OAK MEADOWS GC LOST IT'S LONG TIME CLUBHOUSE IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 WHEN A FIRE STRUCK

It's been some 28 months since the fire that burned through the Oak Meadows clubhouse
was put out. For many who play golf at Oak Meadows in Addison, replacing the clubhouse
has not happened fast enough.

To those who remain concerned fear not, progress might be slow but it is moving along
and when completed, the golfers who play this Dupage County Forest Preserve property
should be very happy. The burned out shell of the clubhouse has now been removed,
and hauled away.

The Gog Blog caught up with Ed Stevenson, the former long time Head Professional
at Oak Meadows.This past February Stevenson was promoted into the Director of Golf
Operations job for the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County. Stevenson is also
a Co-Host on Golfers on Golf Radio, along with yours truly the Gog Blog Guy.

"It was amazing after the fire how many people I heard from that wanted to share their
memories about that clubhouse," Stevenson Said. " People who had weddings there
of their family members did, people who caddied here when it was the Elmhurst
Country Club. Most of the stories were very touching."

What Stevenson felt was important for golfers and the tax payers to know is that
progress is being made, on getting the clubhouse and a great 19th hole rebuilt.

"It's now been a while since the fire and people wonder if it ever will get rebuilt,"
said Stevenson. " But progress is being made and a more formal announcement is
expected to be made later this summer about just what the new clubhouse will be."

What the FPDDC needs to do, is make sure that the structure that is rebuilt works
for the people who will use it.

"The former clubhouse served the needs of the last 100 years in a great way,"
said Stevenson. "What we need to do now is make sure what is rebuilt is fine
for the next 100 years."

Thanks to some negotiations done over months by the county. They finally
received an insurance settlement that will not only help rebuild, but was fair
to the taxpayers. The initial offer was around 2 million dollars, by the time the
check was cut the figure was closer to 7 million.

The plan is for the new clubhouse to have a nice restaurant and balcony for
people to enjoy, pre and post round activities while having a great view of the
course. The new clubhouse will not be redone to do banquets for 300 anymore,
while still being something that pays tribute to the old Elmhurst CC clubhouse.
One factor is that the clubhouse will be designed to be much more energy efficient,
than the previous one.

.
INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THERE IS STILL A CURRENT 19TH HOLE OPERATING AT OAK MEADOWS

Stevenson was happy to report that golf is continuing at Oak Meadows with a new
modular building serving as a 19th hole, both inside complete with a full bar and flat
screen TV. Outside with tables complete with umbrellas and views of the first hole,
9th green and driving range.

The money the county got from the insurance settlement, will all be put back into
the clubhouse and golf course. It will not be spread around to other projects.

When asked about the flooding problem that hampers the course at times when
rain is very excessive, Stevenson said. "That is a problem we are studying, we
are trying to examine just what our options are in correcting it."

Tee-times at Oak Meadows the home of the 1941 Chicago Open, where Ben Hogan
defeated Sam Snead can be made at (630)-595-0071, or www.DuPageGolf.com.


                  THE FRONT VIEW OF THE FORMER OAK MEADOWS CLUB HOUSE

THE USGA AND OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB..proudly present the 2011 U.S.
Girls Junior Championship from July 18-23 on the South Course at Olympia Fields.

After two days of stroke play the field of 156 players will be reduced to 64 for the
match play. The championship is open to girls who are not 18 years of age by
July 23, 2011. Last year for the first time the championship received over 1,000
entries (1,005), this year more are expected.

The Steve Smyers renovated south course will play to a par of 72, and between
a yardage of 6,367/6,403 each day. Doris Chen is defending champion from the
2010 championship held at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst.
Chen has turned 18 and can not defend her title, but runner up Katelyn Dambaugh
is eligible and expected to play. Five players in the field, have already qualified
for this years U.S. Womens Open.

Admission is free, no tickets are needed and spectators are encouraged to attend
on behalf of the USGA and OFCC. The championship final is 36 holes and will be
held on Saturday the 23rd.

The Olympia Fields South Course has done a small tree removal program to
help with air flow, the area left behind the 10th green now has an opening into
the 17th hole. It's expected this change will help both holes with turf conditions 
in areas that were heavily shaded.

LADIES YOU STILL HAVE THE TEE...The Womens Western Golf Association
(WWGA) will hold it's 111th National Amateur Championship from June 20-25
at the Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida. Jaclyn Jansen is
defending champion.

Mary Hafeman WWGA-AM  past winner  will speak at the dinner. Louise Suggs
is attempting to attend, Suggs won the WWGA-Open in 1946-47-49-53.

The WWGA-85th Junior Championship will be held at Flossmore CC, from July
11-15. Anna kim is defending champion. The WWGA also named LPGA Hall of
Fame golfer kathy Whitworth it's 2010 Woman of Distinction Honoree.

