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Chicago Area Golf News Archive for September, 2022
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September 2, 2022
Manhunt underway for escaped suspect near Columbus Park Golf Course on Chicago's West Side
Investigators are searching for an escaped prisoner around a Columbus Park and the Columbus Park golf course in the Austin neighborhood on the city's West Side.
Elmhurst police said a suspect escaped their custody near westbound I-290, just before the Austin exit, around 2:01 p.m.
Devin M. Revels, 27, made his escape after kicking out the back window of the police car and running from the scene, police said.
Manhunt underway for escaped suspect near Columbus Park Golf Course on Chicago's West Side
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Investigators are searching for an escaped prisoner around a Columbus Park and the Columbus Park golf course in the Austin neighborhood on the city's West Side.
Elmhurst police said a suspect escaped their custody near westbound I-290, just before the Austin exit, around 2:01 p.m.
Devin M. Revels, 27, made his escape after kicking out the back window of the police car and running from the scene, police said.
September 2, 2022
More participation, more revenue for Naperville Park District
Despite construction at Naperbrook and Springbrook, golf revenue is 14% ahead of budget. Springbrook is closed for renovation, but the golf range remains popular, according to Golf Director Kevin Carlson.
More participation, more revenue for Naperville Park District
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Despite construction at Naperbrook and Springbrook, golf revenue is 14% ahead of budget. Springbrook is closed for renovation, but the golf range remains popular, according to Golf Director Kevin Carlson.
September 2, 2022
Midwestern Amputee Golf Adaptive Open Starts Friday, September 9
The 2022 MWAGA Adaptive Open is a 3-day golf event culminates in 36-hole tournament for men and women of all ages with a disability.
Midwestern Amputee Golf Adaptive Open Starts Friday, September 9
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The 2022 MWAGA Adaptive Open is a 3-day golf event culminates in 36-hole tournament for men and women of all ages with a disability.
September 5, 2022
Skokie Country Club Celebrates 125 Year Anniversary and US Open Centennial
David A. F. Sweet, Classic Chicago Magazine
Every quarter century or so, private clubs celebrate a meaningful anniversary. In the Chicago area, many golf clubs — from Exmoor to Glen View — have been commemorating their sesquicentennials (also known as 125th anniversaries).
But one this year has toasted not one but two major commemorations. Skokie Country Club in Glencoe is not only 125 years old; a century ago, it hosted the U.S. Open.
Skokie Country Club Celebrates 125 Year Anniversary and US Open Centennial
David A. F. Sweet, Classic Chicago Magazine
Every quarter century or so, private clubs celebrate a meaningful anniversary. In the Chicago area, many golf clubs — from Exmoor to Glen View — have been commemorating their sesquicentennials (also known as 125th anniversaries).
But one this year has toasted not one but two major commemorations. Skokie Country Club in Glencoe is not only 125 years old; a century ago, it hosted the U.S. Open.
September 5, 2022
Chicago-born Herb Kohler, legendary businessman, golf course owner, dies at 83
Jack Hirsch, Golf Magazine
Herb Kohler, the plumbing magnate and legendary golf-course developer who built Whistling Straits, host site of the 2021 Ryder Cup, died Saturday at 83.
Kohler was an avid golfer who made it his mission to turn eastern Wisconsin and the shores of Lake Michigan into an international golf destination.
Chicago-born Herb Kohler, legendary businessman, golf course owner, dies at 83
Jack Hirsch, Golf Magazine
Herb Kohler, the plumbing magnate and legendary golf-course developer who built Whistling Straits, host site of the 2021 Ryder Cup, died Saturday at 83.
Kohler was an avid golfer who made it his mission to turn eastern Wisconsin and the shores of Lake Michigan into an international golf destination.
September 6, 2022
Sugar Grove's Rich Harvest Farms excited to host LIV Golf event
Len Ziehm, Daily Herald
Now it's Chicago's turn to see what the LIV Golf Tour has to offer. Rich Harvest Farms, in Sugar Grove, will host the fifth of eight LIV tournaments on Sept. 16-18 with a pro-am the day before the tournament rounds.
Rich Harvest will then host a $25 million 54-hole tournament that offers individual and a team competition running simultaneously.
Sugar Grove's Rich Harvest Farms excited to host LIV Golf event
Len Ziehm, Daily Herald
Now it's Chicago's turn to see what the LIV Golf Tour has to offer. Rich Harvest Farms, in Sugar Grove, will host the fifth of eight LIV tournaments on Sept. 16-18 with a pro-am the day before the tournament rounds.
Rich Harvest will then host a $25 million 54-hole tournament that offers individual and a team competition running simultaneously.
September 12, 2022
Golf Records Dropping Everywhere
Dion Martorano, Journal & Topics
Not even one full month into the high school golf season and multiple school records have found new placeholders. Hersey boys golf head coach Dan Caporusso put it best: “Good weather, good golf.”
As of Sept. 7, the most recent record to fall was Tuesday, Sept. 6 with Conant boys golf star Nicholas Simon. The Cougars golfer fired a school record 5-under-par 30 score at Schaumburg Golf Club. Simon birdied (1-under-par for the hole) on holes 1, 2, 5, 8 and 9. He hit on par for holes 3, 4, 6 and 7.
Conant shot a 148 team score and went 1-1 on the day, finishing one stroke behind Prospect (147) and 39 strokes ahead of Schaumburg (187) in the tri-meet.
Golf Records Dropping Everywhere
Dion Martorano, Journal & Topics
Not even one full month into the high school golf season and multiple school records have found new placeholders. Hersey boys golf head coach Dan Caporusso put it best: “Good weather, good golf.”
As of Sept. 7, the most recent record to fall was Tuesday, Sept. 6 with Conant boys golf star Nicholas Simon. The Cougars golfer fired a school record 5-under-par 30 score at Schaumburg Golf Club. Simon birdied (1-under-par for the hole) on holes 1, 2, 5, 8 and 9. He hit on par for holes 3, 4, 6 and 7.
Conant shot a 148 team score and went 1-1 on the day, finishing one stroke behind Prospect (147) and 39 strokes ahead of Schaumburg (187) in the tri-meet.
September 13, 2022
What to know as LIV Golf Tour comes to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove this weekend
Michal Dwojak, Daily Herald
The LIV Golf Tour is coming to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove this weekend as part of its inaugural season.
The LIV Golf Invitational Chicago will be the tour's fifth event of the year and runs from Friday to Sunday, featuring some of the top-ranked golfers in the world. The event opens with a pro-am on Thursday.
LIV Golf has faced controversy since its founding in 2021. Many have been opposed to the new tour because it is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which is overseen by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
What to know as LIV Golf Tour comes to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove this weekend
Michal Dwojak, Daily Herald
The LIV Golf Tour is coming to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove this weekend as part of its inaugural season.
The LIV Golf Invitational Chicago will be the tour's fifth event of the year and runs from Friday to Sunday, featuring some of the top-ranked golfers in the world. The event opens with a pro-am on Thursday.
LIV Golf has faced controversy since its founding in 2021. Many have been opposed to the new tour because it is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which is overseen by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
September 14, 2022
Bryson DeChambeau throws out first pitch at Chicago White Sox game, could use a little more zip on his fastball
Coleman Bentley, Golf Digest
Bryson DeChambeau took the mound ahead of the Chicago White Sox's game against the Colorado Rockies and threw the first pitch.
Bryson DeChambeau throws out first pitch at Chicago White Sox game, could use a little more zip on his fastball
Coleman Bentley, Golf Digest
Bryson DeChambeau took the mound ahead of the Chicago White Sox's game against the Colorado Rockies and threw the first pitch.
