Friends of the Forest Preserves has been uniting people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County for 25 years! Celebrate with the Friends community – and help us reach our fundraising goals – by signing up to play or by becoming a sponsor today.

Our annual fundraiser takes place at the Forest Preserves’ premier course:

George W. Dunne National Golf Course,16310 Central Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452.

Friday, June 9, 2023, 12:30 p.m. registration and range. 2 p.m. shotgun start, best ball.

Ticket includes

• Greens fees and cart
• Range balls
• Snacks
• On-the-course drinks
• Open-bar reception
• Dinner with awards

Reserve your spot today!

Tickets $150 individual / $600 foursome

Please note that all sales are final. There will be no refunds. In the event that this fundraiser is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, your registration will be considered a tax deductible donation to Friends of the Forest Preserves.

The Friends community works hard to ensure that land, water, and life will always thrive in the forest preserves. All proceeds help fund our advocacy work, conservation corps programs, and community engagement initiatives. 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Drink Cart Sponsor – $1,500

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on the drink cart day-of
• Day-of verbal recognition

Closest to Pin Sponsor – $1,250 

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage at one hole on the course
• Day-of verbal recognition

Long Drive Sponsor – $1,250

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage at one hole on the course
• Day-of verbal recognition

Hole-in-One Sponsor – $1,000

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage
• Day-of verbal recognition

Dinner Sponsor – $1,000

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage
• Day-of verbal recognition

Hole Sponsors – $500 (18 available)

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage at one hole on the course
• Day-of verbal recognition

Golf Ball Sponsor – $500

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage
• Day-of verbal recognition

Skill Prize Sponsor – $500

• Recognition, including logo placement, in all promotional materials and on day-of signage
• Day-of verbal recognition

Friends unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County. Please contact Benjamin Cox at Contact event using the form below. or 773-398-1178 about becoming a sponsor.