to tight where you have to really work hard to pull it off.

It’s very easy to clean or dry when it gets wet. See LinksandKings.com

The Putting Arc lands at No. 9

No.9 The Putting Arc

I have just been introduced to the Putting Arc in the last month.

But after it’s arrival at my office, I started testing it out. I have found that the formula of four easy steps to better putting is one that is improving my putting.

Or at least the putting I’m doing here indoors. With the progress I have seen, I am getting more interested on working on my putting.

I am hopeful when I start playing next month, I will see some improvement. Check out thePuttingArc.com and learn more about this putting aid.

No. 10 the OGIO Golf Club Travel bag.

NO. 10

When your golf club travel bag finally blows a tire (or wheel in my case), it’s time to find a new one.

Sure beats everyone staring at you in places like O’Hare Airport when you walk past from the baggage carousel.

While my OGIO bag has not had to survive the O’Hare baggage area, it soon will. But with the durability I found while picking it out. I have no worries that it won’t hold up for a while. See OGIO products online, or visit your favorite golf store or the pro shop at the next resort you stay it.

That’s my top 10 for 2022. I hope you find what you need as you shop with the check or gift card in hand from Christmas. RS

MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is back open for business. So is McWethy’s Sports Bar that’s tucked inside. The Mistwoodgolfdome.com is located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, you can book a hitting bay online or call the call the dome (630)-739-7600 #Toptracer

The Gog Blog by Rory Spears, the Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. In the newly opened Stonedrift Spa at the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena Illinois.

SO here we are two days after Christmas, and I’m hoping everyone got what they wanted for Christmas, on the golf side and all the other area’s.

But did you get golf clubs, or do you have a check, credit or gift card in hand ready to go shopping.

Because if so, take your time. The big equipment companies will have something new before the courses open here in the spring.

There should be some information at the PGA Merchandise Show Jan. 24-27 in Orlando Florida. Most of the major equipment companies are returning. There could even be announcements as soon as next week. So stay clicked in right here.

GREAT PLACES AROUND TOWN to start looking for new clubs, include Mistwood and the Mistwood Golf Dome in Bolingbrook. Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook, Club Champion Studios at several Chicago locations. PXG Studios in both Northbrook and Oak Brook Terrace.

CONDOLENCES to all the family and friends of LPGA great Kathy Whitworth who passed away on Christmas eve, according to media reports. Whitworth was with family and friends celebrating Christmas when she passed. But her 88 wins are most of any player on any tour, matching Sam Snead whose current official number is 82. Snead’s victory count saw six wins removed by former commissioner Deane Beaman who didn’t like Snead. But Snead’s real win count is 88.

Whitworth a World Golf Hall of Fame member, was the first woman to win over 1 million dollars in prize money on the LPGA Tour, but was frustrated that she won the U.S. Women’s Open. She was 82.

A GREAT PIECE FOR SI-GOLF on the best 10 voices on the air in golf by John Hawkins. Who is correct in leaving Trevor Immelman off the list, and adding that his brother Mark is better (he is). CBS Jim Nantz is #1, but will have to work harder with such a weak partner now that Sir Nick Faldo has retired. Somehow the weak link on the NBC’s broadcast Dan Hicks made #5, Hicks could be deserving if he would quit kissing a few players backsides in especially Mr. December’s.

AUGUSTA NATIONAL AND THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT-will remain a major tournament, with the addition of 16 LIV players in the field. The Masters risked becoming a minor tournament, should they have played politics by excluding certain players because they were LIV Golf members.

Were back.

GREAT NEWS FOR GOLFERS

The Chicago Golf Show is returning after a two-year absence-due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

February 24-26 are the dates and tickets are on sale now. Saturday social media influencer and golfer Paige Spiranac will be on the main stage. Chicagogolfshow.com. It’s great to see the show back at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. I am anxious to see all the courses and resorts back again-updating what’s happening on their properties. Course restorations, practice area’s, par-3 courses and accommodations have been improved at many facilities in the last three years.

LEN ZIEHM at LenZiehmongolf.com and part of our Golfers on Golf family-Chicago’s Favorite Foursome recently posted a piece on the Bonita Bay Club, which is Florida’s largest private club with five golf courses. A recent renovation of the clubs Cypress Course was done by Tom Fazio, and is reported to be outstanding. I am looking forward to visiting the property next month after the PGA Show. So keep it here for details.

WILLOW HILL GOLF DOME is getting closer to opening after a few small delays. So keep it here for updates. But in the meantime-enjoy the 1.7 mile drive around the hill at night to see the holiday light show.

