JACK IS BACK AND IN A BIG WAY. The Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus appears to have
already made a deuce at his new, The Golf Club at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor
Michigan, only 90 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Harbor Shores isn't even open yet this year (June 30th is the plan), and only saw limited
play last fall on 10 holes. But that hasn't stopped TGC at Harbor Shores from making
some news.

On Tuesday August 10th Nicklaus will head up a special foursome to play Harbor Shores,
joining the Golden Bear, will be "The King" Arnold Palmer, the man who almost won
the British Open last year at the age of 59 Tom Watson, and NBC broadcaster Johnny
Miller whose U.S. Open final round 63 at Oakmont C.C. will never be forgotten. A magical
day of golf history is expected to run from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Nicklaus and the folks at Harbor Shores operated by Northbrook based Kemper Sports
Management didn't stop there. Just announced this week by the PGA of America is that
TGC Harbor Shores will host the 2012 and 2014 Senior PGA Championship. With new
sponsor KitchenAid on board. KitchenAid based in Benton Harbor is part of the Whirlpool
Corporation. The 2011 Sr. PGA will be held on the Nicklaus designed Valhalla G.C. near
Louisville Kentucky, with the 2013 championship still TBD.

For more information on Harbor Shores visit the website at www.harborshoresresort.com.

THE HOST SITE FOR THE 2017 U.S. OPEN WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON June 16th at Pebble
Beach the site of this years U.S. Open. It now appears it's down to a two-horse race to win
selection to host the championship. Since the folks at the United States Golf Association
(USGA) seem to have cooled their heels on the suburban Detroit based Oakland Hills C.C.
in Michigan. Apparently with OHCC hosting PGA events such as the 2004 Ryder Cup and the
2008 PGA Championship, the club is on the USGA's back burner.

That leaves just the suburban Milwaukee Wisconsin location of Erin Hills the host of next
years U.S. Amateur, and the crown jewel of Chicago public golf Cog Hill Dubsdread course
#4. Who has the edge. Well the Gog Blog will have a more in depth look with Cog Hill owner
Frank Jemsek coming up this week. Jemsek does admit to being excited and anxious hear
the announcement. The latest rumor has some USGA folks nervous about going to two
unproven locations in a three year span.

Those locations being the Seattle Washington area based 2015 U.S. Open site Chambers 
Bay, also run by Kemper Sports Management  (KSM). Then the possible selection of Erin Hills
for 2017, maybe Cog Hill does have a chance. Either way midwest golf fans should root for both
sites landing an open in the current decade.

SPEAKING OF COG HILL..Get well wishes to architect Rees Jones. Jones who did the renovations
at Cog Hill Dubsdread, and the recently wrapped up renovations on the Medinah #3 course the
home of the 2012 Ryder Cup is healing from a fall. Jones broke his shoulder but is still working
while under going therapy on the shoulder, hopefully Jones and avid golfer will be back swinging a
club soon.

CHICAGO HIGHLANDS THE NEWEST PRIVATE CLUB AND GOLF COURSE in the Chicagoland
area is now open. Managing partner John Baxter says current members and perspective ones
are out enjoying the course. "We feel we have a great product to offer," said Baxter. Chicago
Highlands is designed by Arthur Hills. The Gog Blog will have a full feature soon on CHGC, which
is located on the eastside of the Tri-State Tollway Rt 294, between 22nd St. and Ogden Avenue.

RENOVATIONS ARE UNDERWAY on Pinehurst's #2 course the site of the 2014 Mens and Womens
U.S. Open. The resort has retained the firm of Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore to do green and bunker
modifications, in addition to widening and firming up fairways. The course is expected to remain open
while work is being done. Pinehurst is also offering a special summer golf package starting at $299
per person. In addition visit www.pinehurstresort.com for information on the fathers day golf packages.
Or call the resort at 1-800-ITS-GOLF (487-4653).

THE 2010 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD AUGUST 9-15 AT THE KOHLER OWNED WHISTLING
STRAITS, linksstyle golf course is about to preview a great behind the scenes look at the preparations
for the tournament.

The web series called "Behind the Greens" can be found at www.pga2010.com and will debut this
week on June 3rd. The series will feature PGA Championship team members like Championship
Director Barry Deach, Chris Zugel the Whistling Straits course superintendent, Chris Vonderkall the
Championship Operations Manager and others.

FOR MORE INFORMATION or tickets visit www.pga2010.com or call 1-800-PGA-GOLF.

THE CHICAGO BASED WILSON GOLF, has landed one of it's newest golf products on the Golf Digest
Hot List. The newly designed D:25 golf ball in the $20 and under category. The D:25 features new
Traction Control Technology to offer great spin without a sacrifice in distance.

IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS UP IN THE GALENA TERRITORY, The Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is offering
special June promotions. It's called the Sizzling Summer Sundays, the package includes unlimited
golf on Sundays after 1 PM the entire month, overnight accomendations, a Monday breakfast at the 
Woodlands Restaurant. 20% discount on Monday SPA services, and more golf on Monday for only $55
per round.

