ANNOUNCEMENTS

Your official scorecard will be completed electronically. Bring your smartphone and have the My CDGA app ready to use. Do not open the electronic scoring platform until instructed (specific details provided at your starting tee).

Read through the Championship Polices / Key Information prior to the event. It is the player's responsibility to be familiar with the information provided in this link and comply with all policies set by the CDGA.

[ Additional Event Information: Notice/Hard Card/Hole Locations ]

FORMAT

This is a 72-hole stroke play Championship taking place July 16 - 18. All players will play 18 holes on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the low 35 and ties advancing to the final 36 holes on Thursday.

ELIGIBILITY

The Championship is open to any amateur who is a current resident of Illinois, with a current Handicap Index® not exceeding 7.4. The CDGA reserves the right to approve or reject any entry and extend special invitations.

FIELD

135 Players

PRACTICE ROUND

All contestants are entitled to play one 18-hole practice round on Monday, July 17. Players are required to call the golf shop at (309) 829-6166 in advance to arrange a starting time for the practice round. The first tee time will be at 7:30 a.m. and the last tee time will be 3 p.m., NO EXCEPTIONS.

Contestants may be paired with other contestants. All contestants will be required to play only one ball and must tee off from designated areas only. Players may use a golf cart during the practice round. The cart fee will be at the players expense.

GOLF CARTS

Riding Carts are NOT permitted during the championship for player or caddie. (unless a cart request has been approved by the CDGA for a disability under the ADA).

Spectator Carts are strictly prohibited. Please review your Qualifier Packet, that was emailed to you, with regards to spectator carts and the mandatory spectator cart request form for individuals with disabilities. The disability MUST fall under the ADA and be accompanied by a doctor’s note stating this fact. All forms must be submitted by Monday, July 10 (as stated in the qualifier packet).

CADDIES

Bloomington CC will make every effort to have caddies available for the Championship if a caddie was requested. Please call Bloomington CC at (309) 829-6166 to reserve a caddie. Players must call by July 7 to make the reservation. DO NOT EXPECT TO USE A CLUB CADDIE IF YOU HAVE NOT CALLED TO RESERVE ONE.

PULL CARTS

Pull Carts are allowed in the Illinois State Amateur Championship.

DRIVING RANGE

Please review all practice facility times and restrictions in the Contestants Packet. The driving range is limited to 200 yards. Failure to comply could result in a Code of Conduct violation and penalty.

FOOTWEAR / SPIKE POLICY

Model Local Rule G-7 is in effect for this event

STARTING TIMES

Play will begin at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesday for the morning rounds and at 12 p.m. for the afternoon rounds. For Thursday, play will begin at 7 a.m. There will be a 10-minute interval between each group.

FOOD SERVICES

Breakfast: Is not provided to players during the championship
Lunch: Monday – available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the clubhouse. Players must pay by cash or credit card.
Tuesday – Thursday - provided to contestants only. Thursday is only for players making the cut.
Please read the information carefully about food service in your Contestants Packet.
Dinner: Not Available

LOCKER ROOMS

Available - Lockers will be available upon reservation. Please call (309) 829-6166 by July 7 if you would like to reserve a locker.

ADDT'L INFO

REGISTRATION - You are required to register, at the site, prior to your Tuesday tee time. . Registration is located by the golf shop, the times are:

Monday, July 17 - 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 18 - 7 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

PACE OF PLAY - Rule 5.6b of the Rules of Golf states in part: “A round of golf is meant to be played at a prompt pace.” Model Local Rule K-2 will be in effect.

Included in your Tee Time email as well as the linked Contestants Packet above and tournament scoring app, is the Local Rule regarding pace of play and will tell you exactly how pace of play will be monitored. Please read that sheet carefully.

TIME OF STARTING - Rule 5.3a provides: “The player must be ready to play at the starting time and starting point set by the Committee.” If the player arrives at his starting hole, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole. Otherwise the penalty for breach of this Rule is disqualification.

PARKING PASS - A parking pass has been included in the Contestants packet. You will be required to show the pass and give your name to the parking lot attendant. Parking Pass.

CLUB LOCATION

605 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL  61701.
The phone number for the golf shop is (309) 829-6166.
The club website is https://www.bloomcc.com