The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 2013 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, May 20, 2013

2013 Rooming List Announced

Bellaire, MI--The tournament committee today announced the rooming list for 26th annual James E. Vos Memorial Invitational. Participants in the 2013 tournament will be staying at the Hawk's Eye Clubhouse condos. The two bedroom, two bath condos were built in 2006 and offer panoramic views of the golf course and a short walk to the on-property restaurant, bar, and pro shop--both located in the same building.

Each unit sleeps four and features full kitchens, living areas, 42" plasma TV's, fireplace, outdoor deck, and free wireless internet service. A link to the accommodations webpage is found here:

http://www.golfbellaire.com/accommodations/clubhouse.html

Herewith the rooms and participants assigned. The condo numbers above each set of names do not correspond to actual condo numbers at the resort.

Condo 1
Mark Rice
Rodg Rice
Dave Tanis
Jim Baker

Condo 2
Jack Vos
Sam Vos
Jon Vos
Cam Van Koevering

Condo 3
Dan Vander Wal
Nick Vander Wal
Kyle Vander Wal
Don Van Zee

Condo 4
Jim Warners
Mike Posby
Ken Terpstra
Brian Van Hall

Condo 5
John Mulder
Dan Rosema
Chris Grek
Mark Ochsenkehl