Event schedule

New Format for 2026!

11 a.m. – Check-in and Registration Begins

12 p.m. – Shotgun Start (lunch provided)

4 p.m. - Golf Clinic (separate registration)

5 p.m. – Happy Hour and Networking

6 p.m. – Dinner and Evening Program to include:

• CATA Annual Meeting
• CATA Drive for Excellence Awards & Recognition
• Keynote Speaker, Dan Hampton

Dan Hampton, Keynote Speaker
Dan Hampton is a Chicago Bears Super Bowl–winning defensive legend and one of the most decorated players of his era, earning six-time All-Madden and six-time All-Pro honors… while being named to the NFL’s Team of the Decade and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. Beyond his playing career, he has become a prominent voice in football media, serving as host of Pro Football Weekly TV on CHSN and co-host of The Hamp and OB Show on WGN Radio.

Event Registration Options

Ravines Course (Golf and Dinner)

Golf Clinic and Dinner

Dinner Only

Full-Day Golf & Dinner

The day begins with a noon shotgun start across two courses. The outing will be played across two courses: Course 1 and The Ravines Course (a premier, more challenging course; additional fee applies). After golf, attendees will gather for happy hour, dinner and the evening program.

Your golf registration will include lunch, golf fees on selected course, drinks throughout each course, happy hour drinks and hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Club rental is available at Cog Hill for an additional charge.

Course 1 (Golf & Dinner): Dealer Member: $200 / Allied Member: $250

Ravines Course (Golf & Dinner): Dealer Member $250 /Allied Member $300

Golf Clinic & Dinner

Prefer not to play a full round? The Golf Clinic & Dinner option offers small-group instruction with a Cog Hill golf professional beginning at 4 p.m., followed by happy hour, dinner and the evening program.

Golf Clinic & Dinner: Dealer and Allied Members: $150

Dinner-Only

Dinner-only tickets are also available for those who wish to join at 5 p.m. for happy hour, dinner and the evening program.

Dinner Only: Dealer and Allied Members: $100

Golf Contests & Prizes

Each course will feature contests throughout the day with opportunities to win cash prizes, including:

• Longest Drive
• Longest Putt
• Closest to the Pin
• Hole-in-One
• Putting Contest

All registered golfers will receive raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes donated by participating members. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase, with winners announced during the evening program.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Becoming a golf outing sponsor provides a great opportunity to gain exposure to the 250+ members who attend the outing every year as well as support the association. You will have prime networking opportunities throughout the day and evening and be recognized during the event. 

If you're interested in sponsoring, contact Patrick Ziegenfuss at pziegenfuss@drivechicago.com or 630-424-6035.