Writing from Chicago
Monday, February 13, 2012
Starting in April, Illinois Golfer, heretofore available only through this website, will be available to golfers statewide in print as well.
Illinois Golfer, a monthly newspaper covering every facet of the game, will be packed with news and features about the people and places Illinois golfers should know about. Illinois Golfer will be available for free at public and private golf courses throughout the state. Readers will also be able to subscribe and get each issue delivered for $20 annually.
Barring changes to accomodate late-breaking news, the premiere issue includes:
• A season preview, anticipating a year culminating with the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club.
• The first of a two-part series on the state of the game in Illinois.
• What’s new in golf equipment, as seen at the golf shows.
• Illinois Golfer’s spring fashion preview.
• An essay on why the Masters Tournament matters.
• Columns by publisher Tim Cronin and contributing writers Jim Owczarski and Mike Spellman. The trio has covered golf on all levels.
• Illinois’ most complete monthly public golf directory.
The website will include breaking news, commentary, and links to golf news elsewhere on the Internet. Most of the print edition’s features will be exclusive to the publication.
Look for Illinois Golfer at your favorite course!
– Tim Cronin