chicago district golfer digital extra - spring 2015

SPRING 2015 CHICAGO DISTRICT GOLFER DIGITAL EXTRA | 1

Welcome to the second issue of Chicago District Golfer Digital Extra, a new member service brought to you by the Chicago District Golf Association.

The goal of CDG Digital Extra, which will be a quarterly feature, is to keep you connected with your CDGA membership throughout the year. While CDG Extra will incorporate many of the same elements you enjoy from the print issues of Chicago District Golfer, the online format allows for some new wrinkles you will see in this and the upcoming issues, including:

• Video segments• Direct links within articles• Interaction using social media

To navigate the publication, use the arrows on the left or right side of the screen. Additionally, any element highlighted with a blue box means it is a hyper link. Simply click the box to be taken to the web page.

We hope that you enjoy this new feature! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

DIGITAL EXTRASpring 2015 | Vol. 1, No. 2

4 Around the CDGA Fit for Golf .......................................................4 Improve Your Game .......................................4 Ask the Doc .....................................................4 Volunteer Opportunities ...............................5 Wanamaker Trophy ........................................8 2015 PGA Merchandise Show .......................8 Palmer Cup Teams ..........................................8 Tournament Registration ..............................9

10 Rays of Hope Recognition, inspiration and news from the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation

16 Facility Focus: Harborside International The nautical-themed Harborside International Golf Center challenges golfers with 36 links-style holes on the city’s south side

18 Turfgrass Scouting Report The Scouting Report is a weekly publication from the CDGA’s turfgrass staff

20 History in the Heartland Founded more than 100 years ago, French Lick Resort, site of the 2015 Senior PGA Championship, provides a unique blend of top-notch golf and elegant accommodations

Cover photo: French Lick Pete Dye Course No. 10

Table of Contents photo: French Lick Pete Dye Course No. 3

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» FIT FOR GOLF

Every golfer could use more distance in their game. Watch the video below to learn an exercise from Athletico’s Jeremy Smith that will strengthen your gluteus medius muscle, in turn adding extra yardage to all of your shots.Athletico’s Golf Performance Center is a unique facility that houses orthopedic rehabilitation and year-round golf training with 3-D technology and golf fitness equipment under one roof. For more information, call (630) 572-9700.

» ASK THE DOC

I am a decent amateur golfer and regularly compete in a traveling league. I have been dealing with a shooting pain that radiates down my right leg. I have been diagnosed with a labral tear in my hip. I know I need to be treated, but I’m afraid that after surgery I won’t be able to continue playing competitive golf. What is the treatment and recovery time for labral tears and will I be able to return to golfing at the same level? Answer from Dr. Shane Nho, hip arthroscopy orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:

Labral tears are common in competitive golfers because of the constant hip motion required to swing the golf club. A tear in the labrum, which is a protective cartilage in the hip joint, is usually caused by a femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). In some people, the bones of the hip have an abnormal shape and don’t fit together perfectly. This can result in bone spurs, which cause the bones to hit against one another rather than to move smoothly. After years of repetitive motion, this can result in the tearing of the labrum, which can be very painful and affect mobility.

Hip arthroscopy is usually the treatment to repair the torn labrum and remove the bone spurs, which will improve the movement of the hip joint. Although the surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, the recovery and rehabilitation time differ depending on the

severity of the condition. Generally, complete recovery after hip arthroscopy is about six months.

I recently treated 2008 Illinois Open champion and pro golfer Joe Emerich, who is playing golf again. He had a labral tear and significant damage inside his hip joint. I performed hip arthroscopy and he is now pain free and back on the course.

This information is intended only for general public education and is not meant to serve as a substitute for direct medical advice. This information should not replace necessary medical consultations with a qualified orthopedic physician. For more information about Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and the orthopedic physicians that specialize in patient care, education and research, visit the CDGA orthopedic hotline: (773) 904-2653.

» IMPROVE YOUR GAME

Your play around the green can make or break a round. In this video lesson, John Platt from Mistwood Performance Center shares some tips on how to make your short game better, which will ultimately lower your handicap.

To learn more about Joe’s injury and recovery, watch the video above from the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush YouTube channel.


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All seven of the prominent professional and amateur golf championships visiting the District in 2015 require volunteers to run at a high level. Click the volunteer links below to learn more about the opportunities available at each championship.

Palmer CupRich Harvest Farms

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Encompass ChampionshipNorth Shore Country Club

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PGA ChampionshipWhistling Straits

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U.S. AmateurOlympia Fields Country Club

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BMW ChampionshipConway Farms Golf Club

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As a CDGA member, you have exclusive access to deals on courses, travel, tickets and more! Check out these offers below, and be sure to continually access the “Member Offers” page from My CDGA Caddie.

Athletico Physical TherapyStuck in your swing? Athletico can help. From now until June 30, CDGA members can receive 15% off a biomechanical evaluation or $50 off a biomechanical evaluation and two follow-up fitness sessions. Contact Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Joe Estes at (630) 575-9700 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment, or CLICK HERE for more information.

