<div><strong>How It Works:</strong></div>
<div>Players will participate as two-person teams. Supporters can provide flat donations or pledge along per birdie made. Participants can also play as individuals and will be paired up with a second player at the event. The event will be limited to a maximum of 18 teams (36 players).</div>
<div>On May 10th participants will play a two-person scramble for 50 holes OR as many holes as possible in four hours at Zigfield Troy Par-3 Course in Woodridge, IL and attempt to make as many birdies as possible. Players will report their birdies each time at the turn and be eligible to qualify for fun prizes &amp; golf experiences in the following ways -</div>
<div><strong>Player/Team Fundraising Incentives:</strong></div>
<div><u><strong>Level 1 ($1,000 - $2,499)</strong></u></div>
<div>• CDGA Branded golf polo &amp; hat (for each player)</div>
<div>• One dozen Titleist golf balls (for each player)</div>
<div>• Each player receives a second tee shot on all 50 holes</div>
<div><u><strong>Level 2 ($2,500 - $4,999)</strong></u></div>
<div>• All Level 1 Items</div>
<div>• One attempt at a $100,000 Split-the-Pot Hole-in-One Challenge presented by Republic Bank</div>
<div><u><strong>Level 3 ($5,000 - $9,999)</strong></u></div>
<div>• All Level 2 Items</div>
<div>• Entry for two players into a CDGA Member Day event of your choice (subject to availability)</div>
<div>• $200 credit to the CDGA Member Golf Shop for each team member</div>
<div><u><strong>Level 4 ($10,000+)</strong></u></div>
<div>• Entry for your two-person team into the CDGA Foundation’s premier outing, Fore Our Veterans, at Oak Park CC on July 14th</div>
<div>• $400 credit to the CDGA Member Golf Shop for each team member</div>
<div><strong>Additional:</strong></div>
<div>• Each birdie made earns teams a raffle ticket to earn additional CDGA prizes.</div>
<div>• Top two fundraising teams and top Birdie Team will each have a tee shot for a chance to win a $1M Split-the-Pot Hole-in-One Challenge presented by Republic Bank.</div>
<div>• The "CDGA Golf Show" on ESPN Radio 1000 broadcasting live from Zigfield Troy GC (weather pending).</div>

<div>Welcome to the 2025 Better Through Birdies Par-3 Challenge. On May 10, two-person teams will play a modified scramble format over 50 holes (or 4 hours) and try to make as many birdies as possible in a fun and social environment. Through each player’s personal network, solicited donors will make a financial pledge per birdie or through a flat donation. Proceeds support the CDGA Youth Membership program, which provides 6,600 local young golfers with access to rounds of $5 or less at a network of nearly 60 courses in the Chicago District.</div>
<div>Select a person/team below you would like to support and make your pledge today. Pledges can be made per birdie or as a flat donation.</div>
<div>To register a team, communicate pledged matching gifts and for more information, please contact Rob Dauphinais and Scott Tews at donorservices@cdga.org.</div>

Better Through Birdies Par-3 Challenge

Please note: If the team does not reach the expected Birdies, pledges will still be charged based on the projected number.

<div>At the CDGA, we believe that together we are “<strong>Better Through Golf</strong>.” We create opportunities for everyone to access the game and experience its benefits through adaptive, therapeutic and youth programs.</div>
<div>New in 2024, CDGA members can support these initiatives by playing or pledging along in one of the following events under our "Better Through Birdies" Series. Each event and championship will benefit a specific CDGA community Sunshine Program including: Youth on Course, women's golf scholarships &amp; grants, veteran and adaptive golf programs.</div>
<div><strong>Help us continue to make an impact in local communities by playing or pledging today.</strong></div>

Chicago District Golf Association

<div>We are excited to play in the CDGA's "Better Through Birdies" Par-3 Challenge on Saturday, May 10th. We will attempt to play 50 holes and try to make as many birdies as possible in an effort to support CDGA Youth Membership and the local Youth On Course program. The CDGA is expanding access to the game and expects to subsidize over 18,000 rounds of golf this year for an estimated 6,000 local youth to play nearly 60 courses in the Chicago District for $5 or less.</div>
<div>We kindly ask for your support as we play with a purpose by making a financial pledge for every birdie made on May 10th or a flat donation. Together we are "Better Through Golf."</div>

	Donor	Per Birdie	Flat
1	Anonymous	$2.00
2	John and Nancy Hammond		$2,500.00
3	Dwight Erskine		$1,000.00
4	Tom Artz		$250.00
5	John Childers		$100.00
6	William Loeb		$100.00
	Total	$2.00	$3,950.00

Dwight Erskine & John Hammond

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

$3,970.00

Better Through Birdies 2025 Series

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

Dwight Erskine & John Hammond

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

$3,970.00

Better Through Birdies 2025 Series

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

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