37th Annual Chamber Golf Classic

August 13, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Description

THE NETWORKING EVENT OF THE SUMMER

Get ready to tee up for one of the most anticipated events of the summer! ⛳️ Join us for the 37th Annual Chamber Golf Classic presented by Grand Casino Mille Lacs the Major Sponsor, a high-energy day packed with networking, laughs, and a little friendly competition. We’re excited to bring you this year’s event at the beautiful Cragun’s Legacy Courses on Thursday, August 13. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!

Whether you’re swinging clubs or looking to spotlight your business, there’s a place for you. Register your team for a day full of connection and camaraderie, or take advantage of sponsorship opportunities to get your brand in front of a fantastic crowd. **New sponsor levels for businesses that can't get away to attend.**

TEAMS: BRING THE SPIRIT!

This year, we’re going all out with a patriotic twist as we celebrate America the Beau-TEE-ful in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary! Our theme: RED, WHITE & BLUE Chamber Golf Classic. So rally your crew, hit the greens, and show off your stars-and-stripes spirit in style!

Go big with your red, white, and blue! From Uncle Sam flair to full-on star-spangled outfits, we want to see your creativity shine.
***Prize for Most Patriotic / Best Dressed Team***

And don’t stop there, deck out your golf carts with festive flair!
***Prize for Best Decorated Cart***

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 24 (or earlier if filled).

Team: $1,295: 4 players (capped at 72 teams; 12 registered to date)

• 18 holes (Dutch Red, Dutch White and Dutch Blue), 
• 2 carts 
• Lunch
• Registration for prizes
• Includes the Field Game Package
  • Lakes Proud Ball Drop Challenge (8 balls / 2 chances per player; 50% payout to winning ball)
  • Skins (80% team payout)
  • 2 Mulligans (1 player re-hit 1 time per Mulligan)
  • 'Hit It To Win It' Putting Contest (1 chance per player)
  • 'Sink It To Win It' Chipping Contest (1 chance per player)

Please note that the above rate is for Chamber Members. The non Chamber Member rate is $TBD.

Register online! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 24 OR EARLIER IF SOLD OUT.

NEW THIS YEAR!
HAPPY GILMORE HOLE CHALLENGE

Grip it and rip it, Happy Gilmore style! Step up to this high-energy hole where traditional golf rules take a back seat and big swings steal the show.

Channel your inner Happy and take a running start drive for your shot off the tee. Whether you crush it down the fairway or just have a blast trying, this hole is all about fun, laughs, and unforgettable moments.

Bonus Points for Style! Bring the energy, the attitude, and maybe even your best Happy Gilmore impression. Prizes awarded for the longest drive or the most legendary attempt! 

It’s loud, it’s wild, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Are you ready to swing like Happy?

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Get ready for some extra excitement on the course—because Pin High is bringing the pros! Two long drive / entertainment golfers will be out on the course showing off their skills and giving your team a shot at something big!

It’s your chance to let the pros give you a boost, have some fun, and maybe walk away with an epic win, all while supporting our local business community #lakesproud.

Here’s how it works:

• On Dutch Red #8 and Dutch Blue #4 (both par 5s), your team can make a quick donation (cash, Venmo, or Square) to have one of the pros step up and crush your tee shot. Sit back, enjoy the show, and then take your shot from where they land it!
• Even better? Every dollar raised goes right back into supporting local small businesses through the Brainerd Lakes Chamber’s Lakes Proud campaign. 

Hole-in-Two Challenge:

• Think you can finish what the pro started? If your team sinks it in two shots off the pro’s drive, you’ll win a Krank Driver! (Just be sure to capture a continuous video—from your swing to the celebration at the cup—to claim your prize!)