Massage room in the new Stonedrift Spa.

YES I DID GO SEE the new Stonedrift Spa at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena. The new multi-million dollar spa is outstanding. But while toured the entire facility, I did not enjoy any of the spa services or new spa services that are now offered. But you can bet I won’t wait long to do that in 2023. So think about New-Years Eve or Valentines Day as great dates to visit.

The 2023 golf season on Eagle Ridge’s 63 holes will begin on April 14th. So learn more at EagleRidge.com. Eagle Ridge Golf-2023 #DontTakeUSforGranted.

THE GOG BLOG returns tomorrow starting our series of year-end thoughts, wrap-up’s some Top 10’s and more. So go hit some balls in the Mistwood Golf Dome, it’s warm in there. RS

MISTWOOD GOLF DOME RT. 53 BOLINGBROOK Closed today and back open tomorrow with normal business hours for a Monday. Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600 stop in to McWethy’s Sports bar for food and beverage along with golf.

MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us at Golfers on Golf.

Ed Stevenson-Len Ziehm, Bill Berger and Rory Spears at WNDZ AM 750 studio’s.

The Gog Blog returns on Tuesday December 27th-starting out our week of year end wrap-up. RS

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN- 7 TO 4 PM-Christmas Eve. But closed on Christmas Day. So while it’s freezing outside, hit the golf ball indoors at the Chicago area’s most complete golf dome. Mistwood Golf Dome Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook. Because you can book a hitting bay online at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600.

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

HONMA TW 757 WOODS (L)-Then the Honma TW 757-Irons (R) with the Carbon Slot.

HONMA GOLF has created the NEW T-World 757 collection of clubs that includes a line of premium Drivers, Fairway Woods, Hybrids, and Irons designed in the Sakata Japan Studio.

But even better are the hand-rolled VIZARD graphite shafts.

“We are extremely excited to get the long awaited T//World 757 line in the hands of golfers across North America,” says COO of Honma North America, Janeann Lanning. “It’s a handsome product line loaded with performance-improving characteristics. The use of carbon in these two new driver models helps produce exceptional speed that’s going to catch a lot of people attention. The three new iron-models-built for mid to low handicappers – perform brilliantly in their respective categories.”

HONMA DRIVERS-GOLFS FIRST CARBON SLOT: The TW757 Driver has a new, patent pending “Carbon Slot” which increases the performance of the lower half of the face at impact. Because by using a thinner layer of titanium, which is partnered with a lighter and more responsive carbon insert.

Ti-Carbon FAST FRAME when coupled with the Carbon-Slot, the TW757’s Carbon Crown increases weight savings. This enables a low-deep GC placement in tandem with a Keel Sole that was first used in the Honma GS line. But this enhanced sole is in the new TW757’s high MOI 6-4 Titanium body.

HONMA’S TWO DRIVERS FOR THE BEST BALL FLIGHT – D and S.

BOTH DRIVERS Come in come in a 9 and 10.5 degree loft. 460CC D Driver comes with two weight ports in the sole, one each in back-heel and front-toe for “Directional Control”. The 450 CC S Driver has strategically located weights in the sole for “Spin and Control.” The drivers both D and S start at $719.00. But could increase based on shaft selection.

FAIRWAYS AND HYBRIDS both have a sole slot for a higher launch and added speed. They are built with a SUS360 stainless steel body and a 455-carpenter steel face. The progressive internal sole helps generate consistent long distance shots. Honma fairway woods start at $414 per club, with the TW757 Hybrids at $350 with small upcharges for shaft upgrades.

P-IRONS are one of the three models of the series Irons. So with the Inlaid 12gr. Tungsten sole weights with the undercut pocket cavity, create a low and deep CG. The P-series is $1,275 (5-PW) for NS950 NEO steel shafts and $1,392 with VIZARD TW757 graphite shafts.

Vx-Irons that are forged with the softest premium S20C carbon steel, the TW757Vx Iron is a players iron. Because the toe-weight serves to pull CG towards the dead-center of the face (4-8 iron). $1,272 (5-PW) in TW757 Modus 105 steel shafts and $1,500 with Vizard TW757 IB-WF composite-material shafts.

B-Irons are the Honma next-gen muscle back blade design. This features a thin top-line in a traditional-shaped blade, a 7gram Tungsten weight. These new irons TW757 B irons retail for $1,272 with the TW757 Dynamic Gold Steel shafts. VIZARD shafts are the 757-50 Shaft. The Vizard MA, the Vizard MP, the Vizard FZ and the Vizard PT (Platinum).

