Len Ziehm

Ocala

Golf columnist for Daily Herald chain of Chicago newspapers and regular contributor to 8 golf websites. A 2019 inductee into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame.

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Articles

New PGA Tour leader named with John Deere Classic coming up

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Rickie Fowler is scheduled to play at the John Deere Classic this summer in Silvis, Ill. AP The Masters, PGA Championship and U.S. Open — the three major golf tournaments held annually on American soil — are over. Now comes even bigger news. The PGA Tour has a new leader. Brian Rolapp, a key member of the National Football League staff for 22 years, was named the first chief executive officer of the PGA Tour on Tuesday.
Arlington Heights’ Ghim snags one of the final US Open qualifying spots

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Doug Ghim tees off during the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament in March in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. AP Doug Ghim got some good news this week. The U.S. Golf Association made the PGA Tour player from Arlington Heights one of the 156 official starters in the 125th U.S. Open, which tees off on Thursday at Pennsylvania’s Oakmont course.
Roan returning to broadcasting with Golf 360 on Marquee

3 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Former WGN-TV sports anchor Dan Roan is returning to broadcasting. Courtesy of WGN For 38 years Dan Roan was a respected sports anchor and reporter at WGN-TV. He retired three years ago, but now he’s back on the airwaves. Roan was coaxed back to the broadcast world by Dave Lockhart, producer of the Golf 360 TV show, which debuted its 10th season this week on Marquee Sports Network, the home of the Cubs.
Illinois Golf Hall of Fame selects latest class of honorees

1 month ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Nick Hardy watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. AP The selection process is over for the next induction class into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame, and two of the six to make it were PGA Tour regulars after being early survivors of the qualifying school format. Bob Zender came first.
Donald enjoys surprise showing at PGA Championship

1 month ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Luke Donald reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. AP Last weekend’s PGA Championship at North Carolina’s Quail Hollow had its surprises. None of the 20 club professionals survived the 36-hole cut. Neither did established stars Jordan Spieth, Sepp Straka, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry. One who did play all 72 holes was also surprising.
Billiter claims fourth Illinois PGA Match Play Championship

1 month ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Jim Billiter won his fourth career Illinois PGA Match Play Championship at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook Courtesy of the Illinois PGA The PGA Championship, second major event of the PGA Tour season, claims the national golf spotlight Thursday at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, N.C., but the Illinois Section of the PGA staged its first of four majors last week and it produced a result for the local record books.
Who has home course advantage in 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah?

1 month ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Brandt Snedeker will be the United States’ captain for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club. AP The Presidents Cup, played every two years between the top PGA Tour players from the United States and a select team of international stars from all parts of the world except Europe, hasn’t created much excitement since its debut in 1994. The U.S. holds a 13-1-1 edge in the series. Medinah Country Club hosts the next staging, in September of 2026, and it’ll have an intriguing twist.
Illinois ready to host NCAA men’s golf regional

2 months ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

David Lipsky hits off the 15th tee during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La. AP Coach Mike Small’s University of Illinois men’s team, scheduled to host one of six NCAA regional tournaments, will find out the other schools in the field during Wednesday’s Selection Show on The Golf Channel. The Illini, ranked No. 13 in the collegiate polls, will join other hopefuls for the NCAA finals from May 12-14 at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana.
Illinois PGA again trying something new

2 months ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Nick Hardy tees off on the fourth hole during last year’s Canadian Open golf tournament. AP Last year the Illinois PGA’s newest big thing was the addition of a season-long team competition that was well received by section members. This year’s newest big thing is more far-reaching. The Illinois PGA Open Series tees off on Monday at White Eagle in Naperville.
Szybowicz becomes new golf instructor at Eagle Ridge

2 months ago | dailyherald.com | Len Ziehm

Galena’s Eagle Ridge, Illinois’ premier golf resort, has brought in a new instructor who knows the area well. Scott Szybowicz went to Eagle Ridge on his honeymoon 41 years ago. Szybowicz and his wife, Jane, have been squeezing in regular visits to Eagle Ridge during his 37 years as a PGA member. Now the connection with the resort is getting more serious.