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, has a current handicap not exceeding 10.4, and who has reached his 55th birthday on or before the start of the Championship. 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 September 14 - 16. All players will play 18 holes each on Monday and Tuesday, with the low 35 players and ties advancing to the final 18 holes on Wednesday.

LOW SUPER SENIOR: Players who have reached their 65th birthday on or before September 14, 2026 will also compete for Low Super Senior. If no super seniors advance to the final round, the champion will be the low super senior after 36 holes.

FIELD

Exempt players and qualifiers play 18-Holes on Monday & Tuesday. Low 35 & ties advance to final round on Wednesday. .

STARTING TIMES

Play will begin at 8:00 a.m off #1 & #10 tees on Monday & Tuesday.

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.

Bloomington CC is allowing one practice round for $50. Contestants MUST call the golf shop one week in advance to reserve times (309) 829-6166. All practice rounds are based on availability.

DRIVING RANGE

Opens at 7:00 a.m. courtesy of the CDGA.

GOLF CARTS

Are permitted. Players will pay for their own carts. Spectator carts are strictly prohibited.

CADDIES

Players may bring their own caddies or carry their own bags.

PULL CARTS

Are permitted (Based on the host club policy)

FOOD SERVICES

Breakfast: If available players pay Cash.
Lunch: Available each day from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. courtesy of the CDGA.

LOCKER ROOMS

Available

ADDT'L INFO

In the event of a tie for the championship, there will be an immediate three-hole total stroke playoff. If a tie remains, play will proceed on a sudden-victory basis. Should conditions not permit, the CDGA reserves the rights to alter the playoff or tournament format.

CLUB INFORMATION

605 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL  61701.
The phone number for the golf shop is (309) 829-6166.
The club website is https://www.bloomcc.com

CDGA STAFF ON SITE

Rick LeHew - Director of Field Services