September 14, 2022
Stevenson HS Wins 43rd Waukegan Invite
Since 1980, Waukegan has hosted the Waukegan Invitational, which reached its 43rd year in 2022. In a way, it is a tournament of champions for Illinois girls high school golf. The invite included teams that finished 1-5 and 8th at state the previous year in Class 2A, plus the fourth place team in Class 1A. The invite hosted the Class 2A state champion teams from each year since 2014. It may be the oldest girls high school golf event in Illinois, or at least one of the oldest. Each year the best of the best teams in the state come out to compete on the course.
Stevenson HS won it this year.
Stevenson HS Wins 43rd Waukegan Invite
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Since 1980, Waukegan has hosted the Waukegan Invitational, which reached its 43rd year in 2022. In a way, it is a tournament of champions for Illinois girls high school golf. The invite included teams that finished 1-5 and 8th at state the previous year in Class 2A, plus the fourth place team in Class 1A. The invite hosted the Class 2A state champion teams from each year since 2014. It may be the oldest girls high school golf event in Illinois, or at least one of the oldest. Each year the best of the best teams in the state come out to compete on the course.
Stevenson HS won it this year.
September 16, 2022
Stanford sets the early pace at Olympia Fields/Illini Invitational
Jim Young, AmateurGolf.com
The Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club has long been an early season measuring stick for some of the top teams in the nation to test themselves on a historic venue.
With 11 of the 15 teams in this year's field either ranked or receiving votes in the first GCAA Coaches Top-25 Poll, including each of the last four national title winners in Texas (2022), Pepperdine (2021), Stanford (2019), and Oklahoma State (2018), the 2022 OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational field is once again one of the fall's strongest.
Stanford sets the early pace at Olympia Fields/Illini Invitational
Jim Young, AmateurGolf.com
The Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club has long been an early season measuring stick for some of the top teams in the nation to test themselves on a historic venue.
With 11 of the 15 teams in this year's field either ranked or receiving votes in the first GCAA Coaches Top-25 Poll, including each of the last four national title winners in Texas (2022), Pepperdine (2021), Stanford (2019), and Oklahoma State (2018), the 2022 OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational field is once again one of the fall's strongest.
September 16, 2022
Lincicome: LIV golf is for the greedy, the ungrateful and the inadequate
Bernie Lincicome, Daily Herald
To the surprise of some, mostly me, the Hybrid Greed Golf Tour, has made it here, reasonably sturdy and irritatingly ominous; that is to say, it has not gone away as I pledged that it would.
There is no penalty for being wrong, but there is some remorse. This ridiculous YouTube carnival is not only fooling reasonable folks -- if a golf fan can be identified that way -- but gains credence the longer it stays around.
Lincicome: LIV golf is for the greedy, the ungrateful and the inadequate
Bernie Lincicome, Daily Herald
To the surprise of some, mostly me, the Hybrid Greed Golf Tour, has made it here, reasonably sturdy and irritatingly ominous; that is to say, it has not gone away as I pledged that it would.
There is no penalty for being wrong, but there is some remorse. This ridiculous YouTube carnival is not only fooling reasonable folks -- if a golf fan can be identified that way -- but gains credence the longer it stays around.
September 16, 2022
LIV Golf in Chicago area: Wheaton's Kevin Streelman not a fan, but Mickelson says it's here to stay
John Dietz, Daily Herald
"Honestly I was a little disappointed to see it come to Chicago -- a city that I'm from and take great pride in," the 43-year-old Kevin Streelman said Wednesday in a phone interview. "I was a little surprised that Jerry [Rich, owner of Rich Harvest Farms] would want [LIV] at his golf course."
LIV Golf in Chicago area: Wheaton's Kevin Streelman not a fan, but Mickelson says it's here to stay
John Dietz, Daily Herald
"Honestly I was a little disappointed to see it come to Chicago -- a city that I'm from and take great pride in," the 43-year-old Kevin Streelman said Wednesday in a phone interview. "I was a little surprised that Jerry [Rich, owner of Rich Harvest Farms] would want [LIV] at his golf course."
