Events

Fundraising Events

Our fundraising events are designed for our supporters, both individual and corporate. They are an excellent way for everyone to learn more about us while having a great time. They also provide an excellent opportunity for corporations to sponsor our youth programs while possibly entertaining customers.

Each year, First Tee – Benton Harbor proudly organizes fundraising and community events to support our expanding participant base and broaden our impact. The generous contributions of our partners play a vital role in the success of each event. We proudly share news of our activities across Southwest Michigan.

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Scholarship Dinner & Silent Auction | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | The Inn at Harbor Shores | 6 PM – 8:30 PM

A packed room full of energy, emotion, and purpose came together to celebrate eight remarkable scholars, honor our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, and recognize our inaugural Wall of Fame class.

We are proud to celebrate this year’s First Tee Scholarship Recipients: Jason Wright, Isaac Weber, Rachel Cox, Jordan Miller, Kate Sherman, Helaina Mihalik, Dylan Walters, and Kennedy Bowman. Each of these young people represents the best of First Tee – Benton Harbor, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.

We also honored Kirk Christensen as our Volunteer of the Year, recognizing his incredible dedication to our participants at Harbor Shores and beyond.

And we celebrated the impact and legacy of five extraordinary individuals who were inducted into our inaugural Wall of Fame class: Jeff Fettig, Pam Klyn, John Miller, Nancy Tennant, and Mark Brown.

Please contact Josh Schaffer at [email protected] or call 269-210-6968 for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

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First Tee – Benton Harbor Cup Presented by LECO | Monday, October 20, 2025 | Lost Dunes Golf Club