The dates and information about the seven, major amateur golf tournaments this summer at the six Chicago Park District (CPD) golf courses have been announced.
New for 2009 is the Women's City Amateur, contested by up to 100 golfers vying for this first-ever title.
Recognized as the granddaddy of the tournament series, the 105th City Amateur does not have a cut line after one or two rounds like past years, as this year all golfers will advance to weekend play.
Registration and information about player qualifications are available at www.cpdgolf.com and CPD courses. In addition to greens fees, tournaments include a tee gift, lunch and prize eligibility.
"The Chicago Park District seeks to uphold and enhance the spirit of our amateur tournaments," said Timothy J. Mitchell, General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. "We look forward to welcoming golfers to our courses for a series of wonderful events this summer."
"We're proud to further enhance the value and the long-standing tradition of citywide amateur tournaments in Chicago," says Bill Rehanek, Senior Vice President of Billy Casper Golf (BCG), operator of the CPD courses. "Golfers will experience a fantastic tournament program: more competition rounds than ever on excellent course conditions, while the layout represents fair and enjoyable challenges."
In January, BCG was selected by CPD, the City's parks and recreation arm, to manage its golf facilities. The company has committed $5.5 million over 15 years to an aggressive property-enhancement program at the six courses, three driving ranges and learning centers, and two miniature golf courses. This includes work on course tees, fairways and greens; detailed attention to turf maintenance; and upgrades to buildings and facades.
2009 Summer Amateur Schedule:
105th City Amateur
Where: Jackson Park
When: July 9-12
Cost: $150 per player
Women's City Amateur
Where: Jackson Park
When: July 9-12
Cost: $150 per player
Senior City Amateur
Where: Marquette Park
When: July 29-30
Cost: $50 per player
94th Cook County Amateur
Where: Columbus Park
When: August 10-14
Cost: $50 per player
37th Junior Amateur
Where: Jackson Park
When: August 18-19
Cost: $50 per player
82nd Midwest Amateur
Where: Sydney R. Marovitz
When: August 27-30
Cost: $200 per player
14th Annual International
Where: Robert Black
When: September 18-20
Cost: $150 per player