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Klein Creek Golf Club

Walter Lis June 14, 2026

Designed by Dick Nugent, Klein Creek Golf Club in the western suburb of Winfield features an open design in which water is present on 15 holes. Navigate clear of the water and the omnipresent bunkers ...

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Interview With Golf Club Manufacturing Expert Mike Tait

Walter Lis August 2, 2010

What's the difference between the clubs long drive champions use and the clubs you're probably using right now? The answer from a leading golf club manufacturing expert is quite remarkable. This ...

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Eric Meierdierks Captures 61st Illinois Open Championship

Walter Lis July 28, 2010

Eric Meierdierks of Wilmette held off University of Illinois golfer Luke Guthrie by one stroke to win the 61st Illinois Open Championship at Hawthorn Woods. Meirerdierks birdied the 11th and 13th ...

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Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee

Walter Lis June 14, 2026

Located in West Dundee, the Randall Oaks Golf Club is located off of I-90 and Randall road just minutes away from Schaumburg, St. Charles, Crystal Lake, Huntley and Barrington. Designed by ...

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TopGolf Chicago Might Just Be Heaven

Walter Lis June 10, 2011

What’s not to love about TopGolf Chicago? For Chicago golf diehards, it’s first and foremost a three-tiered driving range that’s open nearly every day of the year. That alone would be enough for ...