A laundry list of improvements will make golfers take notice at the Bloomington, Ill., club. Though the course’s layout hasn’t changed, plenty of updates like asphalt course paths throughout, re-grassed fairways and greens and re-shaped bunkers will welcome eager golfers at the club’s open house on April 26.
A “who’s who” of leading club managers, including FSU alums Chris Borders (Atlanta Athletic Club) and Nick Sidorakis (Southern Hills Country Club) will participate in a Founder’s Event for the school’s Professional Golf Management Program.
The report highlighted four private clubs in the Chicago area that restrict women from stepping foot on the golf course, in the clubhouse and even driving into the parking lot.
I realized why I had so much fun: The rules and boundaries were being adjusted so I could be competitive.
The charitable organization that works to ensure the opportunity for all individual to play the game of golf will now get expertise and guidance from leaders from the academic, corporate, cultural, disability, golf and political communities.
The BMW Championship at Crooked Stick GC in September will give the area an added boost beyond the normal activity spurred by aggressive marketing efforts.
Steranka has been a major force in marshaling the golf industry so it could collectively and more effectively promote its economic and societal contributions before legislators.
Favorable weather, increased rounds, bigger budgets and new player initiatives have helped the golf industry to recover.
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