GOLF CLASSIC
BENEFITING
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Friday, September 12, 2025
Racine Country Club
CONNOR ’10 AND VERONICA LEIPOLD
CAROLYN GITTINGS EDWARDS ’75
Austin Schultz ’04
CURTIE LEIPOLD ’11
DAVE AND CHRIS JOHNSON
GO CASHLESS AT THE GOLF CLASSIC!
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A message from the committee chairs
Dear Friends,
For twenty-nine years, the Golf Classic has brought together our community to celebrate the power of philanthropy and the generosity of those who believe in it . Dozens of rounds have been played, friendships have been made, and together we have raised more than $1 .7 million in support of Prairie’s scholarship fund . That impact is profound, and it’s only possible because of you
What began in 1997 with the vision of John Gittings and Joe Marino, inspired by Gene Johnson’s commitment to access and opportunity, has flourished into one of the nation’s top golf outings . Today, the Golf Classic continues to provide financial support to deserving students and families, ensuring that a Prairie education remains within reach .
Yes, a few shots may land in the traps and some putts may roll long, but the true win comes from gathering with this remarkable community . If golf isn’t on your scorecard, tonight’s festivities, complete with spirited competition, delicious food, signature cocktails, and live music, promise an evening to remember .
On behalf of the Golf Classic committee, thank you . Your support keeps this tradition strong and our mission moving forward
With gratitude,
Brian Langendorf and Krystyn Hirsch Golf Classic Committee Co-Chairs
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jason Atanasoff
Alan Clark
Nicci D’Amour
Brian Glines ’08
Dave Johnson
Peter Olesen ’05
Richard Ruffo ’83
Chris Ruud ’89
Dan Sinnen
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Golfer Registration Begins
Golfer Lunch
Shotgun Start
Celebration
.11:00 a .m . - 12:30 p .m
12:30 p .m
5:30 p .m
Lockers & Showers Available to All Golfers
MENU:
This evening’s dinner will be presented through a variety of chef-curated stations . Guests are encouraged to visit each station to enjoy the complete selection of appetizers and desserts .
silver Sponsors
Signature cocktails for the evening include the Fairway Fizz and the classic Old Fashioned .
Roberta Puntillo
ATTORNEY AT LAW
BIRDIE SPONSORS
ON THE COURSE
Longest Putt (Hole 7)
Cost: Free
Prize: Box of ProV1 Golf Balls
The golfer who sinks the longest putt wins! Markers on the green indicate the current best shot . If your putt is longer than the current best, move the marker to the spot where you putted from and write your name on it as the new winner .
Closest to the Pin (Hole 10)
Cost: Free
Prize: Box of ProV1 Golf Balls
The golfer whose ball is closest to the flagstick after teeing off wins! Markers in the fairway or on the green indicate the current best shot . If your shot beats the current best, move the marker to the spot where your ball is and write your name on it as the new winner .
Longest Drive (Hole 18)
Cost: Free
Prize: Box of ProV1 Golf Balls
The longest tee shot for both men and women that lands and stays in the fairway wins this competition . Markers in the fairway or on the green indicate the current best shot . If your shot beats the current best, move the marker to the spot where your ball lies and write your name on it as the new leader .
Bonus: The shortest drives of the day will go home with a special gift as well!
Brian Langendorf
birdie Sponsors
GAMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Yellow Ball
Investing in What Matters
Cost: First ball free for every foursome, $20 per additional ball per foursome
Every foursome can participate in the Yellow Ball Challenge! Each group will receive one yellow golf ball at registration . The goal? Keep the ball in play through all 18 holes, with players rotating turns using the yellow ball as their tee shot . Foursomes that still have their yellow ball at the end of the round will be entered into a drawing, with each player in the group eligible to win a custom Prairie Yeti .
F or over 50 years we have been invest ing in the success of your family, you r business and your life. W hat m atters mo st is doing what is right for our clients , o ur associates a nd our Wisconsin communities.
50/50 Raffle
T hank you, Prairie School, for the oppo r tun i ty to s upport the 27 th Annual Golf Clas sic.
Cost: $5 for 1 ticket, $20 for 5 tickets or $100 for 25 tickets
Purchase the ticket quantity of your choice . One lucky ticket will be drawn during dinner . The winner will walk away with half of the total raised in the raffle while the rest goes straight to our scholarship fund . Must be present to win .
Learn more at JohnsonFinancialGroup.com. Products and services offered by these Johnson Financial Group companies: Johnson Bank and Johnson Wealth Inc.
