Crowne Plaza Partners with Rickie Fowler in New Campaign

April 16, 2012 Leave a comment

Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts announced today the launch of a multi-media advertising campaign starring PGA TOUR professional Rickie Fowler. The upscale hotel brand has signed Fowler for the 2012 golf season and will execute a multi-channel campaign designed to elevate the fresh, contemporary spirit of Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. One of the most recognizable and stylish golfers on the PGA TOUR, Fowler will appear in television, print and online ads showcasing his unique personality. The broadcast spot titled “It’s Good to be Rickie,” launches April 14 and brings to life the comfortable accommodations, numerous amenities and value propositions offered by Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts for business and leisure travelers alike. Read more of this post

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Back9Booking Helps You Find a Chicagoland Tee Time… For Free

April 12, 2012 Leave a comment

Finding a tee time in the Chicagoland area has never been more easy following the establishment of many different online databases, many of which charging a small fee to use their booking services. While this fee is usually minimal, nobody likes to shell out a few extra bucks just to book a tee time for their favorite course. Luckily, the folks over at Back9Booking have developed a fitting, cost-free alternative. Read more of this post

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Michelob Ultra 19th Hole Tea & Lemonade

April 8, 2012 Leave a comment

Who says running your own golf blog doesn’t have its perks?

This weekend the good folks over at Michelob sent me a sample of their new golf-themed malt beverage, Ultra 19th Hole Light, for me to try in the name of… um… journalistic integrity. After watching a few hours of the Masters with a couple 16oz. cans of the tea and lemonade mix, I couldn’t possibly think of a better way to spend an afternoon. Read more of this post

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ChicagoDuffer.com Voted as a Top 50 Golf Blog!

March 28, 2012 1 Comment

Top Golf BlogsLooks like ChicagoDuffer.com has been voted as a Top 50 Golf Blog by the folks over at VeteransBenefitsGIBill.com!

Many thanks to those who voted!

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However, golf isn’t as easy as it looks. Like any sport it requires a lot of practice and patience, and as a result golfers often visit driving ranges and practice centers to finesse their aim and bounce angle.

Thanks to golf’s popularity, there’s a huge online golfing community with blogs and unique websites catering to all types of golfers – from the novice to the seasoned pro alike. Our team at VeteransBenefitsGIBill has rounded up 50 of these exciting blogs, giving you instant access to a vast amount of golf-related information.

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2012 Ryder Cup Illinois License Plates

March 27, 2012 Leave a comment

GLENVIEW, Ill. (March 27, 2012) – The Illinois PGA Foundation in conjunction with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is releasing a limited-run special event license plate to celebrate the 39th Ryder Cup taking place Sept. 25-30, 2012, at historic Medinah (Ill.) Country Club near Chicago. The Ryder Cup is the most prestigious competition in professional golf and one of the most beloved sporting events in the world.

The commemorative Ryder Cup plate will be valid for Illinois drivers from August 2-September 30, 2012. Out-of-state golf enthusiasts may order a plate as a souvenir, which will be shipped following the conclusion of the event. Proceeds from sales of the plate will benefit the Illinois PGA Foundation’s youth golf initiatives.  Read more of this post

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