--- title: Chicago District Golfer Article Archive | Chicago (3) description: Chicago | Articles from each issue of Chicago District Golfer magazine, the official publication of the Chicago District Golf Association. (3) --- [Skip to content](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago/page/3#main-content) [![cdga_logo_tagline-2](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/cdga_logo_tagline-2.svg)](https://www.CDGA.org) - [ABOUT](https://www.cdga.org/golf-about) - [MEMBERSHIP](https://www.cdga.org/golf-membership) - [HANDICAPS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-handicaps) - [COMPETITIONS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-competitions) - [RULES](https://www.cdga.org/golf-rules) - [CLUBS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-clubs) - [GIVING BACK](https://www.cdga.org/golf-givingback) - [NEWS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-news) - [LOGIN](https://www.cdga.org/my-caddie.asp) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [ABOUT](https://www.cdga.org/golf-about) - [MEMBERSHIP](https://www.cdga.org/golf-membership) - [HANDICAPS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-handicaps) - [COMPETITIONS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-competitions) - [RULES](https://www.cdga.org/golf-rules) - [CLUBS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-clubs) - [GIVING BACK](https://www.cdga.org/golf-givingback) - [NEWS](https://www.cdga.org/golf-news) - [LOGIN](https://www.cdga.org/my-caddie.asp) # *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-01-2025-06-30-43-4699-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2025-the-emmerson-awaits) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Illinois State Amateur Championship](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/illinois-state-amateur-championship) ## [July 2025 - The Emmerson Awaits](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2025-the-emmerson-awaits) ![Picture of Tim Cronin](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/TCHeadshot.jpg?width=50&name=TCHeadshot.jpg) [Tim Cronin](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/tim-cronin) Jul 1, 2025, 1:37:40 PM Stonebridge CC to host State Amateur for first time This article appeared in the July 2025 edition o... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2025-the-emmerson-awaits) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Jun-13-2025-06-43-00-4861-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2025-caddies-to-college) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Western Golf Association](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/western-golf-association), [Caddies](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/caddies) ## [July 2025 - Caddies To College](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2025-caddies-to-college) ![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 26, 2025, 2:06:54 PM With Kaczkowski at helm, Glenview-based Western Golf Association continues exponential growth Photog... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/july-2025-caddies-to-college) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-May-20-2025-07-48-04-4116-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2025-secrecy-shrouds-one-of-chicago-districts-oldest-clubs) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Lake Zurich](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/lake-zurich) ## [June 2025 - Secrecy Shrouds One of Chicago District's Oldest Clubs](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2025-secrecy-shrouds-one-of-chicago-districts-oldest-clubs) ![Picture of David A.F. Sweet](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/B1L6oHWg6mS.jpg?width=50&name=B1L6oHWg6mS.jpg) [David A.F. Sweet](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/david-a-f-sweet) May 20, 2025, 2:52:12 PM Quirky Lake Zurich GC thrives despite invisibility Photographs by Charles Cherney This article appea... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/june-2025-secrecy-shrouds-one-of-chicago-districts-oldest-clubs) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/4-Apr-16-2025-03-10-04-9292-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-memories-of-merit) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [U.S. Women's Open](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/u-s-womens-open) ## [April 2025 - Memories of Merit](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-memories-of-merit) ![Picture of Tim Cronin](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/TCHeadshot.jpg?width=50&name=TCHeadshot.jpg) [Tim Cronin](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/tim-cronin) Apr 16, 2025, 10:17:50 AM Merit Club in Libertyville was the site of Karrie Webb's U.S. Women's Open triumph in 2000 Photograp... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-memories-of-merit) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/4-Apr-01-2025-06-47-16-1957-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-revered-chicago-sportswriters-nurtured-masters-legend) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Masters](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/masters) ## [April 2025 - Revered Chicago Sportswriters Nurtured Masters Legend](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-revered-chicago-sportswriters-nurtured-masters-legend) ![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) Apr 1, 2025, 1:52:53 PM Jones, Roberts cultivated writers to promote their new tournament Photographs courtesy of USGA This ... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-revered-chicago-sportswriters-nurtured-masters-legend) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Apr-01-2025-04-14-47-6317-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-letters-from-masters-legends) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Masters](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/masters) ## [April 2025 - Letters from Masters Legends](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-letters-from-masters-legends) ![Picture of Dave Kindred](https://magazine.cdga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/1-Apr-01-2025-04-14-47-6317-PM.png?width=50&name=1-Apr-01-2025-04-14-47-6317-PM.png) [Dave Kindred](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/dave-kindred) Apr 1, 2025, 11:22:25 AM Hogan, Nicklaus provide Augusta memories to celebrated downstate writer Photographs by Charles Chern... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/april-2025-letters-from-masters-legends) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/2-Mar-05-2025-03-47-38-0033-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-encore) [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) ## [February 2025 - Encore!](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-encore) ![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) Mar 5, 2025, 9:55:55 AM Chicago Adaptive Open returns for year two with new site, presenting sponsor This article appeared i... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-encore) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Feb-26-2025-04-50-55-2134-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-teaching-golf-reffing-ball) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Referee](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/referee) ## [February 2025 - Teaching Golf, Reffing Ball](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-teaching-golf-reffing-ball) [Matt Harness](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/author/matt-harness) Feb 26, 2025, 10:58:49 AM Orland Park native loves straddling her two worlds Game action photographs by Charles Cherney This a... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-teaching-golf-reffing-ball) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/4-4.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-highland-park-man-boosts-hot-new-putter) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [L.A.B. Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/l-a-b-golf) ## [February 2025 - Highland Park Man Boosts Hot New Putter](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-highland-park-man-boosts-hot-new-putter) ![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) Feb 20, 2025, 12:08:59 PM Sam Hahn's insight and good fortune propel L.A.B. Photographs by Charles Cherney This article appear... [Read more](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-highland-park-man-boosts-hot-new-putter) [![](https://magazine.cdga.org/hubfs/Blogs/1-Feb-12-2025-08-02-45-1268-PM.png)](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-swinging-for-change) [Golf](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/golf), [Chicago](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago), [Chicago Golf Gals](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/tag/chicago-golf-gals) ## [February 2025 - Swinging for Change](https://magazine.cdga.org/chicago-district-golfer-article-archive/february-2025-swinging-for-change) ![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) Feb 12, 2025, 2:08:18 PM How the Chicago Golf Gals are redefining the game This article appeared in the February 2025 edition... 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