Troy Teal: Golf Entertainer & Long Drive Professional

• US Air Force Veteran
• 2025 Ultimate Long Drive - Military Division World Championship
• 9x World Championship Qualifier
• Over $1.5M raised for charities nationwide
• 10 years competing on the World Long Drive Tour
• Longest Drive: 486 yards
  
  

Anthony Thomas: Golf Entertainer & Long Drive Professional

• Pro Long Drive Athlete
• Commercial Actor, Model, and Golf Influencer
• Longest Drive: 432 yards

TOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

PACE OF PLAY

• 27 holes at Cragun's Legacy Courses / Dutch Red, Dutch White and Dutch Blue
• Teams will play 18 holes 
• Tournament will be capped at 72 teams
• Shotgun start at 10:00AM
• Best Ball format
• 2 Putt maximum
• Stationed and roving beverage carts

DUCK, DUCK... GRAY DUCK!
Get ready to add a little playful competition to your round! Keep your eyes peeled across the course for hidden yellow and gray rubber ducks—they could be your ticket to a prize!

Here’s how to play:

• As you make your way through the course, scoop up any ducks you find and bring them back to the clubhouse. Then, simply write your name next to your duck number(s) for a chance to win!

What’s up for grabs?

• Yellow Ducks – 15 winners will be drawn for prizes valued at $50 each
• Gray Duck – One lucky winner will snag a $100 prize
• Plus fun consolation prizes (hello, Gray Duck vodka)

So stay sharp, collect those ducks, and let the friendly competition begin, because you never know which duck might land you a win!

'HIT IT TO WIN IT" PUTTING CONTEST
Step up, take your shot, and see if you’ve got the touch! Every player gets one chance to sink a putt and score a prize—it’s that simple. Sink your shot and you could walk away with your choice of a beer, a bottle of spirits, or a non-alcoholic beverage—cheers to that!

• Here’s the twist: The tougher the putt… the better the reward. 
• Limit one prize per player.

'SINK IT TO WIN IT" CHIPPING CONTEST
Think you’ve got the short game skills? Step up to the challenge and take your shot! Every player gets one chance to chip it in and score a prize. Stick it close, or better yet, sink it, and you could win your choice of a beer, a bottle of spirits, or a non-alcoholic beverage. Cheers to a great shot!

• Here’s the deal: The tougher the shot, the sweeter the reward.
• Limit one prize per player.

HOLE IN ONE PRIZES

• TBD
  
  

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Major: SOLD!

• Logo/business name on event marketing
• Logo/business name on all golf cart GPS systems
• Business on the Tee Sponsorship included
  • Promote your business the day of at a hole and network with golfers
  • Receive Business on the Tee benefits
  • 1-2 staff need to be present the day of
  • Provide 4- $25 value prizes
• Registration for 2 teams (8 players) included
  • Receive team benefits
  • Provide names of 8 golfers
• Display your own signage the day of
• Welcome golfers before the start of the tournament
• Provide a $500 value prize for the 1st place team
• Provide logo items for team swag (optional)

Lunch on the Turn: priced according to option chosen (A, B, or C; 1 Available)

• Option A- Sponsor pays for the food. Grand View Lodge will cook and serve it.
• Option B- Sponsor provides the lunch. Grand View Lodge will cook and serve it.
• Option C- Sponsor provides the food and serves it.
  • Boxed lunches that include a bottle of water work the best for pace of play
  • Sponsor can include a promotional item in the boxed lunch
• Logo/business name on event marketing
• Promote your business and network with golfers the day of while serving lunch (optional)
• Receive 6 fall golf passes

*Golf Carts: $1,500

• Logo/business name on event marketing
• Logo on signs attached to all of the carts (120+ carts)
• Provide your own logo swag in the carts (example: golf tees, golf balls, koozies, towels; 120+ carts / 2 players/cart)
• Receive 2 Free 'Best' Swell ads

*Duck, Duck Gray Duck: $800 + Prizes (1- $200 value & 15- $50 value) SOLD!

• Logo/business name on event marketing
• Ducks included
  • Numbered Ducks will be randomly placed on the courses
  • Players will find the ducks and turn them in for a chance to win your prizes
  • Yellow ducks will have a chance to win 15- $50 value prize
  • Gray ducks will have a chance to win the $200 value prize & bottles of Gray Duck vodka

Hospitality: $600 SOLD!

