A Hole-in-One! Whitecaps Community Foundation Golf Outing
The 7th Annual WCF Golf Outing raises over $40,000!
Thousand Oaks Golf Club – August 1, 2022
Although the morning started with a downpour, the sun quickly followed, becoming perfect conditions for the 135 participants in the Whitecaps Community Foundation 7th Annual Golf Outing. At 11 a.m. Joe Chamberlin, CEO of the Whitecaps, gave a hearty welcome to attendees who were ready to get out on the green. Golfers had an opportunity to buy a Bases Loaded package before heading out to the links, allowing them to take part in activities at every hole. In addition to contests like Hole in One, Longest Drive, and Longest Putt, there were fun and games like an air cannon, speed pitch, Plinko, and drink sampling!
During the event, the Whitecaps Community Foundation held an online auction that raised over $4,000. Some of the items up for bids included autographed baseballs, signed jerseys, and experience packages.
The special guest speaker for this year’s golf outing was former Detroit Tiger, Dave Rozema. Dave Rozema made his major league debut at the age of 20 in 1977. Rozema finished his rookie season with a 15-7 record and a 3.09 ERA and ranked third in the league in winning percentage. He also won postseason honors as the American League Rookie Pitcher of the Year and the Tigers’ rookie of the year in 1977.
The Seventh Annual Whitecaps Community Foundation Golf Outing presented by Bauer Products would not have been possible without all of our generous donors and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who helped support the Whitecaps Community Foundation’s mission, enriching the lives of kids in West Michigan. Save the date for the 8th Annual Whitecaps Community Foundation Golf Outing presented by Bauer Products – Monday, July 31, 2023! Tickets and sponsorships are available here.
About the Whitecaps Community Foundation: The Whitecaps Community Foundation is the nonprofit extension of the West Michigan Whitecaps. The foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of kids and their families by providing them with access to fun, baseball, team dynamics, leadership, education, and recreational opportunities. With the help and generosity of West Michigan residents and community partners, the Whitecaps Community Foundation continues to make the West Michigan area an inclusive and diverse place for fun, community, and experiences. For more information contact Jenny Garone at JennyG@Whitecapsbaseball.com
About West Michigan Whitecaps: The Whitecaps minor league baseball team was established in 1994. The Whitecaps are the High-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the Eastern Division of the High-A Central League. The team’s home games are played in West Michigan’s favorite, largest, outdoor, multi-purpose venue, LMCU Ballpark. For more information visit whitecapsbaseball.com.
