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THE CHICAGO DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION-CDGA

CHICAGO DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION-CDGA

The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) is gearing up for an exciting 2024 golf season.

So this coming year-the CDGA will add a women’s slate of golf events. Because the Illinois Women’s Golf Association, ceased operations earlier this year, after 90 years of service to women’s golf.

So as result, the the CGDA will operate almost 90 competitions during the upcoming year.

“We are excited and proud to conduct a diverse slate of competitions that mirrors the evolving popularity and demographics of golf,” said CDGA Executive Director Robert Markionni. “Our new Women’s Championships will complement our established Championships and Social Competitions in offering a bevy of first-class opportunities to compete and enjoy the game in a unique way.”

But making their debut in 2024 are two events that have moved over from the IWGA. First on the tee will be the 91st Illinois State Women’s Amateur from June 10-12 at the Grove Country Club in Long Grove. Sarah Arnold of St. Charles is the defending champion, winning over Illinois Women’s Open Champion Grace Curran in a one-hole playoff. So the dates for this years event at the Grove are June 10-12.

The Senior Women’s Amateur will be played September 16-18 will be contested at the South Side Country Club. “So we look forward to carrying on the rich tradition of the two State women’s event conducted by the IWGA for decades,” Markonni said.

The Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois, will host the 93rd State Amateur in 2024.

The Atkins Course at the University of Illinois, will be home to the 93rd Illinois State Amateur Championship. The dates are from July 16-18.

But before that, is the 104th CDGA Amateur from June 24-27 at the Beverly Country Club in Chicago.

So the remaining championships include six championships-two for mid-amateurs (25 and up), two for seniors (55 and up) and two for teams. But there will also be 12 USGA qualifiers conducted by the CDGA. 19 in all counting women’s qualifiers. But then in June there is the 62nd annual Radix Cup matches.

THE SEASON GETS UNDERWAY on April 22nd with a CDGA mid-amateur qualifier at Maple Meadows Golf Course. But concludes on October 3rd with the CDGA Senior-Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Ivanhoe Club. So registrations open on January 16th for championships. But then on February 5th for CDGA Social Competitions.

WRAPPING UP PLAY FOR 2023

GLENN PRZYBYLSKI and GREG SEELINGER won the 8th CDGA Senior Amateur Four Ball at Elgin Country Club. Przybylski (Sanctuary GC) and Seelinger (Village Links of Glen Ellyn) defeated David Feder (Conway Farms GC) and Larry Silvestri (The Grove CC) 4 & 3.

MARY ELLEN MARTIN of Winfield won the Illinois Women’s Senior Amateur at Coal Valley Country Club in the Quad Cities. Martin won by 9 shots, with a winning score of 214.

SCOT FRANKENREIDER of Peoria won the Illinois State Senior Amateur by seven shots over Glenn Pryzbylski with a final round 3 under par 68 at Rockford Country Club.

JOHN RAMSEY (Glenview Park GC) and CHADD SLUTZKY (The Grove CC) won their fourth CDGA Four-Ball Title with a victory over Joshua Kirkham (Hinsdale CC) and William Marshall (Hughes Creek GC) at Glen Flora Country Club.

MAC MCCLEAR the fifth year University of Iowa senior went back-to-back winning the Illinois State Amateur at Bloomington Country Club by carding a final round 7 under par 63. McClear was a five shot winner over T.J. Barger of Bloomington. So McClear was the 11th player to win the state amateur back-to-back.

JILLIAN COSLER of Orland Park won the Illinois Women’s Golf Association Junior Championship in a playoff over Nicole Johnson, at Aldeen GC in Rockford.

But for more information on CDGA events for 2024-please visit CDGA.org.