The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 2018 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.

Sunday, May 6, 2018

2018 Rooming List Announced

Bellaire, MI--The tournament committee today announced the rooming list for 31st annual James E. Vos Memorial Invitational. Participants in the 2018 tournament will be staying in standard 2-bed accommodations in Summit Village at the Lakeview Hotel and Conference Center.

The Lakeview Hotel is at the heart of Shanty Creek and offers offers million-dollar views of Lake Bellaire, miles of pristine hardwood forests and out-the-door access to The Legend and Summit Golf Courses. The guest rooms also have walk-to access to The Lakeview Restaurant, Arnie’s Grill, The Spa at Shanty Creek, indoor and outdoor pools. Standard rooms include: two queen beds, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, balcony/deck.

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

Rm. 2208
John Anema
Dick Anema

Rm. 2201
Thom Anema
Dan Vander Wal

Rm. 2211
Steve Elenbaas
Ben Elenbaas

Rm. 2220
John Mulder
John Topliff

Rm. 2207
Mark Rice
Rodger Rice

Rm. 2209
Dave Tanis
Owen Tanis

Rm. 2204
Jeff Tanis
Dirk Tanis

Rm. 2210
Jon Vos
Max Vos

Rm. 2203
Jack Vos
Sam Vos

Rm. 2202
Tony Vroon
Anthony Vroon

Note: Jim Baker, Jim Warners, Bob Warners, and Ken Terpstra are staying in Ken's condo in Schuss Village.