The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 23rd Annual Tournament Announcement

A Buddies Trip...A Lasting Legacy

"When buddie's golf succeeds it resuscitates the soul. We return to our lives as if from a spiritual retreat, reminded by imperfect pastors that we ought to quit chasing perfection and enjoy life." Golf Digest, December 2009.

A lesson like that knows no offseason. In 1988 four friends hatched an idea to spend two days in northern Michigan competing in three two-man events over three different courses--the winning team earning a full-course dinner and bragging rights until next year. It was right after the first 36-hole day, sitting on the deck at Shanty Creek Resort, watching the sun set over Lake Bellaire, reliving shots hit stoney and stone-like, mesmerized by a fervent purple and pink sky, the four friends instinctively knew, "This is perfect."

A trip was born, a lasting legacy begun. Since that first trip, friends and family have gathered each June, bound by the rich traditions of the game and lasting friendships forged in the cathedrals and cellars of Michigan golf: Boyne, Treetops, Garland, Wuskowhan, The Legend, Cedar River, The Chief, Wicked Trick, I mean, Crooked Stick, Bay Harbor, A-ga-ming, Black Forest, Antrim Dells, and countless others.

What began as four friends, 54 holes over two days has grown to as many as 28 golfers, 162 holes over 4 days. We are bound by the very things that make up the pillars of golf: love, honor, and respect.

Monday, January 4, 2010

23rd Annual Tournament Announcement

January 4, 2010 - The James E. Vos Invitational Tournament Committee is pleased to announce the 2010 tournament will return to last year's surprisingly pleasant venue: A-Ga-Ming Golf Club http://www.a-ga-ming.com/. Nestled high on a bluff overlooking beautiful Torch Lake, A-Ga-Ming hosts the player-favorite Sundance course and the under-rated Torch course. Changes to this year's tournament will be Friday morning's match-play round which will be played on historic Belvedere Golf Club http://www.belvederegolfclub.com/ a few miles north of A-Ga-Ming and just south of Charlevoix, MI.

Invitations and further details for the 23rd annual tournament will be delivered in January. This year's tournament will be limited to sixteen competitors.