Golf Outing

July 21, 2025 | Byron, IL

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If you have any questions, please email us at events@ltcillinois.org.

Set your Sights on the Green

while helping Illinois schools embrace educational technology

 

Step up to the tee for the inaugural LTC Gives Golf Outing, a fun-filled special event for educators and golf enthusiasts. Grab your clubs and join us for 18 holes of scenic play on one of northern Illinois’ premier courses.

This tournament is more than just a game; as you play, you’ll also be supporting impactful technology adoption and integration in Illinois K-12 schools – one putt at a time.

From these proceeds, districts and educators will be able to apply for micro-grants that help them reach their technology goals and make an ace-worthy impact on student learning.

Registration is open for this year’s outing. Completed forms and payment due July 9, 2025 →

Date
July 21, 2025

Location
Prairie View Golf Club | Byron, IL

Audience
Golfers (K-12 educators and the general public)

Cost
$100 (includes registration, green fee, cart fee, and lunch)

Questions
Please contact support@ltcillinois.org.

A Breath of Fresh Air

At Every Hole

Just a chip shot south of Rockford, PrairieView is a well-conditioned par 72 course that treats golfers to a mix of tight tree-lined holes and open links-style holes.

Whether you’ve been playing the links for years or you’re eager to try out your new clubs, this course’s rolling hills offer a balanced challenge that’ll keep your shotmaking sharp as you move from green to green.

More on the course ➜

Gameplay & Rules

Format

For this 4 person scramble, each team will be limited to a maximum of 4 players (any experience level).

At each hole, each player hits a shot. The group chooses the best shot, and the team moves to that spot. This process is repeated until the ball is holed out.

Teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis. Individual players will be placed onto teams if they have not already chosen one at tee time.

Check-in & lunch run from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with tee-times starting at 12:10 PM.

Contests & Prizes

Several contests will be held concurrently during the tournament. Across the event, multiple prizes will be awarded for men and women golfers with:

  • Longest Drive
  • Longest Putt
  • Closest Drive to the Pin
  • Best Overall Score

Raffle prizes will also be available for bidding throughout the day, as well as a 50/50 drawing.

Weather Policy

This tournament will go on as scheduled unless weather conditions or course conditions are so poor that the course is closed (at the club’s discretion).  If the tournament is canceled, non-sponsor paid players will receive a full refund.

In case of inclement weather, golfers are encouraged to come prepared with any clothing and accessories necessary to protect themselves and their equipment.

Add-Ons

At check-in, golfers can enhance their game experience with the following add-ons:

  • Mulligans ($5 each; limit 1 per person/4 per team)
  • All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from the Prairieview Clubhouse, Pavilion, or Beverage Cart. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Lodging

Attendees may travel in on the day of the event or stay overnight at a hotel in nearby Rockford, Rochelle, or Freeport:

Parking

Parking will be available on-site at no additional cost.

About the Outing

More than just a leisurely afternoon on the links, the LTC Gives Golf outing is focused on lowering one of the most significant barriers to learning in today’s classrooms – adequate technology access. This event raises funds for mini-grants, which K-12 teachers can harness to support their classroom’s unique technology initiatives.

Grants typically start at $500, with applications opening soon after each year’s outing. Past recipients have used their grants to acquire 3D printers, purchase digital art tablets, and facilitate projects focused on renewable energy and digital literacy.

Learn more about our Technology Mini-Grant program →