Overview:

Over a decade ago, male members of Extendicare Health Services' Reimbursement Department began to gather at local golf courses. Usually congregating in groups of four, these men found mutual joy in hitting golf balls into various ponds, woods, sand, and - occassionally - a small hole on a secluded green. Despite the joy, Tom "Big Daddy" Johnson always found an excuse to not play. Quotes like "I've got to work on my landscaping at my new home" and "Extendicare needs me to work on Medicare Cost Reports" prevented Big Daddy from sharing quality time with his fellow co-workers.

Finally, in a desperate attempt to get him on a golf course and personally witness his poetic swing, the idea was hatched to create a tournament in Big Daddy's honor. After all, who could turn down the opportunity to golf in an outing - especially when the outing has your name on it?

Entering its 13th (yikes!) year, the Greater Big Daddy Invitational continues to flourish - as it celebrates Tom Johnson's annual venture onto a golf course. Previous BDI outings at Silver Spring, Ironwood, Autumn Ridge, Kettle Moraine, Deertrack, Olde Highlander, the Broadlands, the Fairways at Woodside, Nagawaukee, Morningstar, Rolling Hills, and Kettle Hills have resulted in countless memories. Hopefully, BDI XIII will add to those lasting memories!