The Illinois PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is conducted by the Illinois PGA (Professional Golfers' Association). The 54-hole, stroke play Championship conducted over three days is the premier member event on the Illinois PGA calendar. The tournament is open to all "Class A" Illinois PGA Professionals in good standing with the PGA of America.
The first Illinois PGA Championship was held in 1922 and won by Eddie Loos. In addition to the first place purse money, the winner is awarded the Jim Kemper Cup, which was donated by Jim Kemper, the former president and chairman of the board of Kemper Insurance Company.
Method of playedit
The Illinois PGA Championship is a 54-hole stroke-play event. Following 36 holes of play, the field is cut to the low 50 scores plus ties. In the event of a tie for the Championship, there is a three-hole, total stroke playoff. If the contestants remain tied after three (3) holes, the playoff will continue on a sudden death basis.
PGA Professional National Championship (PPNC) qualifyingedit
The Illinois PGA Champion, along with a pre-determined number of finishers (based on total entries received), receive an exemption to play in the PGA Professional National Championship the following year.
Patriot Golf Dayedit
During the first round of the Illinois PGA Championship, all competitors are asked to make a voluntary donation at registration in support of Patriot Golf Day – a joint initiative of the PGA of America and the United States Golf Association (USGA) that supports the Folds of Honor Foundation which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. Contributions are also accepted through subsequent rounds. At the conclusion of the Championship, the Illinois PGA matches all funds donated by its members.
The following players have won the Illinois PGA Championship multiple times:
14 wins:
Mike Small – 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2023
6 wins
Johnny Revolta – 1936, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1947
5 wins:
Bill Ogden – 1953, 1957, 1960, 1971, 1972
4 wins:
Jim Foulis – 1929, 1933, 1943, 1946
Gary Groh – 1983, 1986, 1989, 2002
3 wins:
Errie Ball – 1949, 1955, 1965
Steve Benson – 1982, 1984, 1994
Al Espinosa – 1927, 1928, 1930
Tony Holguin – 1954, 1962, 1970
Jock Hutchinson – 1923, 1925, 1926
Jim Sobb – 1995, 1999, 2000
Bob Zender – 1976, 1977, 1978
2 wins:
Bob Ackerman – 1988, 1993
Doug Bauman – 1996, 1997
Harry Cooper – 1932, 1934
Rick Dalpos – 1990, 1991
Bob Harris – 1959, 1961
Dick Hart – 1963, 1966
George Keyes - 1956, 1967
Eddie Loos – 1922, 1924
Chuck Malchaski – 1958, 1968
Referencesedit
^Decatur Daily Review June 24, 1939 page 5; Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette June 21, 1939
External linksedit
PGA of America – Illinois Section
January 01, 1970
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The Illinois PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is conducted by the Illinois PGA Professional Golfers Association The 54 hole stroke play Championship conducted over three days is the premier member event on the Illinois PGA calendar The tournament is open to all Class A Illinois PGA Professionals in good standing with the PGA of America Illinois PGA ChampionshipTournament informationLocationVaries Barrington Illinois in 2022 Established1922Course s Varies Makray Memorial in 2022 Par71Organized byIllinois PGAFormatStroke play 54 holesPrize fund 73 000Month playedAugustCurrent championBrian Carroll Contents 1 History 2 Method of play 3 PGA Professional National Championship PPNC qualifying 4 Patriot Golf Day 5 Winners 6 Multiple winners 7 References 8 External linksHistory editThe first Illinois PGA Championship was held in 1922 and won by Eddie Loos In addition to the first place purse money the winner is awarded the Jim Kemper Cup which was donated by Jim Kemper the former president and chairman of the board of Kemper Insurance Company Method of play editThe Illinois PGA Championship is a 54 hole stroke play event Following 36 holes of play the field is cut to the low 50 scores plus ties In the event of a tie for the Championship there is a three hole total stroke playoff If the contestants remain tied after three 3 holes the playoff will continue on a sudden death basis PGA Professional National Championship PPNC qualifying editThe Illinois PGA Champion along with a pre determined number of finishers based on total entries received receive an exemption to play in the PGA Professional National Championship the following year Patriot Golf Day editDuring the first round of the Illinois PGA Championship all competitors are asked to make a voluntary donation at registration in support of Patriot Golf Day a joint initiative of the PGA of America and the United States Golf Association USGA that supports the Folds of Honor Foundation which provides post secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation Contributions are also accepted through subsequent rounds At the conclusion of the Championship the Illinois PGA matches all funds donated by its members Winners editYear Champion Venue Location Score Margin Runner s up 2023 Mike Small Thunderhawk Beach Park Illinois 66 69 135 9 1 stroke Jeff Kellen Andy Mickelson 2022 Brian Carroll Makray Memorial Barrington Illinois 69 71 67 207 6 PO Mike Small 2021 Andy Mickelson Ivanhoe Club Ivanhoe Illinois 71 71 71 213 3 4 Garrett Chaussard Kurt Rogers 2020 Mike Small Medinah Country Club Course No 1 Medinah Illinois 69 63 68 200 13 4 Frank Hohenadel Andy Mickelson 2019 Travis Johns Ruth Lake Country Club Hinsdale Illinois 70 68 138 4 1 Garrett Chaussard 2018 Dakun Chang Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 70 69 73 212 4 PO