GOLF MARATHON
The IJGA Golf Marathon will return in
2018 with the hopes of raising $100,000
to support the future of junior golf in the
state of Illinois. This event, which takes
place every other year, is the largest
fundraiser the IJGA hosts. In 2016, the
Golf Marathon raised just over $32,000.
The best year on record was 2009 where
the participants were able to raise
$70,000 in a single day!
What it is...
Participants sign up to play 100 holes in a
single day. The event is played on a par 3
course and golfers will play multiple balls
on each hole, each ball counting for a
hole played. Breakfast, lunch and snacks
will be provided.
What else you should know...
The exact date and location of this
fundraiser will be released in the Spring,
but keep in mind that each participant
is expected to gather at least $2,500
in donations, if you break it down that
would be 25 donors at $1 per hole ($100
total donation). Can’t participate on the
date? That’s ok too, you can still raise
money towards the $100k goal. Junior
golfers are encouraged to participate
by joining AJGA’s Leadership Links
program and selecting the IJGA as their
charity. The money raised by the Golf
Marathon provides financial assistance
to junior golfers in need, as well as to
the enhancement of the IJGA and MAJGT
programming.
If you have any questions about the Golf
Marathon please contact Jordan Abdel-
Haq at [email protected].
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Illinois Junior Golf Association