MCAGC Golf Outing

Words: Mason BanksThe Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago will hold its annual golf outing, The “Big One”, at Oak and Maple Meadows Golf Courses in Addison, Ill. on Thursday, August 7 at 1:00 PM.

The outining includes 18 holes of golf, shared golf cart, refreshments throughout your round, cocktail party, dinner and numerous opportunities for great prizes! This year's outing will once again include Golf-Skill Events and luck prizes.

Oak Meadows will be reserved first-come, first-served. The additional spots will be reserved at Maple Meadows. Players at Maple Meadows will have to commute back to Oak Meadows for the dinner portion of the outing. This is our most well attended event get your reservation in early!

For more information or to register please contact the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago at 847-824-0146.
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