2023 Golf Classic & Dinner

BENEFITING THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Friday, September 8, 2023

Racine Country Club

SAVE THE DATE APRIL 27, 2024

Premiere 2024

ONECAUSE

This year all purchases will be made through our online event platform, OneCause . Similar to Premiere, you can make purchases online throughout the day .

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Schedule & Menu

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Lockers & Showers Available to All Golfers & Pickleball Players

MENU:

As a nod to some of the cultures found in our Prairie community, tonight’s menu is a sampling of global cuisine . Items include:

• Coq au Vin

• Beef Kofta

• Falafel

• Baked Mac and Cheese

• Crab Rangoon

Visit each food station to experience the full selection of entrées, sides, and desserts!

A message from the committee chairs

Dear Friends,

When you approach your first shot today or when you take your seat at dinner, we hope you feel a sense of pride in what we are accomplishing together during this year’s 27th Annual Golf Classic & Dinner

Back in 1997, Prairie School trustees John Gittings and Joe Marino pioneered the Golf Classic, which has since flourished into a remarkable event, consistently ranking in the nation’s top five percent of golf outings and amassing an impressive $1 5 million for The Prairie School Scholarship Fund This financial aid has proven vital for deserving students, granting them access to the transformative potential of a Prairie education .

Propelled by Gene Johnson’s vision, Prairie’s growth is relentless . Your unwavering support helps define us as a premiere Pre-K through 12th grade institution . Every dollar raised today contributes to need-based scholarships, and your philanthropy guides our ongoing success: fostering knowledge, curiosity, and compassion .

But your generosity isn’t just about giving; it’s about fun, too! Today promises golf, games, and prizes – and if golf isn’t part of your itinerary this afternoon, tonight’s festivities include a cocktail hour, a little bit of competition, inspired cuisine, and remarkable company .

We want to give our sincerest thanks for your involvement in this community Your contribution is a hole-in-one for TPS .

With gratitude,

Brian Langendorf and Krystyn Hirsch

2023 Golf Committee Co-Chairs

THANK YOU TO OUR DEDICATED COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jason Atanasoff

Brian Glines ’08

Erin Hareng

Dave Johnson

Peter Olesen ’05

Richard Ruffo ’83

Chris Ruud ’89

Dan Sinnen

ON-COURSE GAMES

Yellow Ball

Cost: $0 - $25

Prize: 4 Boxes of Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

Every foursome will receive one yellow golf ball during registration . The goal? Keep the ball through all 18 holes, with players taking turns using the yellow ball for their tee shot . Foursomes that still have their yellow ball at the end of the day will be entered in a drawing to receive 4 boxes of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls . NEW FOR 2023: For $25, your foursome can purchase one additional yellow ball, increasing your odds of winning!

Longest Putt (Hole 3)

Cost: Free

Prize: $100 gift certificate to O&H Danish Bakery

The golfer who sinks the longest putt wins! Markers on or near the green indicate the current longest putt . If your putt is longer than the current best, you move the marker to the spot from where your putt was made and write your name on it as the new leader .

Beat the Pro

Cost: $25

Prize: 50/50

with

Brian Eitel ’18 (Hole 10)

Think you can outdrive pro golfer and Prairie alumnus Brian Eitel ’18? Here’s your chance to prove it! Each participant who successfully outdrives Brian – and whose shot stays on the fairway/green – will have their name put into a drawing for 50% of the day’s proceeds from the game . Bet on yourself or your friend, and see who can beat the pro!

Longest Drive (Hole 18)

Cost: Free

Prize: $100 gift certificate to Butcher & Barrel

The longest tee shot for both men and women that lands and stays in the fairway wins this competition . Markers in the fairway or on the green indicate the current best shot . If your shot beats the current best, you move the marker to the spot where your ball lies and write your name on it as the new leader .

GAMES

GAMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Bottle Putt

Cost: $25

If you’ve played mini golf, you can take on Bottle Putt! Grab a putter, aim for your favorite spirits, and if your ball hits the bottle, it’s yours to keep .

Throwing to the Green

Cost: $25

Prize: 50/50

What happens when you mix baseball and golf? This game! See if you can throw your golf ball to the 18th green from the RCC patio . Closest to the pin wins!

Big Boards

Cost: $40 per square or 3 for $100

30 squares per board

Pick a square for a chance at an awesome prize! Each Big Board has a single item up for grabs, and every square you choose gives you a 1 in 30 chance of winning .

Golf Ball Blast

Cost: $100

Prize: Private Dinner for 8 with RCC’s Chef Evan

A cloud of color determines the winner in Golf Ball Blast . Purchase a golf ball anytime during the event, but don’t wait too long – only 20 will be for sale! At 6:45pm, each participant will select their golf ball and head down to the 18th hole, where everyone will hit their ball at the same time . The participant whose golf ball produces a shower of blue dust will be the lucky winner of a private dinner for 8 with RCC’s Chef Evan . Must be present to play and win .

Games & Big BOardS

golf ball blast grand prize

Private Dinner for 8 with RCC’s Chef Evan

Enjoy this in-home private dinner party for up to 8 people prepared by Racine Country Club executive chef and Prairie alumnus Evan Pettibone ’05 . Indulge in a four-course meal, cooked and served in your own home by Chef Evan and his team . Evan will assist in designing a menu specifically for you and your group .

