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Former Northwestern golfer, Matt Fitzpatrick, close to the top of the BMW Championship leaderboard in Chicago south suburbs
Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman pushed through a rainy start for the co-lead of the BMW Championship in Chicago after the first day of competition Thursday. Amongst the Top 50 players in the world who get to shine in this second leg of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, it took a pair of 65s to secure that share of the leaderboard top after rounds of 5-under.
Harman, the 2023 Open Championship winner, along with McIlroy, 6-time Ryder Cup competitor, snatched the lead away from former Northwestern University golfer, Matt Fitzpatrick. The Wildcat golfer is currently sitting one stroke behind the leaders, carding a 4-under round of 66 today. The Sheffield, England native played in Evanston for one quarter in the fall of 2013 before leaving to pursue amateur golf full-time in January 2014.
On what it’s like playing again in the Chicagoland area at Olympia Fields Country Club, “I think it’s a great layout. I think it’s a great design.” Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion, said.
“It’s a tough golf course,” Fitzpatrick emphasized. “Obviously the rough is up if you miss the fairway, so there’s a premium on that.”
After a two-hour rain delay in the south suburb of Olympia Fields, the course’s rough mated down a number of shots for players. Yet, for current co-leader McIlroy, he used that thick grass density to his advantage to spin in a number of different chips from around the green. Most notably, and audibly from the crowd’s applause, draining a chip on 17 to make birdie. This, after dramatically threading a needle through the trees with McIlroy’s 17th tee-shot into the woods.
Describing what he saw out of those trees, “the window was okay,” McIlroy shared.
“It was more there was a couple of branches above the window I was looking at, and I was like, if it hits those, it’s just going to drop down sort of near that front left bunker and I’ll have a decent angle down the green and mostly have at least a 10-footer or less to save par,” McIlroy emphasized.
He wouldn’t just save par.
McIlroy dunked in a birdie chip on the second to last hole with a huge grin on his face. That major save followed by a par on the 18th locked in his clean scorecard of 65. A spotless and steady showing with 5-birdies and only pars on August 17.
Not a bogey in sight for McIlroy.
Let’s see if that holds true. There are still 72-holes of golf to play for the BMW Championship leaders, Friday-Sunday. Tee times start again tomorrow August 18 at 8:26 a.m. CST, weather permitting.
If you want to come out and watch these PGA players at Olympia Fields before they punch their tickets to the Tour Championship in Atlanta, GA, transportation and ticket information from the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation is below.
Schedule and Tickets
To purchase tickets, visit bmwchampionship.com/tickets. Youth 15 and under receive free grounds admission when accompanied with an adult. Active duty, retirees, active reserve and veterans of any military branch are offered a complimentary ticket on each day of the BMW Championship. The BMW Championship will use mobile entry, enabling fans to easily manage, view, scan and transfer tickets. More ticket information can be found here.
Parking and Transportation
General fan parking (G-Lot) will be at Lincoln Mall (255 Lincoln Mall Dr., Matteson, Illinois). Passes must be purchased in advance. A complimentary shuttle will take fans to the course; service begins 30 minutes before gates open and runs throughout the day. Shuttle service concludes one hour after play has finished.
The rideshare pick-up and drop-off location is at Gate 1 (3033 203rd St., Olympia Fields, Illinois). Drop-offs and pick-ups are not allowed near the club’s front gate or residential areas. Spectators can also ride the Metra Electric Line (ME) to the Olympia Fields Station, located next to the Gate 1 Entrance, or park their vehicle and utilize Park and Ride Metra stations along the ME route.
John Howell: Essential Cuts (02/24) – A “Cocaine Bear” and Predictions for the Election
- Rex Huppke, humor columnist from USA Today, discusses MTG’s idea for a “national divorce” and why he’d be for it.
- Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment correspondent, has the low down on “Cocaine Bear.”
- Bill Cameron, Host of Take 1 on WLS, previews his interview with Mayor Lightfoot and gives his predictions for Tuesday’s election.
- Plus, Steve Cochran and John look ahead at their Election Night special.
Why Hasn’t the CPD Done More About Officers Involved in Hate Groups?
The Chicago City Council had a contentious meeting with CPD officials this week, questioning why they haven’t moved more aggressively against officers who were involved in hate groups and connected to the capitol riot. John Howell speaks with Alderman Matt Martin from Chicago’s 47th Ward to discuss.
