Welcome to the Hammer!

We are happy to present the 27th Annual Hammer Open Charity Classic annual event this year on August 16, 2026, now for the second year at Redtail Golf Club.  The event is organized by the Knights of Columbus for the support and financial assistance of select charities.  The event has provided many thousands of dollars in the last 25 years to various charities.

The event is a four-man scramble format with registration starting at 12:30 PM and a shotgun start at 1:30 pm, and includes a pre-round sausage sampler while you register and make those all-important friendly wagers with your rival foursomes, and a dinner after the event .  There are plenty of opportunities to win prizes for Hole-In-One, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive, plus we’ll be adding new on-course games to challenge you.  We will again have great raffles and prizes both at the. event and at dinner.

For those golfers who have participated in the past we greatly appreciate your support and look forward to your attendance this year at our new and challenging venue.  We could not do this without you.  Whether you are able or unable to attend please pass this along to others who might enjoy the event in support of these charities.

Our 2026 Charities

Event Details

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Time: Registration @ 12:30 PM

Shotgun Start @ 1:30 PM

Dinner @ 6:30 PM

Location: Redtail Golf Club

7900 Redtail Dr., Lakewood, IL 60014

Cost: TBA

Registration

2025 Sponsors and Donors

Event Sponsor

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Adam Smith

KofC Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill Assembly # 2381