The Bear’s Den Classic is proud to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, it is no secret that suicide has impacted lives of many people. All proceeds from the event will be donated to this cause.

Can’t make it? Want to contribute more? Donate here!

 
 

The “Bears Den” was the name given to the basement where a group of Chicago kids gathered to guzzle Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper, play NFL Blitz, and watch the movie Waiting on repeat. It was a place where great and lasting friendships were forged. As adulthood took this group to new and exciting places, the opportunities to come together became fewer and farther between. Thus, in 2017 the Bears Den Classic (BDC) was created to bring the group back together and to celebrate the friendships that have endured through all the challenges and triumphs of life.

In 2020 with the growth of the BDC, came an opportunity to raise funds in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and support this essential cause. In September 2021 the BDC became an official event for the AFSP.

As the BDC continues to welcome in new participants each year, the mission remains grounded in celebrating friendship, raising funds and awareness for AFSP, and providing an unforgettable golf experience!

Click on the registration page above and join us for this year’s BDC!

 
 

Past Winners

2017 - Seven Bridges

  • Stroke Play Champion (gross)- Eli Tullis III (75)
  • Stroke Play Champion (net) - Eli Tullis III (72)
  • Team Champs - Eli Tullis III & Eli Tullis Jr (66)
  • Longest Drive - Eli Boyer
  • Closest To The Pin - Ann O’Connell
  • Longest Putt - Michael Bolling
  • Dead Ass Last - Adam Smith

2018 - St. Andrews

  • Stroke Play Champion (gross)- Eli Tullis III (72)
  • Stroke Play Champion (net) - Scott Suma (65)
  • Team Champs - Scott Suma & Jay Rehak (58)
  • Longest Drive - Eli Tullis III
  • Closest To The Pin - Brandon Bolling
  • Longest Putt - Justin Gilliam 
  • Dead Ass Last - Danny Priemer
  • Best Dressed - Michael Bolling
 

2019 - Willow Crest

  • Stroke Play Champion (gross)- Ryan Edwards (70)
  • Stroke Play Champion (net) - Steve Whitehead (67)
  • Team Champs - Eli Boyer & Nathan Raichel (61)
  • Longest Drive - Alex Goldman
  • Closest To The Pin - Rich Foreman
  • Longest Putt - Caleb Frankel
  • Dead Ass Last - Asher Miller
  • Best Dressed - David Boyer

2020 - The Preserve

  • Stroke Play Champion (gross)- Brandon Bolling (71)
  • Stroke Play Champion (net) - Michael Bolling  (64)
  • Team Champs - Michael Bolling & Brandon Bolling (58)
  • Longest Drive - Eli Tullis III
  • Closest To The Pin - Brandon Bolling
  • Longest Putt - David Boyer
  • Dead Ass Last - Ali Malik
  • Best Dressed -  Jay Rehak

2023 - Highland Woods

  • Men's  Stroke Play Champion (gross) - Eli Tullis(74)
  • Women's Stroke Play Champion (gross) - Kelly Sorfleet
  • Men's Stroke Play Champion (net) - Bruce Boyer
  • Women's Stroke Play Champion (net) - Kelly Sorfleet
  • Team Champs - Kelly Sorfleet & Michael Bolling
  • Men's Longest Drive - Mike Kendall
  • Women's Longest Drive - Jackie Murray
  • Closest To The Pin - Fred Smart
  • Longest Putt - Jay Rehak
  • Dead Ass Last - Yoram Shanan
  • Best Dressed - Dale Zigulich

2021 - Pine Meadows

  • Stroke Play Champion (gross)- Eli Tullis III & Brandon Bolling (74)
  • Stroke Play Champion (net) - Zach Fine (68)
  • Team Champs - Eli Boyer & Zach Fine, Greg Ludwig & Matt Chlebek (62)
  • Longest Drive - Zach Fine
  • Closest To The Pin - Eli Boyer
  • Longest Putt - Jeff Stafman
  • Dead Ass Last - Curt Nunnery
  • Best Dressed - Danny Priemer
 

2022 - George Dunne

  • Stroke Play Champion (gross) - Brandon Bolling (72)
  • Stroke Play Champion (net) - Danny Priemer (66)
  • Team Champs -Danny Priemer & Nathan Raichel (60)
  • Longest Drive - Tim McNally
  • Closest To The Pin - Ken Gessner
  • Longest Putt - Bruce Boyer
  • Dead Ass Last - Ali Malik
  • Best Dressed - David Boyer