<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 18th 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.</div>
<div>Players will report their birdies each time at the turn and be eligible to qualify for fun swag &amp; golf experiences in the following ways:</div>
<blockquote class="highlightText"><strong>Fundraising Accomplishments</strong></blockquote>
<blockquote class="highlightText"><u><strong>Level 1 ($2,000 - $4,999)</strong></u></blockquote>
<div>•	One attempt at a $100,000 Split-the-Pot Hole-in-One Challenge presented by Republic Bank</div>
<div>•	CDGA Branded golf polo &amp; hat</div>
<div>•	One dozen Titleist golf balls</div>
<div>•	Each player receives a second tee shot on all 50 holes</div>
<blockquote class="highlightText"><u><strong>Level 2 ($5,000 - $9,999)</strong></u></blockquote>
<div>•	All Level 1 Items</div>
<div>•	Entry for you and a guest into a CDGA Member Day event of your choice (subject to availability)</div>
<div>•	$100 credit to the CDGA Member Golf Shop</div>
<div>•	New Tour Edge Putter</div>
<blockquote class="highlightText"><u><strong>Level 3 ($10,000+)</strong></u></blockquote>
<div>•	All Level 1 and 2 items</div>
<div>•	Entry for your team in the CDGA Foundation Golf Outing at Ivanhoe on July 22nd</div>
<div>•	Top two fundraisers will have a tee shot for a chance to win a $1M Split-the-Pot Hole-in-One Challenge presented by Republic Bank</div>
<div>•	Award Given for Top Overall Fundraisers</div>
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<blockquote class="highlightText"><strong>Birdie Accomplishments</strong></blockquote>
<div>•	Each birdie made earns teams a raffle ticket to earn even more CDGA swag.</div>
<div>•	Award given for Top Birdie Performance (Birdie Champs)</div>
<div>The "CDGA Golf Show" on ESPN Radio 1000 will be broadcasting live from Zigfield Troy GC that morning.</div>

<div>This year we are reformatting our traditional 100-hole golf marathon to be a “Better Through Birdies” challenge where two-person teams 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.</div>
<div>Through each player’s personal network, solicited donors will make a financial pledge per birdie or through a flat donation. This year’s event will benefit CDGA youth member programs with the emphasis on our local Youth on Course initiative that expands access to the game for an estimated 6,000+ local youth by giving them the ability to play nearly 60 courses in the Chicago District for $5 or less.</div>
<div>For more information and to register a team, contact Rob Dauphinais (rdauphinais@cdga.org) or Scott Tews (stews@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.

May 18: Better Through Birdies Par-3 Challenge benefiting Youth on Course

<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 18th. We will play 50 holes and try to make as many birdies as possible in an effort to support the local Youth On Course program. The CDGA is expanding access to the game and in 2024 expects to subsidize over 18,000 rounds of golf 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 18th or a flat donation. Together we are "Better Through Golf."</div>

	Donor	Per Birdie	Flat
1	Anonymous	$5.00
2	Anonymous		$2,500.00
3	Jack Hammond		$500.00
4	Dwight Erskine		$250.00
5	andrew langan		$200.00
6	Tom Artz		$100.00
7	John Childers		$100.00
8	William Loeb		$50.00
	Total	$5.00	$3,700.00

John Hammond & Dwight Erskine

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

$3,750.00

Better Through Birdies 2025 Series

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

John Hammond & Dwight Erskine

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

$3,750.00

Better Through Birdies 2025 Series

Dwight Erskine

John Hammond

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