History
Did you know? The Origins of The Chili Open
In 1990 five Strongsville Rotarians visited an event called The Chili Open. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Poland in Ohio, and hosted at the Warren Gun Club. Inspired by the event Tony Vehar, Neal Klubunde, Rick Voigt, Jerry Balint, and Mike Cohan reported back to their home Club in Strongsville.
In 1992, with the help of local companies like: House of Larose, Orlando Bread, Southwest General, Emerald Health and The Surgery Centers, and The Rotary Club of Strongsville hosted their first Chili Open Golf Classic. With over 300 Attendees, we raised over $16,000.00 for local charities.
Since 1992, The Chili Open has raised more than 2 million Dollars which Supports Local Charities across Northeast Ohio and International Efforts!
2025 Raffle Winners
Winner of the $10,000 Grand Prize
Brian Szymanski, Ticket Number 10422
Winner of the $5,000 Prize
Gina Panzanella, Ticket Number 2878
Winner of the $1,000 Prize
Logan Minnich, Ticket Number 2504
Winners of the Bourbon Raffle
1st Prize
Steve Sparbeck, Ticket number 488
2nd Prize
Al Nimrichter, Ticket number 410
3rd Prize
Dave Shuey, Ticket number 054
4th Prize
Rosie Shuey, Ticket number 414
5th Prize
James Nixon, Ticket number 063
2024 winners
1st Wayne Kresak
2nd Rick Voigt
3rd Emily Baudler
2025 Sponsors
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