ANNOUNCEMENTS

Your official scorecard will be completed electronically. Bring your smartphone and have the Golf Genius app ready to use. The GGID will be given on site the day of the event.

Read through the Championship Polices / Key Information prior to the event. It is the player's responsibility to be familiar with the information provided in this link and comply with all policies set by the CDGA.

ELIGIBILITY

The Championship is open to any amateur who is a current resident of Illinois and has a current handicap not exceeding 7.4. The CDGA reserves the right to approve or reject any entry and extend special invitations.

FORMAT

This is a one-day, 18-hole stroke play qualifier.

PRIZES

Qualifiers will proceed to the CDGA Amateur Championship at Crestwicke Country Club (see Additional Info below for details).

FIELD

78 players - 14 & ties advance

STARTING TIMES

Tee times will begin at 8:09 a.m. off #1 and #10.

YARDAGE BOOK

The CDGA is proud to partner with PuttView for the 2026 Championships season. Yardage books are available for purchase for all CDGA, USGA and Illinois State Championship qualifying sites at THIS LINK. Yardage + Green Map books are $30 per book. This discounted price will automatically be applied at checkout when purchasing through the dedicated link. PuttView is graciously donating 20% of every purchase to the CDGA Foundation. Complimentary yardage books will be provided to all players successfully qualifying for any Illinois State or CDGA Championship.

PRACTICE ROUND

The CDGA does not require the host qualifying site to provide a practice round for contestants. 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.

Players should call the golf shop or book online to make arrangements (see Club Location below for phone number and website). All practice round times are based on availability.

DRIVING RANGE

The driving range will open at 7:00 a.m., courtesy of the CDGA.

GOLF CARTS

Riding carts are permitted IN THE QUALIFIER ONLY. Players will pay for their own carts. A maximum of two carts per group will be allowed.

Spectator carts are not allowed - please view the policy regarding requests for cart usage under the ADA. The policy is located in the link at the top of the page.

CADDIES

Individual caddies are permitted at all CDGA-administered events.

PULL CARTS

Pull carts are permitted at all events. You are encouraged to bring your own.

FOOD SERVICES

Drinking Water: Players are encouraged to bring an adequate supply of drinking water to each event. The CDGA will make every effort to arrange for drinking water to be available. However, please note that not all facilities may be able to fulfill this request.

Breakfast: If breakfast is available, players may order and will pay cash or credit.

Lunch: If lunch is available, players may order and will pay cash or credit.

LOCKER ROOMS

Not Available

ADDT'L INFO

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Practice rounds available until 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Full field plays 18 holes of stroke play.
Wednesday - Full field plays 18 holes of stroke play.
Thursday - Low 35 players and ties play 36 holes of stroke play.

CLUB INFORMATION

355 West Washington St., Lake Bluff, IL  60044.
The phone number for the golf shop is (847) 234-6771.
The club website is https://www.lakebluffgolfclub.com

CDGA STAFF ON SITE

Damian Rodriguez