Birck Boilermaker Golf ComplexThe Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex invites all CDGA Members to enjoy the Purdue Golf Experi-ence! The Pete Dye designed Kampen has been host to both men’s and women’s NCAA and Big Ten Championships and now CDGA members can play 18 holes with a cart for just $80. Please visit WWW.PURDUEGOLF.COM/CDGA for more info.

BMW ChampionshipThe top 70 players in the world return to Conway Farms Golf Club Sept. 14-20 for the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs. Enter promo code CDGA2015 when purchasing tickets before June 1 to have your $10 processing fee waived. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call (847) 724-4600.

Cantigny GolfCDGA members are invited to join the Red Oak Club, Cantigny’s new 2015 rewards program. Sign up (it’s free) and get a 4-hole green fee on the house. See details and book your tee time at WWW.CANTIGNYGOLF.COM or call (630) 668-8463.

Chicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are offering all CDGA members discounted tickets to four separate games this season. Seats start as low as $10! Purchase tickets online atWWW.WHITESOX.COM/CDGA.

Destination KohlerSeize the opportunity to play 2015 PGA Championship host Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run – four truly unique championship courses in Kohler, Wis. Stay and play with exclusive offers for CDGA members. Book now through May 22, 2015 to receive a complimentary room upgrade and exclusive room rate savings. CLICK HERE or dial (877) 829-1076 for more information.

Geneva National ResortPlay with legends, and stay for free! Gather your golfing buddies and book your Stay & Play during one of Geneva National’s select dates in 2015, and receive your overnight stay absolutely free. To learn more, CLICK HERE or call (262) 245-7019.

TPC Deere RunExperience extraordinary golf at the host of the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic. Play now through May 31 and receive a complimentary replay round! Call the Golf Shop at (309) 796-4010 to book your tee time today or CLICK HERE for more information.

Erin HillsErin Hills, site of the 2017 U.S. Open, is offering CDGA members “Stay and Play” packages for the 2015 golf season. Just over a two-hour drive from the Chicago area, Erin Hills has a quartet of four-bedroom cottages and a variety of rooms and suites in its Lodge to suit any golfer looking for a getaway. Call (866) 772-4769 to book or visit ERINHILLS.COM for more information.


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Teams for the 19th edition of the Palmer Cup, collegiate golf’s Ryder Cup-style competition, have been announced. This year’s event will take place June 12-14 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill. Belgium’s Thomas Detry was the sole selection with local ties, securing the final spot based on Palmer Cup Ranking Points for the Europeans. Detry is a junior at the University of Illinois and was a member of last year’s victorious European side, netting three points. The teams will compete in foursome and four-ball matches on Thursday, followed by singles matches on both Friday and Saturday. Despite falling to Team Europe in 2014, 18 ½ to 11 ½, the United States maintains a slim 9-8-1 advantage all-time over the European squad. Visit PALMERCUP.ORG for more information.

» WANAMAKER TROPHY VISITS CSN

In anticipation of the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, PGA Championship Director Jason Mengel stopped by the Comcast SportsNet Chicago studios with the Wanamaker Trophy. Topics discussed include the event’s traditionally strong international field, some intricacies of Whistling Straits, golf’s influx of young talent, and Whistling Straits’ history of hosting the PGA Championship.

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» 2015 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW

The CDGA was able to attend the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando over the winter. In the two-part video series below, see some of the hottest trends in golf equipment and accessories.

Part I

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Team EuropePlayer College Year HometownPep Angles Central Arkansas Senior Barcelona, SpainRowin Caron Florida State Junior Terheijden, NetherlandsThomas Detry Illinois Junior Brussels, BelgiumMathias Eggenberger Stirling SwitzerlandGary Hurley Maynooth Waterford, IrelandAdrian Meronk ETSU Junior Wroclaw, PolandJon Rahm Arizona State Junior Barrika, SpainMax Rottluff Arizona State Junior Dusseldorf, GermanyMatthias Schwab Vanderbilt Sophomore Rohrmoos, AustriaClement Sordet Texas Tech Senior Charbonnieres, France

Team USAPlayer College Year HometownAnders Albertson Georgia Tech Senior Woodstock, Ga.Beau Hossler Texas Sophomore Mission Viejo, Calif.Kyle Jones Baylor Senior Snowflake, Ariz.Jack Maguire Florida State Sophomore St. Petersburg, Fla.Lee McCoy Georgia Junior Clarksville, Ga.Maverick McNealy Stanford Sophomore Portola Valley, Calif.Ollie Schniederjans Georgia Tech Senior Powder Springs, Ga.Robby Shelton Alabama Sophomore Wilmer, Al.Hunter Stewart Vanderbilt Senior Lexington, Ky.Carr Vernon Cal State Monterey Bay Junior Poplar Bluff, Mo.


