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Aurora Beacon-News reports LPGA Tour will return to Rich Harvest Farms

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:05:14 GMT

The Aurora Beacon-News reported on June 10, 2010 that LPGA Tour is planning a return to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.

Coyote Run Master’s Scramble

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:07:51 GMT

Celebrate the 77th Master’s Tournament with a round of golf and a viewing of the final round! In honor of the 2010 Master’s Tournament, Coyote Run will host a four-person scramble on Sunday April 11

Hearn Remake of Flossmoor Country Club is GOLF Magazine's Renovation of the Year

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:08:45 GMT

Holland, MI - One of the more challenging projects in the career of Michigan golf architect Raymond Hearn has been recognized as one of his most remarkable achievements. Hearn’s remake of the classic

Solheim Cup - Oh It's On!

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:21:02 GMT

While it has taken a while for our summer golfing season to heat up, the temperature is about to go higher with the first area visit of the LPGA in many years at the 2009 Solheim Cup at Rich Harvest F

2009 Chicago Golf Season Is Upon Us

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:10:53 GMT

The Masters is behind us and, although the economy may be as down as Tiger is after his trip to Augusta, the itch to get out on our local golf links is alive and well in all of us.p It will be a

Under New Ownership, New Management, Ravisloe to Reopen as a Public Golf Course

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:02:33 GMT

Homewood, Illinois – It’s no April Fool’s joke.p On April 1, 2009, the storied Ravisloe Country Club will reopen…as a public golf course operated by Chicagoland-based GolfVisions Management, Inc.

BMW Championship Ticket Special at Golf Show

Dan Rusnak — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:20:07 GMT

GOLF, IL (Jan. 29, 2009) – Golf fans ready to forget about sub-freezing temperatures and a record winter for snowfall in Chicago will find at least one heart-warming bargain at the Feb. 6-8 Golf Show

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Hosts Illinois PGA Fall Classic October 6-7

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:48:23 GMT

GALENA, Ill. (July 21, 2008) – Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa (444 Eagle Ridge Drive) will play host to members of the Illinois PGA for the fourth and final major of the year, the Illinois PGA Eagle Ridge F

Hawthorn Woods Country Club to Host 59TH ILLINOIS OPEN Championship

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:06:00 GMT

GLENVIEW, Ill. – The Illinois PGA has announced that Hawthorn Woods (Ill.) Country Club will serve as host for the 59th Illinois Open Championship, the largest and most prestigious event on the Illin

BMW Championship To Make Three-Year Chicago Run (2009 - 2011)

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:09:39 GMT

Crooked Stick Golf Club to host PGA TOUR Playoff event in 2012 (PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL) — The PGA TOUR, Western Golf Association (WGA) and BMW of North America today announced that the BMW Champion

I'm taking a Wait and See Approach

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:24:19 GMT

If you are here looking for information about the upcoming PGA TOUR event being held at Cog Hill in Lemont, sorry. I'm taking a different approach to this year's event. I have never been

Rickie Fowler takes 36-hole lead at 105th Western Amateur

Dan Rusnak — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:20:13 GMT

Benton Harbor, Mich. (Thursday, August 2) – Rickie Fowler maintained his mastery of Point O’Woods Golf & Country Club on Thursday, turning in a 2-under-par 68 after an opening round 65 to build a two

Bolingbrook Golf Club Welcomes Return of Tom Dreesen Celebrity Inv. Aug. 13-15

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:34:08 GMT

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., July 25, 2007 –The 2007 Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational, a highlight on the Celebrity Players Tour, will make its fifth consecutive run in Chicago’s western suburbs at the nation

103rd Chicago City Amateur Tournament Crowns New Champion

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:13:09 GMT

CHICAGO, July 16, 2007 - The Chicago Park District and KemperGolf Management are pleased to announce that Ryan Mouw has won the 2007 Chicago City Amateur Tournament at Jackson Park. Over 100 golfers

Chicago Park District Golf Facilities Offer

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:23:10 GMT

KemperGolf Management, manager of the Chicago Park District golf facilities, today announced that the "Kids Play Free" program will be extended to Columbus Park and Marquette Park Golf Courses for the

Marovitz (Waveland) To Celebrate 75 Years May 19

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:10:02 GMT

I have had only a couple opportunities to play Waveland, now known as Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, but when I was there, it was an incredible experience, being right on Lake Michigan on the North S

NIU, Rich Harvest Farms Chosen To Host 2007 NCAA Men's Golf Regional

WebMaster — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:54:33 GMT

DeKALB, IL — Northern Illinois University in partnership with Rich Harvest Farms Golf Course have been chosen by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to host the 2007 NCAA Central Regional Men

Tiger To Win Another PGA At Medinah?

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:54:50 GMT

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) – Another Major, another Tiger win?

Local favorite Luke Donald may have something to say about that.

Ok, it may be a stretch to say

Woods/Mickelson Lives Up To The Height

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:19:46 GMT

MEDINAH, Ill. – Well was it all hype for nothing at the Medinah Country Club?p Not exactly.p The Tiger WoodsPhil Mickelson 2-Round Matchup at the PGA Championship was worth the trip to the No

Golf Course Winning The Battle At Illinois State Amateur

Brian Ormiston — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:40:37 GMT

Hinsdale’s Rob Grube fired the day’s low round to grab the lead of the Illinois State Amateur at Edgewood Valley Country Club.

