The Back Nine: April 2008 Archives

The great part about golf is that there is always a back nine, so if you somehow didn't get your fill on the front side - there's always more to be had after the turn. That's what this part of the Beacon News' weekly golf coverage will do for you

The Western Golf Association will be bringing one of its marquee events to the Chicago area beginning in 2009 - the Western Amateur.

The WGA also hosts the Western Junior, as well as the PGA Tour's BMW Championship.

Not only does the WGA promote the game of golf with these tourneys, but they've sent thousands of kids to college with Evans Scholarships.

For an exclusive Q&A with WGA V.P. of Tournaments John Kaczkowski about the Western Am returning to Chicago, as well as local golf results and info, read on!

The great part about golf is that there is always a back nine, so if you somehow didn't get your fill on the front side - there's always more to be had after the turn. That's what this part of the Beacon News' weekly golf coverage will do for you

Tom Tierney of Orchard Valley Golf Course, who played in the 1980 U.S. Open won by Jack Nicklaus, talks a little more about putting...along with Whitetail Ridge Golf Club pro Patrick MacDonald...

Read on for their thoughts, more links and some inspiring video....

The great part about golf is that there is always a back nine, so if you somehow didn't get your fill on the front side - there's always more to be had after the turn. That's what this part of the Beacon News' weekly golf coverage will do for you.

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in located a short drive away in Bristol and head pro Chad Johansen has created a truly unique opportunity for the players that visit him and assistant pro Trent Martin.

Golfers can not only win a Dream Vacation (including a trip to the Masters) but a bevy of other prizes by signing up for lessons - and each lesson gets you another raffle ticket. And let's be honest - these 2 guys can only teach so many...so the odds are in your favor.

Click here to find out all about it.

Also - I'd like to extend a big "Thank You" to Gordon Glod and the good people over at Tour Edge, a club manufacturing facility in Batavia.

They allowed Phillips Park/Fox Valley head pro Jeff Schmidt to demonstrate his Front Nine Tip of the Week at their amazing indoor facility, keeping us out of the elements.