VGA Illinois

⛳ Swinging Through History: Low Scores & Metamora Magic! 🎉

The results are in! Huge congratulations to Lowell for shooting his low round of the season! 🏌️‍♂️🔥 Let's bring that incredible momentum all the way to Wisconsin!

A massive thank you to the wonderful team at Metamora Fields GC for taking such great care of us today. 🙌

We also want to send a special shoutout to our incredible sponsors, and ! 🤝 Your constant support truly makes a difference in our members' lives, and we couldn't do this without you.

Did You Know? 🧠✨

• Our host today, Metamora Fields Golf Club, is an 18-hole championship course designed by none other than D.A. Weibring. 🏌️‍♀️

Speaking of Weibring... it's time to clean your equipment and get your rest. We will see everyone tomorrow for our next round at Weibring GC! 🌙⛳

🟢 GROSS FLIGHT CHAMPIONS 🟢
These players brought their absolute best raw game today!

o Veteran B Flight Champion 🎖️ Phil Hayes +12 | 83
o Veteran C Flight Champion 🎖️ Said Cortijo +11 | 82
o Family B Flight Champion 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adam Lee +23 | 94
o No Handicap Flight Champion ⚡Steven Brent +12 | 83

🔵 NET FLIGHT CHAMPIONS 🔵
Pure consistency and clutch performances against the course handicap!

o Veteran D Flight Champion 🦅Jason Lawrence -1 | Net: 70
o Wounded Veteran D Flight Champion 🛡️Avery Austin +3 | Net: 74
o Senior A Flight Champion 🌟Dean Anderson +11 | Net: 82
o Senior B Flight Champion 🔥David Robertson +3 | Net: 74
o Senior C Flight Champion ⚓Lowell Crow -8 | Net: 63 (Nice job Captain! )

🚂⛳️ All Aboard the Birdie Train! VGA Illinois Tees Off at Prairie Landing! ✈️🏌️‍♂️

First off, welcome to our visiting friends from , , and ! 🤝 We are thrilled to have you teeing it up with us today.

Live Leaderboard: https://tinyurl.com/PrairieVGA

We also want to give a special shoutout to Alex Montville, who is attending his very first VGA event today, welcome Alex! 🎉 And keep an eye on Steven Morones, who is officially on track to earn his VGA handicap pending the completion of his round today! 🏌️‍♂️🔥

Let’s also hear it for our very own Illinois Director, Michael Corcoran! 🏆 Our 2026 IA State Vet C Flight Champion! Mike switched his hats and mounted an epic late-round charge to the top of the leaderboard, way to go Mike! 🙌

Location Fun Facts:

• It sits between the DuPage Airport and a Union Pacific rail line, offering unique, secluded views of both aircraft and trains.

• The course features a unique par configuration that includes five par-3s and five par-5s.

• West Chicago is the first Illinois community created by railroads, originally named "Junction".

Weather:
• Partly to mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 85F.
• Expect winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph during the day.

Hit 'em straight and have a great round, everyone! ⛳️🇺🇸