But to learn more see http://us.honmagolf.com.

IT’S REAL WINTER GOLF SEASON so take your game into Chicago’s premier golf dome. The Mistwood Golf Dome on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook. Because you can book you Toptracer hitting bay online at Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call the dome (630)-739-7600 and while you are there enjoy food & beverage from McWethy’s Sports Bar in the dome.

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

TITLEIST TSR DRIVERS (R) AND THE NEW TITLEIST TSR FAIRWAY WOODS (R)

The new Titleist TSR Drivers and Fairway Woods are now available in pro shops and retail golf outlets worldwide. The TSR line has been created to bring more ball speed and distance to all golfers regardless of skill level.

“Titleist TSR represents the deepest, most complete, and most validated understanding  of the tee shot ever held within our walls,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Director Metalwood Development, Titleist. “Every aspect of impact has been considered, constructed and optimized in service of our singular desire to produce more playable distance from every swing. New TSR drivers take everything that made TSi the most played driver on the PGA Tour  and pack more performance into every head. From new face technologies to CG improvements and aerodynamic refinements, TSR helps the golfer unlock more speed.”

The TSR driver comes in three models. The TSR2, TSR3, and TSR4. TSR2 is a combination of speed and stability. TSR3 adds speed and distance through precision tuning technologies as SureFit Adjustable CG Track Weighting. TSR4’s adjustable weighting system brings more control to spins conditions.

SHAFTS FOR THE TSR Woods are built by Graphite Design and use a TORAYCA carbon fibers that produce high level performance dynamics. The shafts come in 50, 60, 70, and 80g weights.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER Cam Smith and runner-up Cam Young both used the TSR3 drivers at St. Andrews. While Smith (Now a LIV player) was not quoted, Young said,” I love it. It’s faster and I especially like the toe miss for me. I haven’t got as much curve out of it, which is obviously a good thing.”

WILL ZALATORIS won his first PGA Tour Event with a TSR3 driver in the bag, at the Fed Ex St. Jude Classic Championship. But for J.T. Poston who put his new TSR3 in play right away, the results were amazing. Because his first week saw a T-2 finish at Hartford, followed up by a win at the John Deere Classic.

TSR DRIVERS come in lofts from 8 to 11 degrees, with the featured grip a Golf Pride TV 360. But featured shafts are HZRDUS or TENSEI.

TSR DRIVERS are $799 (Premium) and $599 MAP.

TITLEIST TSR FAIRWAY METALS

DESIGNED for optimum distance both off the tee box and off the deck in the fairways and surrounding rough.

VP OF TITLEIST GOLF MARKETING JOSH TALGE says, “the key is the Center of Gravity (CG) has been lower. Because we wanted to get the weight down, so golfers could get the ball up. So with the new TSR fairway woods we have accomplished that goal.”

Open Hosel Construction-Low Face-Centered CG are the keys to these new fairway woods. TSR2 and TSR3 various lofts from 13-18 and TSR2+ (low 13 degree lofts).

Will Zalatoris Cameron Young and Max Homa are among 60 players now using the TSR Fairway Metal Woods. Zalatoris calls the shots he is hitting TSR fairway metals, “rockets” and says the TSR is the best 3-wood he has ever had. TSR fairways are finding success with LPGA players. Because as of late August, the No.1 and No.4 players on tour are using TSR fairways, $549 (Premium) and $349 MAP.

So for more details on TSR Drivers and Fairway metals visit Titleist.com.

100 DOLLARS OF GIFT CARDS gets you a free Mistwood Golf Dome stocking hat. Go to the dome and hit balls all winter, you can test your game and play the best courses on Toptracer. So visit MistwoodGolfdome.com or call the dome at (630)-739-7600.

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

THE NEW Tour Edge E523 Driver-Now Available.

NEW FROM BATAVIA BASED TOUR EDGE GOLF.

The E523 and C523 Series line of clubs are now available in time for the holiday season ahead. But complete with a price point that works for all golfers.

These two series of clubs cover the Super-Game-Improvement and Game Improvement categories, with separate driver, fairway hybrid, iron and wedge designs.

Extreme (E) and Competition (C) ranges have been built to produce different playing characteristics, for specific players.

Tour Edge C-Series 3-Wood

The E range are extreme Spec Super-Game-Improvement clubs that boast an extremely low Center of Gravity (CG).

The C range offers a premium Spec-Game-Improvement designs with a higher Moment of Inertia (MOI). This with clubs that have a classic shape and sit squarely at address. But launch shots with more forgiveness and power.

Tour Edge C-Series Iron.

