The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 2012 Rooming List Announced

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, April 30, 2012

2012 Rooming List Announced

Lewiston, MI--The tournament executive committee today announced the tournament's rooming list. Players will be staying four to a unit in the Garland Lodge villas. Located a short walk from the main lodge the villas feature a mutual sitting area with a gas log fireplace and two separate bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and shower.

Overall the executive committee is pleased with the lodging foursomes with the exception of villa three. Concerns have already been expressed about this foursome staying up all night and missing tee times. Extra curfew times may be imposed for villa three.

http://www.garlandusa.com/explore/lodging/villas

Villa 1
Mark Rice
Ken Klunder
John Topliff
Chris Grek

Villa 2
Jack Vos
Sam Vos
Jeff Stuk
Jon Vos

Villa 3

Dave Tanis

Dick Anema

Phil Vandenberge

Rodger Rice

Villa 4

Brian Van Hall

Don Van Zee

Jim Baker

Bob Warners

Villa 5

Dan VanderWal

Kyle VanderWal