Chicago Golf Show, Michigan Golf Travel, Club Fitting & Spain Golf with Abbey Algiers

​Abbey Algiers joins Golf Podcasts USA for a wide-ranging conversation on Michigan golf travel, the record-setting Chicago Golf Show, club fitting, Spain golf, and the golf tourism trends shaping 2026. This episode is especially relevant for Michigan golfers looking for golf trip ideas, planning summer golf travel, exploring destination golf, and getting ready for the season with smarter equipment decisions and better travel planning.

​In this episode, Brett Smith and Abbey talk about the huge turnout and energy at the Chicago Golf Show, where more than 18,000 people came through the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center near O’Hare. Abbey was there Friday through Sunday and shares what stood out most, including travel exhibitors, golf tourism booths, simulators, putting contests, merchandise, and the crowds that gathered for appearances from Hank Haney and Bubby from Good Good Golf. The conversation also covers why golf shows still matter for golfers who want to compare destinations, ask questions directly to tourism boards, and hear real first-hand stories before booking trips.

For Michigan golfers, this episode has some especially valuable golf travel insight. Abbey talks about northern Michigan golf, the long-standing appeal of Gaylord Golf Mecca, and why destinations like Treetops continue to stand out for golfers looking for scenic, memorable, and experience-driven golf trips. Michigan golf has long been one of the strongest summer golf markets in the country, and this episode highlights why so many golfers continue to look north when planning seasonal golf travel. From beautiful settings and cooler summer weather to strong accommodations, food, and multi-course trip options, Michigan remains one of the top golf travel regions in the Midwest.

Abbey also shares her perspective on how golf tourism is changing in 2026. It is no longer enough for a destination to simply offer great weather and good golf. Golfers now want the full experience. They want family-friendly activities, strong food and lodging, atmosphere, local character, and reasons for everyone in the group to enjoy the trip. That larger trend helps explain why golf tourism is booming right now across the Midwest, the South, and Europe.

Club fitting is also a major part of this conversation. Abbey talks about her PXG fitting experience in Northbrook, Illinois, where she learned her clubs were too stiff and too heavy for her swing. Small adjustments created a more personalized setup and reinforced how important club fitting can be for everyday golfers. If you are a Michigan golfer heading into the season and thinking about new clubs, better ball striking, or simply getting more comfortable with your equipment, this episode offers a useful reminder to do an equipment audit before peak golf season arrives.

The conversation also expands beyond the Midwest into Spain golf, Portugal golf, and the broader rise of international golf travel. Abbey’s expertise in Spain helps frame the bigger story: golf tourism is booming because golfers want more than a round of golf. They want destinations, stories, scenery, and memorable experiences on and off the course. That trend is affecting everything from local golf shows to bucket-list overseas trips.

If you are interested in Michigan golf, northern Michigan golf, Gaylord Golf Mecca, Treetops, Michigan golf travel, club fitting, the Chicago Golf Show, Midwest golf trips, Spain golf, golf travel trends, or golf tourism in 2026, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Abbey Algiers at www.abbeyalgiers.com

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