Bottle Putt
Cost: $25
If you’ve played mini golf, you can take on Bottle Putt! Grab a putter, aim for your favorite bottle of spirits, and if your ball hits the bottle, it’s yours to keep .
Big Boards
Cost: $40 per square or 3 for $100
30 squares per board
Pick a square for a chance at an awesome prize! Each Big Board has a single package up for grabs, and every square you choose gives you a 1 in 30 chance of winning .
birdie SPONSORS
Door County Getaway
Wisconsin’s favorite destination is calling your name . Spend 4 days/3 nights in this beautiful Sister Bay condo with space for up to 6 adults and 2 kids . Beautiful views fill the windows and you are just footsteps away from the beach, shopping, and dining . Whether you venture out or stay cozy inside, this lovely home is the best way to enjoy Door County . Stay must occur in the month of September, October or November 2026 .
Donated by: Kim and Kevin Jones
Golf for 3 at Olympia Fields
Play like a champion – or at least feel like one – when you tee off at Olympia Fields . Enjoy a day of golf for 3, hosted by Kanwar Singh ‘85, at Olympia Fields Country Club’s private 18-hole golf course, and home of the 2023 BMW Championship . Must be scheduled before October 12th, 2026 .
Donated by: Kanwar M. Singh ’85 and Avanti Kumar Singh
Hibachi at Home for 12
When food is entertainment, you know it’s going to be a great dinner party! Gather your group of 12 for an in-home hibachi experience, onion volcanoes and all! Alfredo, hibachi chef extraordinaire and owner of Uchi Hibachi, will bring his grill and all the components for a delicious dinner to your home . Setup in the backyard, under a tent, on a patio – the choice is up to you and your group . No matter where you dine, Alfredo will treat your crew to an amazing hibachi meal .
Dan Sinnen, BFA
Donated By: Robin Polzin
Details: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Guests are responsible for providing flatware and serving dishes, beverages, and seating arrangements. Donation includes choice of one protien.
big boards
GOLD Sponsors
Medinah Country Club Outing
This exceptional package includes a round of golf for two on Medinah Country Club’s renowned Course 3, along with caddies and lunch or dinner, to be scheduled in fall 2025 or 2026 . Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Medinah is one of the most exclusive and celebrated venues in golf, having hosted five U .S . Opens, two PGA Championships, the unforgettable 2012 Ryder Cup (“Miracle at Medinah”), the 2019 BMW Championship, and soon the 2026 Presidents Cup . From Tiger Woods’ PGA triumphs to Europe’s legendary Ryder Cup comeback—and even Sergio Garcia’s famous eyes-closed iron shot and “scissor kick” run — Medinah has been the stage for some of golf’s greatest moments . Now it’s your turn to walk those fairways and create memories of your own .
JOHNSON-MARQUART ’77
In the event scheduling on Course 3 is not possible due to preparations for the 2026 Presidents Cup, the experience will instead feature a round on Medinah’s outstanding Course 1 or 2, along with a $250 credit to the Medinah Golf Shop—ensuring a memorable day both on and off the course .
Donated by: Don and Amy Wruck (Maddie ’29)
2 Courtside Bucks Tickets
CURT
JOHNSON ’73 WINNIE
Experience the ultimate thrill of sitting courtside in the Fiserv Forum as you cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks! Winning bidder will get two exclusive courtside seats for one game during the 2025-26 regular season . Immerse yourself in the heart of the action and witness the Bucks in all their glory . Game date to be mutually agreed upon based on availability .
