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 female amateur who is a current resident of Illinois 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

This is a 54-hole stroke play championship taking place June 1 - 3. All players will play 18 holes each on Monday and Tuesday, with the low 20 players and ties advancing to the final 18 holes on Wednesday.

Mid-Amateur Champion: Players who have reached their 25th birthday on or before June 1, 2026 will also compete for the Illinois State Women's Mid-Amateur Championship. If no mid-amateurs advance to the final round, the champion will be the low mid-amateur after 36 holes.

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to all players who finish in the top 10.

FIELD

58 Players

STARTING TIMES

Play will begin at 8:00 a.m. all three days. Monday and Tuesday will be in threesomes off #1 & #10. Wednesday will be in twosomes or threesomes off #1. There will be a 10-minute interval between each group.

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, Thursdays, and Saturdays after 2 p.m. and Sunday, May 31 after 3 p.m. There will be an $85 fee, including cart.

To schedule a practice round, email Head Golf Professional Jon Duppler at jduppler@elgincc.com. Phone reservations will not be accepted.

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.

Breakfast: Will not be provided to players at the club.

Lunch: Will be provided each day for players only, courtesy of the CDGA. Caddies and spectators may purchase food from the snack shack with a credit card.

LOCKER ROOMS

Available

CLUB INFORMATION

2575 Weld Road, Elgin, IL  60124.
The phone number for the golf shop is (847) 741-2707.
The club website is https://www.elgincc.com

CDGA STAFF ON SITE

Killian Casson & Will Cawthon