The High Pointe F.O.R.E Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) that is supported by members and friends of High Pointe Golf Club.

FORE is a widely known golf term but it has a special meaning to us. “Friends of Rod and Eileen” honors the memory of the parents of our Founder, each passed in May of 2019, twenty three days apart.  As our Founder likes to say, “if you like me, it’s because of them.”  They inspired a purpose driven life in their son Rod.  

High Pointe Golf Club FORE Foundation, established in 2025, is committed to positively impact lives through the great game of golf. Giving back and creating opportunities for others is at the center of that purpose. 

Our Mission: The High Pointe Golf Club FORE Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of local veterans, junior golfers, college bound employees and children of employees, through exposure to golf’s strong values and traditions, scholarships and other financial assistance.  The Foundation, among other charitable acts, has already funded scholarships for high-achieving, college-bound employees. 

The Muller Scholarships:  Annual scholarships have been established in honor of the late Fred M. Muller, PGA, and are awarded to college bound high achieving team members. These recipients are selected based on their impact in their role at our club, their impact on the local community, and their commitment to furthering their education.  The scholarship accrues value based on seasons of service to the club and years of school ahead. Fred Muller, the longtime Crystal Downs pro and “father of Northern Michigan golf” gave back to the game in a way that we can all look up to. 

The Lewis Scholarship: An annual scholarship will be established in honor of the late Brian Lewis.  A longtime publishing partner to our architect and founding partner Tom Doak, Brian became a Traverse City local. He truly who loved the game and loved sharing the stories that come with a life spent around golf. 

Our 2025 Muller Scholarship recipients are: 

Belle Keely - University of Michigan

Andrew Soos - John Carroll University

John Hawkins - Michigan State University

Brogan Danbrook - Michigan State University

Ben Wolff - St. Francis HS Senior 

The High Pointe F.O.R.E Foundation mission will include both veterans, those who served our great country, and local junior golf.  We will create initiatives for access, events, and will support resources for growing the game and sharing the values the make the game so special to those here in our Northern Michigan community.