The 523 series is the 7th iteration of the best selling Hot Launch Line from Tour Edge.

“One of the biggest reasons Hot Launch has been such a successful endeavor for us has been our ability to simplify and take custom fitting to the mainstream,” said Tour Edge Founder and President David Glod.

“Hot Launch custom fitting has increased 700% over the years. So I feel we have created a space that did not exist before the budget-minded golfers to consider the custom fit process.”

Tour Edge Golf will implement it’s 48-hour shipping arrival program with any Hot Launch 523 series custom order.

Tour Edge Hot Launch Super Spin wedge

Glod added,” no one else is putting this kind of focus on fitting at this price point level. Because we’ve really opened the door to a large group of golfers to get custom fit.”

The 523 is a running upgrade over the Tour Edge 522 series line of clubs.

Because retail prices are $269.99 for both the C and E drivers. $169.99 for both the E and C fairway woods. Hybrids are at $149.99 for both C and E series clubs. C 523 Irons are $79.99 per iron and E 523 Irons are $99.99.

Because of several features  the 523 series drivers will be easy to hit with technologies that aren’t new to Tour Edge clubs. But have been refined for better game improvement. Houdini Sole Technology, Ridgeback Technology, High MOI, Diamond Face VFT, and the 523 series drivers have a new power channel. But this new channel adds ball speed, reduces spin, and adds forgiveness on shots off the lower part of the clubface.

Tour Edge VIBRCOR Iron series like the drivers and other woods. Brings similar but improved Tour Edge technologies to the club faces. The Tour Edge 523 series are now available, see TourEdge.com.

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is Chicago’s premier Golf Dome located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook-Mistwoodgolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600. Open 7-4P Christmas eve.

Chicagogolfshow.com weekend ticket specials now available.

The Chicago Golf Show is back after two years off from the Covid pandemic.

So Feb. 24-26 of 2023 golfers can make their return to the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

Social media star and golfer Paige Spiranac visits the show on Saturday Feb. 25.

French Lick Resort professional Anthony Bradley.

ANTHONY BRADLEY a golf professional and great club fitter at the French Lick Resort, was recently honored by both Callaway Golf and his alma mater Austin Peay University.

Bradley won the Midwest Callaway Golf regional at the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville in a playoff, to advance to the Callaway Golf Staff Championship at the Torrey Pines Golf Club in California. Bradley shot 67 during his round to make the playoff.

But on top of that, Bradley a native of Plymouth England, was honored and selected by Austin Peay to join it’s 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Class.

Bradley has now been with the French Lick Resort for seven years and received national publicity for on short notice. Bradley built a putter for Laura Davies to help her win the Senior LPGA Championship on the Pete Dye Golf Course.

But while showing off his playing skills. Bradley continues to build French Licks resorts profile on being a great place for golf lessons and club fitting. So learn more about the resort at FrenchLick.com now with a sports book in the casino.

MISTWOOD GOLF DOME open Christmas Eve 7-4Pm-closed Christmas Day. But now is time to sign up for the 4th annual Ice Bowl-Saturday January 7th at 7 Pm. But this event is limited to the first 30 teams that sign-up. Mistwoodgolfdome.com located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, or call (630)-739-7600 The dome is home to McWethy’s Sports Bar.

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

Bettinardi and Greyson the collection is here.

Bettinardi Golf and Greyson Golf have announced a collaboration, with the launching of the Wolf Wizard Collection.

This collection sets out on a journey where the wolf encounters a practitioner of magic.

Having the Windy City as a back drop, the wolf embracers the spiritual power of the wizard, producing a spirited and refined collaboration.

So Bettinardi and Greyson are howling about the collection of apparel, headwear and headcovers.

But you need to visit the studio store at Bettinardi.com. Now available online.

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is open holiday week but closes early on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas Day. But between Christmas and New Years head out to the dome for a fun week of golf, and catch all the sports in McWethy’s Sports Bar in the dome. The dome is located on Rt.53 in Bolingbrook-see MistwoodGolfdome.com or call (630)-739-7600.

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THE EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA IN GALENA has opened it’s NEW multi-million dollar STONEDRIFT SPA. Now offering more treatments and services than before.

Welcome to the STONEDRIFT SPA

FINALLY !

The new Stonedrift Spa is open for business at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena.

So the best golf resort in Illinois just got better, with the addition of this multi-million dollar addition to the property.

The relaxation room with snacks, oversized chairs, large couch and fireplace.