Brian Carroll 2017 Adam Schumacher Medinah Country Club Course No 1 Medinah Illinois 67 73 69 209 4 3 Brett Walker 2016 Mike Small Olympia Fields Country Club South Course Olympia Fields Illinois 71 67 68 206 10 2 Brian Brodell Travis Johns Curtis Malm 2015 Jim Billiter Medinah Country Club Course No 1 Medinah Illinois 68 66 70 204 9 2 Matt Slowinski 2014 Mike Small Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 67 67 66 200 16 5 Steve Orrick 2013 Mike Small Olympia Fields Country Club South Course Olympia Fields Illinois 69 72 68 209 4 4 Travis Johns Curtis Malm Matt Slowinski 2012 Steve Orrick Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 72 70 65 207 9 5 Curtis Malm 2011 Frank Hohenadel Medinah Country Club Course No 1 Medinah Illinois 65 70 72 207 6 4 Matt Slowinski 2010 Mike Small Olympia Fields Country Club South Course Olympia Fields Illinois 70 63 67 200 13 11 Travis Johns 2009 Mike Small Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 67 69 71 207 9 6 Jim Sobb 2008 Mike Small Medinah Country Club Course No 1 Medinah Illinois 67 67 71 205 8 1 Steve Orrick 2007 Mike Small Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 63 69 70 202 14 3 Roy Biancalana 2006 Mike Small Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 71 66 72 209 7 5 Darren Stanek 2005 Mike Small Stonewall Orchard Golf Club Grayslake Illinois 73 67 71 211 5 1 Connie DeMattia 2004 Mike Small Royal Melbourne Country Club Long Grove Illinois 73 65 71 209 7 6 Biancalana DeMattia Brett Melton 2003 Mike Small Royal Melbourne Country Club Long Grove Illinois 69 74 75 218 2 1 Roy Biancalana 2002 Gary Groh Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 74 70 74 218 2 PO Mike Small 2001 Mike Small Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 69 73 71 213 3 2 Dino Lucchesi 2000 Jim Sobb Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1 Kelly Holmes John Cleary 1999 Jim Sobb Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1998 Dino Lucchesi Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1997 Doug Bauman Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1996 Doug Bauman Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1995 Jim Sobb Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1994 Steve Benson Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1993 Bob Ackerman Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1992 David Prange Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1991 Rick Dalpos Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1990 Rick Dalpos Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1989 Gary Groh Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1988 Bob Ackerman Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1987 Gary Hopkins Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1986 Gary Groh Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1985 Ed Oldfield Jr Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1984 Steve Benson Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1983 Gary Groh Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1982 Steve Benson Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1981 Robert Powers Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1980 Mark Wolfla Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1979 Emil Esposito Kemper Lakes Golf Club Kildeer Illinois 1978 Bob Zender 1977 Bob Zender Lincolnshire Country Club Crete Illinois 67 206 10 7 Steve Benson 1976 Bob Zender Lincolnshire Country Club Crete Illinois 1975 Shelby Futch 1974 Bill Ventresca 1973 Dean Lind 1972 Bill Ogden 1971 Bill Ogden 1970 Tony Holguin 1969 Doug MacDonald 1968 Chuck Malchaski 1967 George Keyes 1966 Dick Hart 1965 Errie Ball 1964 Jack Fleck 1963 Dick Hart 1962 Tony Holguin 1961 Bob Harris 1960 Bill Ogden 1959 Bob Harris 1958 Chuck Malchaski 1957 Bill Ogden 1956 George Keyes 1955 Errie Ball 1954 Tony Holguin 1953 Bill Ogden 1952 Mike Sipula 1951 Sam Bernardi 1950 Ky Laffoon 1949 Errie Ball 1948 Henry Ransom 1947 Johnny Revolta 1946 Jim Foulis 1945 Jack Grout 1944 George Smith 1943 Jim Foulis 1942 Johnny Revolta St Charles Country Club St Charles Illinois 71 70 69 210 6 1 Jim Foulis 1941 Johnny Revolta 1940 Dutch Harrison 1939 Dick Metz Champaign Country Club 1 Champaign Illinois 1938 Johnny Revolta 1937 Johnny Revolta 1936 Johnny Revolta 1935 Frank Walsh 1934 Harry Cooper 1933 Jim Foulis 1932 Harry Cooper 1931 Abe Espinosa 1930 Al Espinosa 1929 Jim Foulis 1928 Al Espinosa 1927 Al Espinosa 1926 Jock Hutchison 1925 Jock Hutchison 1924 Eddie Loos Glen Flora Country Club Waukegan Illinois 1923 Jock Hutchison 1922 Eddie Loos Lake Shore Country Club Glencoe Illinois 1 Jock Hutchison PO Won in playoffMultiple winners editThe following players have won the Illinois PGA Championship multiple times 14 wins Mike Small 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2016 2020 2023 6 wins Johnny Revolta 1936 1937 1938 1941 1942 1947 5 wins Bill Ogden 1953 1957 1960 1971 1972 4 wins Jim Foulis 1929 1933 1943 1946 Gary Groh 1983 1986 1989 2002 3 wins Errie Ball 1949 1955 1965 Steve Benson 1982 1984 1994 Al Espinosa 1927 1928 1930 Tony Holguin 1954 1962 1970 Jock Hutchinson 1923 1925 1926 Jim Sobb 1995 1999 2000 Bob Zender 1976 1977 1978 2 wins Bob Ackerman 1988 1993 Doug Bauman 1996 1997 Harry Cooper 1932 1934 Rick Dalpos 1990 1991 Bob Harris 1959 1961 Dick Hart 1963 1966 George Keyes 1956 1967 Eddie Loos 1922 1924 Chuck Malchaski 1958 1968References edit Decatur Daily Review June 24 1939 page 5 Champaign Urbana News Gazette June 21 1939External links editPGA of America Illinois Section Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Illinois PGA Championship amp oldid 1216188383, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
