Articles filed under Golf
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IPGA schedule still includes top tournamentsJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - The Illinois PGA had planned to open its tournament season in March, but it still has yet to hold a competitive event. Twelve have been canceled and another nine postpon...
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Your better half can make golf more enjoyableJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Playing golf is a great getaway. Like me, if you have limited time with your significant other, getting out for a 4½-hour round may be difficult. The next time you tee i...
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Summer 2020: What suburban attractions have reopened - or will soonJun 13, 2020 7:30 am - Confused about what's reopening this summer and what's not? You're not alone. In fact, you need a scorecard to keep track of which local attractions are now welcoming vi...
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Beyond the Bench Award: Naperville Central's Barry BaldwinJun 11, 2020 1:00 am - Barry Baldwin's father gave him sage advice as a child. "He told me whatever I do, make it so they can't afford to lose you," he said. Try to imagine Naperville Central...
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Rozner: PGA Tour golf returns Thursday…finallyJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - How desperate are PGA Tour pros to get back on the course and compete? Well, let's say just as desperate as you are to watch some live sports. The field for Thursday's C...
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Spirit of Sportsmanship Award: Stevenson golf coach makes right callJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - Incorrect score. Correct decision. To John Rueth, a middle school teacher and high school coach, it was as simple as simple gets. He made the only choice he could make. ...
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Golf tip: Tips to wallop longer tee shotsJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - Do you feel you're not getting everything out of your driver? Here are my top tips on how to hit the driver as far as possible. In order to hit a ball high and far you n...
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Ziehm: Back to work for PGA Tour, including Streelman and GhimJun 08, 2020 1:00 am - The men's pro golf tours resume play Thursday, ending three months of inactivity because of the COVID-19 pandemic. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and the next four players in ...
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Shepherd's Crook a course you will want to play again and againJun 07, 2020 1:00 am - When the idea to do a series on Hidden Gems golf courses in the Chicago area came to me a couple of years ago, I sat down and wrote down four or five that I considered s...
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Simple steps to help you tee up, stay energized and lower your golf scoreJun 04, 2020 1:00 am - Golfers generally fall into two categories when it comes to how early they show up for their round. Some give themselves at least 30 minutes so they can properly warm up...