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Spectacular Golf Bargains
Spectacular Golf Bargains
Your Cure for Cabin Fever
Below is a list of show specials supplied to CGS by our Exhibitors.
Bonus! Included with the purchase of admission to the Chicago Golf Show is your choice of a 1-year subscription to Golf Digest or a 6-month subscription to Golf World (20 issues), both valued at $7. Click here for offer and refund details.
2 for 1 on Any Day or Weekly Badge Tickets for BMW Championship.
Valid at Chicago Golf Show ONLY.
Western Golf Association/ BMW Championship
Booth#: 401
Free Round of Golf!
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
Booth #1026
Range Promo: Buy 7, Get 10
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
Booth #1026
10% Bounce Back Rebate on Booth Purchases over $250
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
Booth #1026
TaylorMade Burner '07 Refurbished Drivers Starting at $79.99
Maple Hill Golf
Booth #: 601
Callaway Big Bertha 7 & 9 Woods - $39.99
Maple Hill Golf
Booth #: 601
TaylorMade r7 Draw #6 - $39.99
Maple Hill Golf
Booth #: 601
Hawk's View/Abbey Springs golf package: Play both Hawk's View Como Crossings course and Abbey Springs Golf Club for only $75.00 cart included!
Hawk's View Golf Club, Lake Geneva
Booth #: 626
Hawk's View/Evergreen golf package: Play both Hawk's View's Como Crossings course and Evergreen Golf Club for only $60.00 cart included!
Hawk's View Golf Club, Lake Geneva
Booth#: 626
Hawk's View 5-Star Frequent Player Card: Purchase 10 rounds on Como Crossings for only $450 ($750 value); Purchase 25 rounds on Como Crossings for only $995 ($1,875 value).
Hawk's View Golf Club, Lake Geneva
Booth #: 626
Annual Player's Pass Membership, $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card, and $300 Carnival Vacation Card...all for $57!
Player's Pass
Booth #: 1417
Drive-Up Special: Play the Brute or the Highlands for $49 (Mon-Thurs) or $59 (Fri-Sun)
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Booth#: 1410
Chicago Golf Show Overnight Specials - Starting at $119! Includes Accommodations, Two Rounds during Stay, Use of Practice Facility, and More!
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Booth#: 1410
Golf Clinic in Tuscany, Italy! 5 nights & 3 days with a PGA Pro for 699 euro (originally 830 euro)
Macana Golf
Booth #: 616
"Golfmania Break" in Tuscany, Italy! 4 Nights, 3 Golf Rounds, a Walking Tour of Florence, Wine Tasting, and Car Rental for 880 euro (originally 1080 euro)
Macana Golf
Booth #: 616
"Golf & Country" in Tuscany, Italy! 4 Nights, 3 Golf Rounds, a Walking Tour of Florence, Wine Tasting & Dinner, and a 4 Day Car Rental for 640 euro (originally 790 euro)
Macana Golf
Booth #: 616
Holiday Inn Airport - Play at RiverTowne CC; Charleston National CC and Legend Oaks GC for $145 per person per day. Includes accommodations, green & cart tax.
Charleston Golf & Resort Islands
Booth #: 816
$30 Off per week for Summer Golf Camp
Willow Hill Golf Course
Booth #: 713
2 for 1 Green Fees (must be booked online)
Willow Hill Golf Course
Booth #:713
$20 Off Annual Membership
eGolf Amateur Tour
Booth#: 1426
$300 Off "Elite" Mouthguard
Pure Power Mouthguard
Booth #: 1008
Spring Special: $40 + tax for 2 players for 18 holes with a cart. Expires 5/14/10.
Evergreen Golf
Booth #: 911
Spring Scramble: 4 person teams, $65 + tax per player, make your own foursome. Play all 27 holes with a cart, followed by a steak dinner and cash prizes. Prizes awarded for 1st, 4th, 8th, and 12th places. Dates are April 24 and May 1, 2,15 & 16th.
Evergreen Golf
Booth #: 911
$55.00 per Day Unlimited Golf, Cart, & Stay
Great River Road Golf Club
Booth#: 1027
Leave the Driving to Us. The best charter bus trip at the Show, our Golf & Gamble Trip 2010.
