Many Thanks for Your Generous Donations and Attendance at this Years Event. Mark Your Calendar for Next Years Event in Mid June or Early July…..Details TBD

Stay Tuned for Pictures and Videos of Our Day….

MANY THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS, CORPORATE, AND GOODWILL SPONSORS

Click Below to Watch an Inspirational Video Showcasing the Day’s Events

All Fees Include an Entire Day and Evening of Activities at Medinah Country Club

Remember, if you’re going to Play

Play for a Greater Cause – Our Service Men and Women who have Given their Life or Been Disabled for Our Freedoms.

Play for a Greater Purpose – Providing Educational Opportunities for them; their Spouses and their Children.

This is Not Just Another Golf Outing. This is a way to SERVE your Country.

Your Donation Provides You with an Entire Day and Evening of Activities; Golf; Entertainment; and Networking Experience at Medinah Country Club

A purchase and donation of a golf package includes an entire day and evening experience at the world famous Medinah Country Club – Site of the 2012 Ryder Cup.

This experience includes: Driving range, lunch, all forecaddie fees, drinks on the course, use of clubhouse and locker rooms, open bar and appetizers during cocktail reception, silent auction with unusual items and special celebrity guests, sit down dinner with a high-end menu selection, AND an evening of entertainment with Illinois’ own Tom Dreesen and Steve Cochran.

100% of Your Donation is Restricted to Helping Illinois Military Families.

Click here to donate or register to participate in Medinah Patriot Day. We also are currently seeking Corporate Sponsors to help support Medinah Patriot Day.

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

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:

Thursday July 7, 2011, Medinah Country Club – Site of the 2012 Ryder Cup

Once Again We are Grateful that Our Illinois Family Host is Jarrett and Trisha Payton

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: [bulletlist]

  • 8:30 am – Registration & Thank You Goodie Bags – “Bloody Mary’s on the Patio” at 10 AM sponsored by Moet Hennessy (Driving Range and Practice Facility Open for Use)
  • 12:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies – Posting of colors, playing of TAPS, and presentation by IPEF ** Hosted by Jarrett Payton
  • 1:00 pm – Course 1 Shotgun Start
  • 6:00 pm – Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
  • 7:30 pm – Dinner, Presentation, Entertainment featuring emcee Steve Cochran and headliner Tom Dreesen

** Posting of colors presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7539, Bloomingdale, IL
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Overnight accommodations will be available at Eaglewood Resort and Spa (details and special rates to come)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Pricing AFTER June 25, 2011, is as follows: [bulletlist]

  • Golf on Course 1 – $600 per person or $2,200 for a foursome*
  • Dinner only – $300 per person or $2,200 for a Corporate Table of 10 guests

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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW — FOURSOMES AND DINNER SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE BUT THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT

*A purchase and donation of a golf package includes an entire day and evening experience at the world famous Medinah Country Club – Site of the 2012 Ryder Cup. This experience includes lunch, driving range, all forecaddie fees, drinks and food on the course, use of the clubhouse and locker rooms, open bar and appetizers at cocktail reception, silent auction with unique items and celebrity guests, sit down dinner with a high-end menu selection, AND an evening of entertainment with Illinois’ own Tom Dreesen and Steve Cochran.

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.

LIMITED OPPORTUNITY:

Corporate Sponsorship Packages include the opportunity to play the 2012 PGA Ryder Cup course. Click HERE for more information on how to become a corporate sponsor.

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 option is very limited. A total of three (first come first serve) foursomes will be made available. The price per player is $1,200. 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. You will be personally hosted by a Medinah member on this world class golf course. You must email Mark@illinoispatriot.com to reserve this spot and design your customized golf package.

We expect to sell out just as we did in 2010. This outing will be limited to 116 golfers and a total of 230 dinner guests.

Follow us on the 2011 Medinah Patriot Day Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates and information on this event. Click the following link to download our “Save the Date” flyer that you can post or email to your friends: Save the Date 2011 Medinah Patriot Day.

Celebrity Tom Dreesen, an ex-GI and strong supporter of our troops, has performed in military bases all over the world including in Iraq, will headline the dinner gala at the July 7 Medinah Patriot Day to support Illinois military families

Legendary Chicago TV and radio personality Steve Cochran will once again serve as the emcee for the gala at the Medinah Patriot Day on behalf of Illinois Patriot Education Fund.