Highlights
- daily herald main stage lineup
- free golf
- spectacular golf bargains
- chicago's largest demo days
- free lessons from pga pros
- chicago's longest putt contest
Daily Herald Main Stage Lineup
| The Main Stage is excited to welcome Lanny Wadkins! A 21-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the 1977 PGA Championship, Wadkins captained the 1995 Ryder Cup team and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009. Don't miss this great opportunity to get up close & personal with a golf great! Appearing on the Main Stage Saturday, February 23rd at Noon, courtesy of the Encompass Championship. Check out our full schedule below!
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Friday, February 22nd |
| 1PM | A Blackhawk Takes a Golf Lesson Meet Phil Russell, Blackhawk defense-man who was a three-time AllStar and played on seven division championships teams during the 1970s and 80s as he takes a golf lesson from Tony Tinetti, General Manager/Head of Golf Professional, Bonnie Brook Golf Course |
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| 1:45PM | Grand March with Shannon Rovers |
| 2PM | A White Sox Takes a Golf Lesson
Meet Ron Kittle, White Sox home run hitter and 1983 American League Rookie of Year as he takes a golf lesson from Joe Bosco of Joe Bosco Golf.
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| 3PM | Jim Gaugert Jr. Golf Professional Adviser, Superior Exercise Products, 2001 Wisconsin Golf Professional of the Year |
| 4PM | Dan Kochevar
Swing Expert, PGA Teaching Professional Oak Brook Golf Club
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| 5PM | Kurt Nolen
PGA Professional Nettle Creek Country Club
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Saturday, February 23rd |
| 10:30AM | Brett Packee
Mizuno USA Ambassador and President, CORE Golf
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| 11AM | Kevin Weeks
Head of Instruction, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
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| 11:45AM | Grand March with Shannon Rovers |
| NOON | Meet Lanny Wadkins
1985 PGA Tour Professional of the Year, 21 PGA Tour Wins, including 1977 PGA Tour Championship. Introduced by Tom Ealy, president of Encompass Insurance, sponsor of the 2013 Encompass Championship at North Shore Country Club
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| 3PM | Carol Rhoades Teaching Professional at Cog Hill Golf Course and Head Women's Golf Coach, University of Illinois-Chicago  |
Sunday, February 24th |
| 11AM | Brian Payne Swingbyte CMO, former Illinois Open winner  |
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| 11:30AM | Greg Baresel PGA Teaching Professional, Cantigny Golf Academy  |
| NOON | Grand March with Shannon Rovers |
| 12:15PM | John Platt, Green Garden Country Club
2011 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year
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| 1:15PM | Louise Davis
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
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| 2:30PM | Greg Baresel PGA Teaching Professional, Cantigny Golf Academy |
Free Golf
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 at the entrance of the show.
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Spectacular Golf Bargains
Exclusive offers at the Chicago Golf Show
Every year, our amazing exhibitors offer CGS attendees exclusive deals on golf rounds, equipment, apparel and more.
Check back in the coming weeks for exclusive offers you will only find at the Chicago Golf Show!
Complimentary admission for a practice round to the first 200 patrons that attend the Chicago Golf Show each day, Friday - Sunday. Visit the BMW Championship booth to receive exclusive golf show offers on tickets.
BMW Championship
Booth #701
Bonus! Included with the purchase of admission to the Chicago Golf Show is your choice of a 1-year (12 issues) subscription to Golf Digest or a 1-year (33 issues) subscription to Golf World, both valued at $7. Click here for offer and refund details.
Golf Digest
Booth # 1419
FREE Round of Golf with Cart - stop by our booth!
Island Hills Golf Club
Booth # 1006
Callaway, TaylorMade, Cobra, Nike clubs, apparel, and more at below discount prices
Maple Hill Golf
Booth # 601
Ecco Street Premier Golf Shoes $89.99
Maple Hill Golf
Booth # 601
Nike Tech Extreme Golf Gloves 3 for $19.99
Maple Hill Golf
Booth # 601
$15 for one Any Day ticket (price at the gate $25)
Encompass Championship
Booth # 1228
One free green fee at The Ridges in Wynne, Arkansas, with purchase of cart and a Chicago Golf Show program
Arkansas Natural State Golf Trail
Booth # 1107
Save over 50% on golf - discounted rates on one round with purchased certificated only available at the Chicago Golf Show
Crystal Mountain
Booth # 1407
50% off set of Walking Sticks Golf Clubs / Bag - regular price $495, show special $250
Walking Sticks Golf Clubs
Booth # 1508
Play and Learn Package - regular $100, show special $50. Includes 18 holes with cart, lunch at The Turn, and a half hour lesson from a PGA Professional.
Margengo Ridge Golf Club
Booth # 1512
Have your picture taken with the Presidents Cup trophy!
Dublin, OH CVB
Booth # 500
Golfs Original "PRE-TEE POWER CORD" (adj) by Stretch First. Add up to 50 yards to your Driver in less than 2 minutes.
