1ST ANNUAL ALUMNI CHALLENGE

Monday, August 11, 2025
Hawks View Golf Club, Lake Geneva, WI

About the Event

The Next 18 Alumni Challenge is more than a golf event — it’s a chance to reconnect, compete, and give back. We’re bringing alumni together for a day of camaraderie, fun, and fundraising, all in support of sending more veterans and first responders to our life-changing wellness camps.

Whether you attended your first camp last year or have been with us since the beginning, this event is for you. It’s about celebrating how far you’ve come — and helping someone else begin their journey.

Dress Code – Teams and individuals are strongly encouraged to wear Next 18 gear.

Event Details

  • 36 total teams (2 players per team)
  • Each team must include at least one Next 18 alumnus
  • Alternate Shot Format – choose your teammate wisely!
  • Stableford Scoring System – a fast, fun way to keep things competitive
  • $140 per team ($70 per player)
  • Par 3 Course – two teams will start on each hole (18-hole layout)

 

***Prizes will be awarded for best team score, hole events, and more***

Top team will receive free entry into 2026’s Alumni Challenge + more

 

Important Times

  • 8:30 AM – Registration & Driving Range
  • 9:00 AM – Welcome Remarks & Program
  • 10:00 AM – Shotgun Start
  • Post-Round: Full lunch buffet and alumni-led program

Merch: Exclusive Next 18 gear available at discounted pricing

Custom Next 18 – Vessel bags, BlueTee x Next 18 Player+, Player Go, and Series 3+ Max rangefinders all custom branded, new Old Fashioned hoodies, new hats and much more

$140 per team
MUST REGISTER AS A TEAM

Can We Play with Friends?

Yes! While each team must register separately, you’ll have the option to request another team to be paired with at your starting hole. We’ll do our best to honor all pairing requests so you can play alongside your friends or fellow alumni.

Registration includes: driving range, lunch, round of golf, golf cart.

Wristbands will be available for select hole events – More to come!

🤝 Fundraising Challenge

We’re inviting all teams to take part in our Alumni Fundraising Challenge to help fund future camps for veterans and first responders.

🏆 Prizes Include:

  • Top Fundraising Team: Free entry into the 2026 Memorial Day Outing for a team of 4 ($750+ value)
  • Tiered Fundraising Prizes (per team) at:
  • $500 raised
  • $1,000 raised
  • $1,500 raised
  • $2,500 raised

💡 Fundraising is optional, but every dollar raised helps us grow and impact more lives.

📩 Once you register, you’ll receive a fundraising toolkit with messaging templates and a 2-page guide to help you share your story and raise support.

🎥 Media & Storytelling

This event is also a time to reflect on your journey. We’ll have camera crews on-site capturing footage, conversations, and interviews. We’d love to hear:

What camp meant to you

  What’s changed in your life since

  How you’ve grown and what you’ve carried forward

Your voice matters — and sharing your story helps others take that first step.

🎯 Why It Matters

This isn’t just another golf outing. It’s a full-circle moment — from healing to giving back. Your participation helps us continue our mission, deepen our impact, and serve more veterans and first responders in need.

We can’t wait to see you on the course.

👉 Spots are limited – register your team today!

Registration