Donated by: Joe & Raquel Fallico
DARRYL BABU ’88
JOHN BATTEN ’83
SHAY BORZYNSKI ’00
MIKE BORZYNSKI ’99
ANDREA BUKACEK ’03
CAROLYN GITTINGS EDWARDS ’75
BRIAN GLINES ’08
FISK JOHNSON ’75
HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD ’74
WINNIE JOHNSON-MARQUART ’77
CURT JOHNSON ’73
ADAM LANGENDORF ’23
ANDREW LANGENDORF ’20
CONNOR LEIPOLD ’10
CURTIE LEIPOLD ’11
FORDY LEIPOLD ’15
KIMBERLY OLESEN ’05
PETER OLESEN ’05
BRANDEN OSIECKI ’18
JOHN ROWLAND ’75
RICHARD RUFFO ’83
AUSTIN SCHULTZ ’04
JENNIFER SINNEN ’04
JOE VERANTH ’80
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HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD ‘74
Eagle Sponsors
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HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD ‘74
Your local specialists in injection molding, decorating, and assembly solutions for:
• Equipment
• Transportation
• Appliances
• Consumer Goods
• Recreation and More
big boards
GOLD Sponsors
Medinah Country Club Outing
This exceptional package includes a round of golf for two on Medinah Country Club’s renowned Course 3, along with caddies and lunch or dinner, to be scheduled in fall 2025 or 2026 . Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Medinah is one of the most exclusive and celebrated venues in golf, having hosted five U .S . Opens, two PGA Championships, the unforgettable 2012 Ryder Cup (“Miracle at Medinah”), the 2019 BMW Championship, and soon the 2026 Presidents Cup . From Tiger Woods’ PGA triumphs to Europe’s legendary Ryder Cup comeback—and even Sergio Garcia’s famous eyes-closed iron shot and “scissor kick” run — Medinah has been the stage for some of golf’s greatest moments . Now it’s your turn to walk those fairways and create memories of your own .
In the event scheduling on Course 3 is not possible due to preparations for the 2026 Presidents Cup, the experience will instead feature a round on Medinah’s outstanding Course 1 or 2, along with a $250 credit to the Medinah Golf Shop—ensuring a memorable day both on and off the course .
Donated by: Don and Amy Wruck (Maddie ’29)
2 Courtside Bucks Tickets
CURT JOHNSON ’73 WINNIE JOHNSON-MARQUART ’77
Experience the ultimate thrill of sitting courtside in the Fiserv Forum as you cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks! Winning bidder will get two exclusive courtside seats for one game during the 2025-26 regular season . Immerse yourself in the heart of the action and witness the Bucks in all their glory . Game date to be mutually agreed upon based on availability .
Donated by: Joe & Raquel Fallico
DARRYL BABU ’88
JOHN BATTEN ’83
SHAY BORZYNSKI ’00
MIKE BORZYNSKI ’99
ANDREA BUKACEK ’03
CAROLYN GITTINGS EDWARDS ’75
BRIAN GLINES ’08
FISK JOHNSON ’75
HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD ’74
WINNIE JOHNSON-MARQUART ’77
CURT JOHNSON ’73
ADAM LANGENDORF ’23
ANDREW LANGENDORF ’20
CONNOR LEIPOLD ’10
CURTIE LEIPOLD ’11
FORDY LEIPOLD ’15
KIMBERLY OLESEN ’05
PETER OLESEN ’05
BRANDEN OSIECKI ’18
JOHN ROWLAND ’75
RICHARD RUFFO ’83
AUSTIN SCHULTZ ’04
JENNIFER SINNEN ’04
JOE VERANTH ’80
birdie Sponsors
GAMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Yellow Ball
Investing in What Matters
Cost: First ball free for every foursome, $20 per additional ball per foursome
Every foursome can participate in the Yellow Ball Challenge! Each group will receive one yellow golf ball at registration . The goal? Keep the ball in play through all 18 holes, with players rotating turns using the yellow ball as their tee shot . Foursomes that still have their yellow ball at the end of the round will be entered into a drawing, with each player in the group eligible to win a custom Prairie Yeti .
F or over 50 years we have been invest ing in the success of your family, you r business and your life. W hat m atters mo st is doing what is right for our clients , o ur associates a nd our Wisconsin communities.
50/50 Raffle
T hank you, Prairie School, for the oppo r tun i ty to s upport the 27 th Annual Golf Clas sic.
Cost: $5 for 1 ticket, $20 for 5 tickets or $100 for 25 tickets
Learn more at JohnsonFinancialGroup.com.
Purchase the ticket quantity of your choice . One lucky ticket will be drawn during dinner . The winner will walk away with half of the total raised in the raffle while the rest goes straight to our scholarship fund . Must be present to win .
Bottle Putt
Cost: $25
If you’ve played mini golf, you can take on Bottle Putt! Grab a putter, aim for your favorite bottle of spirits, and if your ball hits the bottle, it’s yours to keep .
Big Boards
Cost: $40 per square or 3 for $100
30 squares per board
Pick a square for a chance at an awesome prize! Each Big Board has a single package up for grabs, and every square you choose gives you a 1 in 30 chance of winning .
birdie SPONSORS
Door County Getaway
Wisconsin’s favorite destination is calling your name . Spend 4 days/3 nights in this beautiful Sister Bay condo with space for up to 6 adults and 2 kids . Beautiful views fill the windows and you are just footsteps away from the beach, shopping, and dining . Whether you venture out or stay cozy inside, this lovely home is the best way to enjoy Door County . Stay must occur in the month of September, October or November 2026 .