Great River Road Golf Club
Booth#: 1027
$20 in RED HOT Credits at FireKeepers Casino with Golf Package purchase
Michigan Southern Swing
Booth #:1011
2010 Arboretum Clun Value Pack
Arboretum Club/Village of Buffalo Grove
Booth #: 1119
2 For 1 Golf Before April 29th, 2010
Geneva National Golf Club
Booth #: 727
4 for 3 Golf Before May 15th, 2010
Geneva National Golf Club
Booth #: 727
40% Off Retail Prices
Prato Eyewear
Booth #: 1127
Reserve 18 Holes of Golf (Sun-Thurs) with Cart, Range, $10 Beverage Cart Credit for $59.00! Plus Next Day is 50% off and Second Night Stay at Siebkin's Resort, Victorian Village Resort, or the Osthoff Resort is also 50% off.
Quit Qui Oc Golf Club
Booth #: 102
JumboMax Grip $9.99
JumboMax Grips
Booth#: 1428
JumboMax 2 Grip Trial Kit $19.99
JumboMax Grips
Booth#: 1428
JumboMax Grips Full Set (13) $125
JumboMax Grips
Booth#: 1428
Portable Disc Golf Basket w/ Stake $75
Onederbrew Microwave Beer & Disc Golf
Booth #: 612
Any Quest Disc Golf Disc $5
Onederbrew Microwave Beer & Disc Golf
Booth #: 612
Onderbrew Beer Lab System $50
Onederbrew Microwave Beer & Disc Golf
Booth #: 612
Laser T (putting/chipping guide) $79.95
Draz Athletics
Booth #: 1406
Weighter Agility Gloves $49.95
Draz Athletics
Booth #: 1406
Tech Sox $9.95
Draz Athletics
Booth #: 1406
Men and Women's polos for under $10
Knock Out Apparel
Booth #: 1216
Play Golden Tee to Win Free Apparel!
Knock Out Apparel
Booth #: 1216
Classic KnockOut Series T-Shirts for $13.99
Knock Out Apparel
Booth #: 1216
10-30% Discount on Putting Alignment Golf Balls to Improve your Putting Game
ALIGNITUP.com
Booth #: 1307
Free Golf Information
Participating Golf Courses and Restrictions
Every paid attendee of the Chicago Golf Show will have the opportunity to obtain a COMPLIMENTARY ROUND OF GOLF, compliments of GolfVisions, Inc., just for stopping by the "Free Golf" booth, located inside the show entrance, and joining our mailing list!
See details and restrictions below.
Coupons will be randomly distributed for the following courses:
DEER VALLEY GOLF COURSE
Big Rock, IL
630-556-3333
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
FOXFORD HILLS GOLF CLUB
Cary, IL
847-639-0400
www.foxfordhillsgolfclub.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
HEATHERRIDGE GOLF COURSE
Gurnee, IL
847-367-6010
www.heatherridgegolf.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 9-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
HUNTER COUNTRY CLUB
Richmond, IL
815-678-7940
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
NETTLE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Morris, IL
815-941-4300
www.nettlecreek.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
OAK GROVE GOLF COURSE
Harvard, IL
815-648-2550
www.oakgrovegolfcourse.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
RAVISLOE COUNTRY CLUB
Homewood, IL
708-798-5600
www.ravisloecountryclub.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
SETTLER'S HILL GOLF COURSE
Batavia, IL
630-232-1636
www.settlershill.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
VILLAGE GREEN GOLF COURSE
Mundelein, IL
847-566-7373
www.villagegreencc.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
WHITTAKER WOODS
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-3400
www.golfwhittaker.com
- Playing times subject to some restrictions, as described on coupon
- 18-hole cart rental required
- Reservations recommended
- Only one complimentary greens fee may be redeemed per foursome
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
Shannon Rovers Parade
Back by Popular Demand:
The Shannon Rovers Irish Bagpipe Band will once again parade throughout the exhibit floor at Noon on Saturday and Sunday
Chicago's Largest Demo Days
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Test the Newest Equipment at our Chicago's Largest Demo Days
The industry's hottest new golf equipment is here for you to see and swing in our FREE DEMO DAY hitting area featuring a 150' long hitting net.
Participate in Chicago's Largest Demo Days
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Free Lessons
Illinois PGA Professionals will be on hand to work with you on both your full swing and putting.
Illinois PGA Putting Green
IPGA Pros will analyze your stroke and give you a free private lesson on your putting game.
