The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 25th Anniversary Tournament Shirts

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.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

25th Anniversary Tournament Shirts

Lewiston, MI--The James E. Vos Senior Memorial Invitational executive committee today revealed the 25th anniversary team shirts. Team Grand Haven will wear a blue and white striped Adidas shirt. Team World will wear a red and black striped Adidas shirt. Both shirts will carry the tournament's logo on the left chest and the "25th" insignia on the right sleeve. Participants may wear them throughout the tournament but will be required to wear them for singles match play and a tournament photo on the last day: Tuesday, June 5.

The shirts are being supplied and embroidered by Image Builders in Jenison, MI and are being partially underwritten by Dr. John Mulder. Particpants will be asked to purchase the shirt for $27, payable to the executive committee at anytime during the tournament.

The tournament executive committee wishes to express its deep gratitude to Dr. Mulder for his very generous gift.