“JONAS JUMPS
AHEAD AT THE HADASSAH-WIZO”
 Boasting
the largest field of golf Professionals
in its tournament history, the 27th
Annual Hadassah-Wizo Pro-am
Tournament hosted at the
meticulously groomed Richmond Golf and
Country Club by a first class
organization and emceed by CTV’s own
Jason Pires, proved to be a huge
success once again. Of the more than
forty Professionals vying for the
prestigious Bess Panar trophy, thirteen
posted scores below par. Veteran Phil
Jonas of McCleery Golf Course
birdied six holes on the day to finish
at 67 (-5), just enough to capture the
coveted trophy and a cheque for $1700.00
for his fine play.
It comes as no surprise to those
following the close race for the 2009 Cleveland
Golf/ Srixon Canada Order of Merit that with the
Hadassah-Wizo win Jonas recaptures the tightly
contested lead from close golfing rival Bryn
Parry. Finishing a stroke behind Jonas Monday
were Professional rookie Adam Hadwin of Morgan
Creek, Professional Dan Swanson of Guildford,
and Sechelt Golf & C.C. Professional Blake
Mithrush, who each earn cheques for $1200.00.
With several tournaments left on the 2009
Vancouver Golf Tour schedule, including the
Chilliwack Open happening this weekend and the
upcoming Golden Ears Invitational, Jonas will
have to play great golf this summer to retain
his slim margin on the Cleveland Golf/ Srixon
Canada Order of Merit.
Click here to follow the 2009 Cleveland
Golf/Srixon Canada Professional Order of Merit
 In the team portion of the Hadassah-Wizo
Pro-am event, the true surprise of the day came
when it was announced at the end of the evening
that VGT’s own Commissioner Fraser Mulholland
had captained his pro-am team to victory over
Team German (Ron Corber, Earl Winstock, and Ray
Greenfeld). Team Mulholland, consisting of Dale
Borland, Raymond Kiem and Neil Johnston, found a
great liking to the well kept conditions at the
Richmond Golf and Country Club. “My guys were
striking it very well on the day.” Mulholland’s
team effort earned him a cheque for $200.00 and
his team a Vancouver Island Golf Getaway.
The Low Gross Amateur honours of the
night belonged to Kyle Ulinder, carding a
respectable 74 for the day and earning him a
gift certificate for a pair of sunglasses of his
choice. With the Low Par Points honour belonging
to Shane Cunningham with 47 points, he
walks away with a new customized pair of golf
shoes.
Click here for Full Tournament Prize Results
 Although
the tally has not been finalized, this year’s
tournament has no doubt continued to keep with
tradition in raising significant funds for the
Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital.
At this time I would like to extend my thanks to
the countless and often thankless hours spent by
the Vancouver Hadassah Wizo Committee (Bev,
Connie, Fay and many others) and its supporting
staff of volunteers to coordinate such a well
organized event. Just ask any past contestant of
the tournament. Thanks also go out to Richmond
Golf and Country Club (from the fabulous Greens
Crew to the Catering staff) for their generous
support of the tournament and in particular to
Head Professional Derek Thornley and his staff,
for without whom this event would not happen so
successfully.
The 27th Annual Hadassah-Wizo tournament
would not be the success today without the
continued support of the many sponsors, several
of whom are listed here on the right:
Continued thank-you also goes out to
VGT’s contributing sponsors of the event:
MarketPlace IGA and Club Car.
This is VGT’s second year affiliated
with the Hadassah Wizo Pro-am, bringing our Live
Scoring features to the event, giving players a
chance to see the on course action. Much
appreciation also goes out to the VGT event
team, (Heidi, Mike, Fanny, Bryan, Bill, and Tom)
who keep VGT going from event-to-event!
For full results and Order of Merit
Standings, please click below:
Team & Pro Prize List
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