Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship

The Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship is an annual 54-hole stroke play golf tournament organized by the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA), open to Illinois residents aged 55 and older. The event is typically held over three days, with the full field playing 36 holes across the first two days, followed by a cut to the low 35 and ties who then play the final 18 holes to determine the champion. The tournament awards the Earl R. Liff Trophy to the winner. It attracts a strong field of senior amateur golfers from across the state seeking to compete at a high level in this prestigious event.