• $600 + four- $25 value prizes (bring with to the tournament)
• OR $700 and the Chamber will provide four- $25 Chamber Buck prizes for you
• Business name on event marketing
• Network and provide hospitality to all golfers during the tournament (cart provided)
• Lunch included

Business on the Tee: $550 (26 available)

• $550+ four- $25 value prizes (bring with to the tournament)
• OR $650 and the Chamber will provide four- $25 value Chamber Buck Prizes for you
• Business name on event marketing
• Network and promote your business to 144 golfers at your assigned hole
• Opportunity to provide company swag to players
• Lunch included
• Cart provided
• Need to provide 1-2 staff the day of (additional items recommended: pop up tent, table, chairs, fun game, snacks/beverages to share)

'Hit It To Win It' Putting Contest: $800 SOLD!

• Business name/logo on event marketing
• Network and promote your business at the putting green during the tournament
• Opportunity to provide your company swag to players
• Lunch provided
• Need to provide 1-2 staff the day of (additional items recommended: pop up tent, table and chairs)

'Sink It To Win It' Chipping Contest: $800

• Business name/logo on event marketing
• Network and promote your business at the chipping area during the tournament
• Opportunity to provide your company swag to players
• Lunch provided
• Need to provide 1-2 staff the day of (additional items recommended: pop up tent, table and chairs) 

*Field Games: $500 or Provide 12 Prizes ($500 value) (1 available)

• $500 and the Chamber will provide twelve- $25 Chamber Buck prizes
• OR provide 12- $25 value prizes
• Business name on event marketing and day of program
• Field Games- Longest Drive men & women, Longest Putt men & women, Closest to the Pin, and Shortest Drive men & women (2 of each game)

Hole in One: $500 (2 Available)

• Business name on event marketing and day of program
• Provide Hole in One insurance
• Provide prize item (example: vehicle, side x side, boat, camper)
• Network and promote your business at your assigned hole
• Lunch provided
• Need to provide 1-2 staff the day of (additional items recommended: pop up tent, table and chairs)

*Happy Gilmore Hole Challenge: $500 SOLD!

• Business name on event marketing and day of program
• Provide 2- $100 value prizes
• Chamber staff will take videos and tag your business

*Golf Ball: $300

• Business name on event marketing and day of program
• Provide 288 logo golf balls that will be included in the team packets

*Divot Tool: $300

• Business name on event marketing and day of program
• Provide 288 logo divot tools that will be included in the team packets

*Sponsor levels for businesses who can't get away to attend. Take advantage of these sponsor opportunities to get your brand in front of a fantastic crowd and support the event. 

Please note that the above sponsor rates are for Chamber Members. The non Chamber Member rates are $300-$500 higher.

Register as a sponsor online (button below or above right). REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 17 OR EARLIER IF SOLD OUT.

8:30AM // Teams and Sponsors Check-In (outside near the entrance to the pro shop / right side of the building)
9:40AM // Welcome and Lakes Proud Ball Drop
10:00AM // Shotgun Start (all teams)
10:00AM-2:00PM // 'Hit It To Win It' Putting Contest, 'Sink It To Win It' Chipping Contest and Happy Gilmore Hole Challenge
11:00AM-12:00PM // Lunch
3:30PM // Winners Announced (back patio)

• Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger, Knudson P.A. (BSKK)
• Fore Golfers (Jesse Grant, Laura O'Brien, PJ O'Brien & Joby Goerges)
• Frandsen Bank and Trust 
• Grand Casino Mille Lacs (x2)
• Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
• National Bank of Commerce
• North Central Medical Supply & Equipment
• Old National Bank
• Precision Tool Technologies
• Tanner Auto
• Woods to Water Real Estate & Posture Pro Chiropractic

Cragun's Legacy Courses at Cragun's Resort offers 45 holes of playful golf built to into the beautiful landscapes of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Designed by the legendary PGA Tour Pro Tom Lehman, using the natural contours of this beautiful property, their three courses offer stunning fairways and challenging layouts, as well as a driving range and putting and chipping areas.