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University of Illinois Alum Tristyn Nowlin was the 2021 Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open champion.
The Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville the long time host facility, has announced that the 2022 Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open will be held Monday July 25th and Tuesday July 26th.
But this year the format has changed from a 54 hole event, to 36 holes.
Registration is now open for the 27th playing of the championship. The Illinois Women’s Open is named after founder, the late Phil Kosin.
This year with the 36 hole format will not have a cut. But players will be repaired after Round 1.
ELIGIBILITY is open to all female professionals, or amateurs with a current USGA Handicap Index of 15.0 or less. Contestants must be 14 years of age by July 25th, 2022.
But any applicant that does not meet these requirements, can submit a written request to appeal to the events tournament committee for a special exemption. Please do email Mistwood Golf Club Director of Golf Andy Mickelson at amickelson@mistwoodgc.com.
Registration closes 11:59 Pm (CDT) on July 18th. Fee’s are $250.00 for amateurs, $300.00 for all levels of professionals.
Contestants are allowed one practice round prior to the event. Monday through Thursday anytime, Friday through Sunday after 2 pm. Any tee time requests outside of the time listed above, are subject to Mistwoods green fee rates at that time.
TEE TIMES will be posted online at least 72 hours prior to the event, and will be emailed to the players once times are posted online.
THE PURSE will be posted on the first tee prior to the first round. Players must declare themselves as a professional or amateur in the registration process in order to be correctly awarded a prize. Professionals will be awarded cash, and amateurs will receive gift certificates to the Mistwood Golf Club pro-shop. USGA Rules of Amateur status apply.
DRESS CODE: Contestants must follow the dress code of the LPGA tour. Sleeveless and collarless shirts are allowed. But denim is not allowed.
CADDIES/CARTS: Contestants are not allowed to carry their own bag during the IWO. But must use a caddy or take a golf cart. Cart fees are $20.00 per day.