Donated by: Kim and Kevin Jones
Golf for 3 at Olympia Fields
Play like a champion – or at least feel like one – when you tee off at Olympia Fields . Enjoy a day of golf for 3, hosted by Kanwar Singh ‘85, at Olympia Fields Country Club’s private 18-hole golf course, and home of the 2023 BMW Championship . Must be scheduled before October 12th, 2026 .
Donated by: Kanwar M. Singh ’85 and Avanti Kumar Singh
Hibachi at Home for 12
When food is entertainment, you know it’s going to be a great dinner party! Gather your group of 12 for an in-home hibachi experience, onion volcanoes and all! Alfredo, hibachi chef extraordinaire and owner of Uchi Hibachi, will bring his grill and all the components for a delicious dinner to your home . Setup in the backyard, under a tent, on a patio – the choice is up to you and your group . No matter where you dine, Alfredo will treat your crew to an amazing hibachi meal .
Dan Sinnen, BFA
Donated By: Robin Polzin
Details: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Guests are responsible for providing flatware and serving dishes, beverages, and seating arrangements. Donation includes choice of one protien.
BIRDIE SPONSORS
ON THE COURSE
Longest Putt (Hole 7)
Cost: Free
Prize: Box of ProV1 Golf Balls
The golfer who sinks the longest putt wins! Markers on the green indicate the current best shot . If your putt is longer than the current best, move the marker to the spot where you putted from and write your name on it as the new winner .
Closest to the Pin (Hole 10)
Cost: Free
Prize: Box of ProV1 Golf Balls
The golfer whose ball is closest to the flagstick after teeing off wins!
Markers in the fairway or on the green indicate the current best shot . If your shot beats the current best, move the marker to the spot where your ball is and write your name on it as the new winner .
Longest Drive (Hole 18)
Cost: Free
Prize: Box of ProV1 Golf Balls
The longest tee shot for both men and women that lands and stays in the fairway wins this competition . Markers in the fairway or on the green indicate the current best shot . If your shot beats the current best, move the marker to the spot where your ball lies and write your name on it as the new leader .
Bonus: The shortest drives of the day will go home with a special gift as well!
Brian Langendorf
birdie Sponsors
A message from the committee chairs
Dear Friends,
For twenty-nine years, the Golf Classic has brought together our community to celebrate the power of philanthropy and the generosity of those who believe in it . Dozens of rounds have been played, friendships have been made, and together we have raised more than $1 .7 million in support of Prairie’s scholarship fund . That impact is profound, and it’s only possible because of you
What began in 1997 with the vision of John Gittings and Joe Marino, inspired by Gene Johnson’s commitment to access and opportunity, has flourished into one of the nation’s top golf outings . Today, the Golf Classic continues to provide financial support to deserving students and families, ensuring that a Prairie education remains within reach .
Yes, a few shots may land in the traps and some putts may roll long, but the true win comes from gathering with this remarkable community . If golf isn’t on your scorecard, tonight’s festivities, complete with spirited competition, delicious food, signature cocktails, and live music, promise an evening to remember .
On behalf of the Golf Classic committee, thank you . Your support keeps this tradition strong and our mission moving forward
With gratitude,
Brian
Langendorf
and Krystyn Hirsch Golf Classic Committee Co-Chairs
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jason Atanasoff
Alan Clark
Nicci D’Amour
Brian Glines ’08
Dave Johnson
Peter Olesen ’05
Richard Ruffo ’83
Chris Ruud ’89
Dan Sinnen
& Menu
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Golfer Registration Begins
Golfer Lunch
Shotgun Start
Celebration
.11:00 a .m . - 12:30 p .m
12:30 p .m
Lockers & Showers Available to All Golfers
MENU:
This evening’s dinner will be presented through a variety of chef-curated stations . Guests are encouraged to visit each station to enjoy the complete selection of appetizers and desserts .
silver Sponsors
Signature cocktails for the evening include the Fairway Fizz and the classic Old Fashioned .
Roberta Puntillo
ATTORNEY AT LAW
CONNOR ’10 AND VERONICA LEIPOLD
CAROLYN GITTINGS EDWARDS ’75
Austin Schultz ’04
CURTIE LEIPOLD ’11
DAVE AND CHRIS JOHNSON
GO CASHLESS AT THE GOLF CLASSIC!
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thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: