The Tournament of Friendship was founded on the premise of bringing people together to help us better relate to one another. A byproduct of this “coming together” is our ability to provide assistance to young men and women who aspire to serve their communities in criminal justice and fire fighting professions. The “TOURNAMENT OF FRIENDSHIP” was established in 1982, which means we’ll be celebrating our 44th year of building bridges and providing financial assistance to our future leaders, all thanks to you and your support.
Over the years, many fine students have benefited through scholarships offered through the “TOURNAMENT OF FRIENDSHIP, completed their studies at Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and Davenport University, and have proceeded to enter careers in criminal justice and firefighting. It is through your participation in this annual fund-raising tournament that we are able to continue to provide financial assistance to deserving women and persons of color. We have been able to bring some of these recipients back to our event the last couple of years which we think has put some perspective on who we help.
The Tournament of Friendship now annually provides two $4500 scholarships to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at Michigan State University, $7000 in scholarships to students enrolled in the EMS/Fire Sciences programs at Lansing Community College, and $5000 in scholarships to students at Davenport University’s downtown Lansing campus.
Please join us for a wonderful day of golf and fellowship, as we raise money for our future criminal justice and fire fighting professionals.
Interested in golfing or sponsoring the event, email Tim Homberg (hombergt@msu.edu) for more information.
Event
Friday, July 17th, 2026
Wheatfield Valley Golf Course
Williamston, Michigan
Cost
Golf Registration is $100 per golfer
Schedule
8:00 AM - Breakfast*/Registration
9:00 AM - Shotgun Start
At the Turn - Lunch**
2:00 PM - Prize/Awards Ceremony
* Breakfast provided by Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ (Holt, MI)
** Lunch provided by the MSU School of Criminal Justice
2025 Sponsors and Donors
The biggest contribution we get to the scholarship fund is from personal or Corporate Sponsorships, Hole Sponsorships or Meal Sponsorships. This money goes directly into the scholarship fund. In lieu of sponsorship, we also accept prize donations. Prizes in the form of gift certificates, golf equipment, apparel and hotel stays are always welcomed.
If you have any questions please contact: Tim Homberg (hombergt@msu.edu) or by phone at (517) 282-7323.
We thank the following:
MAJOR SPONSORS/DONORS
Title Sponsor: Mary Lee Vandermoere Memorial
Birdie Sponsor: Lansing Board of Water & Light
Birdie Sponsor: Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Golf Ball Sponsor: Clark Hill Law Firm
Dinner Sponsor: Priority Health
Lunch Sponsor: MSU School of Criminal Justice
Breakfast Sponsor: Davenport University
Breakfast Sponsor: Lansing Community College
Beverage Sponsor: Michigan State Police - Troopers Assistance Fund
Tee Sponsors
- Alpha Phi Sigma – National Criminal Justice Honors Society: MSU Chapter
- Bachman Home Improvement, LLC
- Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar - East Lansing
- Captial Region Airport Authority
- CBI Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
- Choose Lansing - Heidi McNaughton
- Circadian Risk
- Clark Construction
- Crenshaw Peterson & Associates
- Detroit Commandery No. 1 - Knights Templar
- Donna and Marv Zischke
- Dr. Chris and Dr. Sheila Maxwell - MSU School of Criminal Justice
- Dr. Christopher Smith & Charlotte Smith - MSU School of Criminal Justice
- Dr. David Carter Family - MSU School of Criminal Justice
- East Lansing Police Department
- Florene McGlothian-Taylor - Captain MSU DPPS
- Grand Commandery - Knights Templar of Michigan
- Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Cue
- H&H Mobile
- Lansing Community College Fire Instructors
- Lansing Police Department
- LeVeck Lending Group
- Meijer Store - Mason
- Michigan State Police Command Officers Association
- Michigan State University Department of Police & Public Safety
- Mr. Richie Davis - Retired Director of Michigan State Police
- PRO Reflections Detail and Window Tinting
- RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
- REO Town Pub
- Schutter Family
- ShayMak Mortgage
- Shroyer Towing, Inc.
- Stacy Bellgowan - Coldwell Banker Realty
- Teachout Security Solutions
Prize Donors
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Capital Region International Airport
- Clark Hill
- College Fields Golf Club
- Consumers Credit Union
- Double Tree by Hilton
- Dusty's Cellar
- Eagle Eye Golf Course
- East Lansing Marriott Hotel
- Eldorado Golf Course
- Emerald Hills Golf Club
- Forest Akers Golf Course
- Granger
- Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Cue
- Heidi McNaughton
- JErickhouse, Inc.
- Joe's on Jolly
- Lansing Community College
- Marcos Pizza
- Mitchell's Fish Market
- MSU Athletics Department
- MSU Federal Credit Union
- Playmakers
- Residence Inn by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Riverwood Golf Course
- Shaheen Chevrolet
- Tavern 109
- The Emerald Golf Course
- The Graduate Hotel
- Triterra
- Wheatfield Valley Golf Course
Sponsorship Level - EAGLE
- Cost - $3000
- Sponsor Receives:
- Two Foursomes in the Tournament
- Display of agency/organization banner at Check-In/Reception Area of Clubhouse
- Recognition of “Eagle” sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event
Sponsorship Level - BIRDIE
- Cost - $1500
- Sponsor Receives:
- One Foursome in the Tournament
- Display of agency/organization banner at Check-In/Reception Area of Clubhouse
- Recognition of “Birdie” sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event
Sponsorship Level - DINNER
- Cost - $1000
- Sponsor Receives:
- Covers the cost of the steak dinner, which is provided to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers during the awards/dinner reception
- Recognition of “Dinner” level of sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event
Sponsorship Level - LUNCH
- Cost - $750
- Sponsor Receives:
- Covers the cost of the lunch, which is provided to all the golfers as they make the turn throughout the day
- Recognition of “Lunch” level of sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event
Sponsorship Level - BREAKFAST
- Cost - $500
- Sponsor Receives:
- Covers the cost of the breakfast, which is provided to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers prior to the start of the Tournament
- Recognition of “Breakfast” level of sponsorship at the awards/dinner reception, on the Tournament’s website and in future literature promoting the event
Sponsorship Level - TEE HOLE
- Cost - $125
- Sponsor Receives:
- Placement of sponsor’s logo/name on a “Tee Hole” sign located at the tee box of one of the holes on the golf course.
