Golf Academy Stage

2012 Daily Herald Golf Academy Stage Line Up

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Craig Stadler

Craig Stadler - a/k/a "The Walrus" - will be making an appearance on the Daily Herald Golf Academy Stage on Saturday and Sunday for a Q and A session. Craig Stadler will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1982 Masters victory when he returns to Augusta National Golf Club this April as a past champion. One of the more colorful and popular members of the PGA TOUR, Stadler won a total of 20 times around the world before joining the Champions Tour at age 50 in 2003, where he has won eight times. In addition to winning at Augusta, Stadler's regular Tour wins came at several of the game's iconic venues: two at the World Series of Golf (Firestone CC), the TOUR Championship (Pinehurst No. 2), the Nissan (Los Angeles) Open (Riviera CC), and the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines GC in his home town of San Diego. Stadler lives in Denver and is an avid Colorado Avalanche fan. His son, Kevin, is a member of the PGA TOUR.

Stadler is also an exhibitor at this year's show and will be promoting CraigStadler.com and ShankMeister.com in booth 1116.

Mark Murphy

Making his first appearance on the Golf Academy Main Stage will be Mark Murphy, winner of the Golf Channel's 2011 Big Break Ireland competition. The only native of Ireland among the show's competitors, Murphy was a fitting winner of the "Survivor-style" made-for-TV competition.

"I'm thrilled to be coming to the Chicago Golf Show," Murphy said. "Chicago is a tremendous golf town and I'm looking forward to meeting all the golfers at the Chicago Golf Show. I'm sure many of them will be able to trace their roots back to Ireland."

Murphy will appear on the Daily Herald Golf Academy Stage on both Friday and Saturday.

Chip Beck

Chip Beck was voted 2011 Comeback Player of the Year on the over-50 Champions Tour. Before joining the senior circuit the longtime Chicago area resident carved out a sparkling 20-year PGA TOUR career from 1979-'99 during which he won four times, played on three U.S. Ryder Cup teams, and became only the second player ever to shoot 59 in a PGA TOUR event (third round; Las Vegas Invitational; Sunrise GC; Oct. 11, 1991).

Chip Beck will also be exhibiting with Grip Guides in booth 1008.

Friday, February 24th

Noon - 7 pm

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1 pm: Matt Vinge

Director of Instruction, TopGolf

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1:45 pm: Grand March with the Shannon Rovers

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2 pm: Chip Beck

One of 5 PGA Pros to shoot 59 on tour, Former 3-time Ryder Cup Team Member

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3 pm: Mark Murphy

Winner of Golf Channel's Big Break Ireland

4 pm: Kurt Nolen

PGA Professional, Nettle Creek Country Club

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5 pm: John Platt

Green Garden Country Club, 2011 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year

Saturday, February 25th

9:30 am - 6 pm

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10:30 am: Brett Packee/Mizuno

"Getting Fit for your Wedge"

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11:00 am: Kevin Weeks

Stages of Junior Development; Cog Hill Golf & Country Club

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11:45 am: Grand March with the Shannon Rovers

Big Break Ireland

12:00 pm: Mark Murphy

Winner of Golf Channel's Big Break Ireland

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1 pm: Marty "Long Ball" Joyce and Lisa "Launch It" Joyce

"Tee it High & Let it Fly" Trick Shot Show and Long Driving Exhibition

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2 pm: Craig Stadler

1982 Masters Champion, Question & Answer Session

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3 pm: John McCartin

Achieving Your Golfing Goals in 2012; PGA Director of Instruction, Chicagoland Golf Academy

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4 pm: Emil Esposito

Emil Esposito Golf at Glen Club


Sunday, February 26th

9:30 am - 4 pm

11 am: Illinois Junior Golf Association speaker TBA

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11:30 am: Chad Johansen

Sink More Putts and Lower your Score! Blackberry Oaks GC

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12:00 pm: Grand March with Shannon Rovers


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12:15 pm: Craig Stadler

1982 Masters Champion, Question & Answer Session

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1:15 pm: Marty "Long Ball" Joyce & Lisa "Launch It" Joyce

"Tee It High & Let It Fly" Trick Shot Show and Long Driving Exhibition

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2:30 pm: Emil Esposito

Emil Esposito Golf at Glen Club