This will be your last chance to play on the legendary links of Medinah before the greatest golfers in the world go head to head in the 2012 Ryder Cup.  Support the few who have given so much to defend our country by helping raise scholarship funds for Illinois military families – specifically the veteran, their spouse, and their children.

More Special VIPs and Celebrities to be Announced Soon…

  • Steve Cochran – The Steve Cochran Show – AM 560 WIND
  • Jim Cornelison – Chicago Blackhawks National Anthem Singer
  • Otis Wilson – Chicago Bears (1985 Superbowl Champion)
  • Steve “Mongo” McMichael – Chicago Bears (1985 Superbowl Champion)
  • Ray Odierno – 4 Star General – Army Chief of Staff
  • Sydney Green – Chicago Bulls
  • Bob Love – Chicago Bulls
  • Jarrett Payton – Walter and Connie Payton Foundation
  • Amy Jacobson -  Big John and Amy  – AM 560 Wind
  • Dan Proft – Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft  – WLS 890 AM
  • Stay tuned for more celebrities, military brass, Bears, Bulls, Sox, Cubs, & Hawks too….

Tournament Updates and Schedule for the Day

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DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR

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8:30 -10:30 AM  – Registration, featuring “Bloody Mary’s on the Patio” courtesy of
Moët Hennessy (driving range, putting clock, clubhouse and all practice area open for guests)

10:45AM – Opening Ceremonies, Lunch Reception and Presentation of Colors, Featuring Chicago Blackhawk’s Jim Cornelison performing the National Anthem; remarks and welcome comments emceed by host Steve Cochran. General Ray Odierno – 4 Star General – Army Chief of Staff will speak and award scholarships to our Illinois military families.

12 Noon Shotgun – Start on Course 1 and Course 3, the 2012 Ryder Cup Course.

5:00PM – AON Million Dollar Par 3 Shootout

5:30PM – DELL Cocktail Reception with open bar and food. * If You Can’t Golf – Attend Cocktail Reception for Only $125

COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR

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Aon has generously provided the opportunity for 20 lucky golfers to hit “a hole in one” for ONE MILLION DOLLARS CASH.  If you are successful, IPEF will receive $500,000 to help fund our local scholarship efforts and then the other $500,000 will be provided to you to divide however you want.

** STILL AVAILABLE: 2012 Corporate Sponsorship Packages  Includes the opportunity to play the 2012 PGA Ryder Cup course. For more information and to confirm your foursome, or for sponsorship inquiries, contact Brian Tomkins at 708.250.0153.

Individual Foursomes for Course #3 -  $5,000 – SOLD OUT
You can also secure your own foursome to play on Medinah’s Famous PGA/Ryder Cup Course #3 – Site of the 2012 Ryder Cup –  This unique package will be customized to your needs and may include: Lunch, driving range, personal/walking caddie, drinks and dinner. All Medinah amenities are included.  * This opportunity is now sold out..Join our mailing list for updates on how to sign up for 2013 EARLY!!!

100% percent of proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Illinois Patriot Education Fund (IPEF) which restricts donations and designates scholarships to Illinois military families through the following military education partners:

IPEF has selected each partner listed above because of their GuideStar and Charity Navigator ratings.  IPEF ensures your donations and our volunteers hard work is invested back into our local military communities.


We recommend Eaglewood Resort and Spa for All Overnight Accommodations

All proceeds go directly to the Illinois Patriot Education Fund and remain local. Country Club attire is required at all times: collared shirts, slacks, NO DENIM please. In case of inclement weather, your donation is appreciated.

See Governor Pat Quinn’s letter of support Here

The Illinois Patriot Education Fund 501c(3) Tax ID number is 80-0681047