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 professional may believe that their course has the trickiest greens, while the members say that all other courses have tough … [Read More...]
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Old Top Farm Golf Course: Pictures, Numbers, and Words
Utilizing three descriptive modes -- pictures, numbers, and words -- Chicago Golf Report presents a review of Old Top Farm Golf Course. Old Top Farm is a privately … [Read More...]
Illinois Golf Operational Restrictions – UPDATED – May 29, 2020
As Illinois prepares to enter "Phase 3" in the reopening of the state on May 29, 2020, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has published … [Read More...]
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ABC’s Holey Moley Returns for Season 2
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Western Golf Association: Growing the Game Since 1899
Our guest this episode is the Senior Vice President of tournaments within the Western Golf Association, Vince Pellegrino. You can learn more about Vince and the … [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...]
Chicago’s Top 10 Forced Carry Golf Shots
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 … [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
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