Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is money being raised for?

  • Scholarships for local Chicago area students attending Howard, specifically the School of Business.

Q2. Is this an annual event?

  • It's the First Inaugural golf outing. We expect to make this an annual tradition and with your support, it will be a success!!!

Q3. What is the purpose of the event?

  • Raise money for scholarships to support local students attending Howard University School of Business.
  • Create awareness and build brand equity of Howard University in Chicago area among corporate partners and alumni.

Q4. What should we expect at the event?

  • A diverse group of Howard University Leadership, alumni, supporters who understand the importance and care about helping students via scholarship creation will be in attendance.

Q5. Which Course is the Golf Classic taking place?

  • We will play both courses, North & South.

Q6. Which course did the PGA 2020 BMW Championship play?

  • North Course. Courses will be decided on a first-come and first-serve basis.

Q7. How was the course chosen?

  • One of our Board of Visitors, Wendell Mackey, is a member of the club.

Q8. Covid 19? Given the pandemic and restrictions within the State of Illinois, will we be able to still play?

  • Illinois is currently under phase 4 and golf has been permitted since June 26, 2020.
  • OFCC is a very large facility, in excess of 640 acreage (1-mile) and can accommodate guest safely outside and meet all guidelines..

Q9. Due to Covid 19, what if the golf outing is cancelled A5. We do not expect golf outing to be cancelled unless its weather-related, e.g. lightning, or heavy rain

  • If cancelled, we will refund the money but remember this is a charity event to raise money for scholarships and this should remain our top priority.

Q10. Is Howard University a Non-Profit?

  • Yes, Howard University is a 501(c)3 and this is considered a charitable donation.

Q11. How do I pay?

  • We will accept corporate checks made payable: Howard University, FBO Chicago Scholarship Golf Outing.
  • We strongly encourage our participants to pay via online portal, check or ACH.

Q12. How many packages are there per course?

  • There is a maximum of 30 Foursomes per course. Once we sell out of each package, “only” the next available package can be offered. Packages were created to maximum revenue to benefit scholarships and the overall success of the event.

Q13. Will there be festivities after the round of golf?

  • Yes, there will be a cocktail hour followed by an Award ceremony and a silent auction.
  • Activities will be outside and under a large tent. 

Q14. Will there be additional packages outside the player packages?

  • Yes. Guest can attend via the non-golf packages that begin after the round of golf.
  • Yes, there are non-player packages to support the golf outing, e.g. silent auction, attending cocktail, awards and silent auction, sponsoring holes.

Q16. Will Howard students and alumni be in attendance?

  • Yes. We will be making every effort to invite all current HU School of Business students and students committed to attending the university in Fall 2021.
  • Our Howard National and Local alumni chapter will be in attendance with tables displaying the support of the event.