Birdies & Books

BIRDIES & BOOKS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

Join us for our longest-running, largest fundraiser of the year in support of Bernie’s Book Bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned golf professional or a weekend warrior, tee up for good at the prestigious Shoreacres, ranked in the top 100 golf courses. Enjoy a unique and challenging course and purpose-driven fellowship united to make a difference in children’s book ownership.

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Four-player teams, play your own ball

August 24, 2026, AM & PM Waves

Shoreacres, 1601 Shoreacres Road, Lake Bluff, IL

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2025 BIRDIES & BOOKS SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

Nobel Prize Sponsors

Gift Sponsor

Significance Hole Sponsor

Pulitzer Prize Sponsors

Newbery Medal Company Sponsors

ALLIANT RE & CANOPIUS

FAIRWAY METALS

JAMES BANKS FOUNDATION

Newbery Medal Individual Sponsors

ANDREW CORKILL

AARON COX

PETER & JENNIFER DUNNE

MARY McCARTHY

RAM NATARAJAN

MIKE NAVIN

DAVID STORCH

DAVID WAUD

CHRIS WEBB

Breakfast Sponsors

GUY CARPENTER

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See What’s Happening

We have events all year long. Check out what’s coming soon.

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Book Lovers’ Lunch

An exclusive and inspiring afternoon with a celebrated author and fellow book lovers.

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Bernie Cup Series

A casual day of golf and fellowship at exceptional courses.

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Booksgiving

A family fundraiser wrapped up in a meaningful day of giving and volunteering.

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Patrick Mannelly Award

A celebratory awards dinner featuring an inspirational panel and honoring the top Long Snappers in college football, benefitting Bernie’s Book Bank.

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