As volunteers worked hard clearing the paths at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat for a new disc golf course, the project got a big boost of funding thanks to a $27,000 grant from the United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries Association (UMCRM).
“We’re pretty excited about the progress made on the course this spring, and the support of our first-round sponsors has put us just $9,000 short of fully funding the project,” said Site Director Erik Bengston. “We still have hole sponsorship opportunities for groups, businesses and individuals. That will help us complete not just a nine-hole family course, but a full 18.”
The first phase of the project is on target to be completed by July 2023 includes a nine-hole Family/Ace course and an 18- hole Professional/Amateur course. Erik estimates the second nine-holes on the Family course along with the finishes touches on both courses (like benches and signage) to be ready in spring 2024 once all sponsorships are finalized.
$1.7 million in Ministry Impact Grants were awarded to 68 projects by the UMCRM Association. The program was funded by an anonymous family foundation. Michigan Area United Methodist Camping also received a grant. See story.
Hole Sponsorships
Each sponsor will get either name or logo recognition on a sign at one hole plus all sponsors will be recognized on a sign in the new parking lot at the front of the campground.
- Pro/Am Sponsors (18) $2,000 per hole or 2 sponsors per hole at $1,000 each
- Family/Ace Sponsors (9) $1,000 per hole or 2 sponsors per hole at $500 each
Contact Erik Bengston at ebengston@umcamping.org to reserve your hole sponsorship — only a limited number are available! Sponsorship donations can be made by check payable to Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat and sent to 5807 Ridge Rd, Pentwater, MI 49449. You can also donate by credit card by phone (231-869-5627) or via our donate page.