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40th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship

The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club will host its second Illinois State Senior Amateur in 2026, following its first in 2003.

40th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship
September 14-16 • The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club (Rockford)
Registration: Jan. 20 - Aug. 5

Championship Information

The Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship, conducted annually by the Chicago District Golf Association, was first held in 1987. The Championship is open to Illinois residents age 55 and older. It is a 54-hole event, with the entire field playing 36 holes over the course of two days and the low 35 and ties playing the final 18 on the third day. The winner of the Championship is the recipient of the Earl R. Liff Trophy, which was claimed by Dave Ryan for a record fifth time in 2025 at Bloomington Country Club.

Related Links: (2025 Recap) / (Event History)

Qualifying


OPENS
Tue, Jan 20
8:00 AM CST
Illinois State Senior Amateur Qualifier
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
Glenview Park Golf Club (Glenview, IL)
Entry Fee: $250.00
Handicap Index®: 10.4 or lower
Age Limit: min: 55  
OPENS
Tue, Jan 20
8:00 AM CST
Illinois State Senior Amateur Qualifier
Monday, Aug 24, 2026
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course (Bristol, IL)
Entry Fee: $250.00
Handicap Index®: 10.4 or lower
Age Limit: min: 55  
OPENS
Tue, Jan 20
8:00 AM CST
Illinois State Senior Amateur Qualifier
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026
Metamora Fields Golf Club (Metamora, IL)
Entry Fee: $250.00
Handicap Index®: 10.4 or lower
Age Limit: min: 55  
OPENS
Tue, Jan 20
8:00 AM CST
40th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship
Monday - Wednesday, Sep 14 - 16, 2026
The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club (Rockford, IL)
Entry Fee: $250.00
Handicap Index®: 10.4 or lower
Age Limit: min: 55  

Chicago District Golf Association
11855 Archer Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439

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