A serious league for golfers who like to have fun.
11 events. 16 members today, growing to 32 for 2026. Multi-course rotation, handicap-adjusted competition, real prizes, real friendships.
Currently 16/32 members · Apps reviewed within 48 hours
About AAL
Real league play, no club required.
AAL is a Chicagoland golf league for players who don't have a home club but want real competitive structure — a season-long schedule, handicap-adjusted scoring, and a championship to play for.
Multi-course
12 different Chicagoland courses across the season
Flighted play
Compete within your skill level, not against scratch golfers
Real championship
Season ends with a championship event, top finishers earn it
2026 Schedule
11 events. 12 courses.
| # | Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springbrook Golf Course Apr 16 – May 2 | Complete |
| 2 | Odyssey Country Club May 4 – 17 | Complete |
| 3 | White Pines - West Course, White Pines Golf Club May 25 – Jun 14 | Complete |
| 4 | The Highlands of Elgin Golf Club, The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club Jun 15 – 28 | Complete |
| 5 | Cog Hill - Course #1 Jul 6 | Complete |
+ 6 more events through October
View full schedule →Four-step application.
Apply online
Fill out the application — handicap, GHIN if you have one, what you’re looking for.
Quick chat
Brief call with the commissioner to talk about fit and answer questions.
Get a spot
Approved applicants get an invite code and join the season schedule.
Pay dues, play golf
Settle dues, link your GHIN, RSVP to your first event.
Apply for the 2026 season
16 of 32 spots taken
Standings
Season Standings
Season-long average net. Championship and exhibition rounds excluded.
| # | Player | Rounds | Avg Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Murphy | 6 | 70.1 |
| 2 | Connor Palmby | 5 | 71 |
| 3 | Michael Murphy | 5 | 71.3 |
| 4 | Matt Gray | 5 | 72.1 |
| 5 | Caleb Ziehr | 6 | 75.8 |