Grube carded seven birdies in route to a 67 putting him at 4-unde

Home Cookin' For State Amateur

Brian Ormiston — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:52:42 GMT

The other big tournament in the Chicago area the week of August 14th will be the Illinois State Amateur taking place at Edgewood Valley Country Club.p The LaGrange area club will have a host

88th PGA Championship To Present Practice Round Fan-Friendly Amenities

WebMaster — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:15:55 GMT

iFREE JUNIORMILITARY ADMITTANCE HIGHLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP PRACTICE ROUNDSip CHICAGO, Ill. — The PGA of America will enhance a fan-friendly theme to the season’s final major, during practice ro

Celebrities To Tee It Up at Bolingbrook Golf Club August 14-16

WebMaster — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:32:29 GMT

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., July 25, 2006 – Some of the greatest names in sports, television, film and music are gearing up for the 2006 Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational, the exclusive Chicago stop on the Ce

World's Top Amateur Players Take Aim At 104th Western Amateur Title

WebMaster — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 06:20:05 GMT

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The field for the 2006 Western Amateur, presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf, again will feature many of the world’s greatest amateur golfers, including defending champion

Cialis Western Open To Start With A Bang

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:43:23 GMT

The winds of change will be blowing in Lemont this week with the playing of the Cialis Western Open on the famed Dubsdread course at Cog Hill.

First of all after the final putt on Sunday, July

2006 Western Junior To Host Local Talent

WebMaster — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:59:23 GMT

WHEATON, IL – The 2006 Western Junior Championship to be held July 17-21 at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, Illinois, will be hosting many of the area’s top young golfers.p “We look forward to hosting a

Young Guns set to compete in 2006 Cialis Western Open

WebMaster — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:43:35 GMT

LEMONT, IL (Wednesday, June 21) – A quartet of young guns on the PGA TOUR are out to prove themselves in the 103rd Cialis Western Open, set for July 3-9 at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont.

The name

Play Golf America Day To Kick Off PGA Championship Week Activities

WebMaster — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:48:47 GMT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The PGA Championship Week will begin with a free Play Golf America Day on Sunday, August 13 at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, Ill. Open to the general public, the Play Golf

Coyote Run Golf Course Announces School of Golf

WebMaster — Wed, 10 May 2006 19:52:31 GMT

Flossmoor, IL (May 8, 2006) – Have you always wanted to learn the game of golf but never got the swing of it? Attend Coyote School of Golf at Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course.

Medinah Country Club to Sport "New Look" for 88th PGA Championship

WebMaster — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 06:39:56 GMT

Energized by a 2002 restoration project by renowned golf architect Rees Jones to meet the challenges of today’s skilled player and their equipment, historic Medinah (Ill.) Country Club will presen

Dreams of Augusta Become a Reality

Brian Ormiston — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:57:38 GMT

Somewhere, crumpled in the back of one of your desk drawers is your list. Everyone has “the list.” It’s the things we want to do at some point in our lives but just haven’t found the time. On it, c

Coyote Run Senior Golf League Meeting Scheduled

WebMaster — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:28:38 GMT

Flossmoor, IL (March 6, 2006) — Seniors ages 55 and better are invited to attend a Coyote Run Golf Course senior golf league informational meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at the Irwin C

NIU, Rich Harvest Farms Chosen To Host 2007 NCAA Men's Golf Regional

WebMaster — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 09:50:09 GMT

Duffy Golf To Showcase It's Indoor Putting Green October 7 At The Tavern Club

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:16:28 GMT

Duffy Golf, Inc. will showcase their posh product in a putting contest exclusive to guests at the Billionares Boys Club Event Friday, October 7 at The Tavern Club 333 North Michigan Avenue.

Volunteer for the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah

WebMaster — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:45:41 GMT

For one week in August 2006, the finest field in golf comes to Medinah Country Club for the 2006 PGA Championship. If you were here in 1999, get ready for an even bigger event - a historic Championshi

2009 Solheim Cup To Be Played in West Suburbs

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 19:08:36 GMT

Golf fans all over the country were watching the Golf Channel this weekend to see if the U.S. Solheim Cup Team could take back the Cup and keep their U.S. turf winning streak alive.

Fans of this

Jacobsen Begins Sportman's CC Renovation

WebMaster — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:10:02 GMT

LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois (Aug. 22, 2005) – The rejuvenation of the Northbrook Park District’s Sportsman’s CC will begin Monday (Aug 22) when nationally prominent golf course architect Rick Jacobson brea

Walker Cup At Chicago Golf Club Tickets Available

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 20:39:27 GMT

Name the most exclusive golf club in the Chicago area? Olympia Fields? Medinah? Not even close.

