October 1, 2025

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, hosted its second annual Golf Play Day at The Ledges Golf Course. This year’s event brought together customers, suppliers, and team members for a day of friendly competition and raised approximately $5,300 to be split between scholarships through the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association (RRVTMA).

“Our Golf Playday is about more than great shots and good company—it’s about investing in the next generation of manufacturing talent,” said Kika Young, President of Forest City Gear. “We’re proud to partner with AGMA and RRVTMA to support scholarships that open doors to rewarding careers in the trades.”

Event Highlights

• Best Score Winners (-11): RSM US Team — Thomas Jeske, Ryan Hammelev, Josh Wruck, Tim Delany
• Blind Score Winners (Even Par): “Howells” — Jenny Howell, Jan Howell, Scott Howell, Gabe Howell

Contest Winners

• Long Driver (Hole 2): Jordan Beardsley
• Closest to the Pin (Hole 8): Brian Dunsheath
• Closest to the Pin (Hole 17): Keith Liston
• Longest Putt (Hole 10): Mike Huntly
• Longest Drive with Kids Club (Hole 16): Owen Tyson

Event Sponsors

• EMAG
• Illinois Bank & Trust
• Safety Management & Training

Hole Sponsors

• Cintas
• Digital Hive Mind
• KAPP NILES
• Martin Precision
• Stateline Swiss Manufacturing

Food Sponsor

• Cline Tool

Forest City Gear extends its gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors who made the day a success. By combining camaraderie and competition, the Golf Playday reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to community involvement and workforce development.