Illinois PGA One-on-One Teaching Area
Top Illinois PGA Pros will analyze your swing and give you a free mini lesson on ways you can improve your game.
Chicago's Longest Putt & Drive Contests
Chicago's Longest Putt
Sponsored by
Test your skills and compete for prizes in the long putting contest. Feel like a pro when you hear the watching crowd roar as you sink the 80 foot putt. Last year, more than 60 attendees did! Chicago's Longest Putt is a signature event at the Chicago Golf Show.
$1 for 3 Balls
Grand Prize: Oak Terrace Resort and Spa will offer a Grand Prize each day of a 3 day/2
night stay and unlimited golf for 2 people.
The first 55 challengers to sink Chicago's Longest Putt will receive a Round of Golf for 2, Compliments of Forest Preserve Golf.
Additional Golf Prizes courtesy of
NEW! Chicago's Longest Drive Contest
Longest Drive Divisions: Men's Open (All Ages), Men's Senior (Ages 50 & Over), Women (All Ages)
The Grand Prize for each division is a KRANK GOLF El Diablo Driver Head valued at $300!!
The prices for the long drive competition are as follows:
$5 for 5 balls - with a 3 minute time limit
$10 for 10 balls - with a 5 minute time limit
** With EACH $5 purchase you will receive a $5 certificate to the White Pines Golf Dome in Bensenville, IL
Daily Herald Golf Academy Stage
2010 Golf Academy Stage Line Up
Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, February 26th
1 p.m. - Here Come the Hawks!
Troy Murray, Chicago Blackhawk alumni & Connie DeMattia, Director of Instructions, Cantigny Golf Academy
No. 19, Troy Murray, was a center on the Blackhawks for 12 seasons, from 1981-1994. A five-time twenty-goal scorer, Troy reached a high of 45 goals on 1985-86 team. He ranks in the Top 20 in Blackhawks history in number of goals, assists, total points and in regular-season games played. After retiring, Murray began his broadcasting career in 1999 as a studio analyst for Blackhawks television broadcasts. Murray is in his 10th year as a member of the Blackhawks broadcast team and his fifth as the radio analyst, currently on Chicago's WGN Radio 720.
PGA Professional Connie DeMattia has helped men, women and juniors to play golf throughout the United States and Mexico. Currently he is Director of Instruction at the Cantigny Golf Academy in Wheaton and holds a spot as one of the Top 10 Teachers in Illinois as rated by Golf Digest. The former Director of Instructor at the Medinah Country Club, he also teaches at the White Pine Golf Dome during the winter months. Connie was the Illinois PGA Player of the Year for 2005. A golf staff instructor with the prestigious Golf Digest Schools from 1996-2000, Connie attended Stetson University in Florida on a four-year Division I golf scholarship and was also captain of the team. He has competed in tournaments on the PGA Tour, Nike Tour, and PGA of America National Club Professional Championships. He has a competitive career low round of 64.
3 p.m. - Here Come the Hawks!
Jerry Korab, Chicago Blackhawks alumni, & Kevin Weeks, Director of Instruction, Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Jerry "King Kong" Korab was an imposing mix of brute force and offensive smarts during his career as an NHL defenseman with four different teams. His 6'3" 220 lb. frame allowed him to stand up to any of the league's rough players while his heavy shot was a handful from the point and useful when clearing his own zone. During his tenure as a Hawk, the team reached the Stanley Cub finals in 1971 and 1973. He was picked to play in the 1975 and 1976 NHA All-Star Games, where his team, the Buffalo Sabres, reached the NHL finals for the first time.
Kevin Weeks is in his 14th season at Cog Hill. He has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America since 1991 and has over 20 years teaching experience. He was the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year in 2005, 2007, and 2009. US Kids Golf named him one of the Top 50 Instructors for juniors three times 2007, 2008, and 2009. In the July 2005 issue of Golf Digest Kevin was ranked as the number 2 instructor in the State of Illinois. Kevin's specializes in teaching low handicappers, juniors, PGA Tour Professionals and short game. Kevin has worked with over 50 PGA Tour Professionals in 2007 & 2008. In 2009 Kevin's students racked up 9 top 5 finishes on the PGA Tour with Michael Bradley and Mark Wilson both winning.