Will Lou Dobbs Cost Fox News Cash with Election Fraud Lies?
With Lou Dobbs’ 2020 election fraud lies coming to light, he may cost Fox News a lot of cash. It seems like this could help Dominion Voting’s lawsuit against the company. John Howell is joined by Jacob Sullum, Senior editor at Reason Magazine, to discuss.
John Howell: Essential Cuts (02/15) – FAA Close Calls and A Proposal to Prevent Overdoses
*Jeff Greenfield, five-time Emmy winning network television analyst and author, says that Biden missed a huge opportunity by passing on a Super Bowl interview.
*ABC’s Andy Field has the details on the FAA taking action on close calls.
*Representative La Shawn Ford explains why lawmakers have proposed a drug-injection site to prevent overdoses and provide resources.
*Plus, Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, gives his thoughts on the Cubs and Sox at the start of Spring training.
As More Flying Objects Are Shot Down, Is UFO Fever Gripping Congress?
John Howell is joined by Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent. They review this week’s biggest national political stories, including the flying objects popping up around the country and the apparent rift between Mitch McConnel and Rick Scott.
Mongo Bowl will Benefit Former Bears Player & Celebrate the ‘85 Team
Both the Des Plaines and Aracada Theaters are hosting MONGO BOWL events on Super Sunday. The events will benefit former Bears player, Steve “Mongo” McMichael, with medical bills related to ALS. John Howell is joined by Ron Onesti, President & Founder of Onesti Entertainment, to discuss Mongo, the inspiration for the fundraisers, and all the details. For information, tickets, or a donation link, visit www.oshows.com
McCarthy Tried to “Calm the Troops” Ahead of the SOTU – It Didn’t Quite Work
John Howell is joined by Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent. The two recap last night’s State of the Union address, Washington’s reactions, Governor Huckabee’s response, and McCarthy’s possible “hush.”
Sir John Dempsey: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are at it Again
John Howell is joined by Sir John Dempsey, WLS Golf Commissioner Emeritus & Springsteen Aficionado. The two discuss The Boss and his E Street Band embarking on their first major tour in six years, plus Dempsey relives his favorite Springsteen moments.
John Howell: Essential Cuts (02/03) – The GOP Says Goodbye to an Ally & a Surveillance Balloon Flies Across the US
*Kelli Pelc, Founder of The Refilleri in Humboldt Park, joins the show to discuss the zero-waste shop and how to live more sustainably.
*Marissa Lynn Ford, League of Chicago Theaters Executive Director, has the details on Chicago theatres celebrating Black History Month & the upcoming Chicago Theatre Week.
*Axios reporter Victoria Knight explains why the GOP has parted ways with a historical ally: Doctors.
*Plus, ABC’s Alex Stone has the latest details on the surveillance balloon floating above the US.
Another “Special People” Update: Ex-Chicago Firefighter Charged with Jan 6 Involvement
An ex-Chicago Firefighter has just been charged with storming the Capitol with a right-wing militia group. What was he charged with specifically, and why did it take so long to charge him? John Howell is joined by Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune Federal Courts Reporter, who has the details.
Sheriff Tom Dart: Mass Shootings Don’t Have to be the Norm
John Howell is joined by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Sheriff Dart shares his thoughts on how we can get to a place in our society where mass shootings are no longer considered commonplace. Read his full op-ed in the Chicago Tribune.
John Howell: Essential Cuts (02/02) – Illinois Legislative Oversight and the History of Groundhog Day
*Sophia Van Pelt, Reporter for the Better Government Association, compares Illinois Legislative oversight to that of other states…and we don’t look good.
*POLITICO’s Caitlin Oprysko has the details on where the Uihleins sent their cash after January 6th.
*Sheriff Tom Dart shares his thoughts on how we can get to a place where mass shootings aren’t considered commonplace.
*Plus, John gives a lesson in Groundhog Day history, and Mike Lindell visits Jimmy Kimmel in quite the unique fashion.
