The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 2016 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 30, 2016

2016 Rooming List Announced

Gaylord, MI--The tournament committee today announced the rooming list for 29th annual James E. Vos Memorial Invitational. Participants in the 2016 tournament will be staying in standard 2-person guest rooms at the Inn at Treetops Resort. Note: there are two main lodging facilities on the resort's main property complex: the Inn and the Lodge. The Inn, where we are staying, is older of the two lodging complexes and is located closer to the restaurant. A link to the the property map is below.

Treetops Property Map

Herewith the rooms and participants assigned. The numbers assigned to each grouping are not actual room numbers. If you wish to switch room assignments from what is below, work that out directly with the resort staff.

Room 1
Mark Rice
Rodger Rice

Room 2
Thom Anema
Dick Anema

Room 3
Jack Vos
Sam Vos

Room 4
John Mulder
Ben Rosema

Room 5
Dan Rosema
J.D. Rosema

Room 6
Dave Tanis
Jack Tanis

Room 7
Owen Tanis
Dirk Tanis

Room 8
Donovan Van Zee, Jr.
Kellen VanDreumel

Room 9
Jon Vos
Jim Vos

Room 10
Jim Warners
Bob Warners

Room 11
Tony Vroon
Jeff Tanis

Room 12
Don Van Zee
Jim Baker