The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: Final Trip Details

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.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Final Trip Details

Bellaire, MI--The tournament committee is pleased to provide participants with some final trip details for the 2013 James E. Vos Memorial Invitational.

1. We are staying at the Hawk's Eye Clubhouse condos at the Hawk's Eye Golf Resort. I have never been to this location. According to the website, the clubhouse and condos are located at 2620 Hawk's Eye Dr. in Bellaire, MI.

2. PLEASE check this web page regarding accommodations and check in times and location. Web page information can often be incorrect, but according to this web page information the check in center is only open until 6pm. It also shows check-in actually occurs at Shanty Creek's Summit Village Center at 5820 Shanty Creek Rd., in Bellaire. Again, according to the website you can call 888-275-0100 during office hours if you are going to be a late arrival.

http://www.golfbellaire.com/accommodations/checking-in.html

I will try to contact Alana at Hawk's Eye to get this clarified and if I do, I'll post the new information on this website. If I don't, you'll have to just contact the resort number above and make your own arrangements or find out how/when and what time you can check in.

3. Saturday details. Twelve of our group will be playing a warm up down the road at Black Forest. Everyone else is pretty much own your own Saturday until about 9-9:30pm. Many of us will likely end up at the Bellaire Bar or Short's Brewing for supper Saturday after golf.

4. The Gathering. Please plan to meet as a large group for a bit on Saturday night in one of the condos. This has become a nice little pre-tournament gathering where we greet each other, welcome the rookies, pick the pairings for Sunday's rounds. We'll start around 9-9:30pm and try to wrap by 10-10:30pm.