It’s Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton and this weekend, from August 12 – 14, this prestigious golf clu

Fowler’s final round 64 seals come-from-behind win at 88th Western Junior

WebMaster — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:37:36 GMT

BELMONT, Mich. (Friday, July 15) - Rickie Fowler started Friday’s final round of the 2005 Western Junior three strokes behind the co-leaders, but he had a different number on his mind.P “I picked

Edgewood Valley wins 2005 Caddie Championship

WebMaster — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:33:32 GMT

WINNETKA, Ill. (Monday, July 18) - Edgewood Valley Country Club in LaGrange, led by Martin Bozek’s 2-over-par 73, won the 2005 Caddie Championship sponsored by the Western Golf Association on Monday a

Wie To Compete in John Deere Classic This Week In Quad Cities

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 07:35:38 GMT

The PGA TOUR stays in Illinois this week as the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities is the next stop for the top pros prior to British Open week.p The John Deere Classic has a little twist thi

Furyk Fends off Woods for Cialis Western Open Championship

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 07:34:13 GMT

Talk about pressure!

After finishing second three times already on the PGA TOUR this season, Jim Furyk had to hold off a late charge by none other than Tiger Woods Sunday at the Cialis Western

View What's Going on Out At The Advil Western Open From Your Computer

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 12:43:53 GMT

Alright, the truth is I have a real job – for now – as well as my ‘dream’ job of writing about golf. So I don’t have the opportunity to spend everyday out at the

Want to see Tiger at the Western and avoid the crowds? Here's How...

Jason Ferguson — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 10:14:58 GMT

First, let’s gather our spectator supplies. The essentials are fairly obvious. Get a lightweight folding chair that comes in a carry bag. Being totally relaxed is the only way to enjoy viewing th

Rough And Rain Slow Down The Field At The Cialis Western Open

Jason Ferguson — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 10:09:54 GMT

The first round of the 2005 Cialis Western Open kicked off with an hour delay due to early morning thunderstorms. As I arrived, there was evidence on the course of the storms with standing water in s

Western Open has Donated Over $37 million to Local Charities

WebMaster — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:00:06 GMT

Lemont, IL, June 24, 2005 – The PGA TOUR and its tournaments, including the Cialis Western Open, are celebrating the spirit of teamwork and giving back through Drive to a Billion, a national campaign

Blythefield Country Club To Host 2005 Western Junior

WebMaster — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:55:33 GMT

GOLF, Ill. (June 27, 2005) – A field of 156 of the nation’s top junior golfers will be competing July 11-15 in the 2005 Western Junior Championship, presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf at Blythefield

Field announced for Cialis Western Open

WebMaster — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:03:26 GMT

(Friday, June 24, 2005) - The following players are entered in the field for the Cialis Western Open on June 30-July 3 at Cog Hill Golf & C.C., Lemont, Ill. The field is subject to change prior to the

Mike Small receives Sponsor's Exemption

WebMaster — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:55:15 GMT

University of Illinois head golf coach Mike Small has accepted a sponsor’s exemption to play in the 2005 Cialis Western Open, June 27-July 3, at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont, Illinois. pSmall, who

Chicagoland Golf Season Ready to Heat Up as Cialis Western Open Approaches

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:52:16 GMT

While the Masters usually marks the start of the Chicagoand golfing season and the U.S. Open gets us rolling into our summer season, The Cialis Western Open is the pinnacle of our golfing season and t

Take Your Dad For A Round At White Pines

Jason and Jerry Ferguson — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:51:46 GMT

Golfing on Father’s Day weekend at White Pines Golf Club with my dad was a memorable experience.

A favorite among Chicagoland golfers since 1930, White Pines Golf Club, located in Bensenville,

Local Favorite Daley Takes Shot at LaSalle Bank Open

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 11 Jun 2005 06:38:23 GMT

Chris Couch continued his consistent play at the LaSalle Bank Open Friday, shooting a 4-under par 67 that moved him to 9-under for the tournament lead at the Glen Club in Glenview.

Couch, current

The Glen Club Hosts LaSalle Bank Open This Week

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:44:25 GMT

The Nationwide Tour visits the Chicagoland area this weekend at the LaSalle Bank Open at The Glen Club in Glenview. The 72-hole tournament will be played through this Sunday, June 12.

Scott Gutsc

Woods Misses first cut in 7 years

webmaster@golfchicago.com — Fri, 13 May 2005 15:17:27 GMT

Ernie Els now has the longest cut streak on tour with 20 cuts in a row made. That is because Tiger's streak of 142 ended today at the Byron Nelson. The previous longest streak coincidentally was hel

Michelle Wie Accepts Invititation to Play in 2005 John Deer Classic

WebMaster — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:31:02 GMT

EAST MOLINE, Illinois (April 11, 2005) – Michelle Wie, the 15-year-old golf phenom from Honolulu, has accepted an invitation to play in the 2005 John Deere Classic, July 4-10, at the Tournament Player

Golf Show at Green Garden Set to Kick-Off 2005 Golfing Season

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 11:28:42 GMT

The Chicago golfing season is about to get going! We at GolfChicago.com are looking forward to a great 2005 serving area golfers with all the complete information on Chicago golf.p To start off

George Dunne National Hosts ‘Extreme Day of Go

Press Release — Thu, 12 Aug 2004 18:22:40 GMT

(VIENNA, Virginia) – Billy Casper Golf (“BCG”) today announces that George Dunne National Golf Course in Chicago, IL, will host “The Extreme Day of Golf” on August 20, offerin

