Len Ziehm
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Western Am pulls in top talent againJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - The next big golf tournament in the Chicago area is the Western Amateur, and its organizers are somewhat justified in their claim that “there’s nothing amateur about it....
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Small can tie record for most Illinois Open victoriesJul 19, 2011 12:00 am - The field is set for the 62nd Illinois Open, which begins Monday at Hawthorn Woods — and 57 amateurs are among the 156 qualifiers. Among the non-pros are Bloomington’s K...
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With Love and Toms, JDC field even betterJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - The first of two PGA Tour stops in Illinois — this week’s John Deere Classic in Silvis — already had its share of good story lines with Steve Stricker trying for a three...
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Stricker goes for three-peat at John DeereJun 28, 2011 12:00 am - Players start gathering at TPC at John Deere Run in Silvis on Monday for the first of Illinois’ two stops on the PGA Tour this season. If this year’s version of the Joh...
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Busy summer of golf events at MedinahJun 21, 2011 12:00 am - While Medinah’s membership is focused on preparations for next year’s Ryder Cup matches, the club will be a busy place this year as well. Its courses will be at the fore...
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Blakeman ready for U.S. Open returnJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Just qualifying for the U.S. Open is a big deal. This year 8,300 tried nationwide, and only 156 will tee off in the first round on Thursday at Congressional Country Club...
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Local pros, amateurs set for Radix CupJun 07, 2011 12:00 am - There are many big tournaments for the area’s professional and amateur golfers, but there’s only one really big team competition and Wednesday’s staging of the Radix Cup...
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St. Charles to host Open qualifierMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - Of the 8,300 players who entered this year’s U.S. Open, only 72 have qualified off past performance for the June 16-19 tournament at Congressional in Bethesda, Md. Many ...
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Sobb, Hallberg to tee off at Senior PGAMay 24, 2011 12:00 am - Don’t be surprised if Jim Sobb does well at the Senior PGA Championship, which begins its 72-hole run at Valhalla in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday. Everything seems to b...
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Wilson Golf a good fit for PGA’s StreelmanMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - Kevin Streelman’s winnings had topped $1 million for three straight years, so it was time to cash in on a new endorsement contract. A Chicago golfer hooking up with lon...