THE PAR 5 8TH AT MISTWOOD GC HOME OF THE PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN

THE FINAL ROUND OF THE PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN AT MISTWOOD GC
IN ROMEOVILLE HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO HEAVY OVERNIGHT RAINS.

Tournament Director Visanu Tongwarin tells the GOG Blog that play will begin after a
two hour and forty minute delay. With the first group going off at 1 PM.

The leaders Allison Fouch of Indianapolis (+1), Nicole Jeray of Berwyn (+3), and
Michelle Ellis of Chicago Heights (+3) are all LPGA players. They comprise the final
group which will tee off at 2:30.

30 players made the cut so the final round consists of ten groups, all threesomes.

Two amateur players Sammi Sloan of Lansing, and Katherine Hepler of Lincoln are
tied for fourth place four shots back at 149 (+5).

The Kosin Cup will be awarded after the round to the winner. The Kosin Cup is named
in honor of tournament founder Phil Kosin. Kosin who was the publisher of Chicagoland
Golf, passed away last summer after a bout with cancer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MISTWOOD WWW.MISTWOODGOLF.NET OR CALL
1-(815)-254-3333.

THE PAR 5 15TH AT MISTWOOD GC, HOME OF THE 16TH PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN

THE PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN, IS HEADED TO THE FINAL ROUND
AND LPGA TOUR PLAYER ALLSION FOUCH OF INDIANAPOLIS IN. HOLDS A
TWO SHOT LEAD.

Fouch shot a second round 75 +3 to go with her first round 70 -2, so with 36
holes complete Fouch is at +1 145. Her lead is two strokes over fellow LPGA
Tour players Michelle Ellis of Chicago Heights, and Berwyn's very own Nicole
Jeray.

TO HEAR RORY'S INTERVIEW WITH SECOND ROUND IWO LEADER ALLISON
FOUCH, CLICK HERE:

Download | Duration: 00:01:18

Both Ellis and Jeray are 3 over par 147, with Ellis carding a second round 77
and Jeray with a 75.

First round co-leader (A) Sammi Sloan of Lansing, the University of Illinois
golfer and caddy at the Idlewild C.C. in Flossmoor, is now tied for fourth
place at 149 after a second round 79. 15 year old Katherine Hepler of Lincoln
is tied with Sloan at +5.

In sixth place at 150 is (A) Nikki Miller of Waukegan after two rounds of 72-78.

A weather warning had to be sounded for the second straight day, this time
at 5:23 PM, that delayed play until approximately 7:25 PM. Which allowed the
last four groups or 12 players remaining on the course just enough time to finish.

Players also battled high heat, with a heat index of 105. The winds blew much
harder than they did in round one, gusting 20-30 MPH according to IWO Tournament
Director Visanu Tongwarin.

The cut fell at +14 or a two day score of 158. 30 players made the cut, and final
round tee-times begin at 10:20 AM on Saturday.

Past champion (2006) Jenna Pearson of Wheaton made the cut with a two day
score of 81-76 (157).Three time past champion Kerry Postillion (1996,1997,1999)
did not shooting 82-79-161, Samantha Postillion will join her mom on the sidelines
for the final round missing the cut by one shot at 159.

IF you would like to play Mistwood and the IWO layout, the course is open for public
play beginning at 2 PM on Saturday. For more information on Mistwood Golf Club
in Romeoville, please call (815)-254-3333. Or visit the web www.mistwoodgolf.net.

ROUND 2 IS MOVING ALONG AT THE PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMEN'S OPEN, WHILE
THE TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING SCORES FOR THE MOST PART ARE COMING
DOWN A BIT FROM ROUND 1.

As of 1PM, the first seven groups 20 players are completed with round two. All players
including the leaders have tee'd off. The leaders are on the second hole.

Many of the players are shooting lower scores than they posted yesterday, the field
this morning was down to 98 players after three WD's after first round play.

Players still on the course that have posted the best nine hole scores at this time
in round 2 are.

Prank Dejsubha           Chesterfield MO. EVEN 36
Ryan Gilley                     Flossmoor           +1 37
Jenna Perason             Wheaton               +1 37
Michelle Caporusso      Mt. Prospect         +2 38

The Tee Time group of 10:40 will be next to make the turn. The 8:10 group will be next
in the clubhouse.

