CDGA Foundation Fundraising Events

At the CDGA, we create opportunities for everyone to experience the benefits of golf – on and off the course. It is part of our primary mission to give back in order to grow the game and create accessibility for all golfers. The following CDGA Foundation events are available this year to raise support for CDGA Outreach programs:

Monday, August 26

8TH ON THE TEE FOR AUTISM OUTING

Chicago Highlands Club

Benefiting Therapeutic Programs

The outing, hosted in partnership with the Sullivan Family, returns to Chicago Highlands Club in Westchester on Monday, Aug. 26. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser, which features lunch, a round of golf and a post-round reception, will support CDGA Adaptive Golf Programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other physical, intellectual, sensory and cognitive disabilities.

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Saturday, October 19

2ND NEWCLUB CHARITY CLASSIC

Cog Hill G&CC - Course No. 4

Benefiting Youth on Course

The 2nd Annual NewClub Golf Society Charity Classic benefiting Youth on Course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club's Course No. 4 - Dubsdread. The event, put on in partnership with the CDGA, looks to hit a fundraising goal of $15,000 toward Youth on Course, which allows juniors age 6-18 to play affordable golf at participating courses. Registration for this event is now open and is sure to sell out - don't miss out on a great day.

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Previous Events

BETTER THROUGH BIRDIES PAR-3 CHALLENGE

Saturday, May 18 | Zigfield Troy Golf
Benefiting Youth on Course

The newly-imagined Better Through Birdies Par-3 Challenge was held at Zigfield Troy Golf in Woodridge, with 25 golfers competing in a two-person modified scramble format to try and make as many birdies as possible. The fundraiser, which served as the first of the new Better Through Birdies 2024 Series, raised more than $109,000 (182 total birdies).

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CDGA FOUNDATION ONLINE
AUCTION

June 10-16
Benefiting Sunshine Programs

Concluding on Father's Day and the final day of the U.S. Open, this year's CDGA Foundation Online Auction raised more than $88,000 for CDGA Sunshine Programs. Items included stay-and-play packages at luxury golf resorts, foursomes at prestigious private courses, sports memorabilia and much more. Thanks to all who placed bids!

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23RD CDGA FOUNDATION GOLF
OUTING

Monday, July 22 | Ivanhoe Club
Benefiting Veterans Programs

All proceeds benefit CDGA Sunshine Programs for Veterans, including therapeutic golf clinics, educational scholarships and the new CDGA VGA (Veteran Golfers Association) Two-Person Veterans Cup Series. Taking place each year at a renowned private golf facility, the event featured a memorable day with on-course contests and team competitions.

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