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The Rust Family Open is an annual golf tournament nearing its 10th year of existence, a weekend-long excursion exclusive for kin. No prizes are awarded except pride, and teams are chosen by drawing names from a hat. The format switches throughout the trip—best ball, team best ball, one-on-one matchups. Everything is handicapped and the traveling group of eight usually stays the same.
Last year, they played Lakewood Shores, located near Michigan’s eastern shore and Lake Huron.