The Kilted Classic
One of Scotland’s greatest inventions – the game of golf – is the focus of our annual fall fundraiser! For over 20 years, we have hosted our Kilted Classic golf tournament which features Scottish fun before, during and after rounds of golf: bagpipers, Highland dancers, Scottish beer and whisky tastings, and multiple Scottish-themed competitions and challenges. Kilts are not compulsory (but enthusiastically encouraged!).
Following all the fun on the links, golfers and non-golfers are invited to join us in the 19th hole whisky lounge and then stay for dinner and an auction to benefit Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.
A Record-Setting Year
Golfers raised a record-breaking $112,000 to benefit Chicago Scots primary charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care on Sept. 24 at
Cantigny Golf Club.
The tournament featured golf in the Scottish way with bagpipes, whisky tastings, and spirited on-course competitions. There was plenty of tartan on the tees thanks to Board members who donated $100 for every golfer
who wore a kilt.
We also want to thank the Kilted Classic planning committee, our generous Sponsors and every golfer for supporting our mission. Special thanks to Dave Johnston, Chicalba Bagpiping Services for piping all day at our tournament.
Jason Denton, Grand Prize Winner
Two rounds at Castle Stuart at Cabot Highlands
Recent Champions
2026: Tim Wojcik, Mike Fisher, Chris Pappas & John Shaver
2025 Co-Champions: Michael Lopresti, John Esposito, Josh Kuipers, Aaron James and Alfonso Cabral, Geno Cabral, Pancho Cabral, Sergio Cabral
2024: Taylor Hillis, Tom Herr, David Rogers, Kevin Salzstein
2023: Tim Wojcik, Mike Fisher, Jason Srain, Chris Pappas
2022: Tim Wojcik, Mike Fisher, Jason Srain, Chris Pappas
2021: Gerald Lofthouse, Mike Leone, Donny May, & Ernie Catral
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.