Chicago
Battle at The Highlands
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Battle at The Highlands
The Highlands of Elgin
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schedule
Saturday, Aug 15th, 2026
check in
Starts at 12:00 PM
start time
1:00 PM
registration
Open to any golfer (male, female, junior) having a valid verifiable USGA HCP Index or any player with more than 10 scores uploaded and attested on TheGrint
format
18 holes Stroke Play
flights by handicap index
2 Flights:
If more than 8 players with a 16.0 index and above sign up we will have a 3rd flight. All flight results will be based on net score to par.
- Augusta: Up to 7.9 Index
- Pebble: 8.0 Index and above
If more than 8 players with a 16.0 index and above sign up we will have a 3rd flight. All flight results will be based on net score to par.
prizes
Every flight winner will receive their choice of an Amazon or PGA Superstore gift card, or tour credits to apply to a future event. Amount will vary based on the number of registered players. We will allocate $20 per player into the prize pool. Additional places will be paid out based on the following number of players in the flight:
- 9-13 players: 2 places paid
- 14-18 players: 3 places
- 19 players: 4 places
- 20+ players: 5 places
optional games
- Flighted Skins Game
- Super Skins Game
- Closest to the pin (2)
All players MUST pay for skins games prior to the start of the event. Only electronic payments will be accepted, NO CASH at the time of registration. Payment options (Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal) will be provided prior to the day of the event and there will be barcodes to scan at the registration table. NO EXCEPTIONS.
cancelation policy
10 + Days = Full credit of paid fees toward a future event
4-9 Days = $45 Cancellation fee, credit of balance
0-3 Days = No credit of paid fees
If refund is requested, a $45 cancellation policy will always be added
4-9 Days = $45 Cancellation fee, credit of balance
0-3 Days = No credit of paid fees
If refund is requested, a $45 cancellation policy will always be added
participation
- Golf and Tournament Fees
- Golf Cart
- Range Balls
- $20 PGA Superstore Gift Card (only valid for active tour members)
- TheGrint Tour Cup Points (Tour Members)
cup race pts
Based on Net Over Par
Augusta Cup Race Pts: Champ/Albatross Flights
Pebble Cup Race Pts: Eagle/Birdie/Par Flights
Augusta Cup Race Pts: Champ/Albatross Flights
Pebble Cup Race Pts: Eagle/Birdie/Par Flights
- 1st Place = 150 Points
- 2nd Place = 125 Points
- 3rd Place = 115 Points
- All Others = -10 Every Position
- Min. for Participation = 20 Points
- FLIGHT WINNERS = 25 BONUS POINTS
contact information
chicagotour@thegrint.com