We Can Do Better When it Comes to Pollution Control- Especially in Chicago
Three Chicago-area refineries are some of the worst polluters in the country. Why is this such a problem, and how can it be rectified? John Howell is joined by Eric Schaeffer, Environmental Integrity Project’s Executive Director and former Chief of Civil Enforcement at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
John Howell: Essential Cuts (02/01) – Should the City Shovel our Sidewalks? And a Forum-Turned-Debate
*Alderman Gil Villegas shares his thoughts on a pilot program for the city shoveling sidewalks.
*Anne Flaherty, Senior National Policy Reporter ABC News Washington, has the details on a GOP-led panel targeting COVID relief dollars for review.
*Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, has the latest on this week’s biggest national political stories.
*Andy Field discusses the FBI search of Biden’s Rehoboth Beach Home.
*Plus, John reviews last night’s contentious mayoral forum, and we talk to Tom Brady’s number one fan about his retirement
Assault Weapons Ban Opponents Have Won a Round in Court
Opponents of the Assault Weapons Ban have won a round in court. An appellate court has upheld a temporary restraining order that blocks part of the ban. Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois, joins John Howell with the details.
Look Up in the Sky! It’s a Bird..It’s a Plane..It’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Green Comet
Over the next two weeks, we will have a chance to see a once-in-a-lifetime scene in the night sky. The Green Comet will pass within 26 million miles of the planet, and will not return again for tens of thousands of years. John Howell speaks with Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, about this special comet.
Big John and Ramblin’ Ray sealed their final deal
Ray followed through on his end, and after all this time so did John.
Volunteer shot while canvassing for 15th Ward candidate Joseph Williams
A campaign worker was recovering Monday after being shot in the leg while campaigning for 15th Ward aldermanic candidate Joseph Williams on Sunday.
Maxwell Little was going door to door to garner support for Williams when the shooting occurred at about 1:45 p.m. in the 6600 block of South Marshfield Avenue in the city’s West Englewood neighbourhood.
Little was on the sidewalk and streaming on Facebook Live when a man wearing a red mask shot him. The video shuts off just as he was shot in the leg.
In a statement Sunday afternoon, 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez called the shooting “the same type of mindless gun violence we have seen in other neighbourhoods,” and said gun violence in the area “must be confronted and addressed directly and without excuses.”
Dionne Miller: Bears vs. Rams Recap
Dionne Miller joins Big John & Rabmlin’ Ray to break down the Bears win over the LA Rams. Miller praises the Bears dominant defense, and shares why there is no reason to panic over a poor performance by Trubisky
11-year-old gets inspired by the movie ‘A Christmas Story’ and puts his tongue on a frozen pole.
11-year-old Spencer Kline from Sandwich Illinois decided to like a frozen pole while sledding. Friends of Kline called for help but he was able to pry himself off the pole before emergency crews arrived.
Big John and Ramblin’ Ray just want to make sure that you shouldn’t try everything you see in the movies.
PAWS Pet of the Week: Helena!
Are you on the search for an active, attentive pal who is full of energy? Then Helena may be the girl for you! She is playful and affectionate and loves to play fetch and snacking on treats! This one-year-old Terrier Mix would be a great walking partner because she can go for miles! She loves to give her owner kisses and to be close to wherever you are. Helena doesn’t like when her humans are gone most of the day. She aims to please, so she’d like a home where she will receive continued training. Helena has most recently been working on crate training and enjoys that! Helena is a strong pup who is looking for an experienced owner. She prefers to be the only dog in the home and would also do best with family members 15 and older.
Helena will be available for adoption tomorrow, Saturday, December 1st at a special suburban dog adoption event at the Walter E. Smithe Oak Brook Showroom, located at 1501 16th Street. PAWS will be bringing larger dogs like Helena, and some puppies who are in need of homes and space to run and play. Stop in from 12-3pm to meet the dogs, talk with PAWS, and take home your new best friend!
Chris Plante: “Nobody can explain everything that’s going on here, Robert Mueller cannot even explain whats going on”
Chris Plante gives Big John and Ramblin’ Ray his thoughts on Robert Mueller’s tip about Roger Stones and WikiLeaks email dump, trying to give us a better understanding of what’s going on.
Thanksgiving Tips: Handling the family squabble.
Big John and Lauren Cohn, in for Ramblin’ Ray, give tips on how to handle your family during the holidays. Giving tips on conversations to avoid and how to change the subject to avoid the arguments.