Better Hit Them Strait at PGA Championship

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:40:26 GMT

The PGA Championship will begin this week at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin.p I know it’s just the PGA Championship, a major that really has no more prestige than the Western Open or num

Free Women’s Golf Clinic Generates Unprecedented Response

WebMaster — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:53:19 GMT

Less than 10 days after its announcement, the free women’s golf clinic and seminar being hosted by Forest Preserve Golf at Edgebrook Golf Course on August 8 has reached its capacity of 60 participants

Ames High

Webmaster — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 09:22:38 GMT

Earlier in the year I entered a golf pool among a few friends where we picked various golfers from various categories. The person running the pool keeps track of everyone’s picks and updates the rest

Western Open Friday Notebook

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 19:33:55 GMT

Thank goodness for Tiger!P With the July 4th weekend upon us and the Cubs taking their frustrations out on the White Sox, The Cialis Western Open has to be thankful for a visit from Woods.P

Webb wins, three-peat denied, where’s Gulbis?

Webmaster — Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:25:10 GMT

The Kellogg Keebler Classic at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora finished this weekend with Karrie Webb coasting to victory, Annika Sorenstam missing out on winning the tournament 3 years in a row

KemperSports Appoints David Schingel Superintendent at Hawthorn Woods C.C.

WebMaster — Fri, 28 May 2004 14:47:53 GMT

MAY 27, 2004 - NORTHBROOK, IL - KemperSports Management this week named David Schingel superintendent of Hawthorn Woods Country Club. Schingel will oversee grow-in, maintenance and conditioning progr

LeHew Hangs On To Win CDGA Mid-Amateur At White Eagle

Bob Lemon — Fri, 14 May 2004 13:50:37 GMT

Rick LeHew couldn't help but feel a little disappointed after his final round in the Illinois State Mid-Amateur Championship. After all, the Brimfield resident had been one under par on his round st

What A Difference A Year Makes!

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 01 May 2004 06:19:05 GMT

The 2004 Chicago golf season is underway and what a difference a year makes!p Last year all the talk was of the U.S. Open at Olympia Fields. It seems so long ago that my now three-year old daugh

Chicago Golf Show Gives Golfers Opportunities To Get The Season Going

Bob Lemon — Sat, 20 Mar 2004 07:26:14 GMT

Mother Nature might not be quite convinced yet, but the golf season is fast approaching in the Chicago area. Based on the opinons of some of the experts at the 2004 Chicago Golf Show, golfers of all

Chicago City Amateur Championship Celebrates A Century of Spirited Competition..

WebMaster — Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:11:32 GMT

MARCH 16, 2004 – CHICAGO, IL – This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago City Amateur Championship, one of the area’s storied amateur golf tournaments. On July 16 – 18, 2004, 100 competito

Top Instructors Highlight 2004 Chicago Golf Show

WebMaster — Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:12:50 GMT

CHICAGO, Illinois (March 9, 2004) - Golf Magazine “Top 100 Teachers” Dr. Jim Suttie and Todd Sones will highlight a prime-time team of golf instructors set to lead game-improvement seminars at the upc

The Tournament Season Is Not Over Yet in Chicago

Len Ziehm — Thu, 04 Sep 2003 06:20:08 GMT

Just a few big events are left in this, most eventful, Chicago golf season.p The Illinois PGA Match Play Championship is on tap Tuesday through Friday (SEPT. 2-5) at Oak Grove in Alden. The Ill

Leonard, Langer Among Latest In Next Week's John Deere Classic

WebMaster — Thu, 04 Sep 2003 06:13:45 GMT

EAST MOLINE, Illinois (Sept. 3, 2003) – Former British Open champion Justin Leonard and two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer have committed to compete next week in the 2003 John Deere Classic.

AJGA Chicago Junior At Bolingbrook

WebMaster — Thu, 14 Aug 2003 06:36:22 GMT

BOLINGBROOK, ILL— Eric Meierdierks of Wilmette, Ill., shot an even-par 72 for a two-day total of 146 to lead the Boys Division of the AJGA Chicago Junior at Bolingbrook. In the Girls Division, As

Local Professional Golfers Enjoy Stellar Years In TOUR Events

Len Ziehm — Tue, 12 Aug 2003 15:09:02 GMT

In Chicago golf circles this has already a banner year. The local stars have been superb.p Roy Biancalana, the St. Andrews teaching pro, qualified for the U.S. Open and Western Open. Not many C

Forest Preserve Golf Lets Chicago Area ‘Kids Play Free’

WebMaster — Fri, 08 Aug 2003 17:00:59 GMT

(CHICAGO, Illinois) – Billy Casper Golf (“BCG”) today announces the expansion of its P.L.A.Y. initiative to promote junior golf in the Chicago area with its ‘Kids Play Free’ program. This new program

Ravisloe Renovation Restores Spirit of Donald Ross To Hidden Gem of Chicago Golf

WebMaster — Wed, 06 Aug 2003 06:52:23 GMT

HOMEWOOD, Illinois (Aug. 1, 2003) - Ravisloe Country Club, one of the hidden gems of Chicago golf, has reemerged onto the Chicago golf scene with a vengeance this summer thanks to the completion of

Illinois Women's Open at Mistwood Decided On Final Hole

Len Ziehm — Mon, 28 Jul 2003 06:48:30 GMT

Assuming there's no playoff, golf tournaments always finish on the 18th hole. This year's Illinois Women's Open was decided there--literally.