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The 2015 CDGA tournament season began in late April with qualifiers for the CDGA Mid-Amateur Championship. Below is a list of events still open for registration:Event Dates Location Registration Deadline96th CDGA Amateur Championship June 22-25 Knollwood Club (Lake Forest) May 785th Illinois State Amateur Championship July 14-16 Panther Creek CC (Springfield) May 2014th CDGA Senior Amateur Championship July 27-30 Merit Club (Libertyville) July 6*3rd CDGA Super Senior Amateur Championship Aug. 17 Schaumburg GC (Schaumburg) July 2723rd Illinois State Mid-Amateur Championship Aug. 25-26 Flossmoor CC (Flossmoor) July 14CDGA Gross and Net Championship Sept. 2 Heritage Bluffs Public GC (Channahon) Aug. 1229th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship Sept. 16-18 Ravisloe CC (Homewood) July 2844th CDGA Mixed Championship Sept. 17 Oak Park CC (River Grove) Aug. 31

* - Wait listCLICK HERE FOR THE 2015 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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Editor’s Note: Naperville resident Carolyn Nagleis in her sixth year as a member of the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation Board of Directors. She also serves as the executive director of the Fox Valley Special Recreation

Association.

early 25 years ago, Sunshine Through Golf Foundation trustee Keith Frankland and I served together on the Illinois Park and Recreation Association Board of Directors, sharing both professional friendship and a passion to help people fulfill their leisure interests. Although

our roles involved different specialty areas, our goals were similar in that we wanted to provide opportunities for all individuals to live active, healthy, and fulfilled lives through the participation in various recreation activities. With Keith in the park district arena and me in the special recreation association world, our paths often crossed. So when Keith called me a few years back to ask me to lunch to talk about an opportunity, I was curious to learn just what Mr. Frankland had in mind.

Little did I know that Keith was setting the framework to have me become

involved in the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation Board of Directors. The Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA), the agency for which I serve as the Executive Director, had been participating in the Sunshine Camps for several years. These camps were viewed by many of our participants, families and staff as one of their favorite activities offered by FVSRA. While Keith could not have found a bigger believer and supporter of the Foundation, I am certain he could have found a better golfer to become involved with the STGF Board. He apparently had missed or perhaps looked the other way during

Sunshine Through Golf Foundation ∙ 11855 Archer Ave. Lemont, IL 60439 ∙ www.sunshinethroughgolf.org ∙ (630) 257-2005

By Carolyn NagleGuest Essay: The Opportunities Provided

Vol. 12, No. 1, May 2015

Recognition, Inspiration and News from the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation

Those who have played in the Sunshine Through Golf Outing have grown accustomed to the event’s luxuries, such as golf at a premier course, a limited field, premier tee gift package, and much more. What is now tradition, however, was once a unique vision by two men. More than 15 years ago, Sheldon Solow and Tom Allison were at the beginning of their stints as CDGA Blue Coats. Both had previously spent time running the Chicago March of Dimes golf outing, with Solow serving as chairman. Thus, Solow and Allison were approached to help the Foundation find more ways to fundraise. “We both came to the conclusion that a golf tournament made sense,” Solow recalled. The March of Dimes outing, like most other golf outings at that time, had been run with a low price point, lots of golfers on the course, and various sales opportunities throughout the round. Solow and Allison wanted to buck that trend. “We decided that, while that was one model,

it wasn’t very satisfying,” Solow said. “We decided to try to do it differently.” Solow and Allison would charge a premium for individuals and groups wishing to play, but make the day worthy of the higher cost. Exceptional golf courses, limited field, exquisite

meals, unique tee gifts – all the characteristics that make the event great today – were what Solow and Allison originally used to set it apart. “We were trying to make it a very lovely day,” Solow said. Individuals and organizations loved the concept and still do, as demonstrated by the nearly $2 million raised for the Foundation in the Outing’s first 14 years. Past courses for the event have included inaugural host Rich Harvest Farms, Shoreacres, Beverly, Exmoor, and Knollwood. This year’s Outing will be June 1 at Briarwood Country Club in Deerfield, Solow’s home club. “I’m very excited about us having the opportunity to show our club to a lot of our friends who have supported the Foundation,” Solow said. Contact the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation’s Brittany Ottolini at (630) 257-2005 or [email protected] if you wish to play in this year’s event.

Carolyn Nagle

my efforts on the golf course at the outings we attended over the years. While I may not have brought any fine golf skills to the Board table, I believe my passion to provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs outweighs what I lack in the physical game of golf.

I soon learned that, while the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation Board of Directors does indeed include some skilled golfers, that is not the reason why these individuals have committed themselves to the Foundation. Rather, the love of the game and what the game can bring to all individuals, with or without special needs, is the drive behind the Board members’ desire to serve and to ensure that the many STGF services are not only sustained but continue to meet the varied needs of those special individuals served.