      THE PAR 3 14TH AT MISTWOOD GC HOME OF THE PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN

THREE PLAYERS SIT A TOP THE LEADERBOARD AFTER ROUND ONE OF THE ILLINOIS WOMENS
OPEN AT 2 UNDER PAR. THEY WILL TEE OFF TOGETHER AT 1 PM ON FRIDAY FOR ROUND 2.

Michelle Ellis of Chicago Heights, Allison Fouch of Indianapolis both LPGA tour players,
and amateur Sammi Sloan of Lansing, who plays for the University of Illinois and caddies
at Idlewild C.C. in Flossmoor recorded two under par 70's.

All three players had the benefit of teeing off early in the day before the winds picked
up, making play on the closing holes around the lake on Mistwood GC difficult.

Ellis was in the first group out, and was one of the two groups that finished before a
50 minute weather delay hit the course late in the morning.

The first group had some additional drama when Megan Godfrey of Chicago who
was the early leader -1 at the turn, then struggled to finish when she encountered
what appeared to be a loss of sight in one eye and numbness in her side and arm.
That according to her father who was also caddying for her.

Paramedics were summoned to the scoring tent as she signed for a first round 82,
after a brief examination she was taken to an area hospital. While Godfrey was feeling
better by mid-afternoon, the hospital still wanted to keep her overnight and run another
test on her Friday morning. As a result she has withdrawn from the tournament.

Ellis who is the President of the LPGA Tour Player Directors, along with Fouch were both
recruited to play in the event by two-time IWO past champion LPGA player Nicole Jeray.
While the three of them were playing in the recent US Womens Open at Oakmont.

Since both players are two shots ahead of Jeray who finshed with an even par 72 and
tied for fourth place, it left Jeray wondering if she should have told them to come join her
in the field.

Jeray said she hit it great and several lessons with Dr. Jim Suttie at Cog Hill over the
last week helped. Jeray said she might also be headed for putting guru Kevin Weeks studio
also at Cog Hill. Jeray said a new putter fitting at Bettenardi putters this upcoming week
should help her going forward as well. Jeray joked that IWO founder the late Phil Kosin,
might have reached down and hit a few of her putts away from the hole before they should
have gone in.

In spite of high temperatures expected on Friday, Sloan says she will do what she always
does as a caddy her summer job at Idlewild C.C., in terms of staying hydrated. Hopefully
she won't have to look for balls in the trees in round two, but looks forward to the challenge
of playing in the final group with two LPGA players.

One group in front of them will be Jeray along with fellow par shooters, (A) Kris Yoo of
Schaumburg, and Nikki Miller (A) of Waukegan. Christine Meier (A) of Rochester Hills MI.
and (A) Alex Lederhausen of Hinsdale both posted one over par 73's.(A) Rebecca Lederhausen
is one shot back at 74.

The round of the day, was being played by (A) Ann Vrdolyak of Flossmoor who was one
under par through 15 holes, with most of the round being played in highwind's and higher
temperatures than the morning groups faced. Vrdolyak then took a 10 on the par 4 16th,
that coupled with a bogey six on the par 5 18th hole left her at 78 (+6).

Three time past IWO champion Kerry Postillion of Burr Ridge, who admitted she hasn't
been playing much of late. Struggled with her driver (82+10) and lost the battle of her household
to daughter Samantha (78+6). Kerry Postillion says if she figures out whats wrong with her
driver she will use it in round two, if not it will be all 3 wood off the tee.

TO HEAR INTERVIEWS WITH 1. MICHELLE ELLIS, 2.KERRY POSTILLION, 3.NICOLE JERAY,
4. SAMMI SLOAN, 5. ALLISON FOUCH, CLICK HERE:

Download | Duration: 00:19:04

Round 2 tee-times start at 7 AM, with a 10 AM start for the final round on Saturday. After Fridays
second round, the cut will be made with the top 30 players and ties staying for Saturday.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE IWO CHECK OUT WWW.MISTWOODGOLF.NET.

THE ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN FIRST ROUND IS IN WEATHER DELAY AS OF
11:50 AS RAIN STARTED FALLING AT MISTWOOD GC. WITH THUNDER RUMBLINGS
IN THE DISTANCE.

The first two groups are in the clubhouse. Michelle Ellis an LPGA player based in
Chicago Heights is the very early leader with a 2 under par 70.

Megan Godfrey of Chicago was the early nine hole leader at 1 under par 35. Godfrey
finished her round but needed the paramedics to be called as she sat at the scorers
table by the clubhouse.