Mistwood's finishing hole, set at 485 yards for th

Vijay Singh Commits To Play In 2003 John Deere Classic

WebMaster — Tue, 22 Jul 2003 11:03:58 GMT

EAST MOLINE, Illinois (July 22, 2003) - For the first time in his career, two-time major champion Vijay Singh, one of the golf's finest and best-known players, has committed to play in the John Deere

Four Down and More to Go!

Len Ziehm — Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:45:57 GMT

The Chicago golf season was never like this one. A stretch of four tour events in six weeks ended with Tiger Woods' dominating win in the Western Open at Cog Hill. A week later Kenny Perry won the Gre

Rain Rain, Come Again

webmaster — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 21:16:19 GMT

When it rains, it pours. I'm not talking weather (maybe I am a little). I'm talking about scores at today's Western Open. It was raining birdies and eagles on the course today. This was one of the

Bolingbrook Golf Club Host It's First Western Open Qualifier

Len Ziehm — Wed, 02 Jul 2003 10:08:09 GMT

Bolingbrook Golf Club is relatively new to the Chicago area. The Arthur Hills-designed course opened last year and the spacious clubhouse this season. The first major competition was in keeping with t

Tournament viewing tips, Part 2

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 11:00:21 GMT

So you want to attend on tournament days, but you actually want to be able to see some action. Here are a few things to keep in mind to make the day as enjoyable as possible.

First, get to

Tips to watching the 100th Western Open

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 07:44:06 GMT

Today, I'd like to pass along some information regarding attending/watching a golf tournament. What's the best way to see the players you want to see? What are some good spots to watch from? Is it

Natural Golf To Offer Free Lessons To Help Grow The Game Of Golf

WebMaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2003 19:05:41 GMT

Mount Prospect, IL, June 18, 2003 - In an effort to increase the popularity and participation in the game of golf, Natural Golf Corporation announced today that it will offer Natural Golf group lesson

Resurrected Biancalana Heads From U.S. Open to Western Open

Len Ziehm — Tue, 17 Jun 2003 06:15:37 GMT

Forget what happened at the U.S. Open. The upcoming 100th Western Open will probably be a better indicator of Roy Biancalana’s golfing talents.

Biancalana may be Chicago’s best golfer not playing

Furyk Continues Record Pace at U.S. Open

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:33:00 GMT

Jim Furyk will lead the way Sunday at the 103rd U.S. Open at Olympia Fields North Course in Olympia Fields after his three-under par 67 kept him atop the leaderboard at 10 under par.

Furyk, who

Get out to the LaSalle Bank Open

webmaster — Thu, 05 Jun 2003 15:36:33 GMT

Today is the first day of the LaSalle Bank Open at the Glen Club in Glenview, IL. This is an outstanding field competing for a $500,000 purse. There are many former PGA tour players (including major

Billy Casper To Appear At Highland Woods, Indian Boundary and Joe Louis

WebMaster — Tue, 20 May 2003 16:29:15 GMT

CHICAGO, IL - Billy Casper - the professional golf legend who won two U.S. Open and four Western Open tournaments - will make special personal appearances at Highland Woods (Hoffman Estates), Indian B

Woods To Play Two in Chicago Area This Summer

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 17 May 2003 19:29:14 GMT

Tiger Woods is taking it easy this summer, but is prepared to defend at this year’s U.S. Open at Olympia Fields June 12 – 15.

This past Monday, Woods appeared via satellite at Olympia Fields Co

Opportunity For Tickets to 2004 PGA Championship Starts April 30

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 29 Apr 2003 19:57:52 GMT

If you are one of the many Chicagoans who waited too long to purchase tickets to the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields Country Club this summer, you had better not procrastinate on tickets to the 2004

KemperGolf Introduces On-Line Tee Time Reservations at Chicago Park Dist.Courses

WebMaster — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 06:29:02 GMT

CHICAGO, IL - KemperGolf Management and the Chicago Park District this week introduced on-line tee time reservations for all six Park District golf courses. Players can now book their tee times on-li

Billy Casper Golf Names Rehanek, Jr. Regional Vice President Based in Chicago

WebMaster — Tue, 11 Feb 2003 06:09:27 GMT

(CHICAGO) -- Billy Casper Golf ("BCG"), the nation's sixth largest golf-course management company, today announces that golf-industry veteran William A. Rehanek, Jr. has been appointed Regional Vice P

GolfTech Brings Golf Lessons to the Internet

WebMaster — Thu, 03 Oct 2002 19:18:06 GMT

New Proprietary Software System Offers Golf Instruction 247.p Company Positions Itself to Grow Revenues As a Software Provider.p DENVER, Colorado (April 29, 2002) - In an industry first,

No Payne No Gain at Illinois Open

Dan Rusnak — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 07:30:23 GMT

Former Northwestern University golfer Brian Payne led wire-to-wire in the Illinois Open at The Glen Club in Glenview to capture the event with a six-under par 207 three-day total.p Payne, who re

Illinois Open and LaSalle Bank Chicago Open Next on the Chicago Tourney List

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 02 Aug 2002 11:44:35 GMT

This season so far the Chicagoland area has been blessed with a PGA TOUR event, a SENIOR PGA TOUR event and an LPGA TOUR event. While those three events from the big three tours brought a lot of great

Irwin Too Busy Trying to Get Out of Town To Win SBC Senior Open

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 21 Jul 2002 17:32:24 GMT

In what turned out to be a very poorly-played sudden-death playoff hole, Bob Gilder defeated Hale Irwin with a par on the first playoff hole at the SBC Senior Open held at Harborside International Gol

...Is Another Man's Treasure.

