Signature Events: NKFI Golf Classic
take your best shot
carry on a proud tradition, and support the future of the NKFI
The NKFI Golf Classic is a fun day of golf hosted just outside Chicago at the Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton. It is a fantastic, full day of friendly competition, golfer giveaways, course contests, and prizes. Once play has concluded, players and NKFI supporters are invited to join us at the clubhouse for a catered dinner, cocktails, and awards.
event details & overview
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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.
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Winners: First, second and third place foursomes will take home a beautiful crystal award and an exclusive prize.
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Who Can Play: The Golf Classic is open to all amateur golfers.
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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.
register to play​
Players can sign up to play in the NKFI Golf Classic individually or as
part of a foursome.
be a sponsor
Support the NKFI's free community education and patient service programs. Click below to learn more about sponsoring this event.
location & schedule
your course to support the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
Cantigny Golf Club
Cantigny Golf is widely regarded as one of the finest public golf facilities in the Midwest. Featuring a superbly maintained 27-hole championship golf course, and a first-rate clubhouse, Cantigny is owned by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and is managed by Kemper Sports.
LOCATION
27W270 Mack Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
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DATE
September 29, 2021
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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
winners & photos
relive the memories and revel in the glory
2020 Winners' Circle
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
First Place:
IAA 1 - Steve Muscarello, Justin Mahlik, Greg Tepas & Carter Thiessen
Second Place:
NANI 2 - Brian O'Dea, Kevin Myrie, Lindy Nakaerts & Thomas Gray
Third Place:
Horizon Therapeutics 2 - Matt Newton, Tim Haines, Ken Jennings & Bob Pecho
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2020 Winners' Circle
CONTEST WINNERS
50/50 Raffle Winner:
Greg Williams
Beat the Pro Winner:
Matt Zelensek
IAA Longest Drive Winner:
Matt Newton
Greg Norman Closest to the Hole Winner:
Tom Pieters
Photo Galleries
RELIVE THE FUN
nkfi golf classic committee
community in action
The members of the NKFI Golf Classic host committee are resolved to improve the lives of patients and families touched by kidney disease. This driven team of supporters has impacted community health all across Illinois, and their passion has helped the NKFI develop a number of free education and screening programs.
Event Chair
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Scott Downing, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP
Leadership Committee
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Yolanda Becker MD, UChicago Medicine
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Jake Cilek, McGuire Woods LLP
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Bernd Imle, NxStage
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Kim Kempf, Horizon Therapeutics
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Veeda Landeras, MD, Associates in Nephrology
Leadership Committee, cont'd
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Deepak Mital, MD, Advocate Christ Medical Center
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Ryan Moore, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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Bryan Murphy, NANI
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Ken Murphy, Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois & Indiana
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Erik Muse, NxStage
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Ning Ramos
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Madhav Rao, MD, Associates in Nephrology
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Mike Schrader, NxStage Medical
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Kerri Zelensek, McGuireWoods LLP
GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND CHANCE
nkfi golf classic sponsors
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois wouldn't be able to touch the lives of patients, families, and communities without the help of our dedicated, NKFI Golf Classic sponsors. Interested in sponsoring? Review the sponsorship packet or contact Steve Jastrow at sjastrow@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500.
​Title Sponsor​
Birdie Sponsor​
​Par Sponsor​
​Reception Sponsor​
Flag Sponsor​
​Giveaway Sponsor​
Cart Sponsor​
Lunch Sponsor​
Beverage Cart Sponsors​
Practice Area Sponsor​
Mission Moment Sponsor​
​Hole Sponsors
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THANKS FOR FUELING OUR FUTURE
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