golf

As hardcore Rockford area golfers are no doubt aware, the area's golf courses are open and ready for action. Many golfers who just can't handle the long winter layoff from the links drop some serious cash every year on golf trips to Florida, which bills itself as a "Golfer's Mecca." Let me show you 4 quick examples of why Rockford golf beats the Sunshine State.

July 31st 1981, Journey released a classic album with an out of this world album cover.

About a month ago I took a listener poll to find the most fun Par 3 golf holes around. Nothing says summer like an afternoon on the links.

It's like Back to the Future hover-boards came to a golf course.

Few celebrity stars have fallen as quickly as Tiger Woods. After his love of women other than his wife surfaced in late 2009, Tiger's private life and professional career have unraveled quicker than a tabby cat's ball of yarn. Tiger has not won a major since 2008 and yesterday's performance at the Hero World Challenge in Florida...

Saturday Night Live has been on the air since October 1975, when George Carlin hosted the first show. Over the past thirty-nine years, SNL cast members and alumni have released countless films. Some are classics, such as Caddyshack, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and Austin Powers...

Every time I walk up to the tee box and prepare another horrible drive, I imagine Jim Nance whispering breathlessly into his network microphone, "Brizz is approaching his drive with his usual laser-like focus and confident swagger. There is no doubt the fairway is trembling in fear, knowing the pure power and grace behind his drives...

The most painful thing about golf should be how you lose a dozen ball in the water despite all the lessons you've taken.

The 2014 Eagle Open is set for Sept. 12 at Silver Ridge Golf Course, 3069 N. Hill Road, in Oregon. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Enjoy the new Tenth Anniversary Eagle Eye Brew crafted by Pig Minds Brewing Company Hole-in-one prize: A brand new 2014 Buick Encore from Woody Buick GMC-Naperville Golfers will play using the "best ball" format...

Golf lessons can really help a players swing, but it hurts more when you are this student and teacher.