Webmaster — Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:25:23 GMT

Ted Goin went out and posted an early 66 to take the lead in the SBC Senior Open being played at Harborside International. He and Roy Vucinich played in the first group and posted scores of 66 and 67

John Deere Classic Names New Tournament Director

WebMaster — Thu, 18 Jul 2002 06:10:34 GMT

SILVIS, Illinois (July 17, 2002) – Following a 45-day national search that attracted more than 80 applicants from across the country, the John Deere Classic today named local business executive Clair

Irwin Joins SBC Senior Open Field; Attempts Record 4th Title

WebMaster — Mon, 15 Jul 2002 07:16:07 GMT

iThree-time winner joins Crenshaw, Fleisher, Quigley, Floyd, McCord, Murphy and Rodriguez in talent-rich 2002 fieldip CHICAGO -- July12, 2002 -- Everyman versus Ironman. That is about ho

'Heroes Day' Will Be Every Day At SBC Senior Open

WebMaster — Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:56:13 GMT

CHICAGO, IL – Monday, June 24, 2002 -- Police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty, and their immediate family members will

Sport Greats to Compete in SBC Senior Open Pro-Am Events

WebMaster — Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:53:07 GMT

CHICAGO – Wednesday, June 19, 2002 -- “Let’s Play 36!” It may be a bit farfetched, but hearing that cry is certainly not out of the question as Chicago’s favorite Cub, Ernie (“Let’s Play Two!”) Banks

The SBC Senior Open -- A Brief History

WebMaster — Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:49:23 GMT

The SBC Senior Open made its debut at Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland, Ohio in 1989. It has since grown to be one of the players' favorite stops on the Senior PGA Tour.p Following its debut, t

Ben Crenshaw Joins SBC Senior Open Field

WebMaster — Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:46:36 GMT

CHICAGO -- July 8, 2002 -- Senior PGA Tour rookie Ben Crenshaw, one of the golf world's best-known and most-respected professionals, has officially committed to participate in the 2002 SBC Senior Ope

2002 SBC Senior Open Field

WebMaster — Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:45:13 GMT

2002 SBC Senior Open Fieldp (As Of 7902)p p p PJim Ahern P PJim Albus P PGeorge Archer P PHugh Baiocchi P PMiller Barber P PBill Brask P PJose M

“They’re overstepping their bounds” – Davis Love III on golf tournament fans

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 07 Jul 2002 18:33:51 GMT

What is the PGA TOUR going to do about the unruly fans these days at PGA TOUR events?

If 2002 Advil Western Open winner Jerry Kelly has his way it would be nothing, but tournament runner-up Dav

The Western "Wisconsin" Open

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 07 Jul 2002 18:26:35 GMT

Madison, Wisconsin resident Jerry Kelly used last years tie for fifth at the Advil Western Open as a confidence builder. Going into play next week at the Milwaukee Open and then a trip to the British

It's Time to Turn Up The Heat at the 2002 Advil Western Open

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 06 Jul 2002 19:33:16 GMT

Behind one eagle and six birdies, 2000 Western Open winner Australian Robert Allenby moved into the lead Saturday at the Advil Western Open after shooting a seven-under par 65. Allenby sits at 15-unde

Friday at the Hill

Keith Searls — Sat, 06 Jul 2002 12:13:28 GMT

Day two at the Advil Western Open was a day filled with difficult pin placements a lot of sun and the periodic gusts of wind. Many of the holes required well-placed tee shots to have any chance of at

Tiger out of the Western Open

webmaster — Tue, 02 Jul 2002 20:24:51 GMT

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Western Open this week due to the flu. He will remain at his Florida home to recover.

Tiger is not planning to play in any tournaments until the British

Tuesday Western Open Notebook

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 02 Jul 2002 07:18:24 GMT

Monday General Qualifier Results...p Michael Troy of Westmont was scheduled to tee off in the first group of the Monday Western Open General Qualifier. With the heat index predicted to be above 10

Monday Advil Western Open Notebook

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 01 Jul 2002 12:40:12 GMT

bWestern Open Qualifier - Village Links, Glen Ellyn...bp One of the most grueling rounds of golf for over 150 Advil Western Open field wanna-be's is being played today at Village Links in G

2004 PGA Championship Dates Announced, Information On Tickets Now Available

WebMaster — Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:42:42 GMT

KOHLER, Wis. – The PGA of America and Kohler Co., have announced the dates for the 86th PGA Championship, which will be conducted Aug. 9-15, 2004, at Whistling Straits, in Kohler, Wisconsin.

