Henry Jones and Pierre Thomas to compete in Illini golf tournaments

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:49 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Summary

Pro Bowler Henry Jones and Super Bowl champion Pierre Thomas will participate in the fifth annual David Williams Foundation golf outing on September 11 at the University of Illinois Orange Course. This scramble features former Illini football teammates and 30 four-person teams. Proceeds benefit local organizations such as the Kiwanius Club of C-U's Tom Jones Challenger League. Additionally, the 25th annual Illini Rebounders Lou Henson Golf Outing is scheduled for August 26 at Atkins Golf Club, with Illini coach Brad Underwood and past players also taking part.

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  • Golf outing on September 11 features Henry Jones and Pierre Thomas.
  • Proceeds will benefit local charities in Champaign-Urbana.
  • The Lou Henson Golf Outing will take place on August 26.
  • Brad Underwood and other former Illini players will participate.
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  • 2:49 PMYahoo SportsTop of the Morning, Aug. 4, 2026
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Aug. 4—Two Illini-themed golf tournaments worth a tee time: — Pro Bowler Henry Jones and Super Bowl champion Pierre Thomas will join former Illini football teammates in this year's field at the fifth annual David Williams Foundation golf outing Sept. 11 at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Savoy. Sponsored by Midland States Bank, the popular scramble pairs a former Illini or C-U ...

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