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MCAGC Annual Golf Outing

Words: Mason BanksThe Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago will hold its annual golf outing, formerly known as “The Big One”, at Bloomingdale Golf Course in Bloomingdale, Ill. on Friday, June 23.

We are looking forward to a great day for some golf and relaxation. We have gone back to the more traditional foursome golf format. Bloomingdale Golf Course will host the event with a great dinner and prizes after the golf. There has been much more interest this year and in an effort to fight the agonizing "Death March" we will Only accept 132 golfers for this event so get your reservations and money in early to hold your spot!

We have a had numerous calls and many a foursome has already booked so if this date works and you want to attend please get your reservation and money in soon. We will only take 132 Golfers and we are halfway there already!

Price 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. Please keep in mind that this is a first come- first served reservation list. Payment is due at time of reservation. We will maintain a waiting list.

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