Playing golf and raising funds for the Timothy Christian athletic program on a beautiful autumn day…it doesn’t get much better than that—and we do it every year, even this one! The 2020 Timothy Christian Golf Outing & Athletic Fundraiser certainly looked different this year but we adapted, pushed forward, and thanks be to God — we still fulfilled our mission and set a new fundraising record. 

Our commitment to grow and inspire our students in a well-rounded, Biblically-rooted educational environment compels us to take athletics, arts and other extracurricular activities just as seriously as we do our academics. We feel these programs are equally important training grounds for our students, to develop servant leaders who fully live out their purpose in the world for Christ.  Whether winning or losing, practicing or competing— students have the opportunity to mature in Christ-like character, relationships, and physical, emotional and spiritual endurance. We believe athletics is an outstanding tool which helps enable us to cultivate these important life skills.  

We had a three-way tie between Team Ryan Brandsma, Team Josh Brandsma, & Team Laslo.  Congratulations to our 2020 winning foursome, who won with the scorecard tie breaker: Ryan Brandsma, Tim Hoving, Erik Hagstrom & Josh Molnar

We are reminded, especially this year, that these are exceptional teaching moments we have with our student athletes that we don’t want to miss out on. No matter what life brings, our God is good, He is in control and our hope is in Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

We are rejoicing and giving thanks in 2020 as we’ve set another golf outing record! Praise God! On September 18, 2020 we gathered at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge, IL with 200 golf participants, twenty volunteers, and ninety generous sponsors and “Friends of Timothy” raising an all-time high amount of $200,000.00. The proceeds from this event help fund much of our middle school and high school athletic needs. Timothy Christian’s athletic program and facilities are among the very best! And our annual golf outing propels this commitment to excellence in a very practical way. 

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can be a part of the Timothy Christian Golf Outing & Athletic Fundraiser in the future, please contact Bob Venhousen at venhousen@timothychristian.com. We’re always looking for more help! Special thanks to our many volunteers and Golf Committee members who made this year’s event possible: Jami Brighty, Julie Davidson- Co-chair, Matt Davidson, Steve DeBoer, Jay Evenhouse, Brad Huiner, Jack LeGrand, Jim Marshall, Rob Orange, Chris Valdez, Tyler VanderBrug, Matt Venhousen & Robert Venhousen- Chair.

We can’t thank our sponsors & participants enough for coming out in support of the Timothy Christian athletic program this year. Watching our community rally around our student-athletes was incredible to see and has never been more important as we navigate through the unfamiliar of 2020. 

Hole-In-One Sponsor

Independent Recycling
Thrivent –  Chicagoland Regional Office

Eagle Sponsor 

Brandsma Family Foundation
Huizenga Family Fund
Ozinga Ventures
Paul & Jessica Merrick
SET
The Cochlan Family
The Knoppers Family
The Potempa Family
Thrivent – Anderson Allen Group

Birdie & Staff Sponsor

McGivney Family
Tom & June Huiner

Birdie Sponsor

Darwill Printing
Diane M. Karpman Real Estate Team – Berkshire Hathaway
Drummond Industries
Executive Construction Foundation
Eric & Julie McMillian
Goldstone Financial (A. Pellegrino)
Homewood Bat Company
Infinity Mechanical
Merus Management Group, Ltd.
Providence Bank & Trust
Providence Life Services
Service Master
Trinity Christian College
Zeilstra Family

Par Sponsor

Jeff & Tracy Scott
Matt & Katie Jones
Midwest Industrial Funds – Justin Fierz
Savant –  Rick Brown
Doug & Rachel Hoogstra

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Connor & Gallagher
One Digital

Breakfast & Lunch Sponsor

Northwestern Mutual Life – McQuade

Lunch & Supper Sponsor

Ogletree Deakins
The Buikema Law Group, LLC

Dinner Sponsor

Paul & Pam DeBoer

Friend of Timothy

Andy & Amy Fincher
Bob & Judy Venhousen
Joel & Jill Rhiner
Joey Davidson, Class of 2017
Matt & Julie Davidson
The Van Dyke Group - Matt Van Dyke
Tom & Becky VanderVeen

Premium Hole Sponsor

AMDG
Carroll Seating
CIBC
C&RM – Russ Clousing
Dutch Farms
Frank Cooney
Hire Nelson Company, Inc.
James H. Quist,  CPA PLC
O'Keefe Family McDonald’s
Regal Packaging
Stones Jewelry
The MX Group –  Andy Mahler
The Door Store

Hole Sponsor

Allstate – VanderBrug
Arrowhead Steel
Berkshire Hathaway  –  Joel Zielke
Davidson Sealcoating
Davidson Strength & Performance
Dr. Schroyer DDS
Economy Disposal Service
El Famous Burrito –  Kevin Walker
Elliot Construction
Evenhouse & Co. CPAs
Grane Transportation & Logistics
Haggerty Buick/GMC
In Memoriam -  Larry Poltrock 
Jostens
Knollcrest Funeral Home
Midwest Promotional Group
Normandy Builders
Olympia CPT
Primetime – Don May
Royal Oak Landscaping
Signarama
The Center for Chiropractic Health

Gift in Kind  

Club Champion
Forest Awards & Engraving
C&RM – Russ Clousing
Midwest Promotional Group
Northwestern Mutual Life – McQuade
The Van Dyke Group — Matt Van Dyke
Thrivent –  Chicagoland Regional Office

Honorary Sponsor

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