James E. Vos Memorial Invitational 2016

James E. Vos Memorial Invitational 2016

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 8, 2013

2013 Tournament Invitations Announced

Byron Center, MI--Tournament Committee announced today invitations have been sent out for the 26th playing of the James E. Vos Memorial Invitational June 1-4, 2013 at Hawk's Eye Resort in Bellaire, Michigan.

 Excitement is already building for the 2013 tournament and the tournament committee expects the sixteen slots will fill quickly. Early commitments have already been received from Jim Baker, who again receives this year's award for "first in," Chris Grek, and last year's MVP, Ken Terpstra.

 The tournament committee will again strive to extend invitations to every past participant in the tournament's history as well as some tournament rookies. Receiving invitations this week are:
Mark Rice (tournament executive committee)
Jack Vos (tournament executive committee)
Jim Warners (tournament executive committee)
Thom Anema (tournament executive committee)
Sam Vos
Jon Vos
Jim Vos
Dick Anema
Rodger Rice
Jeff Tanis
Dave Tanis
Donovan VanZee
Dirk VanZee
Bob Warners
Ken Terpstra
Joel Neiwenhuis
Doug Gulker
Tony Vroon
Mark Vandenberge
Phil Vandenberge
Brian VanHall
Steve Elenbaas
Ben Elenbaas
Dan Vanderwal
Kyle Vanderwal
Chris Grek
John Mulder
John Topliff
Steve Spoelhof
Scott Spoelhof
John Spoelhof
Randy Ruiter
Keith Baker
Ken Klunder
Scott Alfree
Rick VanDyke
David Zylstra
Jeff Stuk
Jim Baker
Dewey Ducharme
Dan Rosema


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