REGISTRATIONS FOR GOLF & SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN!!!!

We have sold out this popular networking event for numerous years and are anticipating another sell-out for the golf tournament and sponsorships this year, with over 50 companies represented.  All commitments are recorded on a first-come, first-paid basis.  So please register early to ensure a spot in this popular Chicago Chapter networking event.

The IIA Chicago Chapter is excited to continue our partnership with Cog Hill Golf & Country Club as host for the Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 26, 2024, on Course No. 2.  Since opening in 1929, Course No. 2 has been a favorite of Cog Hill's regular golfers.  The sporty, championship layout is routed through wooded, rolling terrain and challenges golfers with ravines on nearly half of the holes, hence its nickname the "Ravines."  In addition, Cog Hill brings the following technology that should make it more fun for everyone and increase our sponsor exposure to all golfers throughout the golf round:

• Top Tracer – Golf range use includes Top Tracer technology at each hitting bay and shuttle cart service to/from the range. Golf range with complimentary range balls is open from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM.  Hitting bays will be reserved for our event at the north end of the driving range nearest to the clubhouse. 
• GPS - Each cart is equipped with GPS for course yardages and course map.  At each tee box, the sponsor logo will pop up on the GPS unit.  
• Golf Genius Mobile App - includes mobile scoring and event results link.  The applicable golf hole sponsor’s logo will appear on mobile app when golfer enters team score.  All scoring is done through the Golf Genius mobile app.

The 2024 program represents a great opportunity for the Chicago Chapter to provide its members a tremendous experience at a Chicago area, premier-rated golf course & facility at a reasonable price for all levels of participation, with networking for sponsors, golfers, and volunteers!  Please register soon to guarantee your spot!  Invite and encourage your fellow colleagues and clients to attend.  The event offers a fun golf tournament for all skill levels and provides a tremendous networking experience within the IIA and internal audit community.

Let’s make 2024 another sell-out with players, sponsors and volunteers from over 50 companies. 

What a Terrific Value!

Your registration fee of $150 includes complimentary bag drop off, continental breakfast, driving range with Top Tracer, 18-holes of golf, golf cart with GPS, Golf Genius mobile app, on-course soft drinks, water and beer, lunch and dinner.  Lunch includes outdoor grilled burgers, chicken, and hot dogs.  Immediately following golf, you’ll enjoy an open bar and hot buffet dinner followed by fabulous awards and prizes.

When:         Monday, August 26, 2024

Time:           7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Where:         Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont, IL 60439  (630) 257-5872 Ext. 1318

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club is a public golf course and country club located 30 miles southwest of Chicago, in Palos Park. Cog Hill hosted the PGA Tour's BMW Championship from 2009 to 2011 on its championship course Dubsdread, as well as 16 times when the tournament was known as the Western Open.

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, which is a part of Jemsek Golf Facilities is now officially located in Palos Park, IL because of a recent annexation. For now, Cog Hill’s address remains as Lemont but excited and proud to be affiliated with the Village of Palos Park and their future planning! 

 

 

 

August 28, 2023 Annual Golf Classic Recap

The weather was perfect all day on Monday, August 28, as the 134 golfers and 26 volunteers and sponsors from approximately 60 companies started their day at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club.

At registration, every golfer received a goody bag that included donated company logo items, such as battery power packs, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, mini popcorn bags, etc.  Some started the day with a hot breakfast burrito, and others warmed up hitting golf balls at the driving range that included Top Tracer technology at each hitting bay.

During the golf round, players and volunteers enjoyed beverages sponsored by Workiva and Brilliant, who provided soft drinks, water, and beer.  At eight golf hole tee boxes, representatives from our sponsors greeted golfers and provided additional gifts for the golfer’s goodie bag, including sunscreen, koozies and other fun items.

Lunch and beverages at the turn included an RSM sponsored lunch, with Cog Hill jumbo hot dogs, grilled chicken, and hamburgers.  In addition to our seven contest holes, on Hole #3, a Beat-the-Pro contest contributed to the overall excitement at the event for all.

Following golf, everyone was then treated with two-hour open bar, dinner, and an awards ceremony.  Our golf event winners were presented with trophies and prizes, including golf balls, wine, wireless speakers, Titleist toiletry bag, and $100 gift cards from Amazon, American Express and Lettuce Entertain You.  Finally, our Raffle ticket winners received cash, BlueTees Rangefinder, foursome round of golf at Cog Hill, $100 Amazon gift cards, golf wear, golf balls, and other great prizes.  All of our sponsors received an Annual Golf Classic pin flag as a thank you gift for their sponsorships and donations.

The IIA Chicago Chapter would like to thank the Annual Golf Classic Committee members, including Sabrina Seminetta (CIBC), David Panicko (Sikich), Rick Kokoszka, Rachel Means, Jim Knoeck (Hightower Advisors), Ed Gozdecki, Tom Peth (Accel Entertainment), Scott Doering (Stout), Christina Rohde (CIBC), and Pedro Diaz de Leon (Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC).  Thanks also to our day of event volunteers, including Craig Solowski (CIBC), Allie Arkhipenko (CIBC), Terri Pembleton, and Mike Thorsen.  Finally, thanks again to all of our sponsors who enabled this event to be affordable for all.

Hope to see you in 2024 at the Annual Golf Classic!