September 18, 2022
Stanford finishes off dominant victory at Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational
Jim Young, AmateurGolf.com
The Cardinal put the finishing touches on a dominant 12-stroke victory at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational on Sunday while junior Michael Thorbjornsen claimed his first collegiate victory, firing a final round 68 to post a one-stroke victory over Florida's Ricky Castillo and 36-hole leader Adrien Dumont de Chassart of Illinois.
Stanford finishes off dominant victory at Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational
Jim Young, AmateurGolf.com
The Cardinal put the finishing touches on a dominant 12-stroke victory at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational on Sunday while junior Michael Thorbjornsen claimed his first collegiate victory, firing a final round 68 to post a one-stroke victory over Florida's Ricky Castillo and 36-hole leader Adrien Dumont de Chassart of Illinois.
September 18, 2022
Smith wins LIV Golf tournament in Sugar Grove
Associated Press, Daily Herald
British Open champion Cameron Smith made his decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf pay off Sunday when he closed with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.
Smith wins LIV Golf tournament in Sugar Grove
Associated Press, Daily Herald
British Open champion Cameron Smith made his decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf pay off Sunday when he closed with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.
September 19, 2022
First Tee Opens $2 Million Golf Center On Lakefront at Sydney R. Marovitz
The state-of-the-art short game facility behind the old Waveland Clock Tower opened Thursday. The facility adds to the nine-hole Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, 3701 N. Recreation Drive. The $2 million, 60,000-square-foot area was built and funded by First Tee, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides programs, coaching and camps for children to learn golf at courses throughout Chicago and its suburbs.
First Tee Opens $2 Million Golf Center On Lakefront at Sydney R. Marovitz
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The state-of-the-art short game facility behind the old Waveland Clock Tower opened Thursday. The facility adds to the nine-hole Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, 3701 N. Recreation Drive. The $2 million, 60,000-square-foot area was built and funded by First Tee, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides programs, coaching and camps for children to learn golf at courses throughout Chicago and its suburbs.
September 20, 2022
Could Women's Western Open be returning to golf circuit?
Len Ziehm, Daily Herald
Judy Rankin, speaking at the Western Golf Association's annual Women of Distinction ceremonies, said the Women's Western Open may finally be coming back.
That Open, the first major in women's golf, was first held 20 years before the LPGA was created. It was a match play event from 1930 to 1953 and a 72-hole stroke play event after that.
Could Women's Western Open be returning to golf circuit?
Len Ziehm, Daily Herald
Judy Rankin, speaking at the Western Golf Association's annual Women of Distinction ceremonies, said the Women's Western Open may finally be coming back.
That Open, the first major in women's golf, was first held 20 years before the LPGA was created. It was a match play event from 1930 to 1953 and a 72-hole stroke play event after that.
September 22, 2022
Hazel Crest in talks to annex Calumet Country Club property eyed for development, jettisoned by Homewood
Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune
Preliminary talks are underway about a possible annexation and redevelopment of Calumet Country Club that would bring the property into Hazel Crest, according to Mayor Vernard Alsberry.
So far, no formal annexation request has been made, and Alsberry said Thursday he is waiting to see a proposal for how the property might be developed.
The 130-acre property, northwest of Dixie Highway and 175th Street, is in unincorporated Cook County after Homewood officials, in April 2021, voted to allow the country club to part ways with the village.
Hazel Crest in talks to annex Calumet Country Club property eyed for development, jettisoned by Homewood
Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune
Preliminary talks are underway about a possible annexation and redevelopment of Calumet Country Club that would bring the property into Hazel Crest, according to Mayor Vernard Alsberry.
So far, no formal annexation request has been made, and Alsberry said Thursday he is waiting to see a proposal for how the property might be developed.
The 130-acre property, northwest of Dixie Highway and 175th Street, is in unincorporated Cook County after Homewood officials, in April 2021, voted to allow the country club to part ways with the village.
September 22, 2022
Group of golfers changing the game for Latinas
Lourdes Duarte, WGN
For decades, the game of golf has been known to create networking opportunities for men. It’s the place where deals are made and long friendships developed. But it hasn’t always been where you find women and even less likely Latinas.