Originally founded in 1944 to utilize golf as a therapeutic tool for wounded World War II veterans, the present day version of the Foundation includes a much expanded scope of opportunities. RevelationGolf, a partner organization of the Foundation, assists children and adults with physical disabilities, youth at risk, veterans and active duty military personnel and their families to learn, adapt and develop the game of golf. The Sunshine Camps, over 90 each summer, serve both children and adults with disabilities at golf clubs throughout the Chicagoland area, assisting them in learning and experiencing the game of golf. Many Special Olympics athletes

train and compete at the Sunshine Camps and experience the true golf tournament experience provided at various courses, including the Three-Hole Sunshine Course located at the Midwest Golf House. And for some more fortunate Sunshine golfers, the opportunity to golf with professional

golfers is made possible through the Foundation’s Play With a Pro Day.

What do these Sunshine Through Golf camp program opportunities truly bring to the individuals with special needs? The same benefits as any golfer; the opportunity to learn and develop a new skill, to learn how to adapt a stroke, swing, drive, or putt to make it work best for one’s self. The opportunity to make new friends, to share time with friends, develop confidence, to compete, to have fun, to reduce stress. The opportunity to be part of a team, to relax, to exercise, to assist in rehabilitation, to learn how to accept defeat, to learn to win, to keep score. The opportunity to enhance golf course etiquette skills and for some, to do something they never thought they might do again.

Identifying all these benefits truly helps me understand what my husband (the golfer) means when he says “there is much that is accomplished on the golf course.” I would definitely agree, but I must add that for individuals with special needs, there would not be much accomplished at all, without the opportunities made possible by the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation.

I am appreciative to have the opportunity to be involved with the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation and thank Keith Frankland for his non-traditional recruitment for the Board position. I look forward to the opportunities that continue to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through the game of golf made possible by the efforts of the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation.

The Opportunities Provided continued from page 1

Aurora Country ClubBeverly Country Club

Biltmore Country ClubBryn Mawr Country ClubButler National Golf ClubButterfield Country Club

Calumet Country ClubCress Creek Country ClubCrystal Lake Country Club

Crystal Tree Golf & Country ClubEdgewood Valley Country Club

Evanston Golf ClubGeneva Golf Club

Glen Oak Country ClubGlen View Club

Hinsdale Golf ClubIdlewild Country Club

Inverness Golf ClubIvanhoe Club

Kankakee Country ClubKnollwood Club

La Grange Country ClubLake Shore Country ClubMidlothian Country ClubNaperville Country Club

North Shore Country ClubOld Elm Club

Olympia Fields Country ClubOuilmette Golf Club

Park Ridge Country ClubPrestwick Country Club

Ridge Country ClubRidgemoor Country ClubRiverside Country ClubRockford Country Club

Ruth Lake Country ClubSt. Charles Country Club

Twin Orchard Country ClubVillage Greens of Woodridge-Legends

White Eagle Country ClubWinnetka Golf Club

The following clubs and their membership support the Foundation through an annual giving program:

SUNSHINECLUB

2013 Masters champion Adam Scott with Sunshine athletes at the Foundation’s Play With a Pro Day

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Solow (second from right) and Allison founded the Outing more than 15 years ago

Jeff Murphy, Chicago• United States Army• Stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky.• Medically retired after 14 months of non-combat

service• Affiliated with Hines VA Hospital• Joined the Army because of his patriotism and to serve

his country Golfing History: Jeff started golfing in 1989 right after he medically retired from the service. He moved to Miami to be closer to his brother, where they started golfing together. He says it was there that he fell in love with the game.

Enjoying the Game: After he started golfing, Jeff realized how relaxing the game can be. It also gives him the benefit of exercise and helps with his therapy. Jeff feels that golf is one of the sports that takes a lot of skill and is accessible for any age. He says he likes the challenge and is always looking to get better.

How the Game has Helped Him: Jeff had lost touch with the game and stopped golfing for a number of years, and did not get out of the house much due to his disability. When he realized that Hines VA Hospital offers a golf program through RevelationGolf, he was excited to participate. He originally thought that it was going to be just on a putting green, but was blown away by how in-depth the program was with teaching the game and also helping with physical therapy while being out on the golf course.

Golfing Goals: With the help of RevelationGolf, Jeff says he wants to get more involved in the game. His next goal is to play in the National Veterans TEE Tournament in Iowa City, Iowa this September.

Greatest Golf Memory: Still to this day, Jeff remembers one of the best opening holes he has had. On a 9-hole golf course, he hit his first shot on the par-3 21 yards short of the green. He took out his wedge and proceeded to chip the ball right in the hole for a birdie. He says he knew then how much he loved golf and wanted to get better so he could experience more of that feeling.

VETERAN SPOTLIGHT

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Par 3 100 Hole Golf MarathonIt’s fun, fast and feel-good! Now in its seventh year, the STGF Par 3 Marathon will be held Saturday, May 16 at Zigfield Troy Golf in Woodridge. Visit

www.sunshinethroughgolf.org/marathonto sign up or donate.