The original plan for the spa was for it to open in mid-July. But supply chain issues with some of the products needed, pushed things past the “Plan B” opening date of Mid-September. But “Plan C” came together with the start of November.

So winter has arrived and the resorts 63 golf holes are closed, golf is not closed at Eagle Ridge, because the simulator tent is now set up in the main dining room of the General Clubhouse. But book early because on many days it fills up.

Because golfers can use time to get the body back in shape for the winter golf trip, or by when spring rolls around. The new Stonedrift spa has something for all you golfers.

The massage table is home to a relaxing golfers massage.

The Golfers Massage (On the Green Massage) works well before or after your round or practice session.

This full body massage will focus on the muscles that you use most in your swing.

Starting with the lower back, hips , shoulders, forearms as well as stiffness that can form in the head and neck area. The golfers massage helps with range of motion, and reduces fatigue in your body during the round. There is now the Theragun Vibration Therapy.

But the Golfers Massage is not the only massage you can get. There is the Stonedrift Signature Massage, the Muscle Melter, the Stress Less CBD Massage, Mother to be Massage, the Drifting Hot Stone Massage.

IT’s TIME to get your hair done in the new salon.

So you want more, well here you go.

How about the new barbershop and the semi-private nail suite. The new state-of-the-art steam room located in both locker rooms.

The new spa boutique now offers you the chance to purchase the same products used in the treatments you receive while in the spa.

So if it’s just a massage before or after golf, a couples massage or other treatments. Contact the new Stonedrift Spa and make your reservations (recommended) at (815)-776-5772 or (800)-892-2269 and visit Eagleridge.com.

THE MISTWOOD GOLF DOME is open for the winter season, and ready to welcome you for your golf practice, competition on Toptracer, a golf lesson or club fitting. But the McWethy’s Sports Bar is open with holiday season food and beverages. Located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, the dome is open daily. Mistwoodgolfdome.com or (630)-739-7600.

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WHO WOULD HAVE KNOWN!

ONE PLAYER who you did not hear about all week until he stole the show at the Father-Son/Mother Son team competition, was Will McGee.

McGee 11, was rolling in putts, and walking them in from across the green. McGee and his mom-Annika Sorenstam were 10 under par on day one. The galleries ate it up, likely so did the TV audience who thought there was only one team in the outing.

Charlie-Who? BUT something else you didn’t hear, is that on their 16th attempt, Vijay Singh and his 32 year old son Qass, WON the scramble outing.

STRETCH DRIVE TO CHRISTMAS-do you still need a holiday gift for your favorite golfer. Something stronger than a gift card. Golf balls are a great option. But right now the shoe industry is strong, between new options from Sqairz shoes, and a variety of new options from New Balance. But some of the new options will not be in stores until February.

GOLFERS ON GOLF has posted it’s last news column for 2022 yesterday. But the column will return on January 8th, 2023. I will post some year-end lists next week between Christmas and New Years.

BUT THIS WEEK AHEAD will still leave me with some new equipment listings to post from Tour Edge-Titleist and Honma. So stay clicked in for all the details.

COG HILL GOLF & COUNRY CLUB has released it’s tournament schedule for 2023, which includes the season opener-Eskimo Open on Sunday January 8th. Visit Coghillgolf.com for more information and to sign-up.

NEW YEARS EVE at the resorts. Various resorts are posting details and taking sign-ups for New Years Eve parties. Eagle Ridge in Galena, Mission Inn located in Howey-and-the Hills Florida (NW of Orlando), with other properties hosting parties. Check your favorite resorts website to see what’s going on.

THE WINNETKA PARK BOARD has voted to approve KemperSports Management as it’s new management firm for the Winnetka Park District Golf Club. All 27 holes at the club are closed until at least August of 2024. But the practice area’s will remain open through the renovation process. A storm water project was able to tie in golf course improvements during the project.

LIV GOLF has announced more tournaments at new sites across America, in Arizona, Oklahoma and West Virginia. The Greenbrier will host the West Virginia stop in August, on it’s Old White Golf Course. Old White was redone after the flood by architect Keith Foster (one of our favorites) and it’s outstanding. LIV Golf will return to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove moving up two weeks from this year, and will be held on Labor Day weekend.

WALT DISNEY WORLD in Orlando has reopened it’s Magnolia Golf Course this past week from renovation. But word is that for now, only 14 holes are open. The opening of the other 4 holes is TBD. Stay tuned for updates here.

NO WORD YET on the official opening day for the Willow Hill Golf Dome in Northbrook, but it will be shortly.

ENJOY your lead-in to Christmas and the Gog Blog Speaks Out will return on December 26th. RS