In real life, when faced with dangerous situations humans and other critters have three choices: run, fight, or hide. However, there are occasions out on the links when the twisted mind of cruel golf course architects provide just one alternative -- the forced carry -- golfers can't go under, they can't go around, they must go over. In this war between golfers versus … [Read More...]
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Turn to Pilates for an Edge on the Golf Course
Besides a passion for the game, what do most golfers have in common? At one point in their career, they've experienced some kind of golf-related pain or injury. One … [Read More...]
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Birdies for Charity to Raise Funds for Local Groups
Illinois PGA Professionals will play golf for a great cause on Tuesday, September 4th at the 8th Annual "Birdies for Charity" fundraiser at River Forest Country … [Read More...]
Measure and Improve Your Swing with Blast Golf
"What Gets Measured Gets Improved" is a famous quote from management consultant, educator, and author Peter Drucker. As one of the one of the most widely influential … [Read More...]
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The Complete Guide to Golf Driving Ranges in Chicago
Looking for a place to improve your swing and practice the great game of golf in Chicago and the suburbs? You've come to the right place. ChicagoGolfReport.com is proud to present the most comprehensive list ever compiled of public golf driving ranges in … [Read More...]
Top 10 Toughest Golf Course Greens in Chicagoland
After finishing a round at any given course newcomers might believe that the greens were difficult, while long-time regular golfers who are acquainted with all the subtleties of the greens can putt ‘lights out’. Each course’s superintendent and head … [Read More...]
The Fantastic Par Fours of Chicago Golf
A score of "four" made on a golf hole is either a bogey, birdie, or par. Consensus would say that a birdie-four is better than a par-four, and way better than a bogey-four, but there are times when the 'four' as 'par' can delight a golfer nearly as much as a … [Read More...]
Western Open Golf Tournament
For over 100 years, the Western Open was considered Chicago's professional golf tournament. First played in 1899 at The Glen View Club, the Western Open in 2006 was the 3rd oldest active PGA Tour tournament, after the British Open (began 1860) and U.S. Open … [Read More...]