Her father who is her caddy told tournament officials that Megan was complaining of
losing vision in one eye, and numbness in her left arm and side. She finshed with
a +10 (82).

Two time past champion Nicole Jeray of Berwyn made the turn at even par 36, told
the GOG BLOG at the turn she is hitting it straighter after a few lessons at Cog Hill
this past week. "Now I just need some putts to start falling," Jeray said.

Jeray is paired with three time champion Kerry Postillion of Burr Ridge and 2006
IWO winner Jenna Pearson of Wheaton. Postillion posting a +3 (39) for the front
nine, with Pearson +4 (40).

The past champions group has now completed 10 holes.

PLAY IS NOW EPXECTED TO RESUME AROUND 12:45 ..................STAY TUNED TO
THE GOG BLOG FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THE IWO. 

THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE UP FOR GRABS, SOME GREAT GOLF
WILL BE PLAYED GO CHECK THEM OUT.

The Phil Kosin Illinois Womens Open tee's off Thursday morning at Mistwood
GC in Romeoville. Tournament Director Visanu Tongwarin says the feature
group will include past champions, Nicole Jeray, Kerry Postillion, and Jenna
Pearson. Winner gets the Kosin Cup on Saturday afternoon, after a 36 hole
cut on Friday.Defending champion Amie Neff is not in the field.

Next Monday July 26 the Illinois Open at Hawthorn Woods CC will get underway
with a field headed up by Mike Small, the current reigning PPNC Champion.
Small the University of Illinois golf coach, has lost the last two years in playoffs
at HWCC and wants to win it this year.

Defending champion Brad Benjamin is not in the field. The winner will be awarded
the trophy on Wednesday afternoon July 28th. A 36 hole cut will be made on
Tuesday. Admission to both events is free, and so is parking. The Illinois Open
is still looking for volunteers to work the event. Contact the Illinois PGA if interested.
For more info. see story on this website.

The Illinois PGA hosted media day today at Olympia Fields for a sneak preview of
the clubs South Course, renovated two years ago by Steve Smyers. The course
is now shoulder to shoulder with the clubs famed North Course. This will be it's
first real test. The course was in excellent condition and should be ready for the
section tournament. 

Olympia Fields wiill host the Illinois PGA Section championship sponsored in part
by Titleist golf products and Nadler Golf Carts, late August and early September.

Olympia Fields has already agreed to host the 2011 USGA Junior Girls Championship
on it's South Course. It is hoping to receive the US-Amateur in the year 2015, the clubs
100th anniversary. Olympia Fields has told the USGA they would like to host the event.

The Illinois PGA is the beginning of a four year tournament event run on the South
Course, with 2011 USGA JR-Girls, 2012 Junior Ryder Cup, 2013 Western Golf
Association Junior Championship.

The South course could become part, of the Fighting Illinois Srixon Collegiate Golf
Challenege rotation this September.

IN THE MEANITME THE WEATHER IS GREAT GO PLAY, AND CHECK OUT OUR TWO
STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS OVER THE COMING WEEK. FIRST AT MISTWOOD,
THEN AT HAWTHORN WOODS.

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THE SUMMER TIME, VACATION TIME, FAMILY TIME, GOLF TIME IS HEATING UP
IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ILLINOIS.

Right now Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is offering atheir World Class golf Package at
a discount rate.

Take advantage of it, and play all 63 holes at Eagle Ridge.

FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION 1-800-892-2269. OR VISIT THE WEB AT
WWW.EAGLERIDGE.COM.

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LISTEN LIVE ON LINE.

Don't forget you can return to this site, and catch past shows by clicking that area if
you miss the program live.

Golfers on Golf TRIES to post all shows by 10 PM that night, many times sooner.

Bill Berger and Rory Spears anchor the broadcast tonight, playing as a twosome,
so join in by calling 708-493-1530.

Tonights..guests include The Phil Kosin Illinois Womens Open Tournament Director
Visanu Tongwarin, the Head Professional at Mistwood G.C. on Renwick Rd. in Romeoville.
Tongwarin will discuss the IWO which tee's off this Thursday and concludes on Saturday.
The Winner will be awarded the Kosin Cup, in honor of the tournament founder the late
Phil Kosin the former publisher of Chicagoland Golf.

