JULY 6, 2012 – PALATINE, IL – Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine will host its 2nd annual charity golf outing on Monday, July 23, at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer, site of the 1989 PGA Championship.
Proceeds from the Midtown Golf Classic will benefit Clearbrook, a leader in creating innovative opportunities and services for people with developmental disabilities throughout the Chicagoland area.
Chicago Bears punter Adam Podlesh will be on hand to challenge golfers to beat his drive on the par-3 third hole in return for cash and prizes.
Registration and practice range open at 10:30 a.m.; lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.; and a shotgun start kicks off at 12:30 p.m. Format will be played as a scramble in which players select the group’s best drive, with each member then playing out their own ball from that spot to complete the hole.
Cost is $225 per player or $900 per foursome, which includes lunch, dinner, drink tickets, and plenty of on-course contests and prizes.
For more information or to register, contact Robyn Kove at (847) 991-4646 or email robyn.kove@midtown.com.
About Clearbrook
Clearbrook is committed to being a leader in creating innovative services and support to people with disabilities, and has provided these opportunities to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities for more than 55 years. Clearbrook works with more than 3,400 child and adult clients (and their families) each year, in more than 80 communities throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Clearbrook’s unique approach offers a customized goal plan for each client, based on the desires and wishes of both the client and family. With a staff of nearly 900, Clearbrook’s direct-care personnel ensure that the needs of the client are met daily and on a long-term care basis.
About Midtown Athletic Clubs
Midtown Athletic Clubs is a leader in the upscale fitness club and sports resort industry. What began as a single tennis club in Chicago in 1970, Midtown is now comprised of 10 full-service tennis and fitness facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Locations in Illinois include Chicago, Bannockburn, Oak Park, Palatine and Willowbrook. Other clubs are operated in Atlanta, GA; Overland Park, KS; Rochester, NY; Weston, FL and Montreal, QC. Midtown features a variety of dynamic tennis programs, the latest cardio and strength training equipment, group exercise classes, personal training and spa services. The clubs offer a warm, inviting environment and provide a special place to connect with family, make new friends and get fit. For more information on Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, call (847) 991-4646 or visit www.midtown.com/palatine.
About Kemper Lakes
With its lush meandering fairways, avenues of majestic oaks, and serene surroundings, Kemper Lakes exudes a classic golf ambiance steeped in tradition. Kemper Lakes has provided the backdrop for the1989 PGA Championship, four additional Grand Slam of Golf events, six Senior PGA Tour events, and the USGA Woman’s Amateur Championship. The timelessly designed clubhouse at Kemper Lakes delivers a spacious yet intimate atmosphere with warm, engaging décor that provides an ideal setting for dining or relaxing after a round. For over three decades, it has been recognized as one of the finest pure golf facilities in the country. When you walk on the fairways at Kemper Lakes Golf Club, you’ll be walking in the footsteps of some of golf’s greatest.
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