Summer is nearing its end and fall is around the corner! Schools are getting ready to welcome back students after a long summer vacation! Golf courses are still rocking no matter where you go and what day of the week you want to play. The golf season will continue to stay busy as we roll into the last few weeks of summer and get ready for a robust and busy fall season. There is still plenty of great events coming up and now is the time to secure your spots. Read more for the local golf and dining events that are filling up fast! 

Also, during that time, the popular Korn Ferry Tour’s NV5 Invitational was again contested at The Glen Club with a new champion crowned this season. Johnny Keefer, the 2025 NV5 Invitational Champion, is heading to the PGA TOUR. The Korn Ferry Tour rookie earned #TOURBound status with his victory at the NV5 Invitational and rose to No. 1 on the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour Points List.

Just a few short years ago, Scottie Scheffler, World No. 1 kick-started his PGA Tour career with a win at this same event at The Glen Club! This Korn Ferry Tour event seems to churn out winners into PGA Tour champions! We don’t doubt that Johnny Keefer will continue his star status on the PGA Tour!  

Arlington Lakes Golf Club offers some of the best golf and events in the Chicagoland area. If you have not hit the links this summer, you still have time to enjoy golf at this fabulous venue! This 90-acre golf course offers something for every type of golfer. The course features strategically placed, fescue-edged bunkers that bring a natural look to the course. Living up to its name, water comes into play on nine of the holes, and its design will truly test your skills as a golfer.  

September 1 – 2-Person Triad Tournament: This unique and fun event on Monday, September 1, features three different formats played every six holes. It’s a great opportunity to experience a variety of challenges in one round. It’s a great way to spend your Labor Day Holiday! Registration closes on August 29!

September 6 and 7 – The Arlington Amateur Tournament: A prestigious 36-hole stroke play event taking place on September 6 and 7. This tournament is a significant event on the golfing calendar, offering a competitive environment for players. It fills up fast, so contact the pro shop to reserve your spot at 847-577-3030!

A sumptuous meal and a spectacular setting are waiting for you at French Lick Resort! 

The Sunset Dinner is a culinary experience like no other. Enjoy a four-course meal highlighted by a surf and turf duet plate and enjoy the views at the historic Mansion at Pete Dye, featuring 40-mile panoramic views of the Hoosier countryside. Sundays at 7pm. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.

Book a long weekend with the entire family at French Lick Resort before school starts or make it a three-day holiday weekend for the Labor Day festivities. The outdoor pools will still be open and there will be numerous great events all month long.