THE OCTOBER GOG NEWS BLOG IS HERE
THE WGA AND THE PGA TOUR ARE LOOKING AT OPTIONS AROUND THE CHICAGO
AREA TO HOST THE 2013 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP. (OPTION ? ABOVE)
WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER GOG NEWS BLOG...I hate to say October
already because that means our golf season is winding down. But there will
be plenty of good days to play so take advantage. Especially this week.
Courses are offering plenty of great fall rates and so are the resorts around
the midwest area, call them visit websites and facebook pages. Deals are
out there grab them while you can.
NORTHBROOK BASED KEMPERLESNIK SPORTS.. has been selected
by the PGA of America, to be the public relations firm for the 73rd Senior
PGA Championship May 22-27 of 2012, at the Harbor Shores GC in Benton
Harbor Michigan. The course is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design.
The Championship presented by KitchenAid is already seeing a high demand
for tickets, and ticket sales are limited. For ticket information please visit
SPGA2012.com or call 1-(800)-PGA-GOLF. "We look forward to working with
the PGA of America to promote the 73rd Senior PGA Championship, " said
Tom Valdiserri, senior vice president of KemperLesnik.
THE WINDY CITY Girls Collegiate Golf Championship is underway at The Glen
View Club, final round play begins TUES. OCT 4 at 7:30 AM, the field includes
several strong girls collegiate golf programs including the NU Wildcats. Who
are tied for 4th place after the first day and 36 holes. There are 15 teams in
the field, Oklahoma State is in first place.
WILSON GOLF IS PROUD AGAIN THIS OCTOBER TO SUPPORT BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH..the company which has donated over two
million to the cause since 1988. Will donate at least $100,000 again this year.
Wilson Golf will also donate 1 % of it's sales from it's womens Hope Golf Line
of products. " We are proud to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation,"
says Tim Clarke GM of Wilson Golf.
STONEWALL ORCHARD GOLF CLUB..in Grayslake an Arthur Hills Designed
golf course, is adding a small addition to it's par 5 8th hole. A new tee box,
located on the fairway side of the hole, across the wetlands from the the back
tee boxes and straight behind the 7th green. Stonewall Orchard will host the
2012 Illinois PGA Section Championship. Tee-times & more at (847)-740-4890.
THE FINAL MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE 2011 GOLF SEASON, is now
underway at Eagle Ridge Resort/Spa in Galena. The Players Championship,
is a fun fall event for the Illinois PGA Section Professionals. When concluded
the Illinois PGA and Senior PGA players of the year will be known. Ivanhoe CC
professional Jim Sobb, is a strong candidate for both awards. Sobb has already
won the IPGA Match Play and Senior Match Play Championships. Sobb was
also the winner in the recent Illinois Senior Open at McHenry CC.
COG HILL IN LEMONT HAS PLENTY FOR THE FALL GOLFER..1-(866)-COG HILL
Cog Hill is now accepting permanent tee-times for the 2012 golf season. Players
can reserve different rotations for a variety of play. Courses 1-2-3. Courses 1-2-3-4,
or just course 4 "Dubdread" each week. If you do not have a foursome, please call
there are groups that need both regular and fill-in players. Number above + Ext 301.
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP pin placements will be in place from Oct 6-9. Thursday 6th
is Rd.1, Friday 7th is Rd. 2, Saturday 8th Rd. 3, Sunday 9th Rd. 4. Number above
+ Ext 318.
COG HILL WINTER RATES..are in effect starting on Oct. 17th. Courses 1-3, $29
weekdays, $36 weekends, Course 2 $46 everyday, Course four $155 everyday.
COG HILL FALL SCRAMBLES...OCT 8th course #1 OCT 9th Course #2. Tee-times
7-11 AM. for more info, call (866)-Cog-Hill or visit www.coghillgolf.com.
HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR 2012 US WOMENS OPEN At
Blackwolf Run in Kohler Wisconsin. The Womens US Open is July 2-8, For every
two championship and or Trophy Club badges purchased, families will receive
two adult championship logo caps, and junior hats in a custom gift box. "We are
proud to provide a great family value to our community and golf fans, " said Jim
Richerson general chairman of the 2012 US Womens Open.
For more information on all of the 2012 US Womens Open ticket plans, please
visit www.2012uswomensopen.com or call 1-(920)-453-2889. Practice round
tickets for July 2-3-4 start at just $15.00. As the Womens US Open returns to
Blackwolf Run after 14 years.
TREETOPS RESORT..IN GAYLORD MICHIGAN..has extended is golf season
on it's courses due to high demand for fall golf packages. RT Jones Masterpiece
course will now be open until October 30th, Fazio Premier until Oct. 16th, The
famed par 3 course Three-Tops until Oct 16th, Rick Smith courses Signature
Closes Oct. 17th, and Tradition closes Oct 10th. Call now to (888)-873-3867
for more information.
THE FRENCH LICK RESORT..NOW has fall golf packages running through Oct 31st,
try either the Fall Golf Escape starting at $599, or the Golf Fanatics Fall Package
that starts at $379. For imore information visit wwwfrenchlick.com or please call
(888)-936-9360.
THE FIGHTING ILLINI..are having success on the football field and golf course too,
as the mens golf team won the DA. Weibring Intercollegiate this past weekend in
Normal Illinois. Senior Luke Guthrie won the individual event at 10 under par, while
in the team competition Illinois defended it's title by defeating second place Akron
by 23 shots.
"It was a great team effort, " said coach Mike Small. "Anytime you win by a margin
like that you have to be happy." Small was also happy with the play Guthrie who
was the highest rated player in the event. "Luke held up his end of the bargain and
took care of business," said Small. The event was held at the DA Weibring Golf
Club a par 71 6,915 yard course. 15 schools took part in the event hosted by ISU.
"It was a very positive week and good to build momentum as a team," Guthrie
said."I was proud of the way i grinded out a pretty good score and held off
(teammate Thoma Pieters) who was coming after me. We hope we can keep
this going next week."
The Illini wrap up the fall season by competing this weekend at the Jack Nicklaus
Invitational in Columbus Ohio, hosted by Ohio State.
ORCHARD VALLEY IN AURORA..is hosting some customer appreciation days,
October 11th, 19th, 27th. 18 holes with cart for 24.99, $19.99 for Fox Valley PD
residents. Other deals on food and beverages, and range balls. Must present a
coupon to receive deal. Orchard Valley 4-person scramble Oct.15th. Sunday
super-packs every Sunday from noon-3 pm. (630)-907-0500 for more information.
CANTIGNY GOLF IN WHEATON..has some great fall and winter end of season
events in November and December. Including the season ending Cross Country
Challenge on Nov. 6th at 10 AM. Dr. Paul Callaway has series fo golf work shops
on Nov. 8th, Nov. 22nd, Dec. 6th, and Dec. 20th. For more information on Cantigny
visit Cantignygolf.com or call (630)-260-8197.
That's all for now..go play it's a great fall week to do so. Answer to the top picture
location here on the Gog Blog come Wednesday. Stay Tuned.
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