Supporters par’tee’ for local news at fourth annual Record Open

Stepping up was the theme of the afternoon during the fourth annual Record Open charity golf tournament on Friday.

Supporters of The Record North Shore stepped up to make the golf tournament — sponsored by Optima — the most successful yet for the nonprofit news organization, while trying out the stepped-up facilities at The Evans at Canal Shores.

On the course, Andy Kulick, Steve Weir, Andy Schaefer and Andy Warner stepped up to the challenge, collaborating on a low-round 4-under par to take home the cash prize — supported by Gold Sponsors Club Wilmette and North Shore Community Bank.

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“What a day,” said Joe Coughlin, The Record‘s editor in chief and co-founder. “We are very fortunate to have such incredible support from this community — residents and businesses alike. And then we gather everyone up to celebrate: What more could you ask for.”

Optima, Club Wilmette and NSCB highlighted significant and crucial support from the local business community, also making possible prizes for the Closest to the Pin winner, Charles Burt, and the Longest Drive winners, Paul Kaskovich and Julie Saltzman.

After the competition on the course, the participants gathered near the clubhouse for post-round drinks and dinner from Bluestone, out of Evanston, as well as contest winners. Winner of the 50/50 raffle, Cathy Beres, donated her winnings back to The Record North Shore.

During the celebration, attendees also had the chance to win donated prizes via a putting competition. Donating were: Hofherr Meat Co., Central Station Coffee and Tea, Tala Coffee, Grateful Bites, The Wilmette Theatre, Writer’s Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bottle Shop, Good Grapes, the Evans at Canal Shores, Chuck Wagon, Fajita Pete’s and Pit & Tap.

Hole sponsors were: Central Station Coffee and Tea, Hofherr Meat Co., PAX Group, Ballyhoo Hospitality, Marty Bredemann, Stormy’s Tavern and Grille, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Torino Ramen and Go Green Wilmette.

All of it came together to just about $5,000 for The Record — funds that will go directly into responsible local reporting for the community.

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