But now there’s a group of women with a game plan for the future of golf.
Leading the team is Martha Estela Tobias.
“Every time we gather, there’s a new face and new dialogue and new conversations,” she said.
In Illinois, she started the Ladies International Golf Association or LIGA. The association is meant to support women who see the advantages of the game and want to play.
Group of golfers changing the game for Latinas
Lourdes Duarte, WGN
For decades, the game of golf has been known to create networking opportunities for men. It’s the place where deals are made and long friendships developed. But it hasn’t always been where you find women and even less likely Latinas.
But now there’s a group of women with a game plan for the future of golf.
Leading the team is Martha Estela Tobias.
“Every time we gather, there’s a new face and new dialogue and new conversations,” she said.
In Illinois, she started the Ladies International Golf Association or LIGA. The association is meant to support women who see the advantages of the game and want to play.
September 26, 2022
Museums being eyed for former Pheasant Run property in St. Charles
Eric Schelkopf, Daily Herald
St. Charles resident John Mars proposes to build a Chicago Sports Hall of Fame, a Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame, and the Yes To Vets museum on Pheasant Run Resort's western edge. Yes To Vets is a veterans' service organization that Mars started.
The three museums would be built next to each other and on one level.
Museums being eyed for former Pheasant Run property in St. Charles
Eric Schelkopf, Daily Herald
St. Charles resident John Mars proposes to build a Chicago Sports Hall of Fame, a Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame, and the Yes To Vets museum on Pheasant Run Resort's western edge. Yes To Vets is a veterans' service organization that Mars started.
The three museums would be built next to each other and on one level.
September 27, 2022
Golfweek's 2022 top public and private courses in Illinois
Jason Lusk, GolfWeek
Cog Hill’s No. 4 Dubsdread is the top-rated public-access golf course in Illinois with a Dick Wilson and Joe Lee design that opened in 1964 and was renovated by Rees Jones in 2008.
The past host of numerous USGA championship and PGA Tour events, No. 4 Dubsdread sits at No. 1 in the Prairie State on Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play list for public-access layouts in the US.
Golfweek's 2022 top public and private courses in Illinois
Jason Lusk, GolfWeek
Cog Hill’s No. 4 Dubsdread is the top-rated public-access golf course in Illinois with a Dick Wilson and Joe Lee design that opened in 1964 and was renovated by Rees Jones in 2008.
The past host of numerous USGA championship and PGA Tour events, No. 4 Dubsdread sits at No. 1 in the Prairie State on Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play list for public-access layouts in the US.
September 28, 2022
Puttshack Oakbrook takes miniature golf to a high-tech new level
Tim McGill, Fox Chicago
Sort of like TopGolf for miniature golf, Puttshack in Oak Brook embeds sensors inside golf balls to automatically keep track of your miniature golf score and progress. Also features a full restaurant menu and full bar.
Puttshack Oakbrook takes miniature golf to a high-tech new level
Tim McGill, Fox Chicago
Sort of like TopGolf for miniature golf, Puttshack in Oak Brook embeds sensors inside golf balls to automatically keep track of your miniature golf score and progress. Also features a full restaurant menu and full bar.
September 29, 2022
Gary International Black Film Festival opens with tribute to the city’s Ann Gregory, a golf pioneer
Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune
The late Ann Gregory, who lived in Gary and was the first Black woman to play in a U.S. Golf Association championship, will be honored with an Opening Night Red Carpet exhibit and a screening of “Playing Through” on Oct. 7 during the Gary International Black Film Festival.
Gary International Black Film Festival opens with tribute to the city’s Ann Gregory, a golf pioneer
Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune
The late Ann Gregory, who lived in Gary and was the first Black woman to play in a U.S. Golf Association championship, will be honored with an Opening Night Red Carpet exhibit and a screening of “Playing Through” on Oct. 7 during the Gary International Black Film Festival.
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