The Record Charity Golf Event Raised Funds

The sixth annual Record Open golf outing brought in over $5,000 to support independent community journalism in Evanston.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy

The Record Charity Golf Event Raised Funds

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The Record Open VI raised more than $5,000 to fund local reporting efforts during a charity golf event held at The Evans at Canal Shores. Participants gathered for 18 holes of play, contests, and a dinner to support the organization.

Why it matters

The event provides essential financial support for The Record, ensuring the continued operation of independent news coverage in the Evanston community. By gathering community members and sponsors, the outing sustains the newsroom's ability to provide local reporting.

The tournament raised over $5,000 in net proceeds to support local news reporting. The winning team finished with a score of 9-under par across 18 holes of play.

The players

The Record

The Record is an independent news organization based in Evanston that relies on community contributions to sustain its reporting operations.

Optima

Optima served as the primary title sponsor for the sixth annual charity golf tournament.

Andy Kulick

Andy Kulick was a member of the winning golf team and also secured the individual title in the closest to the pin competition.

The details

Golfers participated in a full 18-hole round followed by a post-round dinner to generate funds for local journalism. The event featured side contests including a longest drive competition using a marshmallow and a closest to the pin challenge, which was won by Andy Kulick.

September 30, 2026 was the original date scheduled for the golf outing.
October 8, 2026 served as the final makeup date for the event.

Market Landscape

This fundraiser reflects the growing trend of local newsrooms adopting non-profit and community-supported business models to maintain editorial independence. It positions the organization as a hyper-local institution integrated into the community's civic and social support network.

The fundraising success ensures that The Record can continue providing independent news coverage for Evanston residents without subscription paywalls or corporate influence. Supporters who participated in the tournament or donated their winnings directly contributed to the operational capacity of their local news source.

The takeaway

Community-led fundraising events serve as a vital mechanism for sustaining small-scale local businesses and non-profit services. Readers can support local organizations by participating in sponsored events or contributing to targeted annual drives.