GOLFERS ON GOLF RADIO..returns Monday night at 6 PM WJJG-AM 1530,
or WJJGAM1530.COM or visit www.golfersongolf.com After the show for a
full (comeback putt) replay if you miss it the first time. Bill Berger and Ed
Stevenson in the studio, Mike Munro and Rory Spears live on the line headed
back from John Deere Classic Media Day. A full recap of two-time defending
champion Steve Strickers press conference will be discussed.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB...is getting longer. Yes that is a new tee box going
in on the back of the par 5, 13th hole. The new addition with stretch the golf
courses Black Tees to over 7,300 yards, from a previous 7,297. Time for some
tournament to be held there, inspite of the lack of a big clubhouse.

THE OTHER JEMSEK PROPERTY IN LEMONT...Cog Hill was recently named by
Golf Digest as the 47th Best Public Course in America. It is the only course in
Illinois to make this list. The best in state (Illinois) list of all courses saw "Dubs"
come in at number 12, the second best public course came in at 13 the TPC
Deere Run Course in the quad cities.

FOR MORE FUN AT COG HILL...Try the couples Scramble and BBQ on Sunday
June 12th on course #3. $188 covers golf, carts, range balls, prizes, and BBQ
and drinks post round. Tee times from 12-2 PM, sign up online or please call
(866)-Cog-Hill ext 318.

IF YOU NEED TO GET THAT STRESS OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE GOLF,
from the Live Well Series, check out the CD "Golf Well" Accessing your Inner
Champion, the mental workout for a better game. The 30 minute reading
and relaxation is by Janet Montgomery Ch.t., with music by Jeff Gold. More
info www.livewellseries.com. THE Gog Blog Guy tried it, and Okay fell alseep
halfway through, so he had to replay it. Relaxing Yes, Yes, Yes..aaaah.

DO NOT listen while driving on way to course, possible zzzzzz's could happen
and then your tee-time will not. Okay once in parking lot of golf club go for it.
Keep cell phone on in case rest of foursome calls looking for you, while you
sleep in the lot. But all kidding aside, if you are a little to stressed or amped
up over that next days match. Play it, great to listen to while course managing
the next days round in your head. Recommended for giving your self words
of suggestion to relax while playing. Not sure if those words help any aches
or pains acquired while playing, that's the next step for the Gog blog Guy.

CONGRATS TO THOSE ON THE MOVE...Erin Strieck formerly of Eagle Ridge
in Galena, is the new Head Professional at the new Fyre Lake National GC,
in the Quad Cities. More info on this course coming up in future weeks.
A Jack Nicklaus design.

OUT TO OREGON..goes Kemper Lesniks BR Koehnemann, who will take
over as the new PR and Marketing Director at Bandon Dunes. The new
13 hole par 3 course at Bandon is on schedule to open next summer. "The
Preserve" is a Ben Crenshaw-Bill Coore design. Have fun BR looking at
Bandon everyday, all of us are jealous. www.bandondunes.com.

CHRIS SPALLA RETURNS..to his home state of Illinois, to launch the
Chris Spalla Golf Academy at the TPC Chicago Golf Facility. 8500
W. 79th street in Justice. (708)-924-9889. Spalla a former teacher
at the Orlando FL. based David Leadbetter academy has worked
with touring pro's, but his most famous pupil was current VP of the
USA Joe Biden. www.tpcchicago.com  or please visit Spalla's site
www.chrisspallagolfacademy.com.

LE GOLF NATIONAL..near Versailles and by Paris too, in France as been
selected as the host site for the 2018 Ryder Cup. The second time the
cup will be contested in Europe, and the first time since 1997 in Spain.

ONLY 36 DAYS..until Medinah Patriot Golf Day on July 7th. Please join
this outing that raises money for ILLINOIS military families. More info.
www.medinahpatriotday.com.

THE BULL AT PINEHURST FARMS..Sheboygan Falls WI. reminds all
that Fathers Day is coming. Special deals for dad that day, and a Fathers
Day gift package. www.golfthebull.com or call (920)-467-1500.

BOLINGBROOK GC...Will host a Million Dollar shootout this Saturday
June 4, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is a qualifying round, the million dollar
shot will take place on Sunday at 4 PM. Event is free and open to the
public.

"We are extremely excited to introduce this event," says Eric Aldrich the
PGA Head Professional at Bolingbrook. "We are hoping to present one
of our patrons with one million dollars."

MORE AT BOLINGBROOK..Sunday June 5, is demo day. Several of golfs
top manufacturers will be on hand, including Titleist, Ping, Mizuno,
Cleveland and Taylor Made. www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com for more info.
Or call (630)-771-9400.

TREETOPS RESORT IN MICHIGAN..home of the Three-Tops par 3 course,
is running a special for couples. Different rates for different days, includes
rooms and golf, there is a promo code to mention CTTCOUPLES when
booking. There is a short tour involved of the Treetops Club. More info,
www.treetops.com or call (888)-TREETOPS (873-3867).

THAT'S ALL FOR THIS MONTH..Go Play..the July Gog News Blog will
return July 1st.