The package is $149.00 per person, but excludes Fathers Day on June 20th and there is a 30 dollar
surcharge to play the General course. Call 1-800-892-2269 to book a reservation. There are also
special Fathers Day packages as well. Please visit www.eagleridge.com. for more information.

THE DAVID LEADBETTER GOLF ACADEMY IS NOW RUNNING SUMMER GOLF SCHOOLS, at the
Bog Golf Club in Saukville Wisconsin. The schools are same as the ones taught at Champions
Gate G.C in Orlando Fl. the schools base of operations. One of the favorite programs are the three
day retreats, or mini schools for up to four people.

Some of main benefits are the video-film-computer lesson plan the academy gives to all golfers.
Take your DVD home and review what you and your instructor worked on while in the school. Once
familiar with you and your swing, students and teachers can exchange video via the internet and do
10 minute internet lessons. To reach the schools or the Bog call 1-888-633-5323 ext 112, or call
262-649-2006, and tell DLGA instructor Matthew Hilton that the Gog Blog sent you.

BOLINGBROOK GOLF ANNOUNCES FAMILY GOLF NIGHT, KIDS PLAY FOR FREE. That's right
FREE golf never a bad thing. Starting Sunday May 30th, and running through the end of September,
starting at 4 PM, paid adults can bring children under the age of 18 and they will be free. Adults who
are residents of Bolingbrook pay the 9-hole $30 rate, non-residents are $40. Bolingbrook Head Golf
Professional Eric Aldrich say the BGC is "excited to continue the program in 2010 and it's a great
family experience."

THE FRENCH LICK RESORT IN SOUTHERN INDIANA HOME OF THIS YEARS, PGA Professionals 
National Championship (PPNC) will also host the French Lick Women's Golf Invitational. For more
information on this event to be held on the Donald Ross Course from September 12-14th contact, 
French Lick Tourism at  (812) 936-4737 or the French Lick Resorts  Director of Golf Dave Harner
at (812)-639-4737 or dharner@frenclick.com.

FROM THE HOOSIER STATE COMES WORD THAT..The Legends of Indiana Golf Course a 36 hole
facility in Franklin IN, has filed for bankruptcy protection. According to the Franklin Star newspaper,
the director of the club is Ted Bishop the current Secretary of the PGA of America, who is reportedly
in route to a higher office within the PGA.

Bishop says he emailed all of the clubs members and investors about the filing, reportedly one
investor is former Indiana University head hoops coach Bobby Knight. The courses are designed
Jim Fazio. Bishop is not being blamed for the courses current financial condition, which came as
a surprise to one competitor who called Bishop a solid operations manager.

TODAY IS THE DAY THE LONG AWAITED FOURTH COURSE AT BANDON DUNES OPENS, It's
called Old Macdonald, by designer Tom Doak. Owner Mike Kaiser calls it a tribute to historic course
designer C.B. Macdonald (Chicago Golf, National Golf Links, Old White at the Greenbrier). For info
and tee times at Bandon Dunes visit www.bandondunes.com. />/>

THE 14TH ANNUAL RON SANTO CHARITY GOLF OUTING, will take place at it's new home Kemper
Lakes C.C. on Monday June14th raising money for the JDF Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Besides
Santo, many current and former baseball players, coaches and managers will be on hand.  Some
golf spots are still open, for more information call Steve Quast at 773-248-8590.

ZENOLINK IS BACK IN THE CHICAGO AREA AT INDIAN LAKES RESORT THIS WEEKEND. June
4-6 CHRIS WELCH the leading authority on biomechanics and functional movement, will conduct
the sports and golf training seminars. Cost of the seminars are $350.00 per person, for more
information on Zenolink or Chris Welch and the seminars call (607)-786-9262.

Chris Welch will be an upcoming guest with Golfers on Golf radio in the soon future. In addition The
Gog Blog, will also have a feature on the new agreement between Zenolink and Boyne Golf Resorts
and Golf Academy, and Zenolinks addition to the Advanced Nike Golf Academies at Boyne Highlands
Resort Michigan, on June 20-24 and July 18-22.

ARCHITECT RAY HEARN coming of the award winning renovation design at Flossmoor C.C. is back
in Illinois with another project. Hearn is working on the Prarie Lakes Country Club and Inn in Marsailles
off of Rt. 80., The PLCC is a little boutique hotel and banquet center, with a restaurant and little pub
area. The course is a nine holes, but with new tee's designed by Hearn the course would have an
18 hole feel to it. Allowing each hole to be played two different ways. The ownership that came aboard
in 2009, is upgrading the property across the board.


REMINDER to all Illinois Junior Golfers and their parents. Illinois Junior golf is underway get signed
up now for IJGA golf this summer.For more information visit  www.ijga.org 

BEST WISHES TO THE BOARD AND MEMBERS AT OLYMPIA FIELDS C.C. as they hope the folks at
the USGA award them the 2015 U.S. Amateur, which is the clubs 100th birthday. The announcement
could come at Pebble Beach during U.S. Open week.

THAT'S ALL FOR THIS MONTH ON THE GOG BLOG, CHICAGO'S #1 GOLF NEWS SOURCE. THANKS
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