66th Annual Pro Amateur Golf Championship

The Founders’ Board is proud to host the 66th annual Pro Am and Dinner on the Bluff presented by:

Celebrating our 66th consecutive year, this summer’s Pro Am will support the Founders’ Board $3.5 million commitment to the Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

DINNER ON THE BLUFF

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026 | SHOREACRES

The Dinner on the Bluff will kick off the Pro Am weekend with a dinner overlooking Lake Michigan at Shoreacres in Lake Bluff. Golfers, civic leaders, community members and hospital leaders are invited to gather with members of the Founders’ Board for an outdoor cocktail reception, dinner and an inspiring program.

PRO AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 | ONWENTSIA CLUB

Amateur foursomes will be paired with golf professionals from prestigious private country clubs across the country. Groups of five golfers (four amateurs and one professional) will tee off at Onwentsia Club in either a morning or an afternoon round and will have the opportunity to participate in either the Best Ball or Scramble format.

Philanthropic Impact

When a family hears the words “your child has cancer,” they want confidence that their child is in the best possible hands. At Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, families find compassionate, research-driven care delivered by one of the nation’s leading pediatric teams. Our mission is to provide exceptional, comprehensive care to every child who needs us while advancing discoveries that lead to the next generation of life-saving therapies.

All funds raised at the 66th Annual Pro Amateur Golf Championship will support the Founders’ Board $3.5 million commitment to the Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Sponsorship

If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring this year’s Pro Am, please view our Sponsorship Brochure and partner benefits here or contact Liz Farris at efarris@luriechildrens.org.

BENEFITS	Presenting $100,000	Lead $50,000	Eagle $35,000	Birdie $25,000	Par $15,000	Tee-off $10,000
Designation & Recognition In All Collateral As:	Presenting Sponsor of the Lurie Children's Pro Amateur Golf Championship	Co-Host of the Dinner on the Bluff	Co-Host of the 19th Hole Awards Party	Co-Host of the Youth Golf Clinic	Hole Sponsor	Course Sponsor
Playing Spots in the Pro Am Monday, June 15	12	8	4	4	2	0
Tickets to the Dinner on the Bluff Sunday, June 14	24	16	10	8	4	4
Logo/Name Placement Invitation, Program Book, Event Signage & Website (estimated event attendance up to 530 individuals)	Logo	Logo	Logo	Logo	Name	Name
Corporate Champions Membership See Benefits Below
Digital Recognition Email Communications, Social Media (1,750 email recipients x 4 emails; 1,550 social media views)	Significant	Significant	Some	Some	Some	Some
*Opportunity to Volunteer at the First Tee* Youth Golf Clinic** Sunday, June 14
Tour of Lurie Children's Led by Founders' Board docent
Exclusive in-hospital volunteer opportunity and/or customized in-office lunch-and-learn Engage colleagues with the mission of Lurie Children's

Sponsorship commitments must be received by Friday, April 3rd, 2026 to guarantee inclusion in the event invitation and playing spots in the tournament and by Friday, May 22nd, 2026 for inclusion in the program books and on event signage.

Membership in Lurie Children’s Corporate Champions is limited to our corporate partners; individuals and family foundations who choose to sponsor the Pro Am and Dinner on the Bluff may receive alternate recognition as Lurie Children’s supporters.

Due to overwhelming demand for Pro Am playing spots, sponsors will be required to indicate whether you plan to use your allotted spots by April 3rd, 2026. We will reach out to you prior to that date to confirm your plans.

Supporters

Thank you to the following corporations, organizations and individuals for helping to support the 2026 Lurie Children’s Pro Amateur Golf Championship.