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, May 19, 2014

2014 Rooming List Announced

Oscoda, MI--The tournament committee today announced the rooming list for 27th annual James E. Vos Memorial Invitational. Participants in the 2014 tournament will be staying in the resort's two-bedroom condos adjacent to the 18-hole Wee Links par 3 course. Each unit features two bedrooms with twin beds, full kitchens and sitting areas. Use of the Wee Links is complimentary to resort guests.

http://www.lakewoodshores.com/resort.htm

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
Rodger Rice
Dan Vander Wal
Kyle Vander Wal
Condo 2
Jack Vos
Sam Vos
Cam Van Koevering
Jon Vos
Condo 3
Dave Tanis
Jeff Tanis
Owen Tanis
Dirk Tanis
Condo 4
John Mulder
Dan Rosema
Chris Grek
Mark Ochsankehl
Condo 5
Jim Warners
Bob Warners
Ken Terpstra
Jeff Stuk
Condo 6
Don Van Zee
Don Van Zee, Jr.
Jim Baker
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