15th Sunshine Through Golf Foundation Outing

Premier course, limited field, great meals, high-end tee gifts - all for a cause! The 15th Sunshine Through Golf Foundation Outing will be held June 1 at Briarwood Country Club. To register a

foursome, contact Brittany Ottolini [email protected] or (630) 257-2005.

Chicago White SoxTicket Fundraiser

You can purchase a ticket for Sunshine campers to enjoy a Chicago White Sox game on Wednesday, Aug. 12 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Contact Alex Nolly at [email protected]

or (630) 257-2005 for more information.


The Sunshine Through Golf Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their generous contributions made between April 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015.

Carl AbrahamsonMatthew Alcorn c/o United Way of ChicagoDavid & Louise AllardTom AllisonMr. & Mrs. John AnderluhRicardo & Anita AnesiPhillip AngeliniWilliam ArenbergJoseph ArndtTerry AthasAlgis AugustineDwight W. AustinIlene BanachMarcia J. BarbaBrian BarnettEdward BarnettAnn BatogowskiThomas & Amelia BayerRandall B. BeckerSteve & Sandra BeckerJohn BensonJohn BiesterfieldRobert & Anne BiewaldSteven BirkyAlbert BloomStephen & Nancy BloomCharlie BoePryce BoeyeTodd BrainerdJoseph & Judy BramlJay BransonDavid & Kristi BroadbentJim Brown c/o Schwab Charitable FundWilliam R. BueckingWilliam & Karen CallahanErnest CapouchCapstone Advisory Group, LLCPeter Carey c/o B.A.A. MohrPeter & Mary CareyNancy CarterThomas CarverJohn Cassin c/o Apartment Investment Advisers, LLCBarbara CataldiCatholic War Veterans of the United StatesBert & Denise CattoniCEQ Group, LTDRalph K. ChapmanFrank & Diane CharhutSteve ChervenyChicago Women’s District Golf Association

John ChildersThomas ChurchBill ClevengerEdward ClissoldHenry J. CloseC. Daniel CochranJoan ConwayMr. & Mrs. Greg CornwellJames CostelloJoni CottenDavid P. & Joan CrockettRobert J. & Sally CunninghamRobert L. CunninghamGeorge DavisJeff DavisTim DawRobert V. Dewey, Jr.Rand DiamondRobert DineenJohn DonofrioAlan DunbarKeith DunkelbargerGerald J. DunphyMartin DurkinJohn DushneyJeff EchtDeborah ElbeEncompass ChampionshipHud EnglehartErnst & YoungEdward & Peggy EslerKathleen EstabrookeEvans Scholarship Foundation - PurdueBill FatesSandy FeldmanTimothy FeskoMark & Susan FineJohn FinkWilliam FinnFran FlaggJack & Stephanie FlynnMichael FordeRobert FoxBuzz FrankRobin FrankKurt & Meg FrehnerDenny FreundShannen FrickeJames & Susan FruinMr. & Mrs. John FultonBarry GabyLynn GabyDon GardnerThomas GehrGlen GeistGeneva Construction Company

Suzanne GiacottoWilliam & Kathleen GianarasGwynne GibsonBarbara GlapaPhyllis GlassmanGreg & Gloria GniadekLionel & Mary GoGlenn Goelz Betty GoldbergBeverly GoldbergMr. & Mrs. Herbert GouldThomas GozdeckiHoward A. GraeningEugene Graham, IIIKevin GratkowskiGreat-West Life & Annuity Insurance CompanyRobert & Amy GreenebaumJ. Michael GriemWalter GrodeckiGregory GrygielTom & Sue GyureHoward HaberkornJohn HagenahMichael HalickeChris HallLoren HallEugene HalladayJohn Hammond, IISusan Lynn HarrisThomas HarrisGerry HaslwanterDiane HathawayDavid HaverickJohn HealyHerbs Golf Supply, Inc.Frank HianikTom HillHinsdale GalleryRobert HintonVern & Mary HolzhallSergei HotekoAlan HunkenJack IngoldJ.B. & M.K. Pritzker Family FoundationGeorge JamesonJohn JanicikVictor & Lori JohnstonJoseph Goldberg Family FoundationRandy KaneElizabeth KaufmannKaye Scholer, LLPPete KefferKarl KellerJohn KennyFred Kepler

