Registration open for 10th Annual Swing for Kids’ Sake Golf Outing

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County is currently accepting registrations for its 10th Annual Swing for Kids’ Sake event.

The event will take place on Monday, July 30th at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills.  The field will be limited to the first 54 teams on a first come, first serve basis.  Co-Chairmen, Gary Rosenberg and Jack Cook, began Swing for Kids’ Sake in 2002.

“We can’t believe it’s been going for ten years,” they said.

The two are very grateful for the support of our friends and the community.  Thanks to everyone’s participation, the outing has raised almost $400,000 since the inception of this event. 

“Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County’s Swing for Kids’ Sake is a GREAT way to give back to the community, change lives AND have a fun afternoon,” they said.

Day of registration will open at 10:30a.m. when players can load their clubs onto the golf carts sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.   Lunch donated by Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria will be served from 11 a.m. – noon.  Participants can begin previewing silent auction items and place their bids during lunch. Some of the silent auction items include an autographed Derrick Rose Basketball, 2 lower level Bulls tickets, tickets to Chicago Cubs games, a handsome Hartmann luggage duffle, rounds of golf on various Illinois and Michigan courses and much more.

Shotgun start will be at 12:15 p.m., and the format of the tournament is “play as you wish” – meaning it can be a scramble/best ball or a competition within the foursome.  Scorecards sponsored by Market Financial Group allow people to track scores as they desire. 

Along the course, golfers will be entertained by various games and contests such as a Hole-in-One contest with a 2012 Jeep Wrangler generously donated by Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram as the prize and Closest to the Fin/Pin Contest by Bonefish Grill, as well as ice cream courtesy of Home State Bank. 

Cocktails will be served from 5:30 to -6 p.m.  Dinner donated compliments of Bonefish Grill will be served at 6 p.m.  The dinner is open to golfers and non-golfers alike.  The evening includes a Calcutta sponsored by Althoff Industries at the conclusion of the silent auction.

This year’s event is presented by Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, and also sponsored by Bonefish Grill, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, BMO Harris Bank, Althoff Industries, Market Financial Group, Waters Industries/PantherVision and Home State Bank.  The goal of the event is to raise $50,000, and we could not approach that goal without the support of these sponsors.

Individual golfers are $180, foursomes are $700, corporate Foursomes are $775 and include a Tee Box Sponsorship.  All golfers receive:  beverages on the course, lunch from Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, dinner from Bonefish Grill, a golf shirt and goody bag, 18 holes of golf and many contests and activities.  Other sponsorships are still available.  Dinner only tickets are $75. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to help children in need reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that will improve the lives of these children forever. Our vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. 

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters or to register for the event, please call or e-mail Haylee Hall at 815-385-3855 or Haylee.hall@bbbsmchenry.org or visit www.bbbsmchenry.org.