The GOEI International Friendship Tournament flag flying over the golf course
The International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

at the Goei Center

invites you to the first annual

GOEI International Friendship Tournament

Monday, September 21, 2026
Boulder Creek Golf Course, Michigan
Four-Person Scramble
The Tournament

Out of many, one fairway

The Goei International Friendship Tournament (GIFT) invites you to build your own international team — a foursome drawn from the many countries, cultures, and communities that make West Michigan what it is — and bring it to the first tee.

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and civic partners will share the course for a day of relationship building guided by an old ideal the tournament takes as its purpose — e pluribus unum — out of many, one.

Whether you carry a single-digit handicap or you're still finding your swing, the scramble format keeps the day welcoming — the point is who you meet between shots.

  • FriendshipFostering meaningful connections through a shared commitment to caring for and uplifting one another.
  • LeadershipEmpowering individuals and organizations through our collective resources, firmly founded on the pillars of Trust, Respect, and Talent.
  • CommunityUniting our diverse international community under the shared ideal of e pluribus unum—out of many, one—to drive opportunity creation and economic development together.
Schedule

The Day at a Glance

From first tee to final putt.

Official Card of the Day
8:00
Registration & RangeCheck-in, welcome gift, coffee, and warm-up on the practice tee
9:00
Shotgun StartFour-person scramble · 18 holes · contests on every par 3
2:30
Awards & FarewellTeam prizes, closest-to-the-pin, and long drive winners announced at the 18th
The Venue

Boulder Creek Golf Club

Set among the hills of Belmont, just north of Grand Rapids, Boulder Creek is an 18-hole championship course designed by Mark DeVries — a par-72 layout that runs from the elevations of the front nine into the lush hills of the back, with bent-grass fairways and greens throughout.

Five tee boxes at every hole keep the day welcoming for every player in the field, from seasoned competitors playing nearly 7,000 yards to first-timers at the forward tees — a course built, fittingly, for many kinds of golfers on one fairway. An elegant clubhouse with a pro shop, restaurant, and terrace anchors the day, and the course has earned national recognition, including a place on Golf Magazine's "Top 100 You Can Play."

72Par
6,949Yards
18Holes
5Tee Boxes

bouldercreekgolfclub.com  ·  5750 Brewer Ave NE, Belmont, Michigan 49306

The Story Behind GIFT

The Goei Center

Founded by entrepreneur and community leader Bing Goei, the Goei Center transformed a historic Grand Rapids industrial building into a landmark hub for business, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community engagement — today one of West Michigan's premier venues for conferences, leadership gatherings, and cultural celebrations.

The Center's purpose reaches beyond the venue itself — turning the talents of many into shared opportunity, and helping people of every origin build one thriving community. There's a fuller story behind that mission, and one we look forward to telling you in person on the day.

EntrepreneurshipMentorshipDiversity & InclusionEconomic DevelopmentCommunity
Join Us

Register Your International Team

Build a foursome that tells a story — teammates from different countries, cultures, and communities — or register as an individual player and we'll pair you into an international team.

Team of Four — $500 Individual player — $125 · Includes 18 holes & cart

After submitting, you'll receive payment instructions — registration is confirmed once your check is received.

See you on the first tee.

Your registration has been received. To secure your place in the field, please send your payment by check using the details below.

Payment by Check
Make check payable to
International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Mail to
International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence at The Goei Center 818 Butterworth St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504