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Sep. 15, 2025
8:30 am  -  6:30 pm ET

18th Annual Van Andel Institute Golf Outing

Get ready to test your favorite golf club at West Olive’s picturesque Wuskowhan Players Club as West Michigan’s most passionate golfers gather for the 18th annual Van Andel Institute Golf Outing. Set for Monday, Sept. 15, this iconic gathering features a scramble tournament, lunch and dinner. The best performances will be recognized during an award presentation — and there will be unique opportunities to improve your game along the way, all while supporting VAI.

Proceeds benefit biomedical research and K–12 and graduate education at the Institute.

Marcus Bradman

Todd Custer

Tim Long

Kasie Smith

Carol Van Andel

Beth Van Portfliet

  • 8:30 a.m. Driving range opens
    Registration
    Breakfast and coffee available on patio
    Silent auction opens
    Raffle ticket sales available
  • 9:45 a.m. Golfers make their way to the start
  • 10:00 a.m. Remarks and brief program at the start
    Jack Doles – Welcome
    David Van Andel – Van Andel Institute Update
    Jack Doles — Introduction of guest speaker
    Guest Speaker
    David Von Ins – Rules of play and official start
  • 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start
    Available on the course throughout the day: Lunches available starting at 12:00 p.m. at the turn, Two full bars for beverages on course
  • 3:45 p.m. Golfers return to Wuskowhan Clubhouse
    Cocktail hour
  • 5:30 p.m. Drone Drop Raffle Drawing and announcement of Tournament Winners & Contest Winners by David Van Andel
    Buffet dinner in Wuskowhan Clubhouse (buffet will be ready at 5 p.m. and guests are encouraged to grab a seat and eat right away at 5:30 p.m.)
    Silent auction closes & silent auction checkout opens until event ends
  • 6:30 p.m. Event ends

Event Details

Venue: Wuskowhan Players Club 16111 Blair St West Olive

Contact Info:

Email: Sarah Rollman

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Hogan Sponsor

Player Sponsor

Mickelson Sponsors

  • Grand Rapids Christian Schools

  • Owen, Ames, Kimball Logo
  • John and Therese Rowerdink

  • Tom and Mary Stuit

  • Dave and Beth VanPortfliet