Wisconsin Golf Travel, Club Fitting, Chicago Golf Show & Spain Golf

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

3/11/2026

Abbey Algiers joins Golf Podcasts USA for a wide-ranging conversation on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin golfers planning their season, looking for golf trip ideas, comparing destinations, and thinking about how to get more out of their game this year.

In this conversation, 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, including the travel exhibitors, simulators, putting contests, merchandise, live crowds, and appearances from names like Hank Haney and Bubby from Good Good Golf. The episode also looks ahead to the Milwaukee Golf Show and why golf shows remain one of the best places for golfers to discover new destinations, compare golf travel options, find deals, and hear firsthand stories from tourism boards and travel experts.

For Wisconsin golfers, this episode also highlights practical Midwest golf ideas and why regional golf travel is such a strong fit right now. Abbey talks about affordable golf, destination planning, and why golfers want more than just a tee time when they travel. Family-friendly activities, food, atmosphere, accommodations, and the overall experience now matter more than ever in golf tourism. That is a major reason places across the Midwest, the South, and Europe are seeing so much interest right now.
Abbey also shares insight on club fitting through her PXG fitting experience in Northbrook, Illinois. She explains how the fitting process revealed that her clubs were too stiff and too heavy, and how small adjustments created a more personalized setup. That leads into a valuable discussion on why club fitting matters for everyday golfers, not just elite players, and why golfers in Wisconsin should consider doing an equipment audit before the season gets fully underway. If you are looking at new irons, drivers, or simply trying to play more consistent golf in 2026, this part of the conversation is especially useful.

The travel side of this episode is a big one. Abbey talks about growing interest in destinations like Gulf Shores, the RTJ Trail, Links of Ireland, Spain, and Portugal, while also bringing the focus back to what Midwest golfers are looking for right now. She shares thoughts on Wisconsin golf, Midwest trip planning, and the way golf travel is evolving as golfers want both great golf and memorable experiences beyond the course. Golf tourism is booming in 2026, and this episode explains why.

If you are interested in Wisconsin golf, Wisconsin golf travel, club fitting, the Milwaukee Golf Show, the Chicago Golf Show, Midwest golf trips, Spain golf, golf tourism, golf travel trends, or planning your next golf trip, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Abbey Algiers at www.abbeyalgiers.com

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