4 p.m. - Brett Packee, President
CORE Golf
When Brett won the 2008 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year, he became the first person in Illinois PGA history to win a Player of the Year Award and a Teacher of the Year Award. As a teacher, Brett spent three years as the golf coach at Northwestern University and under his tutelage, more than 20 junior golfers have gone on to play college golf. He also was a Head Instructor for The Golf Digest Golf Schools and has written numerous instructional tips and produced various golf videos. He also has coached and instructed top collegiate and PGA Tour players.
As a player, he has competed in more than 600 tournaments starting at age 10. He was a three time IHSA All State Golfer and played college golf at the University of Miami in Florida. He currently among the TOP 15 among IPGA Professionals, he is a three time Qualifier of the PGA Professional National Championship and a 2007 and 2008 RADIX CUP MEMBER. He also qualified for the 1999 Motorola Western Open,
5 p.m. - Dan Kochevar
Golf Instructor, Oak Brook Country Club
The 2002 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year, Dan was voted as one to the "Top Instructors by Region" by Golf Magazine and as one of the "Top 10 Instructors in the State" by Golf Digest. He has taught six IHSA High School Champions, several US Amateur qualifiers, and two Illinois Junior Amateur Champions.
Saturday, February 27th
11 a.m. - Here Come the Hawks!
Cliff Koroll, Chicago Blackhawk alumni & Louise L. Davis, Teaching Professional, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Cliff Koroll played his entire NHL career spanning from 1969 to 1980 with the Chicago Blackhawks. He then became as assistant coach for the Black Hawks for six seasons. Cliff became the first Blackhawks rookie to register a hat trick when he achieved the feat on December 14, 1969 in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia at the Stadium. For many of those years, he was paired with hockey legend Stan Mikita on the Hawks No. 1 line as well as playing on power plays. Twice, they reached the Stanley Cup Finals, in 1971 and 1973. He ranks in the top-20 all-time among Chicago players in goals, assists and points.
Louise, a PGA member, has over 17 years teaching experience and is entering her 7th year at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club and her 4th year at Flagg Creek Golf Course . She was voted #4 ranked Instructor and #1 Female Instructor in Illinois by Golf Digest in 2009. Louise has been a Golf Digest Schools and Golf for Women lead instructor and featured in Golf Digest Magazine. In addition to a Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jim Suttie (2000 PGA Teacher of the Year) and former head professional, Louise played on the University of Mississippi golf team and was a Futures Touring Professional from 1996-1998.
12:00 p.m. - Celebrity Golf Instruction
Dan McNeil & Matt Vinge
WSCR-The SCORE'S Dan McNeil, host of "The Danny Mac Show," takes a golf lesson from Matt Vinge, Director of Instruction for Top Golf
Dan McNeil, is host of "The Danny MacShow" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on WSCR Radio, 670 The SCORE. Dan is celebrating his 25th anniversary in Chicago radio this year. His candor, quick wit and unpredictable approach have made his shows among the highest rated radio programs among men for several years. Dan has wanted to be in radio since he was eight years old, even doing play-by-by into a portable cassette of the Blackhawks games while watching them on television. After college at Ball State, Dan interned at WGN producing their sports programming and then worked as a writer for The Times of Northwest Indiana. Most of us became aware of him in the late 1980s when he was hired as executive producer of Chet Coppock's weeknight sports show and the Chicago Bulls broadcasts on WLUP. "Dangerous Dan" quickly developed his own following as a sidekick and fill-in host.
Matt Vinge is Director of Instruction for TopGolf in Wood Dale. Matt has more than 10 years of experience in the golf industry and has taught individuals of all skill levels including beginners, Tour Professionals, NBA and NFL Athletes and movie Academy Award Winners. Matt was selected as Director of Golf Instruction at Top Golf because of his extensive knowledge on how to teach the golf swing and his ability to communicate to his students. As a club fitter, Matt has worked with many of the top club manufacturers in the industry. As a player, Matt was a well accomplished high school and collegiate golfer, winning five state and national titles.
TopGolf is a revolutionary new game in golf that utilizes breakthrough technology, allowing each ball to be personalized to each player, tracking each ball hit and providing instant feedback for up to five people in each hitting bay. To play TopGolf, you hit one of their quality golf balls out into the range. If your ball lands in any one of the 11 recessed target greens located from 25 to 250 yards or more in distance, you will receive immediate feedback on the screen in your hitting bay. This monitor screen will visually show you exactly how far your ball was hit, and how close it came to the flagstick. These two components are then utilized to award a point value for each ball. This ground-breaking technology allows you to compete against yourself or with up to four other players in your hitting bay, utilizing handicaps that are calculated for each player after only three games to ensure fair point scoring.
