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Kirkham Takes Control! ⛳ A hot opening day of the 95th #ILStateAm at Crestwicke Country Club culminated Tuesday evening with 25-year-old Josh Kirkham maintaining a two-shot lead following a 5-under 66. Four others - TJ Barger, Ryan Andrews, Dominic Lucchesi and Patrick Raupp - pace the remainder of the field at -3. Head to CDGA.org/ILStateAm for a full recap, photo gallery and video interview from the day.

“[My wedges] are the best part of my game. I got lucky and got a couple good numbers to be aggressive.” See how Josh Kirkham’s birdie barrage on Nos. 15-17 fueled a 5-under 67 and put him atop the #ILStateAm leaderboard Tuesday at Crestwicke Country Club.

Leader in the Clubhouse! 🏆 Naperville's Josh Kirkham carded seven birdies Tuesday morning en route to an opening-round 66 to secure the clubhouse lead in the 95th #ILStateAm. Follow the afternoon wave live at CDGA.org/ILStateAm.

Let the story begin. 🏆 Scoring at cdga.golf/4ykUV9U.

Headed to the Heart of Illinois! 🏆 The top amateur golfers from around the state of Illinois are set to converge upon Bloomington's Crestwicke Country Club for the fourth, as the 95th #ILStateAm returns next week. The 138-golfer field will play 36 holes over the first two days before the low 36 and ties make two final loops Thursday for a chance to hoist the Louis L. Emmerson Trophy. Visit cdga.golf/4pcMol2 for a full event preview!

Lighting the path to college ☀️ Eleven individuals - seven returnees and four first-time awardees - have been selected to receive CDGA Foundation Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year as part of the burgeoning CDGA Foundation Scholarship & Grant Program. It is anticipated that the program will award nearly $100,000 in total aid this year. Learn more about the program and recipients at cdga.golf/4ydG4xS

Baltimore bound! 🦀 Bloomington's Mike Henry, Frankfort's Mark Small and Florida native Chin Park all advanced from the @USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier at The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club. Join us in wishing the trio luck at Baltimore CC next month! RESULTS ➡️ cdga.golf/4p5U0Gh

Happy Fourth of July from the CDGA! Enjoy the celebrations, the fireworks and the time spent with friends and family both on and off the golf course! 🇺🇸🎆

America's captain on America's birthday. 🇺🇸 Begin your July 4th festivities with a special edition of the CDGA Golf Show presented by @Golf_Glenview on @ESPN1000! Hosts @TylerAki_ and Mike Gilligan will be joined by United States @PresidentsCup Captain @BrandtSnedeker, as the event is slated to tee off at @MedinahCC in less than three months.

The heat of summer brings the heat of Chicago District Golfer. 📖 The CDGA's official publication just released its sixth issue of the year, which features the @WGAChamps' return to Beverly, the changes at @MedinahCC's Course No. 3, the upcoming #ILStateAm at Crestwicke and more. Read it all at cdga.golf/44BUTwG!

Turns out I wasn’t the only short-timer when I caught up with @CPDSupt Larry Snelling at the @CDGAGolf event at Columbus Park on my last day at @cbschicago. Thanks for your exemplary service and continued support of @FirstTeeChicago. Enjoy your retirement!

A blistering day at @BolingbrookGC. ⛳ The fourth CDGA @KemperSports Two-Person Scramble of the season was contested under the Midwest heat Tuesday, with teams from each flight earning spots into the season finale at Harborside in October. Congratulations to all who advanced and thanks to everyone who competed! RESULTS: cdga.golf/4aqyJB4

A rock-solid day at Boulder Ridge! The beautiful Boulder Ridge Country Club at Lake in the Hills hosted the second qualifier of the popular CDGA Net Series presented by @golf_vx with 50 teams competing on a hot, summer day. Results: cdga.golf/4xWg8a2

Thank you to the members, staff and board at North Shore Country Club for helping create an incredible week for the 106th #CDGAAm. 🏆 It was an outstanding week, inside and out!

"Relieved. Tired. Excited." The 106th #CDGAAm brought about a wide range of emotions for Daniel Stringfellow, as the 34-year-old former Auburn golfer claimed the Joseph G. Davis Trophy Thursday at North Shore Country Club. He bested Brody McCarthy, 5 and 4, in the 36-hole title tilt. Head to CDGA.org/CDGAAm for a recap, photo gallery, interview with the champion and more.

Redemption. Two years after a heartbreaking loss in the #CDGAAm Final match, mid-amateur Daniel Stringfellow bounced back with a resounding 5-and-4 triumph over Brody McCarthy Thursday at North Shore Country Club. Full recap to follow at CDGA.org/CDGAAm.

For the Joseph G. Davis Trophy. 🏆 Daniel Stringfellow and Brody McCarthy secured a pair of wins on a rain-filled Wednesday at North Shore Country Club to set up the Final Match in the 106th #CDGAAm. The two will compete across 36 holes on Thursday for a chance to hoist the hardware. Head to cdga.golf/4oSlwXK for a full recap of the day, timestamped video, full photo gallery and more.

The bracket is shrinking. The stakes are rising. Eight quarterfinalists remain following Round of 16 Matches in the 106th #CDGAAm on Tuesday at North Shore Country Club. Two rounds remain on Wednesday, before Thursday's 36-hole Finale. For a complete recap of the day, including photos, sizzle reel and more, head to cdga.golf/4oOeSl9.

When two icons meet. The venerable North Shore Country Club and #CDGAAm collabed for the first time Monday, as the event's 106th iteration kicked off at the Glenview staple. Ryan Andrews earned medalist honors and headlines the 16-player match play bracket that will commence Tuesday. Visit cdga.golf/3QwFydy for a full recap, photo gallery, sizzle reel and more.

Sunny Skies and Smooth Swings! Monday brought beautiful weather at @HawthornWoodsCC for the third qualifier of the CDGA @KemperSports Two-Person Scramble. A special thank you to all the duos for competing today! Results: bit.ly/3QUvGuc