With the goal of raising as much money as possible for local charities, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, as well as Travel Dubuque and other sponsors, are holding a one-day golf tournament featuring some of sports’ greatest legends. On Wed., Aug. 10, the five-person teams, consisting of four golfers and a “legend” captain, will compete on The General golf course set among 6,800 acres of The Galena Territory at Eagle Ridge. Golfers will enjoy a day of great food and hospitality while raising funds for charities including the Field of Big Dreams charity and Cubs Charities.
“The LEGENDS Dream Big Charity Golf Tournament is just one day before the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are scheduled to play at the Field of Dreams Movie Site, in Dyersville, Iowa, so a lot of sports legends will be in the area,” said Colin Sanderson, director of sales and marketing for Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. “They’re looking forward to being a part of the tournament and raising money for local charities focused on our youth.”
Sports legends in the tournament include Hall-of-Famer and former White Sox player Frank “the Big Hurt” Thomas, who owns the Field of Dreams Movie Site and is founder of the Field of Big Dreams charity. Other participants include former Bear, WGN Radio Host and NFL Hall-of-Famer Dan Hampton, five-time MLB all-star George Foster, and baseball Hall-of-Famer and former Cub Arthur “Fergie” Jenkins. More legends and actors golfing as captains include Ken Griffey Sr., Drew Storen, Jacque Jones, Davey Concepcion, Tim Raines, Bob Howry, Dan Evans, Carlos Zambrano, and Kyle Farnsworth. A complete list of participants can be found at eagleridge.com.
There is limited availability to play on one of the tournament’s fivesomes, which will consist of 90 golfers and 18 teams, each with a sports legend as a captain. Sponsorships are available including hole, golf ball, beverage, and cocktail reception sponsor opportunities.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or participating in theLEGENDS Dream Big Charity Golf Tournament, interested businesses and golfers can visit eagleridge.com or call 815-776-5056.
About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located 150 miles west of Chicago within The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre recreational, residential and resort community six miles southeast of the historic town of Galena, Ill. The resort’s grounds include 63 holes on four award-winning golf courses, and accommodations that range from quaint Inn rooms to 150 villas and distinctive homes. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and beautiful conference homes, which regularly accommodate corporate groups, banquets, and weddings. Other features include award-winning restaurants, the new golf complex with Highlands restaurant, Lounge 289, pro shop, Country Store and a gas station, the tranquil Stonedrift Spa, and an incredible selection of outdoor seasonal activities including miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 225-acre Lake Galena. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 892-2269 or visit www.eagleridge.com.
About Travel Dubuque
Travel Dubuque is the destination marketing organization for the Dubuque, Iowa area leading the efforts to share its rich history, diverse landscape, and local travel industry across the leisure, group tour, meetings, sports, and events markets. Founded in 1833 along the Mississippi River at the tri-states of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Dubuque truly is #WhereIowaStarted. Learn more at traveldubuque.com.
About the Charities
The mission of Cubs Charities, the official charitable organization of the Chicago Cubs, is to mobilize the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities. Cubs Charities achieves this through sports-based youth development and academic programming, investments in safe places to play and strategic grantmaking.
The vision of Frank Thomas’ Field of Big Dreams charity is to fuel dreams, inspire hope, and provide life- changing opportunities serving children with cancer, as well as veterans, and their families. The mission is to reignite young dreams, shine a light on what is possible, and provide resources and a pillar of support to help turn their dreams into reality.
