Tournament Eligibility
The CDGA conducts a comprehensive tournament schedule for members of the association. Also, some of the events, such as the state championships, are also open to non-members. Please refer to the website for a detailed description of each tournament, including eligibility requirements.
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Conditions of Tournament Entry
The CDGA reserves the right to decline any entry. All entries submitted to the CDGA must be completed, signed and include the entry fee for the event. In order to be officially entered into an event(s), the entry form (or a copy) and the entry fees must be received in the CDGA office no later than 5:00 p.m. the day the entries close. No telephone, telegraph, e-mail ,or fax entries will be accepted.
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Tournament Information
Information concerning pairings, starting times, etc., will be e-mailed or mailed, and uploaded to the CDGA website approximately 10-14 days prior to the event. If you have not received your information within seven days of the event, it is your responsibility to contact the CDGA office. PLEASE DO NOT CALL MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
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Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Individuals, who have submitted an entry for a CDGA event and wish to withdraw for any reason, MUST notify the CDGA Lemont office IN WRITING. Withdrawals may be sent via email to withdraw@cdga.org, fax (630) 257-2088, or mailed to the CDGA office. Withdrawals submitted one week prior to the qualifier or championship will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee, provided a written notification is submitted to the CDGA office. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR WITHDRAWALS LESS THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
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Over Subscribed Events
With the exception of the Illinois State Amateur, Illinois State Mid-Amateur, Illinois State Senior Amateur, and CDGA Amateur, when the field for an event is full, further entries are placed on a waiting list in order by the date received. Entries received on the same day are placed on the list in the order in which they are opened. A full refund will be given to anyone on a waiting list who does not make it into the event.
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Alternate Policy
The Alternate Policy is effective for all events, excluding the Illinois State Amateur, Illinois State Mid-Amateur, Illinois State Senior Amateur, and CDGA Amateur.

If any of these events are filled and a waiting list is developed, any individual who remains on the waiting list through the end of the last business day prior to the tournament may choose to travel to the tournament site and become an alternate. The status of the alternates will be the order in which they appear on the waiting list. The alternates shall report to the supervising CDGA staff member prior to the first starting time. Alternates that appear after the first starting time shall be placed at the end of the waiting list. Alternates shall have no status at the site. As an alternate, it is the sole responsibility of the individual to pay for all expenses, which may include range balls and food service.
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Time of Starting
Rule 6-3a provides, “The player shall start at the time laid down by the Committee.” The penalty for breach of Rule 6-3a is disqualification. If the player arrives at his starting time in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty for disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole, instead of disqualification.
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Start Time Requests
The CDGA will not honor any start time requests for any CDGA tournament or USGA qualifying round.
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Practice Rounds
The CDGA does not require the host qualifying site to provide a practice round for contestants in either CDGA Championships or Qualifiers. The decision as to whether a practice round will be available is at the discretion of the host site. If a practice round is available each contestant is responsible to contact the host site and pay for any practice round(s) they wish to play.
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No Shows
The CDGA reserves the right to decline any entry based on a player's previous years' attendance in an event. Players who fail to appear for their assigned starting time without notifying the CDGA will be considered a no show. No shows also include any player who fails to turn in a scorecard or who withdraws during play without notifying an official, and personally surrenders his/her scorecard to that official.
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Attire
All players, caddies, and spectators must be properly attired both on the golf course and the premises of the club. Jeans of any color, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited. Collared shirts must be worn and shorts must be mid-thigh lengths. No cut-off or jean shorts are allowed. This dress code is in effect at all CDGA events and all USGA qualifying rounds in conjunction with any additional dress code restrictions of the site hosting the tournament.
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Non-Metal Spike Policy
The CDGA will honor the non-metal spike only policy that is in effect at various host clubs. All contestants will be notified in their starting time letter with information regarding the club policy on non-metal spikes. The information also appears in the tournament descriptions as well as the entry blanks.
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Conduct
The CDGA has developed a Code of Conduct for all tournament players. The Code of Conduct is listed below:

Contestants and their caddies are reminded that at all times appropriate golf etiquette and dress is required and that any abuse or disrespect of fellow competitors, officials, host, spectators, employees, or other persons conducting or attending CDGA sponsored or conducted events are grounds for immediate removal from the event and denial of entry for future events. Such abuse or disrespect may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes but is not limited to the use of vulgar or obscene language, as well as physical damage to property or equipment of any of the persons set forth above or the hosting facility. In addition, use of or being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during an event is strictly prohibited.
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Handicap Cart Requests
If a player or caddie requests the use of a handicap cart, the player must complete and return the player/caddie request form to the CDGA office by the entry deadline of the event. This form is only necessary for events that do not allow motorized carts. Failure to complete and return the request form will deny one the use of a handicap cart at the event.

If a spectator requests the use of a handicap cart, the player or spectator must complete and return the spectator request form to the CDGA office prior to the day of qualifying or the championship. Failure to complete and return the request form will deny one the use of a handicap cart at the event.

For a request form please visit the CDGA website (www.cdga.org) or call the CDGA office (630) 257-2005
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Communication Devices
The use of a cellular phone, pager, or any other portable electronic communication device by a contestant or caddie during a stipulated round is strictly prohibited. Players who use such devices may be subject to disqualification due to a serious breach of etiquette. The CDGA defines “use” as having the device in one's possession while it is powered on.
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