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# *Chicago District Golfer* Article Archive

See below for the most recent updates from the CDGA's official publication

[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Jul-02-2026-03-48-26-7494-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2026-back-to-the-bev)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Western Golf Association](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/western-golf-association), [Western Amateur](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/western-amateur), [Beverly Country Club](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/beverly-country-club)

## [July 2026 - Back to the Bev](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2026-back-to-the-bev)

[Matt Harness](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/matt-harness) 

 Jul 2, 2026, 10:58:26 AM

As Western Am returns, Beau Hossler reflects on his 2014 victory over Xander Schauffele This article...

[Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2026-back-to-the-bev)

[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Jun-05-2026-05-11-23-5372-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-golf-on-the-mississippi)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Travel](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/travel), [Mississippi River](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/mississippi-river)

## [June 2026 - Golf on the Mississippi](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-golf-on-the-mississippi)

[Gary Van Sickle](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/gary-van-sickle) 

 Jun 5, 2026, 2:34:14 PM

Historic Rock Island Arsenal Golf Course is one of a kind This article appeared in the June 2026 edi...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Jun-05-2026-04-24-45-7429-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-why-bother)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Medinah Country Club](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/medinah-country-club), [Presidents Cup](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/presidents-cup)

## [June 2026 - Why Bother?](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-why-bother)

![Picture of Ed Sherman](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Ed-Sherman.jpeg?width=50&name=Ed-Sherman.jpeg) [Ed Sherman](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/ed-sherman) 

 Jun 5, 2026, 11:55:53 AM

Medinah Country Club is hosting this year's Presidents Cup despite the inconveniences it causes memb...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Jun-05-2026-04-24-45-7429-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-tour-grind)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [John Deere Classic](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/john-deere-classic), [Quad Cities](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/quad-cities)

## [June 2026 - Tour Grind](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-tour-grind)

![Picture of George McNeilly](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/13438989_10208327207390184_8272030244589013806_n.jpg?width=50&name=13438989_10208327207390184_8272030244589013806_n.jpg) [George McNeilly](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/george-mcneilly) 

 Jun 5, 2026, 11:36:29 AM

Illini alumnus Brian Campbell anticipates defense of his John Deere Classic title This article appea...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Jun-05-2026-04-06-37-9501-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-bigger-and-better)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Adaptive Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/adaptive-golf), [Chicago Adaptive Open](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago-adaptive-open)

## [June 2026 - Bigger and Better](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-bigger-and-better)

![Picture of CDGA](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CDGALogo_LARGE_1000px-1.png?width=50&name=CDGALogo_LARGE_1000px-1.png) [CDGA](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/cdga) 

 Jun 5, 2026, 11:14:26 AM

Now in its third year, the 2026 Chicago Adaptive Open will feature multiple enhancements This articl...

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[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Fried Egg Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/fried-egg-golf), [Andy Johnson](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/andy-johnson)

## [June 2026 - Over Easy](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2026-over-easy)

![Picture of John Lombardo](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Lombardo%20John.jpg?width=50&name=Lombardo%20John.jpg) [John Lombardo](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/john-lombardo) 

 May 28, 2026, 2:08:22 PM

Lake Bluff native Andy Johnson leads growing Fried Egg nation This article appeared in the June 2026...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/HubSpot%20Blog%20Photos%20(5).png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-the-modern-golfers-handicap)

[USGA](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/usga), [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Handicap Index](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/handicap-index)

## [April 2026 - The Modern Golfer's Handicap](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-the-modern-golfers-handicap)

![Picture of Jodi Ciotti](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Ciotti_Jodi_300px.jpg?width=50&name=Ciotti_Jodi_300px.jpg) [Jodi Ciotti](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/jodi-ciotti) 

 Apr 29, 2026, 12:08:52 PM

A system evolving with the game This article appeared in the April 2026 edition of Chicago District ...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Apr-23-2026-02-57-23-8144-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-sunshine-blues)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Travel](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/travel), [Mississippi Delta](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/mississippi-delta)

## [April 2026 - Sunshine Blues](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-sunshine-blues)

[Matt Harness](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/matt-harness) 

 Apr 23, 2026, 9:58:32 AM

Birdies and boogie in the Mississippi Delta This article appeared in the April 2026 edition of Chica...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Apr-15-2026-06-31-18-7774-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-chill-out)

[The Golf Practice](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/the-golf-practice), [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Youth Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/youth-golf)

## [April 2026 - Chill Out!](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-chill-out)

[Brendan O'Brien](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/brendan-obrien) 

 Apr 15, 2026, 1:40:10 PM

What is the right level of support for parents to give aspiring junior golfers? Photographs by Charl...

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[![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Apr-07-2026-08-18-17-5007-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-the-golftini-story-from-home-to-headquarters)

[Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Women's Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/womens-golf), [Golf fashion](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf-fashion)

## [April 2026 - The Golftini Story: From Home to Headquarters](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2026-the-golftini-story-from-home-to-headquarters)

![Picture of Lauren Withrow](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Lz4RIn9S_400x400.jpg?width=50&name=Lz4RIn9S_400x400.jpg) [Lauren Withrow](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/lauren-withrow) 

 Apr 7, 2026, 3:26:24 PM

How the Hess family transformed a living room operation into a national brand Photographs by Charles...

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