Thursday, September 18, 2025
Support our seminarians by registering to play, making a donation, purchasing raffle tickets, and bidding on auction items!
Tee Up For A Brighter Future
Join us for a day of unparalleled golf, friendship, and philanthropy at Mundelein Seminary’s annual Rector’s Classic golf outing.
The Rector’s Classic is more than just a golf outing—it’s a celebration of community and the enduring mission of Mundelein Seminary. By participating and sponsoring, you’re not just getting involved a premier event; you’re becoming part of a legacy of support that empowers seminarians to become compassionate leaders in service to the Church and the world.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting to master your swing, the Rector’s Classic offers an unforgettable experience for golfers of all levels. Picture yourself navigating the lush fairways and challenging greens of a fun course, surrounded by stunning scenery and fellow enthusiasts—all while supporting a noble cause. If you’re not a golfer, you can still support the Rector’s Classic by purchasing tickets to attend the reception, dinner, and awards ceremony following our day on the course.
Our golf event will begin at Pine Meadow Golf Club on Thursday, September 18, 2025 and will include a BBQ lunch, a swag bag at registration and a special gift for each golfer.
The day of togetherness will continue into the evening with a reception, silent/online auction, raffle, dinner and award presentation on the campus at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Become a sponsor and purchase tickets to the Rector’s Classic today and join us as we tee up for a brighter future, one swing at a time.
In Service of One Another Award
This year, we are proud to honor Fr. Thomas Franzman with the 2025 Cardinal Joseph Bernardin In Service of One Another Catholic Humanitarian Award.
Registration and Sponsor
Become a Sponsor, Register for golf and/or the reception and dinner.
Explore the Course
Pine Meadow Golf Club
The Schedule: Thursday, September 18
Play Early, Play Fast, Coming Soon.
Golf
| 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Play Early, Play Fast |
| 10:00 AM | Registration and driving range open at Pine Meadow Golf Club |
| 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Shotgun begins |
Dinner & Reception
| 6:00 PM | Cocktails, silent auction and raffle at University of St. Mary of the Lake dining hall |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner and awards ceremony |
| 9:00 PM | Event ends |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Sponsor
Silent Auction
Bid on online/silent auction items coming soon.
Rules for Shotgun Golf
- Shotgun golf will begin at 12:30 PM. Foursomes will be broken up in 1A and 1B all the way through to 18. Those that are “Hole Sponsors” will begin at the hole with their logo on a flag.
- There is a 2 putt max.
- Beat the Seminarian: Longest drive will be on hole 4.
- Beat the Seminarian: Closest to the pin will be on hole 17.
- The hole-in-one will be at hole 5 and there will be detailed instructions on the course.
- The staff at the golf course will calculate the lowest foursome, closest to the pin and longest drive and those winners will receive an award at the dinner.
- In the event of a tie for the lowest score, the staff at Pine Meadow will total the back 9 of the scores and determine the winner. If the back 9 still results in a tie, the staff will total the front 9. In the event there is still a tie, they will look at the handicap and determine the winner.
- Mulligans will be available for purchase and golfers can buy as many as they want and use the honor system when cashing in on their Mulligans.
- When golfers arrive, they will check-in and they will be told their starting hole. USML Seminarians will take their bag and place it on a golf cart with their name, so when lunch is over the golfers will go to their cart and drive to their starting hole.
2025 Honoree
Fr. Tom Franzman
2025 In Service of One Another Honoree
Father Thomas Franzman is a distinguished alumnus of St. Margaret Mary School in West Rogers Park, Quigley Preparatory Seminary, Niles College Seminary, and the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Ordained in 1970, he has devoted over five decades to priestly service in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
His early ministry included assignments at St. Clotilde Parish, St. Bede in Ingleside, Carmel High School for Girls in Mundelein, and leadership as administrator of Catholic Charities Youth Camp in McHenry County. He later served as associate pastor at Holy Name Cathedral while simultaneously coordinating construction projects for the archdiocese.
From 1982 to 1990, Fr. Franzman was rector of Quigley North Seminary. He then became pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish on Chicago’s East Side. He also served as director of the Department of Evangelization, and later as stewardship officer and provost at the University of St. Mary of the Lake.
In recognition of his lifelong dedication to the Church, Fr. Franzman received the prestigious “As Those Who Serve Award” from Mundelein Seminary in 2008.
Most recently, he served as director pro-tem and chaplain at the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University in Evanston. Today, he continues to share his gifts, helping every weekend at St. Pat’s in Lake Forest. This year marks his 16th year there.
Golf Committee
- Mr. Sean Klock, Chair
- Mr. Brian Callahan
- Mr. Marty Endre
- Mr. Todd Helfrich
- Mr. Mike Rigali
- Mr. Timothy Frazier
For more information contact Nicole Karlove.