Join us for the Seventh Annual Deech Open at Gateway National Golf Links on Saturday, October 14th!

In Loving Memory of Ryan Candice

Project Wake Up & the Candice family will be hosting the seventh annual Ryan J. Candice Memorial Tournament Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Gateway National Golf Links. Our hope is that you will join us on the course to remember Ryan and to help us in our efforts raise suicide awareness and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness.

General information:

• Regular pricing: $500 per foursome (NOTE: EARLYBIRD IS NOW SOLD OUT)
• One of first ten sign-ups will be randomly selected to have their fees comped!
• Lunch (Chick-Fil-A) and dinner (Candicci’s) included
• Beer/Soft Drinks included
• 4-Man Scramble

Itinerary:

• Check-in starts at 11:30am
• Lunch will be served at 12:00pm
• 1:00pm Shotgun Start
• Dinner will be served at 6:30pm

Our past tournaments have sold out quickly. Don’t hesitate to sign up your teams and enjoy a great day of golf with Project Wake Up!

FAQs:

When and where is the event?

The event takes place at Gateway National Golf Links, 18 Golf Dr #1677, Madison, IL 62060, on Saturday, October 14th.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking is provided at the course. We encourage the usage of rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft for golfers.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact a team member via email: Contact event using the form below.

May I register individually?

You must be a part of a foursome to play. If you have any questions, contact a team member via an email to Contact event using the form below..

Any games/raffles?

Yes! On top of closest to the pin and longest drive, we offer our helicopter ball drop game to golfers and supporters alike. Entries are $20 apiece, and prior to the start of golf, all entered golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter onto the putting green, with the three closest to the pin (or in the hole) will win prizes.

Can I sponsor the tournament?

YES! Several sponsorship options are available:

Varying levels of event sponsorship are available (Please contact us for more details!)

Individual Hole Sponsorship: $150 (Includes family/corporate sign at hole) which are 100% tax deductible.

#VivaLaDeech!