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 entry

16 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.
Optional
0 – 54, decimals OK (e.g. 15.1)
Optional, digits only
Optional but appreciated

0 / 2000

Optional — name of an AAL member who told you about us

Applications reviewed within 48 hours · Questions? Email aal@fairwaycircuit.com