1:00 p.m. - Marty "Long Ball" and Lisa "Launch it" Joyce
Trick Shot Show and Long Driving Exhibition
Marty Joyce is an internationally renowned trick shot artist and long drive champion. Marty has won 78 long drive championships and has qualified for several of them both left and right handed. His personal best is a drive of 443 yards and his most recent championship as the 2009 RE/MAX Last Chance Long Drive Championship. A former Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year, Marty teaches at the Golf Dome in Bensenville.
Although still a college student at nearby Elmhurst College, Lisa "Launch It" Joyce is recognized as one of the longest female hitters in the world. She already has won the prestigious Re/Max World Long Driving Championship and she also holds the world record for long drives as junior, hitting a golf ball 315 yards off of the tee in a Texas competition.
2:30 p.m. - Illinois Junior Golf Association presents, "The stages of junior development"
Carrie Williams, IJGA Executive Director, Kevin Weeks, Director of Instruction, Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Kevin Weeks is in his 14th season at Cog Hill. He has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America since 1991 and has over 20 years teaching experience. He was the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year in 2005, 2007, and 2009. US Kids Golf named him one of the Top 50 Instructors for juniors three times 2007, 2008, and 2009. In the July 2005 issue of Golf Digest Kevin was ranked as the number 2 instructor in the State of Illinois. Kevin's specializes in teaching low handicappers, juniors, PGA Tour Professionals and short game. Kevin has worked with over 50 PGA Tour Professionals in 2007 & 2008. In 2009 Kevin's students racked up 9 top 5 finishes on the PGA Tour with Michael Bradley and Mark Wilson both winning.
3:15 p.m. - Illinois Junior Golf Association presents, "The Importance of club fitting for Junior Golfers"
Mark Pekarek, Green Grass ClubFitting
Sunday, February 28th
11 a.m. - Here Come the Hawks!
Grant Mulvey, Chicago Blackhawk alumni
Grant Mulvey played all but 12 games of his 586-game NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks. The right wingers career with the Hawks began in 1974 when he was the 16th overall draft choice. He jumped directly to the Blackhawks and at age 18, paired with Terry Ruskowski and Rich Preston to form the RPM Line. The trio combined for one of the greatest moments in Hawks history on February 3rd, 1982. Playing against the St. Louis Blues, Mulvey had the night of his life, scoring a record 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points. Known for his physical play, he had two monster years, scoring 39 goals in 1979-80 and 30 in 1981-82. Since his retirement, Grant has given back to hockey in many ways including serving as coach of the Chicago Wolves Hockey team, of which he is part owner.
12:00pm - Marty "Long Ball" and Lisa "Launch it" Joyce
Trick Shot Show and Long Driving Exhibition
Marty Joyce is an internationally renowned trick shot artist and long drive champion, Marty has won 78 long drive championships and has qualified for several of them both left and right handed. His personal best is a drive of 443 yards and his most recent championship as the 2009 RE/MAX Last Chance Long Drive Championship. A former Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year, Marty teaches at the Golf Dome in Bensenville.
Although still a college student at nearby Elmhurst College, Lisa "Launch It" Joyce is recognized as one of the longest female hitters in the world. She already has won the prestigious Re/Max World Long Driving Championship and she also holds the world record for long drives as junior, hitting a golf ball 315 yards off of the tee in a Texas competition.
1:30 p.m. - Illinois Junior Golf Association presents "Swing DNA"
Carrie Williams, IJGA Executive Director, Chris Groszek and Lou Cesarek, Mizuno USA
2:15 p.m. - Illinois Junior Golf Association presents "Making the transition from baseball/softball season to golf season"
Louise, a PGA member, has over 17 years teaching experience and is entering her 7th year at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club and her 4th year at Flagg Creek Golf Course . She was voted #4 ranked Instructor and #1 Female Instructor in Illinois by Golf Digest in 2009. Louise has been a Golf Digest Schools and Golf for Women lead instructor and featured in Golf Digest Magazine. In addition to a Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jim Suttie (2000 PGA Teacher of the Year) and former head professional, Louise played on the University of Mississippi golf team and was a Futures Touring Professional from 1996-1998.