2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields Country Club

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 11 Jun 2002 12:53:32 GMT

While Tiger made big news recently at the 102nd U.S. Open, next year will be the Chicago areas time to shine as the 103rd U.S. Open is played at south suburban Olympia Fields Country Club's famed Nort

Kellog-Keebler Champion To Receive New DeDe Owens Memorial Trophy

WebMaster — Mon, 06 May 2002 13:53:01 GMT

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (May 6, 2002) - The champion of the inaugural Kellog-Keebler Classic will receive the new DeDe Owens Memorial Trophy recently created to memorialize the legendary Chicago teaching

Golftec Brings Golf Lessons To The Internet

WebMaster — Tue, 30 Apr 2002 19:55:18 GMT

New Proprietary Software System Offers Golf Instruction 24/7.

Company Positions Itself to Grow Revenues As a Software Provider.

DENVER, Colorado (April 29, 2002) - In an industry first,

Joe Jemsek - Patriarch of Public Golf - Dies At Age of 89

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 02 Apr 2002 13:56:33 GMT

Joe Jemsek, highly regarded as the Patriarch of Public Golf, passed away at the age of 89 Tuesday, April 2 after a long illness.

Jemsek, the owner/operator of three Chicagoland golf facilities

Lane Tech Alumni Association Sets Dates for Golf Outing

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:18:45 GMT

The First Annual Lane Tech Alumni Association Golf Outing will be held Tuesday August 13, at Glenview Park Golf Club in Glenview.p The outing will benefit The Lane Tech scholarship program and

Winners of the GolfChicago.com Eagle Ridge package announced!

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:51:45 GMT

First of all, welcome to all our new visitors!

Since the Chicago Golf Show, we have seen a huge jump in visits to our web site. The Chicago Golf Show was a huge success this year and if you misse

Chicago Golf Show Feb. 15 - 17

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 11 Feb 2002 14:02:02 GMT

The 19th annual Chicago Golf Show is set for February 15 - 17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont and GOLFCHICAGO.COM will again be in attendance at booth #320.

This ye

KemperSports To Manage Arthur Hills - Designed Golf Course in Bolingbrook

webmaster — Fri, 25 Jan 2002 07:19:57 GMT

NORTHBROOK, IL – Mayor Roger C. Claar announced today that at last night’s City Council meeting, the Village of Bolingbrook voted to retain KemperSports Management to operate Bolingbrook Golf Club.

FeelGoodGolf Learning Centers

Webmaster — Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:42:11 GMT

New Location Special!- Save $100 on our 3Day/3Night Golf School Special (4:1 student to teacher ratio)

FeelGoodGolf Learning Centers would like to introduce you to our 3 Day/3 Night Golf School

Golfing Pros and Skilled Amateurs To Compete In 2001 LaSalle Bank Chicago Open

Webmaster — Tue, 28 Aug 2001 09:05:28 GMT

Baseball Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk Among Competitors

CHICAGO (August 23, 2001) – More than 140 top golfers from 18 states will gather to compete in the 2001 LaSalle Ban

LaSalle Bank and CDGA Prepare To Tee Off For The 2001 LaSalle Bank Chicago Open

Webmaster — Wed, 22 Aug 2001 08:47:12 GMT

Lemont, Ill. (June 4, 2001) – LaSalle Bank and the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) have announced the “2001 LaSalle Bank Chicago Open” will take place September 13-15 at Beverly Countr

The Glen Club Is Open

Dan Rusnak — Thu, 09 Aug 2001 07:57:38 GMT

The biggest news this summer in Chicagoland golf is the opening of the highly-touted public Glen Club on the former site of the Glenview Naval Air Station in North Suburban Glenview. While GOLFCHICAGO

Illinois Open Takes Centerstage August 6 - 8 at Royal Fox

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:39:39 GMT

The Illinois Open - The "State Championship of Golf" - is set to take place August 6 - 8 at Royal Fox Golf Club in St. Charles. The Illinois Open is the largest event on the Illinois PGA calendar.

Next up - John Deere Classic and Illinois Open

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:09:45 GMT

The PGA TOUR's visit to the Chicago area a few weeks back at the Advil Western Open and the SBC Open this past week was just the beginning of a huge month of spectator golf in the area t

Love doesn't conquer all at Western Open

Nick Kuper — Mon, 09 Jul 2001 06:39:07 GMT

Scott Hoch won the Western Open yesterday when Davis Love III bogeyed the final hole. To Hoch's credit, he shot an 8 under par 64 yesterday with some brilliant putting. Love III shot a final round 6

Davis Love III leads Advil Western Open

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 06 Jul 2001 19:50:07 GMT

Davis Love III shot a 5-under 67 Friday to take a three stroke lead after two rounds at the Advil Western Open. After a bogey on the par four first hole, Love birdied #2 and eagled #5 to move eight-u

Sponsor exemptions announced for Advil Western Open

Webmaster — Mon, 02 Jul 2001 09:20:26 GMT

(LEMONT, Illinois) — Charles Howell III, one of golf’s most promising young players, will join four veteran PGA TOUR players and the 2000 Western Amateur champion as sponsor’s choices for the 2001 Adv

Kung, Johnson, Schuldt, Farr-Kaye are Semifinalists at U.S. Women's Am Pub Links

Webmaster — Sun, 24 Jun 2001 08:13:01 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Medalist Candie Kung, 19, Taiwan, was three under par in her quarterfinal match and easily advanced in the 25th United States Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,11

Free Golf For Our Mailing List Subscribers!

