Apply to Almost Athletes
Join a Chicagoland golf league for golfers who take the game seriously without taking themselves seriously.
How It Works
Four steps from application to first tee.
1
Apply
Submit the form below. Tell us your handicap, GHIN if you have one, and why you want in.
2
Conversation
Quick chat with the commissioner — handicap, expectations, and the season schedule.
3
Trial Round
Play one round before committing. We're playing real golf together — fit matters.
4
Welcome
Pay dues, link your GHIN, RSVP to your first event of the season.
2026 Late Entry Open
$225 late entry16 spots remaining of 32 total. Late-entry rate is $225 (full season $250).
- Standings
- Drop worst 2 of 9 events for fairness — late entrants compete on the same footing.
- Cutoff
- End of Event 3 (early June).
- Looking for
- 5–25 USGA handicap, ~45 min from western or southwest Chicago suburbs, available for at least 6 of 9 events.
- Trial round
- Required at one of our remaining 2026 events before full membership.
Applications reviewed within 48 hours · Questions? Email aal@fairwaycircuit.com