CDGA Handicap Program

Just how good are you?

With a CDGA (Chicago District Golf Association) handicap, you’ll know…precisely…how good you really are.

A CDGA handicap is the preferred handicap in Chicago for tournament play, league play, or just a gathering of friends looking to keep things fun, competitive (and honest).

Renew or Join today

Join online today through the CDGA website by CLICKING HERE, or by asking for an application the next time you stop by the Village Greens golf shop. Registration is quick and easy.

Low annual fees

Annual fees for 2010 are only $28.00 if you’re renewing an existing membership online or paying at the Village Greens Golf Shop. The investment for a new handicap is $28.00 at the golf shop or $40.00 if purchasing online through the Chicago District Golf Association.

Post your scores from home, anytime

Village Greens has authorized the CDGA to accept on-line score posting from Village Greens’ handicap members. Now you can post your scores from the comfort of your own home or office, rather than having to make a special trip to the course.

Much more than just a handicap…look at all the benefits of membership!

Your CDGA membership includes:

HANDICAP PROGRAM - Authorized by the USGA, the CDGA provides a Handicap Index® to all members. Records are maintained and updated for more than 90,000 CDGA members throughout the golf season in the Chicago District. The Association’s membership is comprised of men, women and juniors from more than 380 public and private clubs.
TOURNAMENT PROGRAM - This season, the CDGA will sponsor and conduct more than 50 championships for amateur golfers - high and low handicappers, juniors, seniors, men and women. These include, but are not limited to, the CDGA AMATEUR, the ILLINOIS STATE AMATEUR, the ILLINOIS STATE MID-AMATEUR, the ILLINOIS STATE SENIOR AMATEUR, the BETTER BALL OF PAIRS SERIES as well as regional qualifying rounds for USGA championships.
CHICAGO DISTRICT GOLFER MAGAZINE - This is the official publication of the CDGA. Mailed directly to all CDGA-member homes, the magazine is published six times annually and reaches the area’s most passionate golfers and covers topics of local interest.
WEB SITE - The CDGA’s official website has become increasingly popular thanks to features such as online score posting, online tournament registration, the Green Book Course Directory, the “Scorecard” e-newsletter as well as various other features.
“SCORECARD” E-NEWSLETTER - All association members who provide an e-mail address will receive the CDGA’s e-newsletter, the "Scorecard." The "Scorecard" provides news and updates monthly and whenever special events warrant.
REVISION E-MAILS - The CDGA sends customized updates on every handicap revision date with each individual’s new index.
EDUCATION PROGRAM - Each year the CDGA conducts several Rules & Handicap seminars. In odd-numbered years, the Green Seminar is held in March, presenting nationally and locally recognized speakers who volunteer their time and knowledge of turfgrass for the benefit of all member clubs. The seminar addresses current topics in the areas of turfgrass management. Other programs include the Officers & Directors Workshop, Public Golf Workshop and President’s Forum.
CDGA GOLD MEMBERSHIP - Gold membership awards CDGA members Gold points for all rounds played at CDGA member clubs. Gold members have the ability to redeem these points, at certain levels, for merchandise from the CDGA Store or by a CDGA MasterCard gift card.
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP - CDGA members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets for the BMW Championship, the third leg of the PGA Playoffs, at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont. The BMW Championship will be held Sept. 7-13.
THE CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT - CDGA members receive a 10% discount on two entrees at the Clubhouse Restaurant in Oak Brook when a CDGA membership card is presented.
PINEHURST GOLF EXCURSION - Every fall the CDGA takes a group of 40 individuals to Pinehurst, N.C., one of the premier resorts in the United States.