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Midwest Golf House Contact: Casey Richards
11855 Archer Avenue (630) 685-2324
Lemont, IL 60439 crichards@cdga.org
Contact: Tim Merrick
(630) 685-2302
tmerrick@cdga.org
Contact: Jacob Bomeli
(630) 685-2345
jbomeli@cdga.org
 
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 17, 2023
 
SIGN UP BEGINS FOR 2023 CDGA CHAMPIONSHIPS 
 
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - LEMONT, Ill. - Registration is open for the CDGA`s slate of eight championships and their associated qualifiers, as of Tuesday morning. Individuals looking to partake in the thrill of elite amateur events can sign up at CDGA.org.

The 2023 campaign will mark the CDGA`s 110th year of conducting amateur competitions. The docket is highlighted by the 92nd Illinois State Amateur Championship, July 18-20 at Bloomington Country Club, and the 103rd CDGA Amateur Championship, June 26-29 at Lake Shore Country Club.

The other six championships consist of two catered to mid-amateur players (age 25 and up), three specific to seniors (age 55 and up) and one Four-Ball event open to all ages. In total, 58 events are on the schedule, which will run from April through October. Any individual with a Handicap Index® of 10.4 or below is eligible to participate i¬n at least one of the eight championships.

Also included on the CDGA Championship Schedule are 21 USGA qualifiers that will be conducted locally by the CDGA. Registration for these events takes place at USGA.org on a rolling basis.

Complementing the CDGA Championship Schedule is the CDGA Social Competitions slate. These events are more casual in nature and provide playing opportunities for golfers of all skill levels, genders and ages. Sign up for these events begins on Monday, Feb. 6.

CDGA Championship Schedule - CLICK HERE to view

  • 8th CDGA Mid-Amateur Championship - May 15-17, Merit Club
    • Four associated qualifiers from April 24-May 4
  • 21st CDGA Senior Amateur Championship - June 5-8, Aurora Country Club
    • Two associated qualifiers from May 3-11
  • 61st Radix Cup Matches - June 15, Oak Park Country Club
  • 103rd CDGA Amateur Championship - June 26-29, Lake Shore Country Club
    • Four associated qualifiers from May 22-June 7
  • 92nd Illinois State Amateur Championship - July 18-20, Bloomington Country Club
    • Eight associated qualifiers from June 12-21
  • 8th CDGA Amateur Four-Ball Championship - Aug. 7-9, Glen Flora Country Club
    • Three associated qualifiers from July 11-25
  • 31st Illinois State Mid-Amateur Championship - Aug. 21-22, Biltmore Country Club
    • Four associated qualifiers from July 26-Aug. 3
  • 37th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship - Sept. 18-20, Rockford Country Club
    • Three associated qualifiers from Aug. 24-31
  • 8th CDGA Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championship - Oct. 2-5, Elgin Country Club
  • 21 CDGA-conducted USGA qualifiers
 
Chicago District Golf Association
The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) is authorized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the governing body for amateur golf in our region. The CDGA is a membership organization consisting of more than 105,000 individual golfers and 400 clubs in Illinois and parts of Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Golfers receive member offers, a Handicap Index® from the USGA® and competitive playing opportunities, while clubs receive Course Rating™ and Slope Rating™ measuring services, turfgrass diagnostics and educational seminars. The CDGA also creates opportunities for everyone to experience the benefits of the game through therapeutic and recreational Outreach Programs, with an emphasis on serving individuals with special needs, youth and veterans.
 
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11855 Archer Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439

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