Jack KieckheferTom KiernaDavid KirchnerBrian KishRobert KlopackSusan KlugerGary KochJeff KoplitzDaniel Kowalczyk c/o Kraus Family FoundationGerald C. KuceraLarry LaBodaLA-CO Industries, Inc.Frank LaFrancoLegends of Village GreensA. LembachnerSteve & Maureen LewisRichard LoefflerEd LogueAndrew LouthainJohn LyonsCharles MacintyreJames B. MadisonScott MalmgrenBob MalpasutoRobert T. Mangan, Sr.Corinne MarcelloRobert MarkionniSteven MarksRobert & Evalyne MarshallDave Matasar John MattsonMichael MaykutLisa MayleeRick McCombsMcDonald’s Corporation c/o Gabe OttoliniLois McGannMike & Cindy McGuireMcGuire WoodsMark MelickianJoseph & Christine MikrutDr. & Mrs. Robert P. MillerMichael & Julie MintzMr. & Mrs. Mike MiskeJason MontrieKathleen MoresTom MottEdward MulcahyJoseph Mulherin, IIIMichael MurrayCarolyn NagleFrank Narcisi, Jr.Mike NassNavigant ConsultingJames NavotaNCI - Lending a Hand

Ken & Pamela NelsonLisa A. NorciaMichael NortonRonnie OakesJim & Sue O’HaganDavid O’HaraOld & New Chicago Golf Shop, TheSelves OlsonBarbara OrthEthan OstrowNeil O’Sullivan c/o Legends of Village GreensLloyd Ottenstroer c/o VIP TireGabe & Brittany OttoliniMichael PaciorekPatty PattersonMatt PekarekArthur Peters c/o Peters Family FoundationChris PetersonJohn & Sheila PetrarcaPGA of America Illinois SectionRichard PintoJohn PollakPolsinelliJeff PorterVictor PostillionEileen PusateraSteve & Joan PuttroffHarlan RantTerry ReadyDennis ReedReese Family Charitable FundLawrence Reich c/o Modestus Bauer FoundationJohn ReidCharles Rice c/o The Legends of Village GreensRidge Country Club - 18-hole Women’s LeagueRoy RinaldiDan RoanRobert McCormick FoundationDeborah RobyJames RolfeMichael RooneyErnie RothTed RotzollGeorge Rourke c/o Ameriprise FinancialJames RudwallPeter RuffRita SachsJoseph SalemiJoe SaliernoSam Sallerson

Van SalmansMary F. SantiemmoMike ScheerMarian SchefflerJohn L. SchmittDonnell SchwarzMatthew SchwarzLawrence SchweikLorraine ScodroJohn E. ShafferGary ShannonVicki ShearnVictoria ShelvesCharles ShemelyEd ShermanJames SiemersDave & Mary SilvermanJohn SjoholmSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLPSkillsoftGerald SkoningMark SkoningRick SkrodzkiBarbara SmithHoward E. Smith, Jr.Rebecca SmithJohn SmollenMichael SolowSheldon SolowBrian SoperMatthew SpeiserLaurie SpringAlan StefaniakChris StevensJames StewartSamuel StoutRobert & Julie StracksC. Nelson StromStan StrzempekJim & Merle StyerStewart SwiftTASC GivebackHoward TeichJim TenBroeckPaul & Linda ThistlethwaiteEdward ThompsonTinley Park Golf ExpoJames TroyKen UrbaszewskiDebbie VanSistineBrent WadsworthWadsworth Golf CharitiesBenjamin WaldieGary WeilerDean WeinbergBeatrice WeinbergerGavin & Arlene WeirChris Ann WernerBob WestoverGregory White

William WicklanderBruce WilliamsJerry WilliamsJoe WilliamsonJohn S. WinemanJ. Robert WinkatesWinnetka Golf Club Men’s LeagueJim WinslowMatthew & Kathy WinterJ.C. & Jane WiseDonald WittJohn WittenK.F. Wollenberg c/o Legends of Village GreensWoodridge Park DistrictMark YeagerMatt ZapfBrian & Joann ZiegleElizabeth Zimmer

In honor of Bellisimo Tour, TheC. BissiasJeffrey BoubelikJeffrey BraunJohn CurranKeith FranklandJohn HeckerMichael KudlaRonald LorenzoDavid MossRaymond OchromowiczCharles SzokeJohn & Barbara Wilson

In honor of Bryce & Kendal BernardFrank Fryer

In honor of Robert F. BerryEd & Susan BraunskyMr. & Mrs. James Styka

In honor of John BrandellCatherine BrandellCarol FinneganYocheved GoldwagJoe GoodmanJeff & Jean HeckmanMarlene HodgesKathleen KnightDolores LindenbaumPaul LintonSalvatore MansoBrian McAuliffePaul & Paula MooreRich & Tina MooreTina MooreMark NewmanKevin & Meg O’KeefeDonna PleasonChandrakant & Usha Shah

Allison StarkBarry & Miriam SwannKerry TrunkettTyler & Ashley WalbridgeAlan WallisLinda Weinstein

In honor of Rich BurglandMary Burgland

In honor of Karen & Johann ClemensJohn Kogler

In honor of Edward ClissoldSteven BirkyRobert J. CunninghamDon GardnerMike GriemScott MalmgrenEdward MulcahyMartin & Alison SalzmanBob & Julie StracksMike Sullivan

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It’s every golfer’s dream to find themselves on the windswept Scottish coast, playing the game at its roots. Little do they know, a flight from O’Hare and risking losing their clubs in the process doesn’t have to be part of the equation. Just 20 minutes south of the Loop, on the site of a former industrial landfill, sits Harborside International Golf Center, 36 holes of links-style golf. And with the gusts of the Windy City, one can easily feel they’ve been transported across the pond.

