The 38th Jim Kramer Chili Open was another success!
What an incredible day at the 38th Annual Joe Kramer Chili Open Golf Outing!
This year, golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters came together at Bartlett Hills Golf Club for a day filled with great weather, great people, and an even greater purpose. From the morning check-in and Bloody Mary station to the final raffle drawings and dinner program, the energy throughout the day was unforgettable.
Golfers enjoyed a full lineup of contests and activities, including Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Beat the Pro, the Three Circles Challenge, Four Pins on 18, and our always-popular Putting Contest Finals. New additions like the Hole #1 Cigar Lounge added even more fun to an already exciting tradition.
On-Course Fun & Contests
Throughout the course, you found exciting challenges and opportunities to win:
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Hole #1: Cigar Lounge (New for 2026)
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Hole #3: Closest to the Pin (Men’s & Women’s Awards)
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Hole #5: Beat the Pro – Win triple raffle tickets
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Hole #6: Longest Drive (Men’s & Women’s Awards)
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Hole #7: Between the Lines + “Take a Whack at Polio”
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Hole #11: Three Circles Challenge (Cash payouts up to 4x your bet)
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Hole #18: Four Pins – Multiple chances to win big
Putting Contest:
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$5 entry
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Finals at 4:45 PM
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$100 grand prize + chance to win $50 for a one-putt
Most importantly, the event once again brought our community together to support meaningful causes. Proceeds from the Chili Open help support local youth-focused charities, including The Outreach Community Center, Ronald McDonald House in Winfield, and the Rotary Club of Carol Stream’s charitable initiatives throughout the year.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to:
• Our golfers and guests
• The many generous sponsors and donors
• The volunteers who made the day run smoothly
• Bartlett Hills Golf Club for hosting us
• And everyone who helped continue Joe Kramer’s legacy of community, friendship, and giving back
We are grateful for the overwhelming support and can’t wait to share photos from the event. Be sure to tag your friends, sponsors, and fellow golfers as we post highlights from an amazing day on the course!
Until next year — thank you for making the 38th Annual Joe Kramer Chili Open such a success.
