GOLF NOW! CHICAGO April News
Masters Time, Make Golf History, Sanctuary’s Spring Rates, “New” Sunset Valley, PGA Pro Jay Williams & More!
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MASTERS TIME!
Spring golf, blooming azaleas and The Masters are here! Not only is the grass getting green and golfers are dusting off the golf clubs, but the world’s best PGA pros are eyeing the coveted green jacket that will be donned by the winner of this year’s Masters. Catch the action of the
85th Masters Tournament on
April 11-14 this week. This tournament is probably the most prestigious tournament in all of professional golf!
The Masters Tournament, which began in 1934, is one of the four major championships in professional golf. Scheduled for the first full week of April, it is the first of the majors to be played each year.
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Come Play The Sanctuary And Save Green With Spring Rates
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The Sanctuary Golf Course, Home of the Infamous Will County’s “Amen Corner”, is offering some fantastic spring rates. You can play The Sanctuary this spring for $42 to ride and $30 to walk on weekends, and $30 to ride and $20 to walk during the week.
Here’s what golfers are saying about The Sanctuary!
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"Excellent Practice Facility"
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"Good Mix of Challenging & Relaxing Holes"
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Just a few of many accolades golfers are saying about The Sanctuary--located in the heart of Will County. Designed by noted architect, Steve Halberg, this stunning hidden gem offers 4 sets of tees from over 6,900 yards, winding through a mixture of short and tall prairie grasses, towering tree groves and beautiful wetlands. Tees, fairways and greens are all bent grass, and water will challenge your skill on 14 of the 18 holes.
The Sanctuary is one of the best golfing values in Chicagoland -- Easy Access From Downtown Chicago, Off I-355!
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Newly Renovated Sunset Valley Opens For A Full Season!
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The newly renovated Sunset Valley Golf Club is open for its first full season, 7am – 8pm, weather permitting (cart path only). To book your tee time,
click here. Also opening for breakfast, lunch and dinner service is the new 13Ninety restaurant and bar. Stop in any Friday night this spring for the popular Fish Fry from 4:30-8pm. Cost is $16.75 per person. No reservations required. Private outing and events can be booked at the club. Contact the golf shop for more details at 847-432-7140.
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Be Part Of Golf History This Season At The U.S. Senior Open!
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Take a front row seat to the action when the
2019 U.S. Senior Open comes to
The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame, June 24-30. For the first time ever, senior golf’s most prestigious championship will be contested on a university campus and in the shadow of the Golden Dome. Get your tickets to golf history! Parking is complimentary with every purchase. Youth 18 and under are admitted free to the championship grounds with a ticketed adult.
With a little more than two months until golf’s greatest tee off, select volunteer positions are still available. Go behind the scenes with onsite experiences like Leaderboards and USGA Ball Positioning or try a unique opportunity by driving a Lexus vehicle on the Transportation Team. Learn more about being a part of history by visiting
www.2019ussenioropen.com.
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PGA Professional Jay Williams
Uses Fun & Humor To Teach Golf!
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PGA Professional Jay Williams has been around the Chicago and Northwest Indiana golf scene for many years. Originally from Springfield, MO, Jay has spent time at Olympia Fields CC, Lincolnshire CC and for the past 24 seasons, Briar Leaf Golf Club in LaPorte, IN. He’s well-known for his work with junior golfers, having twice been nominated for the Indiana PGA Section’s Youth Player Development Award. In addition to running the day to day operations at Briar Leaf, he is a highly sought-after golf instructor by players of all ages and abilities.
GOLF NOW! Chicago recently caught up with Jay to ask about the popular video series, “Living Room Lessons,” that he has created, which is gaining steam through social media.
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The 85th Masters Tournament
April 11-14, 2019
Augusta National
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Annual Will County Amateur Championship, May 4-5, 2019
Balmoral Woods
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