Big Ten Tournament: Penn State silences United Center crowd, knocks off Illinois in second round
By Drew Steiner Medill Reports The boisterous, orange-filled United Center was silenced Thursday as the No. 7 seed Illinois Fighting Illini were knocked out of the Big Ten tournament by the No. 10 seed Penn State Nittany Lions, 79-76. The Nittany Lions played much of the game with a smaller lineup, with the tallest player […]
David Edwards: Golf course rater extraordinaire
By Drew Steiner Medill Reports Traveling to play and rate some of the top golf courses all over the world, David Edwards lives the golfer’s dream. Edwards, 58, played competitively in high school and college. He took a short break from the game before getting back into the swing of things in the early 2000s. […]
‘The Back of the Range’: Building a podcast from the ground up
By Drew Steiner Medill Reports Whether you are driving to work, taking a morning stroll, or just relaxing at home, podcasts provide listeners with unlimited content at the push of a button. To become a podcaster is simple and all that is required is a smartphone. Generating listeners can be a challenge, but that shouldn’t […]
High-tech golf practice ranges, fitting sessions help make sport’s advancements accessible to public
By Drew Steiner Medill Reports Topgolf in Schaumburg and other locations offers a unique type of golf driving range, structured as an entertainment complex with full-service food and drinks. Topgolf hitting bays are available at an hourly rate ranging from $32-$52, and each Topgolf location internationally is staffed with multiple teaching professionals available for hourly […]
