A Comeback Story to Cheer About
Erica Evans
July 16, 2026
Aside from a little sunburn, participants appeared to have a great time! The biggest highlight was the many smiles as 31 teams hit the links on a gorgeous summer day. The Greens for Good Golf Scramble centers on community; bringing people together for a meaningful cause while enjoying the experience along the way.
IPF team members who participated in the scramble covered their own costs and used personal time accruals. The event highlights the value of stepping away to connect and have fun with colleagues who are dedicated to MSU, committed to excellence, and proud to care for the university Spartans call home.
The golf outing began in 1992, with the last event held in 2016. Retirements among the planning committee left only a small group leading the effort by that time, including Michelle Jacobs, Stacy Nurenburg, Bill Lakos, and several student employees. After 25 years, the outing was retired, particularly as team participation had begun to decline in its final years.
After a 10-year hiatus, the golf outing has returned, and the scramble is thriving. Alex Moser, who led this year’s event, already plans activities in his spare time and chose to relaunch the outing as a charity event benefiting the MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs Program. Moser saw the outing as an opportunity for IPF to demonstrate support and gratitude for the local community while giving coworkers a chance to connect outside of work and get to know one another better.
“Team building is an important thing to have, and if I can play a part in helping grow relationships inside of IPF by running a golf outing, it was a no brainer,” said Moser.
He adds encouragement to others with ideas for bringing the IPF community together. “Anyone can run an event, don't let imposter syndrome sneak in. People are amazing and capable of anything! As cliché as it sounds we as humans can do anything we put out mind to!”
Biggest Winners: MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs Program
The biggest winners of this year's Golf Scramble were the students supported by the MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs Program.
Thanks to the generosity of participants and sponsors, the event raised $4,018 through TV CTP contests, Mulligans, and sponsorships, including:
- $500 from the TV CTP contest
- $720 from Mulligans
- $2,798 in sponsorship support
Together, these contributions will provide 12,054 meals to help address food insecurity and support Spartan students in need.
- Planners and Sponsors
Huge thank you to Chuck and Aero Filter. As the title sponsor, he produced trophies, donated two TV prizes and an additional proximity prize.
Tom Cousins was an incredible ally out of Materials & Logistics, who was able to help us connect to sponsors and get items donated to help make this event a success.
Hole sponsors:
- Johnstone Supply
- Centennial Electric
- Elite Mechanical Insulation
- Laux Construction
- AAI
- The Collaborative
- HECO Predictive Services Group
- Spicer Group, INC
- ENG
- Bottleless Nation Foyteck
- Laux Construction
- LRE
- Destination Cyclery
- Matrix Consulting Engineers
- Secure Lock & Door
- Aero Filter
- HECO INC.
- Spicer Group, INC
- Aero Filter
- Greens for Good Scramble Winners
First Place with –13:
Tom Cousins, Jeff Klann, Mark Rokita, and Chuck Dankanics
Runner Up: Jeremiah Saier, Ben Keeler, Adam Hahn, Matther Bailey
(Pictured here with other Landscaping staff)
“Thank you to the IPF Workforce Engagement Committee for their willingness to trust me in running this event!” said Moser.
“When team building and community connection are intentional, a workplace can grow into the supportive people-first culture that enables a workplace to truly thrive," said David Robinson, IPF Workforce Engagement Committee Chair.
