24th CDGA Senior Amateur Championship

Hawthorn Woods CC   Hawthorn Woods, IL
Monday, May 18, 2026
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 active CDGA Member who has reached his 55th birthday on or before the start of the Championship, and has a current handicap index not exceeding 10.4. The CDGA reserves the right to approve or reject any entry and extend special invitations.
FORMAT
All players who qualify for the Championship (May 18 - 21) will play 18 holes of stroke play qualifying on Monday to determine the low 16 advancing to match play. Matches will be conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All matches are 18 holes.
PRIZES
Gift certificates will be awarded to all players who advance to the Quarterfinal round.
FIELD
Exempt Players & Qualifiers - Low 16 Advance to Match Play.
STARTING TIMES
On Monday, tee times will begin at 8:00 a.m. off #1 and #10. For Match Play, see Additional Info section below.
YARDAGE BOOK
The CDGA is proud to partner with PuttView to provide complimentary yardage books to all players at each Illinois State and CDGA Championship. Players will receive their yardage book on Monday at their starting tee.
PRACTICE ROUND
Practice rounds are available Tuesdays after 2 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays before 2 p.m., and Friday - Sunday after 3 p.m. There will be a $132 fee, which includes the cart. All practice rounds are RIDE ONLY.

To schedule a practice round, call the Hawthorn Woods golf shop at (847) 847-3259.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range will open at 7:00 a.m., courtesy of the CDGA.
GOLF CARTS
Riding carts are permitted. 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
Players may bring their own caddies, carry their own bags, or use a host club caddie (if available).
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.

Lunch: Will be provided each day for players, courtesy of the CDGA. Caddies and spectators will pay cash if they wish to purchase lunch.
LOCKER ROOMS
Available
ADDT'L INFO
THE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK IS BASED ON THE HOST CLUB SCHEDULE AND LISTED BELOW:
Monday - Stroke play qualifying in the morning.
Tuesday - Round of 16 in the morning.
Wednesday - Quarterfinal matches in the morning and Semifinal matches in the afternoon
Thursday - Championship match in the morning
CLUB INFORMATION
1 Tournament Drive North, Hawthorn Woods, IL  60047.
The phone number for the golf shop is (847) 847-3259.
The club website is https://www.hwccgolf.com
CDGA STAFF ON SITE
Will Cawthon & Colin Wadelin