- Recognition of the “Tee Hole” sponsorship on our website and in future literature promoting the event
2024-2025
- MSU: Amaiya Jones and Sarah DeZwaan
- LCC: Aiden Johnson, Erika Everest, Julian Hendrickson
- Davenport: Meliah Williams and Kenonica Joseph
2023-2024
- MSU: Ashonti Carter, Britney Doan
- Davenport: Kenonica Joseph, Sarah Root
2022-2023
- MSU: Armani Arnold, Hailey Wood
- LCC: Antoine Bess, Elvira Gjelaj, Harrison Bragdon, Margaret Allen, Teresa Greisinger
- Davenport: Shakeyda Israel, Megan Logan, Sara Culton
2021-2022
- MSU: Jada Mitchell, Jessica Truong
- LCC: Travis Sweet, Spencer Alexander
- Davenport: Taylor Hiersbetell, Khina Acharya, Adrian Vincent Smith, Elaine Stacey, Mark Anthony Vang
2020 - 2021
- MSU: Tyesha Kirks-Allen, Arthur Fickling
2019 - 2020
- MSU: Sharon Williams, Madelyn Saylor
2018 - 2019
- MSU: Jama Holley, Amber Ryans
- LCC: Tiffaney Carson, Christopher R. Jordan, Richard H. Maldonado
- Davenport: Kyla Smith
2017 - 2018
- MSU: Asia Campbell, Brittany Drummond, Lauren Gager
- LCC: Andriana Kruszka, Christian Major, Shay-Lynn Willett
- Davenport: Kyla Smith
2016 - 2017
- MSU: Cande Bramble, Jailah Emerson
- LCC: Allie Buxton, Shayne Kelly, Emma McFaul, Shanise Moore
- Davenport: Latarsha Holmes, Devera Henderson
2015 - 2016
- MSU: Calli Feier, Brea Waters
- LCC: Jaclyn Allen, Hailey Bateman, Katelynn Bennett
- Davenport: Latarsha Holmes
2014 - 2015
- MSU: Tamika Lofton, Deanna Stevenson
- LCC: Ashley Shepard, Emma McFaul
- Davenport: Bryanna Bowers
2013 - 2014
- MSU: Deja Johnson, Ariel McClendon
- LCC:
2012 - 2013
- MSU: Melina MacGregor, Chelsea Schneller
- LCC: Julie Hoch, Kori Laux, JaRod Benson
2011 - 2012
- MSU: Hannah Coleman, Pedro Valdez
- LCC: Cyndi Gallegos, Sarah Melton, Amy Schneider
2010 - 2011
- MSU: Leslie Anderson, Shera Novak
- LCC: Shamario Carr, Sarah Pendell, Amy Schneider
2009 - 2010
- MSU: Erica Adams, Netkeitha Heath
- LCC: Gustavo Garcia, Tommy Moton, Sarah Pendell
2008 - 2009
- MSU: Jealisha Calvert, Ryan Flint
- LCC: Adan Bellant, Tommy Moton, Leah Torok
2007 - 2008
- MSU: Roland Foster, Tiffany Godsey
- LCC: Earl Christian, Roberta Martin, Daniel Pennock
2006 - 2007
- MSU: Christen Burtzloff, Roland Foster
- LCC: Ericka Calloway, Robert Stump
2005 - 2006
- MSU: Elisabeth Filemyr, Erin Held
- LCC: Miranda Crawford, Donna Stewart
2004 - 2005
- MSU: Casey Hof, Shareka Johnson
- LCC: Daniel M. Flores, Jessica Haines
2003 - 2004
- MSU: Christine DiClaudio, Catherine Wise
- LCC: Trisha Dowell, Christopher Lum, Muyn-Ling
2002 - 2003
- MSU: Katherine Roe, Ashley Wright
- LCC:
2001 - 2002
- MSU: Michelle Foresman, Erin Taack
- LCC: Dana Clifford
2000 - 2001
- MSU: Calley Cerano, Jammie Kincaid, Emily Shipley, Kandace Wright
- LCC: Blake Magee, Ambrocio Mendez, Lisa Thelen
1999 - 2000
- MSU: Melissa Brown, Tamar Griffin
- LCC: Joshua Palmer
1998 - 1999
- MSU: Jerome Gathright, Tracy Ruiz
1997 - 1998
- MSU: Sharonna Miller
1996 - 1997
- MSU: Kia Harris, Gene Witt
1995 - 1996
- MSU: Paul Elam, Kia Harris
1994 - 1995
- MSU: Tara Colman
1993 - 1994
- MSU: Carmen McClure
1992 - 1993
- MSU: Kahill Wasson
Contact
For questions regarding the “TOURNAMENT OF FRIENDSHIP”:
John J. Castillo
(517) 575-8402
Tim Homberg
(517) 282-7323
hombergt@msu.edu