Individual Member Benefits

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Grow your game to the next level and share it with those who need it most. With a CDGA membership, you'll become Better Through Golf.

As a CDGA member, you'll receive exclusive benefits, including:

Handicap Index® from the USGA®

The CDGA is the only Illinois-based Allied Golf Association of the USGA authorized to provide golfers with a Handicap Index®, which summarizes a player's skill level and evens the playing field for golfers of all abilities.

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Exclusive Member Perks

Through the new and improved CDGA Member Perks program, CDGA members now have access to more benefits than ever before. From local golf and apparel, to equipment and travel destinations, a CDGA membership is more than just a Handicap Index®.

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Playing Opportunities

From individual gross championships to team net events, CDGA members can partake in formal and informal playing opportunities suitable for golfers of all skill levels, genders and ages at pristine public and private courses.

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Member Communications

A complimentary subscription to Chicago District Golfer magazine, customized profile on CDGA.org and access to the My CDGA smartphone app keeps CDGA members up-to-date on all things golf-related.

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Member Golf Shop

CDGA members have the exclusive ability to purchase the best CDGA-logoed men's and women's golf apparel and accessories from the CDGA's preferred vendors at the industry's lowest prices.

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Member Tee Time Booking Engine

The CDGA offers an exclusive, member-only booking engine that features prices on tee times that cannot be purchased elsewhere. In addition to the low prices on golf, a portion of each booking is donated back to the CDGA Foundation.

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Member Trips

Each year, the CDGA takes groups of members to premier golf resorts around the world, with past trips including the likes of Pebble Beach Resorts, Pinehurst Resort and Ireland. The CDGA also organizes local travel to midwestern destinations such as Erin Hills, Tullymore, French Lick, Sand Valley, Arcadia Bluffs and more.

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Unique Members-Only Contests

CDGA members can compete in CDGA Fantasy Golf presented by Tour Edge during the four major golf championships, as well as the BMW Championship. The CDGA also conducts various contests throughout the season, including random drawings for renewal prizes.

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