Details/Redemption: All beverages, table settings, plates, napkins, utensils, and basic cookware to be provided by the winner; dinner must take place in Racine County on a mutually agreed-upon date and time before September 8, 2024.

Value: $2,500

Donated by: Evan Pettibone ’05 and Andy Pettibone ’10

BIG BOARDs

A Perfect Pairing: Wine Tasting Experience for 8

Join Pedro Pablo Morcillo – wine connoisseur, wine enthusiast, and current Prairie parent – at his Wind Point home for a four-course wine tasting event designed to teach you and 7 guests all about pairing and enjoying fine wines . Highlights include learning the difference between various whites and reds and how to spot aged wine, with appetizer pairings throughout .

Pedro is taking a masterclass with wine critic James Suckling and has a family tie to the wine business, with members of his family owning and operating vineyards in Sicily . He recently went to Napa to visit the region’s major vineyards and further expand his knowledge . Pedro is excited to share his passion with you and your group!

Details/Redemption: Must be a mutually agreed-upon date before February 1, 2024.

Value: $900

Donated by: Pedro Pablo Morcillo

big boards

Halter Pheasant Hunt

You and 2 friends will enjoy a 3-hour pheasant hunt with Mike Borzynski ‘99 at Halter Wildlife . First opened in 1955, Halter is a member-owned Wisconsin Licensed Game Farm that encompasses approximately 1,000 acres of unspoiled lands, 2 miles of scenic river, 3 ponds, marshes, and more than 20 miles of trails . Your time at Halter also includes either lunch or dinner .

Details/Redemption: Must be redeemed between October 2023March 2024 on a mutually agreed-upon date.

Value: $500

Donated by: Michael ’99 and Shay ’00 Borzynski

Erin Hills Experience

Choose your own adventure at Erin Hills Golf Course with this $700 gift card! Regarded by enthusiasts as one of the best natural golf courses in the United States, this 652-acre site 35 miles north of Milwaukee is a one-of-a-kind Wisconsin golf experience .

Value: $700

Donated by: Brian Langendorf

Pedal, Drink, Eat, Repeat!

You and 15 of your friends will tour downtown Racine on the most unique ride in town – Carriage House’s Pedal Tavern! Let your guide show you the best of the best as you travel your route, making stops for food, drinks, and more . To keep the fun going, the winner will also receive gift cards for multiple Prairie family-owned dining establishments in downtown Racine including Butcher & Barrel, Amos Los Tacos, The Red Onion Cafe, and TaejaVu’s .

Details/Redemption: Beverages, food, taxes, fees, and gratuity not included. Valid through December 2023.

Value: $525

Donated By: Carriage House and Friends of Prairie

BIG BOARDS

Golf for 3 at Olympia Fields

Play like a champion – or at least feel like one – when you tee off at Olympia Fields . Enjoy a day of golf for 3, hosted by Kanwar Singh ’85, at Olympia Fields Country Club’s private 18-hole golf course, home of the 2023 BMW Championship .

Details/Redemption: Play to take place on a mutually agreedupon date in the 2024 season, prior to September 8, 2024.

Value: $900

Donated By: Rathi Singh Private Wealth Group at Merril Lynch

Private Bank

Door County Getaway

Wisconsin’s favorite destination is calling your name . Spend 4 days/3 nights in this beautiful Sister Bay condo with space for up to 8 guests . Beautiful views fill the windows and you are just footsteps away from the beach, shopping, and dining . Whether you venture out or stay cozy inside, this lovely home is the best way to enjoy Door County .

Details: Stay is for up to 8 guests in May, September, or October 2024. Date to be mutually agreed-upon.

Value: $2,275

Donated by: Kimberly and Kevin Jones

Brew Crew vs. Nationals: Party of 4 on 9/15

Roll into American Family Field VIP-style with this awesome set of tickets . Included in this prize is premium Gold Package parking –the best spots available! You will be up close and personal for the game with your 4 tickets in the 3rd row, right behind the Brewers’ dugout, for their game vs . the Washington Nationals next Friday, September 15th .

Value: $1,200

Donated by: Amy and Steve Maurer

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Eagle Sponsors

Mallory Langendorf - 2013 Graduate

Lucy Langendorf - 2017 Graduate

Andrew Langendorf - 2020 Graduate

Adam Langendorf - 2023 Graduate

Helen Johnson-Leipold ’74 & Craig Leipold

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PRINT Sponsor

Birdie sponsors & Austin Schultz ’04

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Ruffo Family Foundation

BIRDIE SPONSORS

Mark Denman, Vice President & Partner

Investing in What Matters

F or over 50 years we have been invest ing in the success of your family, you r business and your life. W hat m atters mo st is doing what is right for our clients , o ur associates a nd our Wisconsin communities.

T hank you, Prairie School, for the oppo r tun i ty to s upport the 27 th Annual Golf Clas si c. Learn more at JohnsonFinancialGroup.com.

Rick & Jana Fiegel Carolyn Gittings Edwards ’75

Mr. & Mrs. J. Joseph Veranth ’80

Ivan Lawler

Golf CART SPONSORS

Pat Penman

Puntillo, Camilli & Hughes, S.C.

Golf Cart Sponsors

Dave & Julie Feiler

Gary & Mary Sue Langendorf

Mallory Langendorf ’13

Lucy Langendorf ’17

Andrew Langendorf ’20

Adam Langendorf ’23

Joe Kann & Chris Shields Kann

Elynn Kann Sanchez ’10

Becky Kann ’14

thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: