As a PGA professional, I've given over 20,000 golf lessons to players of all ages and skill levels. With that experience comes lots of different assumptions or misconceptions that my students have about the golf swing. Here are a few common misconceptions or "mis-cup-ceptions" that I hear quite often that cause you to miss the cup. 1. “You have to hit down on chips to make … [Read More...]
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Book Review: “The Story of the Masters”
David Barrett is a talented, experienced, and passionate golf writer, credited with authoring six books about golf, with two published works encompassing golf's … [Read More...]
Chicago Golf Course Connections to the Masters
When Augusta National Golf Club opened for play in January of 1933, there were over 150 golf courses already in operation in the Chicagoland area. Among those … [Read More...]
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The 2021 BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club
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Illinois State Amateur Championship Golf Tournament
The Illinois State Amateur Championship will take place July 20-22, 2021 at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville, Illinois. The Illinois State Amateur Championship is … [Read More...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