Around 6:30 one of the Chicago area's top club repair and fitting professionals, Bob
Held will jump in. Have a club you broke, (we wont ask how) want or need new clubs
and want to get fitted, need to know what questions you should asking any fitter before
plunking down the cash or credit card. Held who can be found at the Fresh Meadow 
G.C. and Learning Center in Hillside can put you on the right path.

At 6:45 Mike Williams the General Manager at Bollingbrook G.C. will join the show to
talk about a special day at Bollingbrook GC. The Stanley Cup will visit and specials
on greens fees, food and drink all day long.

JOIN GOLFERS ON GOLF 6:00 PM TONIGHT AM-1530 WJJG...OR ON LINE LIVE AT
WJJGAM1530.COM. OR AFTER THE SHOW VIA THIS WEBSITE. IN THE MEANTIME
GO PLAY, IT'S NOT THAT HOT TODAY.

THE ILLINOIS OPEN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, WHICH WILL BE CONTESTED AT
THE HAWTHORN WOODS C.C. JULY 26-27-28 IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS.

Volunteers get a hat and shirt and a meal. Volunteers are needed in scoring and on
the course as ball spotters and for other duties.

PLEASE CONTACT LAUREN MOY AT THE ILLINOIS PGA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER AT THE ILLINOIS OPEN THE STATE'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. CALL
847-729-5700 EXT 110. 

Hawthorn Woods C.C. is located in the northwest suburbs and is easy to get to and
has plenty of nearby parking.

THE PAR 3 14TH AT MISTWOOD GC, HOME OF THE PHIL KOSIN ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN

THE ILLINOIS WOMENS OPEN IS BACK AND IT'S STILL AT MISTWOOD GC IN
ROMEOVILLE. WHAT'S MISSING IS IT'S FOUNDER AND THE DEFENDING
CHAMPION.

The Illinois Women's Open which tee's off this week July 22-23-24, is now the
Phil Kosin Illinois Women's Open. The tournament is named after the founder
and tournament chariman/director, who passed away last summer after a bout
with cancer. The tournament and the chicago golf media will never be the same.

Kosin who was always a character and had an opinion on everything golf, he let
you know where he stood whether you wanted to know or not. His opinion in 1994
was that the gals deserved a state open of their own. Nobody else stepped up to
do something about it, so he did. Launched in the pages of Chicagoland Golf and
on his Saturday morning golf radio show on WSCR, Kosin put up some of his own
money and in 1995 with the good people at Mistwood the IWO was launched.

After pro Diane Daugherty of Carbondale won the first one in 1995, Kerry Postillion
a top Illinois amateur from Burr Ridge stepped up to win the next two. Before pro
Nicole Jeray of Berwyn won her first of two titles in 1998. Postillion claimed her
third title in 1999.

This year Jeray is back in the field looking for her third title, Postillion is also
in-tow and now has her daughter Samantha teeing up as well. Jenna Pearson
the 2007 champion from Wheaton also returns.

However missing is two time defending champion Aimee Neff of Carmel IN, which
means a new name will will be inscribed on the new trophy the Kosin Cup. 2008
champion Nicole Shachner of Libertyville now works for the PGA Tour and is
unable to play as well.


THE PAR 5 15TH HOLE AT MISTWOOD DOGLEGS LEFT AROUND A LAKE

Visanu Tongwarin PGA Head Golf professional at Mistwood, now serves as the
tournaments director replacing Kosin.

"All of us here at Mistwood are finding out how much work Phil put into the event,"
Tongwarin said. "It's a lot more than we thought but we are happy to do it and keep
the event going."

TO HEAR TONGWARINS INTERVIEW WITH RORY AND VETERAN CHICAGO GOLF
WRITER LEN ZIEHM, PLEASE CLICK HERE:

Download | Duration: 00:00:00

Tongwarin, also thanked the people at Taylor-Made Addidas who have come on
board as a sponsor and will add to the gift bags the players receive. This year a
record 104 players will tee it up for round one on Thursday.

The cut will be made Friday after 36 holes, with over 30 golfers sticking around for
the final 18 on Saturday morning.

The closing holes force the golfers to play around a 65 acre lake, setting up an exciting
finish. The IWO is open to the public.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MISTWOOD GC PLEASE CALL (815)-254-3333 OR
ON THE WEB AT WWW.MISTWOODGOLF.NET. MISTWOOD IS A RAY HEARN DESIGNED
GOLF COURSE.