The IJGA Golf Marathon will return this
year 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 event will be held on Friday,
September 7, at Cantigny Youth Links.
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 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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