The Daily Herald Main Stage is a can’t-miss destination for interactive and educational talks led by top IPGA pros, former athletes, and award-winning professionals, as they demonstrate tips and tricks to help you get rid of winter rust and fine-tune your game for the upcoming season!
We’re excited to welcome TOM “BUBBIE” BRODERS from Good Good Golf and HANK HANEY, premier golf instructor and former coach of Tiger Woods, as our 2026 Weekend Headliners!
The Country Club Comic ARA ANTON, a former Evans Scholar recipient and dubbed “Golf's new funny guy” by Golf Digest, will serve as our 2026 Main Stage emcee!
Check out the full schedule below and start planning your golf show weekend!
Friday, February 27
12:15 PM
Shannon Rovers Parade
The iconic Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band returns to help us kick off the 2026 Chicago Golf Show® presented by Chicago District Golf Association.
12:30 PM
Golf Travel Panel
Need ideas for your next golf vacation? Our panel of golf travel experts will loop you in on what’s trending and share advice on where to play, domestically and internationally, this upcoming season.
Charlie McDonald – Robert Trent Jones Trail
Abbey Algiers – Travel Writer
Gary Jones – Florida Golf Alliance
Justin Farrell – Links of Ireland
Conversation moderated by Barry Cronin.
Image Source: @presidentscup / Instagram
1:30 PM
2026 Presidents Cup
Join Joie Chitwood, Executive Director of the 2026 Presidents Cup, to get the inside scoop on this exciting biennial event, taking place September 22-27 at the historic Medinah Country Club, featuring U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker and International captain Geoff Ogilvy.
2:00 PM
Golf Clinic With Hank Haney
Get ready for the season with pro tips from Hank Haney, Premier Golf Instructor & Former Coach of Tiger Woods (2004-2010)
3:00 PM
Pro Teaching Pro
Kevin Weeks, Golf Digest ‘50 Best Teachers in America’ and Director of Instruction at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, with Chicago Bear Alumnus Jerry Azumah
4:00-6:00 PM
MICHELOB ULTRA HAPPY HOUR
Swing into the weekend at the Chicago Golf Show® Happy Hour, sponsored by Michelob Ultra. Stop by the Main Stage Bar to enter for a chance to win:
2 Premium Suite Tickets for the Bulls vs Cavaliers on 3/19 at the United Center
Michelob Ultra Golf Bag
Other Michelob Ultra Gear
DJ Gerry Jams returns to Rosemont to roll out the Happy Hour vibe.
Saturday, February 28
10:00 AM
How to Get Fit for the Coming Golf Season
Join Case Bryant, PGA, from SMART Golf & Fitness for expert advice on improving your game and building healthy habits to play your best golf.
11:00 AM
JOhn Platt, Former IPGA Teacher of the Year & Youth Development Award recipient, Mistwood GC Director of Golf Instruction, and Alli Wiertel, 2025 Illinois State High School Girls Champion
11:45 AM
Shannon Rovers Parade
The iconic Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band kicks off another day of deals at the 2026 Chicago Golf Show® presented by Chicago District Golf Association.
Image Source: @presidentscup / Instagram
12:00 PM
2026 Presidents Cup
Join Joie Chitwood, Executive Director of the 2026 Presidents Cup, to get the inside scoop on this exciting biennial event, taking place September 22-27 at the historic Medinah Country Club, featuring U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker and International captain Geoff Ogilvy.
1:00 PM
Tom “Bubbie” Broders from Good Good Golf
Palatine native and Evans Scholarship recipient Tom "Bubbie" Broders (@bubbiegolf) will take the stage to talk love of the game, trick shots, and what life is like as part of the wildly successful digital media golf brand, Good Good Golf – over 2 million YouTube subscribers!
Click here to learn more about Bubbie in this month’s issue of Chicago District Golfer!
3:00 PM
Junior Golf 101
Join Clayton Pendergraft (Cog Hill Golf & Country Club), Assistant Coach of Team Cog Hill, 2025 PGA Junior League National Champions; and Taylor Lambertson (Briarwood CC), US Kids Top 50 Master Coach, for an informative session about golf programs that introduce kids to the sport of golf and nurture a love for the game.
Sunday, March 1
10:00 AM
Pro Teaching Pro
Juan Espejo, IPGA Distinguished Service Award winner, with Jay Hilgenberg, 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion
10:45 AM
Shannon Rovers Parade
The iconic Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band helps us close out the final day of the 2026 Chicago Golf Show® presented by Chicago District Golf Association.
11:00 AM
Golf Clinic with Hank Haney
Get ready for the season with pro tips from Hank Haney, Premier Golf Instructor & Former Coach of Tiger Woods (2004-2010)
Image Source: @presidentscup / Instagram
12:00 PM
2026 Presidents Cup
Join Scott Janess, PGA Tour, to get the inside scoop on the 2026 Presidents Cup, the largest team event in PGA TOUR history, taking place September 22-27 at the historic Medinah Country Club, featuring U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker and International captain Geoff Ogilvy.
1:00 PM
Tom “Bubbie” Broders from Good Good Golf
Palatine native and Evans Scholarship recipient Tom "Bubbie" Broders (@bubbiegolf) will take the stage to talk love of the game, trick shots, and what life is like as part of the wildly successful digital media golf brand, Good Good Golf – over 2 million YouTube subscribers!
Click here to learn more about Bubbie in this month’s issue of Chicago District Golfer!
