{"id":143003,"date":"2025-08-06T16:08:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/?p=143003"},"modified":"2025-08-10T11:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T16:46:35","slug":"go-fore-it-golf-outing-your-day-of-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/go-fore-it-golf-outing-your-day-of-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Go FORE It Golf Outing \u2013 Your Day-Of Details! \ud83c\udfcc\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83c\udf89"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-Golf-Banner-2025-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-Golf-Banner-2025-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-Golf-Banner-2025-5.jpg 960w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-Golf-Banner-2025-5-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-Golf-Banner-2025-5-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go FORE It Golf Outing 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monday, August 11th<\/strong> | <strong>The Oaks Golf Course<\/strong><br><strong>SOLD OUT 5th Annual Event!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start polishing your clubs and perfecting your putts\u2014our 5th Annual Go FORE It Golf Outing is almost here! We are thrilled to welcome you to a <strong>SOLD OUT<\/strong> day of golf, inspiration, and impact on <strong>Monday, August 11th<\/strong> at The Oaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your support makes a real difference. All funds raised from this outing help provide <strong>FREE educational and therapeutic programs<\/strong> to over <strong>415 families<\/strong> in the greater Madison area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll also get to meet some of our incredible <strong>self-advocates<\/strong> throughout the day\u2014they\u2019re volunteering to give back and thank YOU for supporting GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Madison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A HUGE thank you to our record number of sponsors as well! Scroll down to see the full list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Event Address:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Oaks Golf Course<\/strong><br>4740 Pierceville Rd.<br>Cottage Grove, WI 53527<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f0 <strong>Schedule of Events:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8:30 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Registration Opens<br>Please arrive by <strong>9:00 AM<\/strong> to check in and enjoy all the fun before we tee off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entire foursome must check in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase your <strong>Super Ticket at registration<\/strong>&nbsp;($60, cash or card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your golf cart; your swag bag and drink ticket will be on your cart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8:30\u20139:45 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Pre-Golf Activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complimentary Range Balls<\/strong> (sponsored by Source DMK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloody Mary Bar<\/strong> (sponsored by Tito\u2019s &amp; Van Holten\u2019s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Putting Contest<\/strong> (Super Ticket required \u2014 $250 prize!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ball Toss <\/strong>(Super Ticket required- $100 prize!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silent Auction and Bucket Raffles<\/strong> (under the tent)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bucket raffle tickets need to be placed BEFORE heading out for golf. Winners will be drawn when you&#8217;re on the course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silent auction will be final by 4pm (time may vary depending on pace of play)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9:45 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Be in your golf cart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10:00 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Shotgun Start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:30 AM\u201312:30 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch Delivered on the Course<br>There will be a vegan option<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3:00\u20134:15 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Taco buffet, Final Presentations, Raffle &amp; Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50\/50 ticket sales<\/strong>(only taking place after golf) &amp; silent auction bidding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winners, prizes, and closing remarks begin as soon as all teams are in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Photos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team photo at <strong>Hole 18<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selfie Booth<\/strong> near the putting green \u2013 text photos to yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ll email all photos the week after the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag us on social!<\/strong> (Links below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Super Ticket \u2013 $60\/person (cash or card)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 mulligans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 raffle tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 entry into putting contest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 entry into ball toss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$10k hole in one contest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move-up hole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 hole contests and games:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>longest drive men and women: $50 prize for each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>closest to pin in 1: $50 prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>longest putt: $50 prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>closest to pin in: $50 prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>closest to hazard without going in $50 prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move up hole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golf ball canon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 <strong>More to Look Forward To<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GiGi&#8217;s Challenge- <\/strong>wear a weighted vest while taking your drive to simulate low muscle tone, like our friends with Down syndrome have<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golf Cannon<\/strong> (new this year!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heckle Hole<\/strong> (new this year!), prepare to be playfully distracted!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special silent auction items<\/strong> including bourbon and golf bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10+ Bucket Raffle baskets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$10,000 Hole-In-One Contest<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$50 cash prizes<\/strong> for hole contest winners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning foursome wins:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A round at <strong>The Oaks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GiGi\u2019s pint glasses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bc zip pullovers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 What to Bring:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrive by 9:00 AM<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash<\/strong> for raffles, Super Tickets, and day-of fun (ATM available). Cards will be accepted too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your enthusiasm\u2014we\u2019ll bring the inspiration!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcde Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before August 9th:<br><strong>Email Kelly<\/strong> at <a>kantonson@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day-of:<br><strong>Call Nicky<\/strong> at <strong>608-697-6855<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\u2019t wait to hit the links with you. Thank you for making this our <strong>most exciting and inspiring<\/strong> golf outing yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-2025-Golf-Sponsors-banner-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-2025-Golf-Sponsors-banner-4-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-2025-Golf-Sponsors-banner-4-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-2025-Golf-Sponsors-banner-4-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-2025-Golf-Sponsors-banner-4-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/08\/Madison-2025-Golf-Sponsors-banner-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go FORE It Golf Outing 2025 Monday, August 11th | The Oaks Golf CourseSOLD OUT 5th Annual Event! Start polishing your clubs and perfecting your putts\u2014our 5th Annual Go FORE It Golf Outing is almost here! We are thrilled to welcome you to a SOLD OUT day of golf, inspiration, and impact on Monday, August&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1487,1551,1540],"tags":[23,1541,1039],"class_list":["post-143003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-down-syndrome","category-fundraising","category-golf","tag-down-syndrome","tag-golf","tag-nonprofit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143003"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143003\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}