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Publisher Cheryl Justak Sales & Marketing Mark Justak Art Direction & Graphic Design Laura Krepp, Creative Director of Free As A Bird Graphic Design Eric Hernandez, Graphic Design Jennifer Rush, Graphic Design Contributing Writers Western Golf Association / NV5 Invitational Blackthorn Golf Club French Lick Resort Cheryl Justak, Publisher Photo Credits Western Golf Association / NV5 Invitational — Charles Cherney-- Cover, Pgs. 6, 8, 10, 20-22 & 24-25 Golf By Tate--Pgs. 26-27, 75 Bukva I maging, Pg. 32 Peter Schulz, Peter J. Schulz Golf Photography, Pgs. 42-43 Mark Justak-- Michigan Photos, Pgs. 46-53 Pete Doherty, Doherty I mages-- Pgs. 40, 66 (Fa mily Photo) Bella Photography, Pgs. 66-67 Courtesy Photos & Other Blackthorn Golf Club Charles Cherney Photography Golf By Tate Western Golf Association / NV5 Invitational /The Glen Club French Lick Resort /Korn Ferry Tour GolfVisions Manage ment LY NX G C, Red Water Pilgri m's Run Golf Course Shanty Creek Golf Resort / Cedar River The Meado ws at Grand Valley State University Various Indoor Golf & Restaurant Facilities Visit Lafayette- West Lafayette Golf No w! Chicago, Chicagoland's Pre mier Golf Destination Guide is published annually by Golf Club Masters, Inc. Web Address: w w w.golfno wchicago.co m ; E- Mail Addr ess: info @golfclub masters.co m. G OLF No w! Chicago is fully pr otected by copyright and nothing that appears may be reproduced without the written per mission fro m the Publisher. The Golf No w! Chicago na me and design is a registered trade mark of Golf Club Masters, Inc. While every care and concern has been taken to ensure the accuracy and co mpletion of infor mation provided in this publication, such infor mation is subject to change without notice. The Publisher accepts no responsibility for such changes or for typographical or other errors. 2024 NV5 Invitational Cha mpion, Tho mas Rosen mueller P U BLIS HE R' S WELC O ME Welco me to an exciting ne w 2025 golf season, and our 23rd Issue ofGOLF NO W! Chicago, Chicagoland's Pre mier Golf Destination Guide. Who's next? Golf's rising stars return to Chicago's North Shore this su m mer, and the stakes will be higher than ever. The NV5 Invitational returns to The Glen Club on July 24-27, bringing the action of the Korn Ferry Tour back to Glenvie w, Illinois. The cha mpionship will arrive in the middle of Chicago's golf season as the race to earn a coveted spot on the P G A T O UR heats up. All proceeds fro m the cha mpionship benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation and its mission to a ward full tuition and housing college scholarships to high-achieving youth caddies with li mited financial means. For ticket, hospitality and volunteer infor mation, visit www.nv5invitational.com. The Korn Ferry Tour Cha mpionship presented by United Leasing & Finance will be contested for the 2nd year onThe Pete Dye Course atFrench Lick Resort on October 9-12. Follo wing the tourna ment, see who will be a warded one of the top 20 Tour Cards on the P G A T O UR for 2026. For more infor mation on the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season, please visit PGATOUR.com. There is a lot of excite ment at French Lick Resort this season, as the tea m gets ready to unveil their ne w 9- Hole Sand Creek Golf Course for all golfers. Sand Creek isn't a par-3, it's not Topgolf or mini golf, but rather the s weet spot in bet ween all three. It will be the most fun you will have on a golf course! Also, check out our Grand Golf Escapes article – a wonderful golf trip through Michigan with stops in Holland, Traverse City, Bellaire and more. It's the perfect geta way! Lastly--- Co m mit to the shot and be fearless! Cheryl Justak, Publisher