Recent record rains throughout the United States demonstrate how many communities rely upon golf courses to help handle torrential rain and subsequent flooding. A properly designed course provides a home for storm water, allowing for water filtration while keeping groundwater clean. The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) puts course owners in contact with golf course architects who can help maximize the storm water management capabilities of golf courses.

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The Lincolnshire Police Department has confirmed that Lloyd Morris, of Deerfield, Illinois, and Marco Maggiore, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were arrested on November 23, 2009 and charged with money laundering, computer fraud, mail fraud and theft. According to an official with the Lincolnshire Police Department, these two individuals allegedly took advantage of the popularity of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls in a scam that resulted in at least 88 victims and over $400,000 in damages, and additional charges may be forthcoming. Morris and Maggiore were held at the Lake County Jail with bonds set at $200,000 and $100,000, respectively.

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Only one of a handful of courses to host final stage qualifying for the 2009 U.S. Open earlier this season, Stonewall Orchard Golf Club will host the 87th Illinois PGA Section Championship August 31 thru September 2. A daily fee facility that is open to the public, this will be the fourth time that Stonewall Orchard has hosted the Illinois PGA's most prestigious event and one that is currently on rotation with renowned private facilities Medinah and Olympia Fields.

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Pairings have been set for the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier at Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake, a far north suburb of Chicago.

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Bolingbrook Golf Club has been named as one of the 2009 Best Courses You Can Play, according to a listing created by Golfweek, a weekly golf periodical with over 1.3 million readers. The upscale municipal course, located in Chicago's southwest suburb, will be ranked as one of the top public-access layouts in the United States, as selected by the magazine's ranking system it was announced today.

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TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, Naperville Country Club in Naperville, Ill., and Manila Country Club in Makati City, Philippines, are the winners in Golf Inc. magazine's annual Renovation of the Year competition.

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When the PGA Tour comes to town, watching the world's best players perform up close and in person is always a "must have" ticket for golfers. Datrek, the golf industry's market share leader in golf bags, is now offering free tickets to PGA Tour events around the country, with the introduction of the Datrek 2009 PGA Tour Season Pass Promotion.

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Wilson Golf, the Chicago-based company whose irons have captured more Major titles than any other manufacturer, announced that it has reached agreements with U.S. players Ricky Barnes and Brad Adamonis to use Wilson Staff clubs. The duo will join Wilson Staff player and three-time Major winner, Padraig Harrington, on the U.S. tour staff. Harrington re-signed with Wilson Golf on a multi-year deal in October 2008.

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KemperSports recently named John Vest general manager of Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda, Calif. Vest brings to the position 20 years of experience in the golf industry and has been a Class "A" member of the PGA since 2001.

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A powerful and entertaining golf training aid, The Putting Game, is scheduled to debut nationally during the PGA Merchandise Show January 29-31 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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Marriott Golf, one of the world's premier golf operators, announced that Crane's Landing Golf Club, in Lincolnshire, Ill., is the latest property to achieve certification through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. This marks the 15th Marriott Golf managed property to achieve Audubon Certification, as part of the Company's green initiatives. By the end of 2008, 25 managed golf properties in North America and the Caribbean will become Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries.

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KemperSports recently named J.W. West general manager of WingHaven Country Club, a private club in O'Fallon, Mo., situated less than 40 miles west of St. Louis. West has 16 years of experience in the golf industry, the last decade as a KemperSports staff member.

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Seven Chicago-area clubs will take turns hosting the prestigious Western Amateur golf championship from 2009 through 2015, the Western Golf Association has announced.

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LPGA State Farm Classic officials today announced the 34th annual event will be played from June 4-7, 2009, at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield.

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Medinah Country Club is on the clock as the next U.S. Ryder Cup venue in 2012 and the club is wasting no time in preparing for golf's most passion-filled event. A group of 37 Medinah members and staff traveled to Louisville for this year's Ryder Cup to meet with their counterparts from Valhalla Golf Club and executives with the PGA of America.

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The new GeoMax 2 hybrid is easier to hit than any long irons and can help you play your very best! The bullet-shaped head design has a sloped crown that moves the center of gravity (CG) lower and farther away from the face. The shallower design also increases the moment-of-inertia, the club's ability to resist twisting. The result is reduced spin, less club head twisting, and an optimized launch angle for amazing forgiveness from any lie . . . even on off center hits.

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With the GeoMax 2 high MOI fairway wood,hitting par 5's in two has never been easier. The GeoMax 2 is designed to offer outstanding performance even on the days your swing is lacking. To achieve this purpose, the fairway wood features an ultra-thin Custom 450 maraging steel face and a heavier hyper steel body. The rebound properties of the steel along with the thin face help generate exceptional power and a hot launch for added distance from anywhere on the face. Likewise, the heavier hyper steel body lowers the center of gravity and moves it farther back behind the club face for even greater club head velocity.

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Twenty-four of the nation's brightest minds and junior golfers were named to the HP Scholastic Junior All-America Team by the American Junior Golf Association and HP Tuesday, Oct. 7. The 2008 team, sponsored for the 14th consecutive year by HP, consists of 12 young men and 12 young women who demonstrate the ability to excel both on the golf course and in the classroom.

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Excel Golf Products, Inc. staff player Kenny Perry played a vital role in the United States defeating Europe at the 2008 Ryder Cup which was played September 19-21. Along with several other members of the U.S. team that was captained by Paul Azinger, Perry teed up with limited edition Zero Friction Performance Golf Tees that were imprinted with the U.S. flag. Excel Golf also provided the European team with tees imprinted with their flag.

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KemperSports recently named Steve Loomis general manager of Chalet Hills Golf Club, an award-winning public course in Cary, Ill. Loomis brings more than 15 years of management experience to his new assignment, having served as general manager and director of golf at several championship-caliber golf facilities.

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Marriott Golf, one of the world's premier golf operators and the golf management organization of Marriott International, Inc., unveiled Marriott Golf Links (www.MarriottGolfLinks.com), a golfer loyalty program that enables Marriott Rewards members to both earn and redeem points for golf. Members can earn Marriott Rewards points for rounds of golf and golf retail merchandise purchases. In addition, members can redeem points for rounds of golf, hotel accommodations, spa experiences, golf instruction, and more. The new program, which does not require a hotel stay, is being offered at 20 Marriott managed golf clubs around the world.

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The Southern Illinois Golf Association will be hosting the SIGA Mid-AM Team Championship at Green Hills Golf Club on August 23rd.  The tournament is a 2-Person Team Championship that is open to all SIGA members, Men and Women age 45 and over with a one day format of 27 hole scramble. 

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While many players struggled with the challenging Cantigny layout, Zach Barlow (Percy) tallied a seven-under par 281 over 72 holes to win the 78th annual Illinois State Amateur Championship. Barlow carded a 71-71 over the final 36 holes on Thursday to preserve a three-stroke victory over a hard-charging Phillip Arouca (Winnetka).

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Seven Chicago-area clubs will take turns hosting the prestigious Western Amateur golf championship from 2009 through 2015, the Western Golf Association has announced.

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