The James E. Vos Memorial Golf Invitational: 2019 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.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

2019 Rooming List Announced

Gaylord, MI--The tournament committee today announced the rooming list for 32nd annual James E. Vos Memorial Invitational. Participants in the 2019 tournament will be staying in standard 2-bed accommodations at the Inn at Treetops.

The Inn at Treetops was completely rennovated in 2017 and now features completely updated rooms and public areas. The Inn at Treetpos sits between the Lodge and the top of the hill restaurants, overlooking the Jones driving range and the ski hill. Offering a heated indoor pool and outdoor pool (in season), hot tub, coin laundry, game room, newly renovated lobby, children’s center, and you can easily walk to the restaurants, the lodge and the convention center. The Inn has interior corridor entrances for all accommodations located on 3 levels with no elevator access. All rooms offer a patio or balcony.

Please note: check-in is at the Treetops Lodge, not the Inn. The Lodge is located across the parking lot and closer to the Jones course pro shop.

Newly Renovated Room at the Treetops Inn

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, not with the executive committee.

Room 1
Mark Rice
Rodger Rice

Room 2
Jack Vos
Thom Anema

Room 3
Tony Vroon
Anthony Vroon

Room 4
Dick Anema
John Anema

Room 5
Dave Tanis
Owen Tanis

Room 6
Jeff Tanis
Dirk Tanis

Room 7
John Mulder
Ben Rosema

Room 8
Dan Rosema
JD Rosema

Room 9
Steve Elenbaas
Ben Elenbaas

Room 10
Jon Vos
Max Vos

Room 11
Dan VanderWal
Kyle VanderWal

Room 12
Jim Warners
Bob Warners

Room 13
Jim Baker
Chris Grek