Since 2011 this Golf Classic has benefitted the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, thanks to generous supporters, a dedicated planning committee and enthusiastic participants. Art Morris, MD and Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois (NANI) started the annual event as a fundraiser and an opportunity for socializing and networking among their physicians, leaders, vendors and clinical colleagues.  The event grew each year; foursomes were in greater demand and fundraising revenue grew accordingly.  All proceeds were donated to the NKFI by NANI each year, amounting to over $620,000.  NANI subsequently allowed the NKFI to take over the Golf Classic as one of their Signature Events.  It became the NKFI Golf Classic, open to all nephrology practices and supporters, some of whom travel from neighboring states each September for the event.  Today, the NKFI Golf Classic planning committee honors this history, recognizing the legacy of NANI’s perennial support and leadership.

• Tournament Format: The NKFI Golf Classic is played in a four-person, scramble format. Each team member begin each hole with a tee shot. Then, the team selects the best tee shot and continues play from that point. This process repeats on every shot until the ball is holed out.

• Winners: First, second and third place foursomes will take home a beautiful crystal award and an exclusive prize.

• Who Can Play: The NKFI Golf Classic is open to all amateur golfers.

• Rain or Shine: The NKFI Golf Classic does not offer a back-up event date in the event of uncooperative weather, and it does not offer refunds.

DATE

September, 2023

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SCHEDULE

10:00am  -  Check in begins. The driving range and putting greens will be open for practice and the Putting Green Challenge, and a giveaway will be distributed.

​11:50pm  -  Announcements

12:00pm - Shotgun Start

5:00pm - Receptions, Awards

2022 Winners' Circle

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

First Place:

NxStage - Mike Schrader, Joe Hiro, Jeff Padlo, Erik Muse

Second Place:

Huntington National Bank - Stan Barnett, Erik Skogsbakken, Tim Horn, Chris Sweetland

Third Place:

Horizon Therapeutics - Justin Settle, Rob Walls, Matt Jolgren, Bob Nicholson

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2022 Winners' Circle

CONTEST WINNERS
 

50/50 Raffle Winner:

Bob Radke

Beat the Pro Winner:

Justin Settle

Longest Drive Winner:

Ritz Fatzinger

Closest to the Hole Winner:

Justin Settle

Golf Launcher Closest to the Hole Winner:

John Leonetti

Bozo Buckets:

Gerald Catalano

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• Yolanda Becker MD, UChicago Medicine

• Jake Cilek, McGuire Woods LLP

• Mary Jo Davis, Fresenius

• Julia Gladis, Horizon Therapeutics

• Brad Henderson, Fresenius

• Bernd Imle, NxStage

• Kim Kempf, Horizon Therapeutics

• Veeda Landeras, MD, Associates in Nephrology

• Deepak Mital, MD, Advocate Christ Medical Center

• Ryan Moore, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP

• Bryan Murphy, NANI

• Ken Murphy, Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois & Indiana

• Erik Muse, NxStage

• Nesko Radovic, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP

• Madhav Rao, MD, Associates in Nephrology

• Mike Schrader, NxStage Medical