The site’s pair of courses—Port & Starboard—were each designed

by Dick Nugent and opened in 1995. Just 6 years later, the Champions Tour visited the course, which has also been the site of several Illinois PGA and CDGA events over the past two decades. Both 18s have been lauded by golf publications since their openings, with Starboard sitting at No. 3 on Golfweek’s latest rankings of “Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois,” while Port is not far behind at No. 14.

The Port Course is Harborside’s championship tour, providing seasoned golfers a challenging 7,164 yards from the tips. Fear not, though, weekend warriors, the championship tees (6,589 yards)

and regular tees (5,977 yards) will still provide a test without having to go the distance. Port was the course that contested the Champions Tour’s SBC Senior Open, where Bob Gilder topped Hale Irwin in a playoff.

Port is known for its signature hole, the par-3 15th, aptly named “Anchor,” with the teeing grounds shaped in the form of a ship’s anchor, with sand surrounding the plot.

While not its twin, the Starboard Course is a similar challenge on the opposite side of the clubhouse. While it stretches just two yards longer from the back markers,

Cap ain LinksThe nautical-themed Harborside International Golf Center challenges golfers with 36 links-style holes on the city’s south side


again, more manageable teeing options are available for golfers who choose to tee it forward.

Players will find out if it is a pirate’s life for them when they hit Starboard’s signature 17th hole, known as “Buccaneers Cove.” While just 174 yards from the Championship tees, Lake Calumet taunts players on the right side of the hole, while a trio of greenside bunkers intimidate golfers from

aiming to the left side of the green. An accurate tee shot into this undulating green is a must, or else players may watch a good round walk the plank.

Despite the course’s maritime motif, golfers will be happy to know water comes into play on only three holes Port side and four on Starboard. And should the challenge of either course be too much, following the round,

players can drop anchor at The Pier at Harborside in the clubhouse, where breakfast, lunch or dinner can be had without having to part with too much of your treasure.

Who wouldn’t want to escape away for some Scottish links golf? And who knew it could be found via a short trip down the Dan Ryan?

Facts and Figures

ADDRESS: 11001 S. Doty Ave., Chicago, IL 60628

PHONE: (312) 782-7837

WEBSITE: www.harborsideinternational.com

GREEN FEES: Varies between $49 and $98, depen-dent upon day of the week, cart and time of year

EVENTS: • CDGA Better Ball of Pairs Qualifier #1, May 26• Original Sticks Golf Outing, Aug. 4• Big Ten Alumni Golf Outing, Aug. 20

YARDAGE:Port• 7,164 from Tournament• 5,977 from RegularStarboard • 7,166 from Tournament• 5,914 from Regular

Turfgrass Scouting ReportEach week, the CDGA’s turfgrass staff assembles the Scouting Report, a breakdown of climate, turf management strategies and

insight on insects, weeds and diseases that are affecting turf conditions at District golf courses. See below the most recent edition, as well as a way to subscribe to the weekly updates.

This week has seen a complete change in conditions and almost a return to the favorable weather from two weeks ago as the climate became sunny, dry and almost warm enough to really start seeing bentgrass pop. A majority of courses will have put out at least one of their DMI applications at this stage and the rest will be thinking hard about it. This weekend we should see some of the highest temperatures of the year so far and it will help to get any aeration holes filled in and turf showing recovery. Surfaces are generally fine – low spots and areas that suffered crown hydration have not truly filled in yet as temperatures have not helped seed to germinate – unless people used the creeping red fescue idea. Weeds have certainly popped up with plenty of dandelion to be seen – 2,4-D will fix a lot of those problems – but a fall control application will be far more effective going forward. A majority of courses will have put out their first application of fairy ring control at this stage and some may be giving consideration to a second application given the forecast that is coming for the early part of this upcoming week. We have certainly past the proxy primo timing while some of the courses further south may be seeing first generation of black turfgrass ataenius egg laying. Large patch has certainly fired up further south with some serious injury beginning to show up. The ITF/MAGCS spring golf event is coming up soon at Biltmore CC – it’s your association so get out there and support it – while of course praying for good weather! Climate: Conditions at Sunshine Course have been reflective of this week in the Chicago area in general. Temperatures were more roller coasters like and they certainly would not have helped some of the cultivars like L-93 creeping bentgrass to wake up. Soil temperatures have gotten back to the 60 °F mark (Figure 1), but based on data we have seen from the northwest side of the city we may be as much as 10 °F ahead of that area. The morning lows in the 30’s are not helping however and a wet forecast is foreboding for next week.

