The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: Mark Ox Joins Tournament!; Rooming List Change!

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 28, 2015

Mark Ox Joins Tournament!; Rooming List Change!

Glen Arbor, MI--The tournament committee announced today Mark Ochsankehl (Ox) has joined the tournament bringing the total number of participants to 24. The tournament is full.

Ox joined the tournament in 2013 and has been a welcome presence ever since. Welcome Ox!

The smooth swinging Ox enters the 2015 tournament with a +6 handicap index having shot 78-80-82-76 in 2014 for a 79 average. Ox's handicap index has steadily dropped since joining the tournament as a +8.

The addition of Ox changes has caused a slight revision of condo assignments. Some condo assignments have changed. The most up to date condo lodging list is below and has been sent to The Homestead management.

Sundance #7
Jeff Tanis
Dave Tanis
Owen Tanis
Dirk Tanis

Sundance #15
John Mulder
Dan Rosema
J.D. Rosema

Sundance #27
Don VanZee
Jim Baker
Jim Warners
Chris Grek
Mark Ox

Sundance #1
Mark Rice
Rodger Rice
Thom Anema
Dick Anema
John Topliff

Gentle Winds #23/24
Jack Vos
Jon Vos
Sam Vos
Tony Vroon
Mark Vandenberge
Dan Vander Wal