Valley Lodge Tavern First Tee Charity Golf Outing & After-Party
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Group Golfers (2–4 Players): Please list the full names and email addresses of all players in the Special Requests box during checkout so we can set up the tournament roster and send event updates. (Note when you book the reservation, it will say table, this is because we are using restaurant software) We are proud to partner with First Tee – Greater Chicago, a youth development organization that uses golf to teach essential life skills, build resilience, and shape character. Your participation helps fund accessible programs and educational opportunities for young people across the Greater Chicago area. https://firstteegreaterchicago.org/ 🎟️ Participation Options Golf + After-Party Packages (1–4 Players): Includes 18-hole scramble walking golf, breakfast, live music, custom shirt & golf balls, on-course drinks/tastings, contest entries, and full access to the Tavern buffet. (Riding option: Add a $25 Golf Cart Rental). After-Party Ticket Only ($50): Non-golfing entry starting at 3:00 PM for the Valley Lodge buffet, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction. 💵 Tickets, Add-Ons & Raffle Single Player Walking: $150 Twosome Walking: $300 Threesome Walking: $450 Foursome Walking: $600 Golf Cart Rental: $25 (Limit 1 per person) After-Party Buffet Ticket: $50 50/50 Charity Raffle Tickets: 1 for $10 | 3 for $25 | 10 for $50 (Winner gets half the pot; do not need to be present to win) 🏆 Sponsorship Opportunities Hole Sponsor: $200 (Custom tee box sign + sponsor board listing) Live Music Sponsor: $200 (Underwrites Devin Barbour’s morning set + stage signage) Course Balloon Display Sponsor: $1,500 (Branded entryway display at Canal Shores) Tavern Balloon Display Sponsor: $1,500 (Branded auction stage display at Valley Lodge) Logoed Golf Balls Sponsor: $2,000 (Underwrites custom golf balls for all 120 players) Branded Golf Hats Sponsor: $2,500 (Premier headwear sponsor for 120 custom hats) 📅 Schedule of Events (Monday, Sept 14, 2026) 8:30 AM: Registration opens at Canal Shores 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast & Live Acoustic Music with Devin Barbour, Titos Tent, Welcome 10:00 AM: Shotgun Start (4-Player Best Ball) On-Course Games: Enjoy multiple contests throughout play, including Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Straightest Drive! 2:30 PM: Golf Concludes / Transit to Valley Lodge Tavern 3:00 PM: After-Party & Buffet Opens at Valley Lodge Tavern 4-4:30 PM: Approximate Silent Auction Close Time, 50/50 Raffle Drawing & Golf Awards Ceremony 5:00 PM: Event Conclusion 🚗 Important Parking Notice for Canal Shores: Parking directly in the Canal Shores clubhouse lot is extremely limited. We strongly recommend arriving early (by 8:30 AM) to secure a spot onsite. If the main lot is full, please utilize nearby options: Evanston Hospital Visitor Parking Garage: Paid visitor parking located directly across Central Street from the course (a 2–3 minute walk to check-in). Street Parking: Free parallel parking along Maple Avenue and Isabella Street near the clubhouse, plus metered spots along Central Street. CTA Central Station Lot: Public pay-lot located directly adjacent to the course off Central Street. 🌦️ Refund & Weather Policy Full refunds are available up to 5 days prior to the event (Wednesday, Sept 9). Cancellations within 5 days are non-refundable but 100% transferable to another player. If severe weather closes the course, Canal Shores will issue raincheck vouchers, and the Tavern After-Party Buffet, Auction & Raffle will proceed indoors at 3:00 PM as scheduled.
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If you are unable to make it, please cancel your reservation as soon as you know you are not coming.
Standard Cancellations (Up to 5 Days Prior): We understand plans change! Full refunds are available for any reason up to 5 days prior to the event (by Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM). Late Cancellations (Within 5 Days): Cancellations made within 5 days of the event are non-refundable, as tournament materials, course fees, and food/beverage orders are finalized in advance. However, your registration is fully transferable—if you cannot make it, feel free to send someone in your place! Weather Policy (Rain or Shine): The event will proceed in light rain or passing showers. If Canal Shores closes the course due to severe or dangerous weather (e.g., lightning), golf play will be suspended or truncated. If golf is cancelled by the course, golfers will receive a raincheck voucher directly from Canal Shores for a future round of golf, and our After-Party Buffet, Silent Auction, and 50/50 Raffle at Valley Lodge Tavern will still proceed indoors at 3:00 PM as planned. Charitable Impact: After the 5-day deadline, any un-refunded registration fees automatically act as a tax-deductible contribution benefiting The First Tee of Greater Chicago.