LMC Golf Outing raises nearly $18,000 for student-athletes
The Lake Michigan College Athletics Golf Outing, held Monday, July 24, at Point O' Woods Golf & Country Club in Benton Harbor, raised $17,729 to support LMC's student-athletes.
LMC's Foundation organizes the annual event with LMC Athletics and presenting sponsor Whirlpool Corp.
"This golf outing benefits every student-athlete by providing funds that support their programs," LMC's Executive Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Life Melissa Grau said. "Without this fundraiser, we couldn't give our athletes the experiences we do. Thank you to all the businesses and golfers for this incredible investment in our student-athletes."
A total of 94 golfers on 24 teams participated in the golf outing. The Sturgis Bank team of Bob Burch, Ben Hannewyk, Dave Montayne, and Matt Scheske took first place, scoring a 56, 16 under par. They edged the team of Eric Wignall, Brent Prillwitz, Matt Zerbal, and Mike Pooler, who scored a 57.
Individual winners were Susan Cobian (women's long drive), Michael Chamberlin (both men's long drive and longest putt), and Will Sobaski (closest to the pin).
"We are so grateful to Whirlpool and all of our sponsors for making this event such a tremendous success," LMC's Vice President, Advancement & Community Impact Doug Schaffer said. "I also want to thank our LMC Foundation Board members who went above and beyond as sponsors, entering teams and participating in the outing this year."
Ace Level Sponsors are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Honor Credit Union, and Sturgis Bank. Birdie Level Sponsors are Kalin Construction and Plante Moran. Par Level Sponsors are Competitive Edge, B&L Information Systems, and HES Facilities Management. Red Hawks Sponsors are 1st Source Bank, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, Doak Financial, Gaishin Manufacturing, Pinnacle Hotel Group, Progressive AE, and Stifel.
For more information on ways to donate to LMC's Foundation, visit lakemichigancollege.edu/foundation, call 269-927-8120, or email dschaffer@lakemichigancollege.edu.
