🏆 Chicago Regional Results + What’s Next!

Jay Stocki
September 09, 2025

🏆 Chicago Regional Results + What’s Next!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Chicago Regional Event this past weekend! We had an incredible two days of putting, competition, and community. Whether you walked away with hardware, hit your first hole-in-one, or just had fun out on the greens, you made this weekend special.

🥇 Chicago Regional Results

Overall Top Three	Women’s Top Three
Steve Dlugosinski - 9 ft 6 in	Lisa Copeland - 13 ft 11 in
Craig Holma - 10 ft 7 in	Karen Ehrhart - 18 ft 11 in
Christian Wakefield - 10 ft 10 in	Gemara Leska - 23 ft 10 in
Men’s Top Three	Junior Top Three
Steve Dlugosinski - 9 ft 6 in	Mason Oresar - 16 ft 5.5 in
Craig Holma - 10 ft 7 in	Eliza Bradshaw - 24 ft 9 in
Christian Wakefield - 10 ft 10 in	Chloe Bradshaw - 40 ft 6.5 in

📊 Stats for the Nerds

Easiest hole of the weekend: Hole #3: Average of 20.27 inches
Hardest hole of the weekend: Hole #9: Average of 81.19 inches
Most hole-in-ones: Hole #8: 17 hole in ones
Average confidence level: 8/10 (scientifically measured, of course 😎)

⛳ What’s Next?

A huge congratulations to our overall winner, Steve Dlugosinski, who successfully defended his title and now advances to Kohler, Wisconsin to compete in the Nationally Televised World’s Longest Putt Final. Not only will he have a shot at the title, but also a chance at the $1M Guinness World Record Longest Putt!

We’re also proud to announce that the Top Women’s Golfer, Lisa Copeland, and the Top Junior Golfer, Mason Oresar, each earned a custom fitting and putter from Bettinardi!

Want a preview of what’s ahead?

👉 Watch highlights from the 2024 Finals And stay tuned: the 2025 Finals format is still to be determined, as we continue creative planning with our Hollywood production partners to make this year’s showdown bigger and more exciting than ever.

🙌 Thank You

This event wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing volunteers who kept things running smoothly, and our host Bob Berry Sunshine Course and CDGA for dedicating their time and effort to this event. Together, we raised $700 for the CDGA Foundation, an amazing way to give back while competing.

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