Look like a pro on the green with help from Illinois PGA Professionals!

Top Illinois PGA professionals will be on hand all weekend to analyze your putting strokes and swings — providing helpful tips to bring you your best game!

  • Full Swing Area

    • Free 7-minute lesson

  • Putting Area

    • Free 1-on-1 putting and chipping lesson, learn quick tips and tricks to get your short game on par


First Tee – Greater Chicago Fun Zone for Kids

First Tee – Greater Chicago will be hosting a FUN ZONE in the Illinois PGA/First Tee Village providing golf related games and activities for kids of all ages. Stop by the Village (booth #1737) for more information on golf classes, volunteer and coach opportunities.

Don't forget–kids ages 11 and under receive FREE ADMISSION to the show!

About First Tee – Greater Chicago:

We build experiences that build character. We exist to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. We seamlessly integrate the game of golf with a life skills curriculum to create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can utilize in everything they do.

First Tee’s 5 Key Commitments: 1. Pursuing Goals 2. Growing through Challenges 3. Collaborating with Others 4. Building Positive Self-Identity 5. Using Good Judgment

Beyond the Fairway: Our programs happen daily at 13 program locations in collaboration with nearly 50 schools and community partners. Participants ages 4 to 18 progress through the program over time, deepening their understanding of life skills and golf development.