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For the second straight year, the Senior PGA Championship will be held within driving distance of the Chicago District, as some of golf’s greatest legends will compete at the French Lick Resort in southern Indiana.

While the 2015 event will not feature the same convenient 90-minute drive that Harbor Shores did in 2014, the French Lick Resort can offer CDGA members an experience filled with tradition, elegance, and fun.

History

When thinking of a location for a world-renowned resort, small-town Indiana may not be the first place that comes to mind. However, a group of visionaries realized that French Lick’s unique terrain and central location would make for an ideal golf resort setting.

In 1901, Tom Taggart, the then mayor of Indianapolis, along with a small group of investors formed the French Lick Hotel Company and purchased the resort destination

set amidst the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana. Following a series of renovations, including the resort’s first golf course by Tom Bendelow, the resort rocketed to international prominence.

The French Lick Springs and the West Baden Springs hotels were the iconic symbols of great economic achievement back in the early 1900s, becoming a perennial vacation and gathering place for wealthy and prominent society members.

History in the HeartlandFounded more than 100 years ago, French Lick Resort, site of the 2015 Senior PGA Championship, provides a unique blend of top-notch golf and elegantaccommodations


Following a series of visits to Pinehurst, where Taggert experienced Donald Ross’ work, Taggart realized he needed to bring the top course designer of his generation to French Lick Resort where he also dreamed of hosting a national tournament.

In 1917, Taggert and Crawford Fairbanks purchased a piece of land about three miles from downtown French Lick and invited Ross to visit the site and create a championship layout. Most of the famous courses by Ross at the time were built for private clubs, but Taggart was set on him creating that type of course for his resort guests. Today, the course is still one of only two Ross courses open to the public in the state of Indiana.

The property was rich with hilly terrain and few trees offering up

great panoramic views of the course, which still remain today.

It did not take long after the course was completed for French Lick Resort to host its first major championship, the 1924 PGA Championship, where Walter

Hagen captured his first of four championships in a row.

The championships and legendary players are still coming to French Lick today thanks in part to the development of the new Pete Dye Course. The PGA brought its PGA

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Professional National Championship to the resort in 2010 and it will host the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid May 19-24.

Golf

While it is the resort’s Pete Dye course that hosts championships today, the Ross design is what originally established French Lick as a premier golf destination.

The 7,030-yard, par-70 layout has been modernized enough to provide a fun and challenging golf experience while still maintaining its classic aura. After undergoing numerous changes over the years, the course was restored by Lee Schmidt in 2006 in an effort to return it to its original style and feel.

The track is littered with 80 flat-bottom bunkers with high faces, a signature of Ross, 35 of which are from the original 1917 layout. While it’s not overly long, most fairways

are wide and few trees come into play, it is the course’s undulating terrain that provides many golfers their biggest challenge. Players are faced with numerous, uneven lies and long carries, and that’s even before they reach the severely sloped greens.

The Ross Course and French Lick’s two other tracks, Sultan’s Run and the 9-hole Valley Links, established the resort’s status as a golf destination. However, it was the addition of a new 18-hole course created by one of the most renowned course designers in 2009 that truly cemented its status as a must-visit for golf enthusiasts.

The Pete Dye Course, which was selected as America’s best new course by both Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine, is located on a dramatic site that looks more like the rolling mountains of North Carolina than the flatlands of Indiana. The course is situated upon a hilltop – one of the highest

points in the state – offering panoramic views in all directions that stretch for 30-40 miles.

Dye said the property was as good for golf as any he has worked on.

“I have spent the past five decades designing golf courses all over the world, including courses on great coastal sites,” Dye explains. “This new course at French Lick Resort has brought great excitement to Alice and me because the course is on arguably the best inland site I have ever worked on.”

At a monstrous 8,102 yards from the professional tees, or a more manageable 6,701 yards from the blue set, the par-72 course is, in typical Dye fashion, a test for scratch and bogey golfers alike. Most fairways are narrow, but the rough is manageable, allowing recovery from wayward drives. Like the Ross Course, small and undulating greens await on most every hole, requiring precision


when approaching the green.

French Lick is now the only resort in the world that combines the classic history of Ross and the modern day design of Dye. This combination is a spectacular opportunity for golfers to experience two of the best designers who ever shaped beautiful landscapes into golf courses.

Entertainment

While the golf is great, it’s the accommodations and entertainment options that put French Lick Resort over the top.

The resort recently underwent a historic $600 million restoration and the casino development project is set upon 3,000 acres of scenic grounds. It encompasses

both the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel, located about a mile apart, which have both been fully restored to their original sophistication and luxury. The casino was built adjacent to the French Lick hotel and opened in 2008. The West Baden Springs property, with its massive dome, re-opened as a hotel for the first time since 1932.

The hotels combine for 689 rooms and free shuttle buses connect all amenities.

There also are two destination spas with a 36 treatment rooms, over 51,000 square feet of gaming space, and a variety of dining and entertainment options.

Visit www.frenchlick.com for more info.

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