General news: newshole[at]chicagolandgolf.com For consideration, submit full details (who, what, when, where and why). We no longer accept faxes or printed releases that require typesetting – we cut and paste only from the body of an email. No attachments. Indicate in note if photos are available to enhance the story. Photos must be clear and sharp and must be 200dpi minimum JPEG.
Charity golf events: schmoozing[at]chicagolandgolf.com Limited to legitimate events open to the general public and to benefit legitimate local charitable organizations. Submit full details about event (who, what, when, where and why). Be sure to include name and phone number of contact person. We no longer accept faxes or printed releases that require typesetting – we cut and paste only from the body of an email. No attachments.
Holes-in one: holeinuno[at]chicagolandgolf.com We accept reports of aces made at golf courses or by golfers who live in our circulation area. Submit names and towns of player and witnesses, golf course name, hole number and yardage, date made and any other interesting or unique details. All hole-in-one claims will be verified with the club professional before being published unless they are reported by the golf course.
Tournament results: scoreboard[at]chicagolandgolf.com •Limited to legitimate events open to the general public or run by local golf organizations. Submit full details about event (who, what, when, where and why). •For results (agate) we request run-in style, listing first and last names and towns of the competitors separated by commas and final scores in descending order. Separate each player’s name, town and score with a semi-colon. (Example: John Smith, Berwyn, 79; Larry Brown, Lisle, 80;) •We no longer accept faxes or releases that require typesetting. We cut and paste only from the body of an email. No attachments. Text files only. •You must include the name of the course, the par and the yardage at which the event was played. •You must include a contact name and phone number. Press releases: info[at]chicagolandgolf.com Note: Chicagoland Golf does not publish any press releases or announcements that lack news value. For example, a press release announcing a change in golf prices, weekday discounts, or special stay-and-play packages at resorts don't stand a chance. (New product news will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.) No attachments. To publicize this type of information, please use the email address below.
Readers' Soapbox: letters[at]chicagolandgolf.com We welcome letters and comments. Send in the body of an e-mail. Name, address and phone number required, although we will consider requests to withhold names if applicable. We no longer accept faxes or printed releases that require typesetting – we cut and paste only from the body of an email. No attached files or downloads. Of course, Chicagoland Golf reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, content and to fit available space. Letters may appear either in a print edition, online edition or both.