Walter Lis

Planning a golf outing? ⛳ Recruit foursome captains, start sponsor outreach early, and build a budget that works. Get practical tips + a FREE planning toolkit: chicagogolfreport.com/how-to… #GolfOutings #fundraising

From Lake County farm to championship venue. ⛳ Merit Club opened in 1992, hosted Karrie Webb’s 2000 U.S. Women’s Open victory and welcomed Team USA’s 2016 International Crown win. chicagogolfreport.com/merit-… #ChicagoGolf #MeritClub

⛳ From Lake Forest farmland to PGA Tour history! Designed by Tom Fazio, Conway Farms hosted 3 BMW Championships, including Jim Furyk's historic 59 in 2013. Explore the history of this Chicago golf gem. 🏌️ chicagogolfreport.com/conway… #ChicagoGolf #ConwayFarms

Could the @PGAChampionship return to Chicago? The U.S. Open is nearly booked through 2051, but PGA Championship venues are confirmed only through 2035. Could @MedinahCC or @OFCC_1915 bring another major back to Chicago? chicagogolfreport.com/pga-ch… #ChicagoGolf #PGAChampionship

Elbow pain doesn’t have to keep you off the course. On the latest CGR Podcast, Dr. John Fernandez from @MOR_Docs explains golfer’s elbow, why swing mechanics and practice mats matter, when pain is a warning sign, and treatments from PT to PRP. chicagogolfreport.com/golfer…

From farmland to the @livgolf_league stage — and @BolingbrookGC isn't finished evolving. The Arthur Hills-designed course is adding a 25-bay covered driving range with @Toptracer technology and food & beverage service. @KemperSports chicagogolfreport.com/boling…

A dramatic U.S. comeback. A redesigned @MedinahCC No. 3. A Chicago crowd that drew praise—and two troubling spectator incidents. How was the 2026 @PresidentsCup received? Our review: chicagogolfreport.com/2026-p…

What if you could turn an 8-hour drive to Arcadia Bluffs into a 1-hour flight? Jet Linx executive Paul Kloet explains how private aviation can make golf destinations more accessible—and give golfers valuable time back. chicagogolfreport.com/privat…

Can golf shoes help you gain distance and consistency? @sqairz founder Bob Winskowicz explains how footwear influences balance, traction and ground-force production on the Chicago Golf Report Podcast. chicagogolfreport.com/bob-wi… #Golf #SQAIRZ

Can a golf course help prevent flooding, restore wildlife habitat and still offer a great place to play? Ed Stevenson explains how DuPage County is turning its public golf courses into problem-solving community assets. chicagogolfreport.com/dupage… #ChicagoGolf #PublicGolf

Striping it on the range, struggling on the first tee? Your swing may not have changed. Your state did. 8 mental performance lessons from Hallam Morgan of FlowCode: chicagogolfreport.com/empty-…

The @CDGAGolf Illinois State Mid-Amateur returns to Edgewood Valley CC this week. Founded in 1910, the club’s current William Diddel-designed course opened in 1926 and has hosted some of Illinois golf’s biggest championships. chicagogolfreport.com/edgewo… #ChicagoGolf #GolfHistory

The 77th @illinoispga Illinois Open heads to The Club at Wynstone next week. Explore the history of this Jack Nicklaus Signature Design—from the W. Clement Stone estate to one of Illinois' premier private clubs. chicagogolfreport.com/the-cl… #IllinoisOpen

From Exmoor and Evanston CC to Oak Park CC, Northmoor CC and @RavisloeCC, Donald Ross helped shape some of Chicagoland's most iconic golf courses. Discover the history behind his lasting legacy. 👉 chicagogolfreport.com/donald… #GolfHistory #DonaldRoss #GolfArchitecture

Our latest story explores the history of @CantignyGolf —from its 1989 opening and national acclaim to hosting USGA championships and its ambitious renovation that's shaping the next generation of public golf. chicagogolfreport.com/cantig… @KemperSports

Fun round today at River Bend in Lisle. Challenging, but fun 9 holes. – at Lisle, IL

In my latest Chicago Golf Report Off Course Podcast, I talk with Hallam Morgan, co-founder of Flow Code, about why golf performance is state-dependent—and how breathing, focus, and mental routines can help you play your best when it matters most. chicagogolfreport.com/hallam… #Golf

Decades before modern golf became a multi-billion-dollar industry, one Chicago visionary helped lay its foundation. Herb Graffis was a journalist, publisher, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the National Golf Foundation. chicagogolfreport.com/herb-g…

Hickory Hills Country Club in fine shape this morning. – at Illinois, USA

Renowned performance coach Karl Morris joins Off Course with Walter Lis to discuss the mental game of golf, why the brain is wired for survival—not performance—and why attention is the true currency of success. chicagogolfreport.com/karl-m… #GolfPodcast #Mindset #Performance