Superior Exercise Products, Inc.
Booth # 1520
10% off any fashion item
Durante Design
Booth # 1310
Free poker chip ball marker to the first 300 visitors
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Booth # 400
$50.00 off membership fees to Tee Connections - Premier Golf Social Club, with purchase of a Co-ed Golf League package during the show.
Tee Connections
Booth # 527
Kirkwood National Golf Club Show Special -- Book a three day/two night stay and play package for a stay between June 1 and August 31, 2013 and ask for the Tinley Park Golf Show Special and the rate will be $187.92 per person (based on double occupancy). Visitors will enjoy three rounds of golf with cart and two night's accommodations.
Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages
Booth # 903
Play Brown Deer Park Golf Course for only $50 anytime with no restrictions!
Brown Deer Park Golf Course
Booth # 519
Early season golf specials at Whistling Straits and Black Wolf Run
Kohler Golf
Booth # 1319
9 or 18 Hole Green Fee for $10
Brighton Dale Links / Petrifying Springs Golf Club
Booth # 1313
Unlimited golf $45
Brighton Dale Links / Petrifying Springs Golf Club
Booth # 1313
Summer Golf $29 weekdays, $39 weekends; 18 holes with cart
Brighton Dale Links / Petrifying Springs Golf Club
Booth # 1313
"Hot July" Golf Package Special: two rounds of 18 holes with cart and one night stay. Just $75.
Great Indiana Golf Packages
Booth # 1215
All products are 25% off for the show!
Sassy Caddy, Inc.
Booth # 1106
Buy 2 packs for $10 or 5 for $20 and save up to $2 off retail prices
Golfdotz®
Booth # 1128
High School or College Golf team members buy one get one pack free
Golfdotz®
Booth # 1128
Junior golfers under 12 free pack (parent must be present)
Golfdotz®
Booth # 1128
PRO Package $75
Fastgolf USA
Booth #1202
Competition Package $125
Fastgolf USA
Booth #1202
FX7 Iron & one ball $20
Fastgolf USA
Booth #1202
4 Gator Jaws for $80
G Handle, LLC
Booth #317
4 Glove Huggers for $50
G Handle, LLC
Booth #317
4 G Faces for $15
G Handle, LLC
Booth #317
Chicago's Largest Demo Days
Test the latest equipment from top golf manufacturers!
sponsored by
The industry's hottest new golf equipment is here for you to see and swing in our FREE DEMO DAYS hitting area, featuring a 150' long hitting net.
Stop by and try the latest equipment from:
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Free Lessons From PGA Pros
Top Illinois PGA Professionals will be on hand at the Show, analyzing your putting stroke and swing during a free private lesson and giving you tips on how to improve your game!
We would like to thank all the great IPGA members appearing this year:
J Anderson, Crystal Woods GC
Rick Anderson, Decatur Park District
Jim Arendt, PGA Member
Tom Blanchetti, Dick's Sporting Goods
Brian Brown, Naperville CC
Mike Camastro, Broken Arrow GC
Bruce Crook, Thunderhawk GC
Roy Dombeck, PGA Super Store
Zachary Fidler, Lake Shore CC
Kevin Fitzgerald, PGA Member
Gary Gortz, PGA Member
Jonathan Haugens, Gleneagles CC
Dion Hoegh, PGA Member
Billy Klemz, Arrowhead GC
Billy Knilans, Willow Hill GC
Mark Labiak, Ruth Lake CC
Pete Latkiewicz, PGA Member
Jim Lazarko, Village Links of Glen Ellyn
Lloyd McWilliams, Rockford Park District
Neil Moore, Danville CC
Don Morris, Diversy Golf Range
Jiro Nakazaki, Golf Zone
Jamie Nieto, Pheasant Run Resort
Tim O'Neal, North Shore CC
Justin Perun, PGA Member
Mike Picciano, Bull Valley GC
Dick Raber, Bartlett Hills GC
Jim Robinson, Marengo Ridge
Billy Rosinia, Flagg Creek GC
Andy Shuman, Twin Orchard CC
Bob Sloan, Idlewild CC
Scott Szybowicz, PGA Member
Hiromune Takamura, Buffalo Grove Golf Center
Dave Thompson, Crystal Lake CC
Tony Tinetti, Bonnie Brook GC
Dave Vivoda, Royal Fox CC
Kevin Weeks, Cog Hill G&CC
Frank Wiltse, NAGPC
Terry Zettle, PGA Member
Chicago's Longest Putt Contest
Test your skills and compete for prizes in the Longest Putt contest! A signature event of the Chicago Golf Show, the Longest Putt contest attracts large crowds of spectators who cheer participants on as they attempt to sink the 85-foot putt. All contestants will receive a bag of tees from Golf Galaxy and the lucky golfers who sink the putt are entered to win a $100 Golf Galaxy Gift Card in a raffle held at the end of each day! ($1 each putt; 3 balls maximum)
