QUALIFYING SPOTS:
The number of qualifying spots available at each site will be posted on Tuesday, June 25th and emailed to players at each qualifier site.

FORMAT:
18 Holes of Stroke Play to qualify non-exempt competitors into the 2024 Illinois Open Championship Monday - Wednesday, August 5th-August 7th, 2024. In case of a tie for the qualifying or alternate position(s), there will be a sudden death playoff following the posting of the final scores. Playoff holes will be determined by the Tournament Committee.

Dress Code:
Participants will observe the dress code of the PGA Tour. During Qualifiers & Practice Rounds, shorts will be permitted. During the Illinois Open Championship, Participants must wear pants, shorts will not permitted in the Championship. Caddies are permitted to wear tailored shorts at all times.

Player Bag Transportation:
Players MAY NOT carry their own bag or use a push cart. A player must either use a caddie or a motorized cart. There is a fee for players taking a motorized cart that must be paid in the pro shop prior to teeing off, and there will be no more than two carts per group.

ELIGIBILITY:
Both exempt and individuals attempting to qualify must meet one of the following eligibility categories.
1. Legal Resident of Illinois.
2. Illinois Section - PGA Member, Associate or Pre-Associate.
3. Non-PGA Golf Professional working as such on a full-time basis within the state of Illinois.
4. Graduate of a high school or postsecondary school within the boundaries of the state of Illinois.
5. Presently enrolled at a postsecondary school (College or the like) within the boundaries of the state of Illinois. Including incoming freshmen.
**For categories 1-3, the requirements must be applicable at the time of registration and participation in any/all qualifiers/championships.
Please note of the following in regard to eligibility
1. Players may be required to provide documentation to prove eligibility upon request. This could include a tax return, driver's license, utility bills, diploma, paystub or housing lease.

NOTE: Players may register for one (1) qualifying event for the Illinois Open Championship. If a player would like to play in a second Illinois Open Qualifier, that event MUST be the Last Chance Qualifier.

Cole Sangren - (847) 432-7140

2024 Illinois PGA Tournament Committee

Scott Baines
Jim Billiter
Brian Carroll
George Goich
Curtis Malm
Andy Mickelson (Chair)
Danny Mulhearn
Ryan Peavey
Andy Shuman
Trey VanDyke