For years a sizable gap existed in the tournament's historical records. No one knew where the historical files from the 1993-1998 tournaments were or whether or not they even existed. Any historical facts--including the tournament's sole hole-in-one--were pieced together by the aging memories of its participants.
No longer.
On Saturday, March 1, while rummaging through old boxes in a darkened corner of the basement, executive committee member and tournament co-founder, Mark Rice, stumbled upon an old copier paper box. Thinking it was old files, he quickly opened it to ready it for the recycle pile. He's glad he did. Inside were all the files from the missing years--the Lost Files.
The discovery is significant on several levels. One, it was during this period the Ryder Cup format began and solidified. It was also during this time what became the traditional "Grand Haven vs. The World" grudge matches were birthed.
And, what is perhaps most exciting is the very real possibility the Ace might be found. The tournament's only hole-in-one ever recorded occurred during this time period. It is historically thought to have occurred during the 1994 tournament. Only time will tell if this most special scorecard is in the box.
Stay tuned as the files are "unearthed" the stories will unfold.
Also found: my 6th Grade castle project.
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