⛳ Valley Lodge Tavern Charity Golf Outing & After-Party Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 PLEASE NOTE: When booking for a group of 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. Beneficiary: 100% of event proceeds directly support The First Tee of Greater Chicago Golf Location: The Evans at Canal Shores (Wilmette/Evanston) After-Party Location: Valley Lodge Tavern (Wilmette) 📋 How It Works & Player Options When signing up for the event, you have two primary ways to participate: Golf + After-Party Packages (1 to 4 Players): Includes 18 holes of Best Ball walking golf at Canal Shores, breakfast, live music, player swag, on-course drinks/tastings, and full admission to the Valley Lodge Tavern lunch buffet after-party. Riding Option: All golf packages are walking by default. If you or anyone in your group would like to ride, simply add a Golf Cart Rental ($25.00) to your order. After-Party Ticket Only ($50.00): Can't play golf in the morning? Join us starting at 3:00 PM at Valley Lodge Tavern in Wilmette for our signature lunch buffet, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction! 🎟️ Player Registration Packages Single Player Walking & After-Party Price: $150.00 | Limit: 1 per order What's Included: 18 holes of Best Ball golf at Canal Shores (Walking) Morning breakfast sandwich & live acoustic music by Devin Barbour during check-in (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) Player Swag Bag: Custom tournament golf hat & a sleeve of golf balls On-course hospitality: Tito's tasting tents, beverage carts, and station coolers on every 3rd hole Entry into on-course games (Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Beat the Bartender) 1 Ticket to the Valley Lodge Tavern Lunch Buffet & After-Party starting at 3:00 PM Twosome Walking & After-Party Price: $300.00 | Limit: 1 per order What's Included: Complete package for 2 walking golfers. Includes 2 entries for 18 holes of golf, 2 breakfast sandwiches, live music access, 2 custom hats, 2 sleeves of golf balls, on-course drinks/tastings, and 2 tickets to the Valley Lodge Tavern lunch buffet after-party. Threesome Walking & After-Party Price: $450.00 | Limit: 1 per order What's Included: Complete package for 3 walking golfers. Includes 3 entries for 18 holes of golf, 3 breakfast sandwiches, live music access, 3 custom hats, 3 sleeves of golf balls, on-course drinks/tastings, and 3 tickets to the Valley Lodge Tavern lunch buffet after-party. Foursome Walking & After-Party Price: $600.00 | Limit: 1 per order What's Included: Complete team package for 4 walking golfers. Includes 4 entries for 18 holes of golf, 4 breakfast sandwiches, live music access, 4 custom hats, 4 sleeves of golf balls, on-course drinks/tastings, and 4 tickets to the Valley Lodge Tavern lunch buffet after-party. 🎟️ 50/50 Charity Raffle Tickets Support a great cause and enter for a chance to win cash! Half of the total pot goes directly to support The First Tee of Greater Chicago, and the other half goes home with one lucky winner. 1 Raffle Ticket: $10.00 3 Raffle Tickets: $25.00 10 Raffle Tickets: $50.00 The winner will be drawn and announced during the post-round tavern gathering at 4:00 PM on Monday, September 14, 2026. (You do not need to be present to win—we will contact you directly if your ticket is drawn!) 🛒 Optional Player Add-Ons Golf Cart Rental Price: $25.00 | Limit: 1 per person Details: Canal Shores is a walking-friendly course. If you prefer to ride, purchase this individual cart add-on for your round. (Note: If multiple players in your foursome want to ride, each rider should add 1 Golf Cart to their cart). Valley Lodge Tavern After-Party & Buffet Ticket Price: $50.00 | Limit: Unlimited Details: Non-golfing ticket! Grants entry to the official after-party at Valley Lodge Tavern in Wilmette starting at 3:00 PM. Includes our signature lunch buffet spread, access to the 50/50 Charity Raffle, and bidding access for the Silent Auction featuring local dining, sports, and golf packages. 🏆 Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities Support the tournament and help us maximize our donation to The First Tee of Greater Chicago! Hole Sponsorship Price: $200.00 | Limit: Unlimited What You Get: A custom, professionally printed yard sign featuring your business logo or family name placed prominently at one of our 18 tee boxes at Canal Shores, plus recognition on our master event sponsor board at both the course and tavern. Live Music Sponsorship Price: $200.00 | Limit: 1 available What You Get: Underwrite the morning acoustic performance by Valley Lodge's own Devin Barbour during player check-in (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM). Includes dedicated signage at the live performance stage near the practice green and master sponsor board recognition. Balloon Decoration at Canal Shores Sponsor Price: $1,500.00 | Limit: 1 available What You Get: Underwrite our high-impact balloon entryway installation welcoming all 120+ players at Canal Shores. Includes custom signage placed directly on the installation featuring your business logo or sponsorship message. Tavern After-Party Balloon Display Sponsor Price: $1,500.00 | Limit: 1 available What You Get: Underwrite the custom balloon installation framing our Silent Auction and Awards stage inside Valley Lodge Tavern. Includes dedicated signage at the display highlighting your business or family sponsorship throughout the event. Logoed Golf Balls Sponsor Price: $2,000.00 | Limit: 1 available What You Get: Underwrite the official tournament golf balls distributed to all 120 players at check-in (custom-printed with Valley Lodge, The Evans, and First Tee logos). Includes premier signage at registration and featured recognition on our master sponsor board. Branded Golf Hats Sponsor Price: $2,500.00 | Limit: 1 available What You Get: Become the premier headwear sponsor! Underwrite the 120 custom tournament hats (featuring Valley Lodge, The Evans, and First Tee logos) given to every golfer at registration. Includes premier signage at the giveaway table and full recognition on our master event sponsor board. 📅 Schedule of Events (Monday, Sept 14, 2026) 8:30 AM: Registration opens at Canal Shores 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast, Live Music with Devin Barbour, and Putting Contest 10:00 AM: Shotgun Start (4-Player Best Ball) 2:30 PM: Golf Concludes / Transit to Valley Lodge Tavern (Wilmette) 3:00 PM: After-Party & Buffet Opens at Valley Lodge Tavern 4:00 PM: Silent Auction Closes, 50/50 Raffle Drawing & Golf Tournament Awards Ceremony 5:00 PM: Event Conclusion 🌦️ Cancellation & Refund Policy Standard Cancellations: Full refunds are available up to 5 days prior to the event (Wednesday, September 9, 2026). Requests made within 5 days are non-refundable due to advance food and course commitments, but registrations are 100% transferable to another player! Weather Policy (Rain or Shine): If severe weather forces Canal Shores to close the course, players will receive raincheck vouchers directly from Canal Shores, and our After-Party Buffet, Silent Auction, and Raffle at Valley Lodge Tavern will still proceed indoors at 3:00 PM as scheduled.