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 22 Jun 2001 06:25:44 GMT

Summer is officially here and now it is time to start playing some good golf with some GOLFCHICAGO.COM visitors.

Visitors that are on our mailing list are eligible for free rounds of golf in the

2001 Advil Western Open Players To Face New No. 2 Hole

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:42:35 GMT

(LEMONT, Illinois) - Cog Hill G. & C.C.'s Course No. 4, Dubsdread, will have a new look for the 2001 Advil Western Open following a decision by the PGA TOUR to allow play on the course's new 155-yard,

2001 Advil Western Open Chosen As British Open Qualifier Tournament

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:37:21 GMT

(LEMONT, Illinois) - The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews has announced that the 2001 Advil Western Open, set for July 5-8 at Cog Hill G. & C.C. in Lemont, will serve as a qualifying event fo

Advil Western Open Purse Increased To $3.6 Million

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:31:49 GMT

(April 10, 2001) - The 2001 Advil Western Open purse has increased to a record $3.6 million, with the winner earning $648,000, Advil and the Western Golf Association announced today.p The increa

Pairings For Thursday's Third Round Match Play U.S. Women's Public Links

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:24:55 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Pairings for Thursday's third round of match play at the 2001 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,110-yard, par 72 Kemper Lakes Golf Club.p Round of 16

Results of Wednesday's First And Second Round U.S. Women's Am Public Links

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:22:05 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Results of Wednesday's first and second round of match play from the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,110-yard, par 72 Kemper Lakes Golf Club.

UPPER HALF

Kung Advances, Wie Upsets Homeyer In U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:19:31 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Eleven-year-old Michelle Wie, Honolulu, Hawaii, upset Hilary Homeyer, an American Curtis Cup player twice her age, 1 up, in the second round of the United States Women's Amateur Pub

Pairings For First Round Match Play 2001 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 07:55:45 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Pairings for the first round of match play in the 2001 United States Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,110-yard, par 72 Kemper Lakes Golf Club.

Round of 64

Wednesday's Results from 2001 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 07:52:49 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Results of Wednesday's second round of stroke-play qualifying at the 2001 United States Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,110-yard, par 72 Kemper Lakes Golf Club.<

Wednesday's Results from 2001 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 07:52:24 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Results of Wednesday's second round of stroke-play qualifying at the 2001 United States Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,110-yard, par 72 Kemper Lakes Golf Club.<

Candie Kung Is Medalist At U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 07:46:11 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Candie Kung, 19, of Thailand, fired a second-round 70 to take medalist honors in the 25th United States Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,110-yard, par 72 Kemper L

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Selects EZLinks as Strategic Partner

webmaster — Thu, 21 Jun 2001 07:26:33 GMT

Birmingham, AL June 17, 2001 -- Last week, SunBelt Golf Corporation, which operates The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (the "Trail"), finalized an agreement with tee-time reservation service provider

Candie Kung Leads In U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Qualifying

Webmaster — Wed, 20 Jun 2001 06:48:19 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - Candie Kung, 19, a native of Taiwan who lives in Monterey Park, Calif., led after the first round of stroke-play qualifying in the United States Women's Amateur Public Links Champ

Youngsters Take On Top Public Links Players InNational Women’s Golf Championship

WEBMASTER — Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:11:54 GMT

Long Grove, Ill. - An 11-year-old golfer, whose classmates call her “the Terminator,” is attempting to win the United States Women’s Amat

2001 Motor Werks Illinois PGA Championship To Be Held May 14 - 16

Webmaster — Mon, 14 May 2001 07:45:47 GMT

The Motor Werks Illinois PGA Championship is set for May 14-16, at Kemper Lakes Golf Course in Long Grove, IL. Kemper Sports Management and Kemper Lakes GC will host this prestigious event for the tw

The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin Opens its Fourth Course August 1, 2000

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:55:14 GMT

The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin Opens its Fourth Course August 1, 2000 One of the finest golf destinations in the world has opened yet another incredible golf course on the shores of Lake Mi

Seven Bridges General Manager/Director of Golf becomes new secretary of the PGA

Webmaster — Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:53:02 GMT

Roger Warren, a PGA member since 1990, has become the new secretary for the PGA of America.

Warren is general manager and director of golf at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge. He has served as

Ed Oldfield, Jr. Named Head Golf Professional

Webmaster — Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:51:52 GMT

NORTHBROOK, IL - Ed Oldfield, Jr. has been named head golf professional of The Glen Club, the new Tom Fazio layout opening July 2001 on the former site of the Glenview Naval Air Station base. He spe

Thunderhawk To Host 2001 Jaguar CEO Tour

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:11:01 GMT

Beach Park, IL - Lake County Forest Preserves’ ThunderHawk Golf Club today announced that it will host the Chicago Regional qualifying round of the 2001 Jaguar CEO Tour. On Monday,

The Course at Aberdeen announces start-of-the year events

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 03 Apr 2001 14:33:13 GMT

The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso, Indiana recently announced two start-of-the year events. First will be a two-Person Arctic Open Scramble Saturday, March 24 and secondly will be a Spring Tee Off