Huskies Fore Hope Charity Golf Outing 2025

Sunday, July 27th 2025

Join NIU Football Head Coach Thomas Hammock for a Great Day of Golf!

Sunday, July 27th - Noon Shotgun start at River Heights Golf Course in DeKalb

Enjoy a fun-filled day on the green that includes:

• 18 Holes of Golf

• Gift Bag for Each Golfer

• Lunch on the Course

• Dinner Buffet at Fatty's Pub & Grille

• Raffle and Silent Auction

• Get your foursome or twosome together and sign up today!

🎯 All proceeds benefit Shriners Children’s Chicago and all funds raised contribute to the $250,000 fundraising goal to name the Rehabilitation Gym in honor of our good friend, Joe Coots. We have already raised over $110,000 toward this goal.

🏌️‍♂️ Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

We’re offering a variety of sponsorship packages and hole sponsorships to support this incredible cause.

📩 Questions about sponsoring?
Email us at: events@fattyspub.com

👉 Register for Golf & Sponsorships Here:   https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2025-huskies-fore-hope-charity-golf-outing-with-niu-coach-thomas-hammock

Honoring Joe Coots

the world lost a remarkable man in February. Our good friend and Huskies Fore Hope spokesman, Joe Coots, passed away—leaving behind a legacy of kindness, talent, and deep friendship that will not be forgotten.

Joe first came to DeKalb to help open the NIU Convocation Center as its marketing director, but it wasn’t long before he followed his true passion—acting. His talent took him to Broadway national tours of The Full Monty and Kinky Boots, and to television in shows like Modern Family, Rescue Me, Chicago Fire, and many more.

During the pandemic, Joe returned to the area to be closer to family.  He became an integral part of Fatty’s Huskies Fore Hope Golf Outing benefiting Shriners Children’s Chicago—a cause that meant the world to him, as he was once a patient there himself.

In honor of Joe’s memory and the incredible impact he had on so many lives, Huskies Fore Hope is proud to announce a new $250,000 fundraising campaign to name the rehabilitation gym at Shriners Children’s Chicago in his honor. $100,000 has already been raised toward this goal.

Every dollar raised continues to go directly to Shriners Children’s Chicago, helping pediatric patients receive the life-changing care they need regardless of the family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Now, those contributions also serve as a tribute to Joe—a man whose life was defined by generosity, passion, and love for his community.

Help us honor Joe Coots. Help us continue his legacy.