Editor’s Note: It’s 2020 Golf Pool Season Time! Hopefully the following article will give you the upper hand against your friends! JANUARY 2, 2020 – The foursome of Brooks Koepka (7/3), Dustin Johnson (7/2), Rory McIlroy (7/2) and Justin Thomas (5/1) are the odds-on favorites to add another Major to their resume according to the odds-makers at www.SportsBettingDime.com, while Jon Rahm (5/1) Tommy Fleetwood (7/1), Patrick Cantlay (8/1) and Xander Schauffele (9/1) are favored to capture their first Major in 2020. The odds-makers at SBD expect more than one first-time Major winner in 2020, setting the over/under at 1.5 first-time…
Author: Glen Turk
Glen Turk
Glen Turk is a Wisconsin native who has been the Senior Writer/Editor of Midwest Golfing Magazine since 2006. Besides being an avid golfer, Glen enjoys traveling, music, and cheering on the finest professional sports team of all-time, the Green Bay Packers. Glen’s ultimate golf goal is to play in all fifty states and currently he is more than half way there. His other dream, albeit far-fetched, it to record an ace in all seven states of our distribution area. Thanks to an ace in Illinois in 2015, and one in Michigan in 2016, he has three down, four to go!
XXIO®, a global leader in premium lightweight golf equipment, introduces the all-new XXIO Eleven and X golf clubs. Both families of golf clubs officially launch in North America on January 21, 2020. “We’re different than any other brand in the market, just as our new tagline suggests, and in 2020, we’ll showcase our differences to more players than we ever have before,” said Chuck Thiry, Vice President of XXIO USA. “We encourage all players to come out and ‘Experience the Difference’ of XXIO. My guess is that if you give us a try, you’ll see a ball flight that you…
KAPALUA, MAUI, HAWAII – Sentry, which has fully embraced its role as title sponsor of the Sentry Tournament of Champions since becoming the sponsor in 2018, has made an early commitment to a long-term extension, agreeing to continue the tournament and support to the Maui community through the 2029-30 PGA TOUR Season. The new 10-year deal replaces the original five-year agreement, which was announced in August 2017. The announcement was made late Tuesday at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in advance of Thursday’s opening round of the winners-only Sentry Tournament of Champions, where Xander Schauffele will be defending his title.…
Bold, hilly Paul Albanese design earns kudos from magazine’s expert panelists Harris, Mich. – The newest golf course in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Sage Run at Island Resort & Casino has been named to Golf Digest’s prestigious list of “Best New Courses, 2019.” Sage Run is the resort’s second course and Paul Albanese’s follow-up to his popular Sweetgrass design there. More than 1,600 Golf Digest panelists across the U.S. and Canada played and evaluated Best New candidate courses, scoring each in eight evaluation categories: Shot Options, Layout Variety, Challenge, Distinctiveness, Aesthetics, Conditioning, Character and Fun. Sage Run was honored as one of the five…
GLENVIEW, Illinois – The 2019 BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, raised a record $4.4 million for caddie scholarships, the Western Golf Association announced today. Exceptional support from BMW, Medinah Country Club, the local corporate community, and Chicago-area golf fans led to the BMW Championship’s largest ever contribution to the Evans Scholars Foundation. It topped the previous mark of $3.7 million raised during the 2018 BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Since 2007, the BMW Championship has contributed more than $35 million to the event’s sole charity, the Evans Scholars Foundation. “We were honored this…
Designed for High Handicap Golfers, the Launch Pad Family Delivers Distance, Forgiveness and Confidence. Wilson Sporting Goods officially unveiled the new Launch Pad family of clubs. Consisting of a newly developed driver, fairway woods, irons and the all-new FY Club. The Launch Pad collection is designed to inspire confidence in the mind of the high handicap golfer, whether new to the game or looking to improve. Incorporating ground-breaking technological advancements that are visually subtle, the Launch Pad family is designed to elevate shots, while providing greater distance and ensuring more consistent contact. These features deliver the best possible performance and…
As the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s hard to find that perfect gift for the golfer in your life. Whether they’re a serious golfer or just prefer to play a round for fun, Bushnell Golf has something they’ll love. For the avid golfer in your life, look no further than what Bushnell is calling the most advanced range finder featuring market-leading technologies: The Pro XE. The Pro XE provides compensated distance for uphill and downhill shots and now temperature and barometric pressure has been added to Bushnell’s patented, Tour trusted “Slope Technology” providing the most precise compensated distances. For the recreational golfer in your…
Extensive $7 Million Update to Jack Nicklaus Signature Course Included Bunker Renovation, 13th Hole Modifications, Irrigation System Upgrades (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Desert Highlands – the acclaimed luxury golf club and community in the stunning Sonoran Desert of North Scottsdale – re-opens its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course following a $7 million renovation project. The project, which began in April, included renovating every bunker, restoring the 13th hole to its original design, installing a new irrigation system and updating cart paths. The new bunkers feature a state-of-the-art drainage system and Capillary Concrete, which was employed for optimal drainage and reduction of wash-outs during inclement…
French Lick Resort, one of America’s greatest golf-resort destinations for group and buddies’ trips recently unveiled new world-class accommodations and exciting entertainment amenities in its 51,000 square-foot, single-level French Lick Casino. The new six-story Valley Tower, a 71-room hotel located adjacent to the resort’s spacious Event Center and French Lick Casino, made its debut in November and is near the casino’s new, first-ever Sports Book and nearby luxurious sports viewing lounge. The finely-appointed Valley Tower features connecting-room options as well as 12 suites that are configurable in one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom combinations. Adorned with modern décor, Valley Tower rooms provide…
The redesign of JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa’s two world-class 18-hole golf courses has been completed. Re-imagined by golf icon Raymond Floyd from the original Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, the “Soffer” and “Miller” courses offer members and resort guests improved playing conditions and faster greens. The resort, a coveted destination for golfers from across the globe, has also announced they will host the Stack & Tilt golf camp in May 2020 under the direction of co-founder and PGA and Tour Coach, Andy Plummer. The impressive roster of PGA golf pros on staff, variety of golf packages and educational…