Daily Herald Main Stage

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Visit the Daily Herald Main Stage interactive and educational talks led by top IPGA pros, former athletes, and award-winning professionals, as they demonstrate tips and tricks to improve your skills.

Check out the guest lineup + schedule* below!

*Schedule subject to change.

 

Friday, February 23

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Kevin Weeks

1:30 PM
Pro Teaching Pro

Jay Hilgenberg, 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion & 7-time Pro Bowl selection

Kevin Weeks, 2023 National PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year, Director of Instruction at Cog Hill G&CC

 

Todd Sones

2:30 PM
Todd Sones

Impact Golf, Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers

 

4:00 PM
Happy Hour, Sponsored by Molson Coors

Kick off your weekend at the Chicago Golf Show® Happy Hour, sponsored by Molson Coors!

  • One lucky fan will WIN A GAME DATE AT THE MOLSON COORS WHITE SOX SUITE at Guaranteed Rate Field!

  • Dream of summertime golf breezes with samplers of Arnold Palmer Spiked Tea, Blue Moon, and Leinie's Summer Shandy at the Happy Hour Bar.

  • Answer sports trivia questions correctly to win great Molson Coors prizes, like a golf bag, cooler and more!

  • Enjoy 12 oz. Coors Light for $6

  • DJ Gerry Jams returns to Rosemont to roll out the Happy Hour vibe

 Saturday, February 24

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10:00 AM
Todd Russell

SMART Golf & Fitness, Former Midwest PGA Junior League Coach of the Year 

 

11:00 AM
Pro Teaching Pro

James “Robo Cop” Thornton, former Chicago Bear Tight End

Mike Camastro, Silver Lake CC, 2023 IPGA Teacher of the Year

 

12:00 PM
Robbie Gould

CDGA Ambassador & Chicago bears’ all-time leading scorer

 

1:00 PM
Pro teaching pro

Nick Anderson, former Flyin’ Illini & Orlando Magic player

T.J. Sullivan, GolfTEC Oakbrook, Golf Digest Top 20 Teacher in Illinois

 

2:00 pM
Women in Golf panel

Moderated by Carrie Williams, IPGA executive director

 

3:00 PM
John platt and Nicole Jeray

John Platt, Mistwood Golf Club, 2011 IPGA Teacher of the Year

Nicole Jeray, Mistwood Golf Club, LPGA Tour

 

 Sunday, February 25

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10:00 AM
How to Hit It Farther Regardless of Age

juan espejo, IPGA, maryville academy

 

11:00 AM
pro teaching pro

Mark Carrier, former Chicago Bear and 3x Pro Bowler

Jim Miller, IPGA Troon Golf, Kemper Lakes

 

12:00 PM
a tour pro and his teacher

Vince India, Korn Ferry Tour player

Louis Sauer, IPGA, Golf Digest Top 20 teacher in Illinois

 

1:00 PM
pro teaching pro

Nick anderson, former Flyin’ Illini & orlando magic player

Rob Sweno, IPGA Head Professional, Steeple Chase GC