Downtown Duluth's Annual Chipping Fore Change Golf Event at Ridgeview Country Club
Downtown Duluth's 6th Annual Chipping Fore Change
Presented by Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC - Duluth
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Event Timeline:
10:30am | Sponsors Arrive for Setup
11:00am | Registration Opens
Noon | Shotgun Start at Ridgeview Country Club
5:00pm | Dinner and Program Begins
Dinner is provided by our sponsor, lunch is available ala carte for purchase through Ridgeview.
Proceeds from the 6th Annual Chipping Fore Change will go to support
Downtown Duluth’s Outreach Program
The Downtown Outreach Program makes a difference in our downtown.
Since he started in November of 2022, Nathan has accumulated some significant statistics: 23,288 self-initiated contacts with unhoused individuals, 4,690 self-initiated business contacts, 76 people have moved off the street and into stable housing, 62 people have agreed to accept treatment. Downtown businesses call on these services daily.
Make a donation directly to Downtown Duluth's Street Outreach Program today!
Golfer Information:
Golfer Information:
Hole Sponsorship - $450
Includes:
• Tent, table, and chairs near the green (provided by you)
• Banner (provided by you)
• Company logo displayed in the Downtown Duluth Golf Promo emails
• Logo displayed on the banner at check-in
• Logo placement on Downtown Duluth's website
• Two (2) post-round dinner tickets
• Opportunity to put items in swag bags
Team of Golfers - $1,000
Includes:
• Team of four (4) golfers
• Two (2) carts
• Four (4) post-round dinner tickets
Dinner Sponsor
Northland Constructors
Hole-In-One Sponsor
Ascential Wealth Advisors
Putting Green Sponsorship
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Golf Cart Sponsorship
Oneida Realty
Hole Sponsorships ($450)
Know Before You Go:
- Attendees Expected: 100
- Hole Sponsor Check-in: Ridgeview Golf Club Main Entrance
- Schedule of Events:
Set Up/Arrival Time: 10:30-11:00 am
Team Check-in Begins: 11:00 am
Grill Opens with Lunch Available for Purchase: 11:30 am
Scramble Start Time: Noon
Scramble End Time: 4:30-5:00 pm
Awards and Dinner Program: 5:30 pm
- What to Bring:
Tent, table, chairs, and your branded tablecloth/banner
110 Promo Items for Swag Bags
110 Promo Items or Snacks/Beverages for your table - Additional suggested promo items for your table include:
Business promo items (golf-themed not required but is a plus!)
Snacks, candy, or beverages
Food or beverages are not required, but feel free to get creative if you'd like to have them available!
Outreach Tee Box Sponsorships ($350)
Includes:
- Yard sign with your logo, announcing your support of the Downtown Duluth Outreach Program
Downtown Duluth’s Outreach Program serves both the unsheltered community and the business community. The position was funded by ARPA grant dollars and those will be expiring later this year. We are tirelessly seeking additional funding opportunities to retain this important position.
Many of you know our Outreach Specialist, Nathan Kesti. Since he started in November of 2022, Nathan has accumulated some significant statistics:
- 23,288 self-initiated contacts with unhoused individuals
- 4,690 self-initiated business contacts
- 76 people have moved off the street and into stable housing
- 62 people have agreed to accept treatment
- Downtown businesses call upon our services daily
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Due to its overwhelming need and success, we are looking to continue the program, but need your help. Many businesses have approached us, asking how they can help, so we are offering this opportunity to support our golf event or provide a direct donation.
Together, we can continue to make a difference in our downtown.
Not golfing, but still want to support? Help us fund life-changing outreach efforts. View instructions on how to make a direct donation above.
The 2025 Chipping Fore Change Teams Include:
Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC
RSM
National Bank of Commerce
Canal Park Lodge
Duluth News Tribune
North Shore Bank
Pizza Lucé
Gardner Builders Duluth
Centricity Credit Union
A&L Properties
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center
wonderhorse
McGough Construction
ShelDon Print, Signs, & Designs
Duluth Accounting and Tax Services LLC
The Jamar Company
Grandma's Marathon
Essentia Health
Šek Design Studio
Businesses Providing Silent Auction Items:
Silent Auction ends at 5pm
South Pier Inn
Bentleyville USA
Fitger's Complex Duluth
Valentini's
Dubh Linn Brew Pub
Inn on Lake Superior / Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark
Interested in donating a silent auction item? Email Melissa at: MLaTour@DowntownDuluth.com
