THE GOLF SEASON NEVER ENDS at the Schaumburg Golf Club 401 North Roselle Road in Schaumburg. But while the outdoor version of the Schaumburg Golf Club is closed for the winter season, you can play the Schaumburg Golf Club indoors on the simulators. The pro shop is open with a great variety of holiday golf gifts. Don’t shop on line and wonder of your gifts will show up before Christmas, stop into the pro shop and shop in person. Book your simulator at (847)-885-9000 and visit Schaumburggolf.com.

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The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA).

THE CHICAGO DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION (CDGA) has announced it’s 2022 schedule.

In total the CDGA will conduct 86 events in the year ahead, 55 championship events and 31 social events.

The 91st Illinois State Amateur will be held at the Westmoreland Country Club, in Wilmette from July 19-21.

While the Glen Flora country Club in Waukegan will host the 102nd CDGA  Amateur from June 27-30.

“Westmoreland and Glen Flora each have defining characteristics. These will present unique challenges and an elite environment for our states top amateurs,” said Colin Wadelin, CDGA Director of Rules and Competitions. ”

Six other CDGA Championships include mid-amateurs (25 and up), two senior events (55 and up). There will be two Four-Ball and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

During the 2022 season, the Chicago District Golf Association will conduct 21 United States Golf Association (USGA) qualifiers.

Practice all winter long at the Mistwood Golf Dome on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook. Book your hitting bay at Miswtoodgolfdome.com or by calling (630)-739-7600.

A TEAM OF 12 AMATEUR GOLFERS will represent the CDGA in the 60th Radix Cup Matches at Oak Park Country Club on June 16th. Against the team of 12 Illinois PGA Section professionals.

But the schedule for 2022 has new editions. Because the CDGA  Senior Tour Edge Trifecta Series will offer competitions for women over 50, and men over 55. But according to CDGA Senior Business Director Mike Gilligan,” CDGA members are looking for more playing opportunities. Than just competing in our traditional championships.

CDGA MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS start the Social side of the year. First held on April 22nd and then October 6th, at the Glenview Park Golf Club. But on the championship side of the calendar. The 7th CDGA Mid-Amateur Championship is first up on the tee May 16-18 at Naperville Country Club.

REGISTRATION BEGINS for the championship schedule on Tuesday January 18th. With the 2022 CDGA Social Competitions registrations starting on January 31st. But for more information see CDGA.org.