The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: October 2018

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, October 14, 2018

2019 James E. Vos Memorial Invitational Tournament Dates Announced

Byron Center, MI--The James E. Vos Memorial Invitational Committee today announced the dates for the 2019 tournament will be held one week earlier than its traditional Wednesday night through Saturday noon schedule. The tournament will be held beginning Wednesday evening, May 29 through Saturday morning, June 1, 2019.

The tournament has been selling out the last 4-5 years. Spots will be held for 28 participants. If you are interested in joining the 2019 tournament, please hold these dates in reserve on your calendars.

Finally, if you have suggestions for where the 2019 tournament should be held, please contact one of the tournament's executive committee members:

Thom Anema
Mark Rice
Jack Vos
Jim Warners