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Dear Golfers,
The recent Vancouver Open Presented
by Perfect Lies capped a successful Inaugural season for the
Vancouver Golf Tour. Our season ended in classic style as our
Order of Merit leader Phil Jonas shot an amazing score of 63 to
win the Open, break the UGC course record and win the overall
Order of Merit. Jonas’ fine play resulted in a paid entry down
to the 2008 PGA Tour Qualifying School. Justin Hyun was the low
amateur in the Open and the 2007 Amateur Order of Merit Winner
went to Stephen Jenkins.
Overall, the 2007 season turned out to be a tremendous success
and would not have been possible without our Title Sponsor
MarketPlace IGA and their supporting sponsors Coca-Cola &
Canada Bread who played a pivotal role in our Inaugural
season.
Our thanks go out to all of our 2007sponsors:
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Title
Sponsor: |
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MarketPlace IGA |
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Supporting Sponsors: |
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Canada Bread |
Coca-Cola |
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Platinum
Sponsors: |
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Abbotsford Times |
Maple Ridge Times |
Chilliwack Times |
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Richmond News |
Delta Optimist |
Surrey Now |
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Gold
Sponsors: |
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Haywood Securities |
Johnston Meier Insurance |
Budget Printing |
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Nickel Heating and Ventilation |
BC Golf Guide.com |
Brad Garside - Paine Edmonds LLP |
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North
Shore
News |
Perfect Lies |
Vancouver Courier |
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Silver
Sponsors: |
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Odlum Brown |
Musqueam Golf Club |
Club Car |
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North Shore Pest Detective |
Coquitlam Now |
Burnaby Now |
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Bronze
Sponsors: |
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Srixon Canada |
Jim Hill - Trillium Golf Group |
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Fitness
Sponsors: |
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Yoga For Golf |
Kendal Yonemoto CPGA |
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Jenny Grills Fitness |
iQuest Performance |
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Media
Sponsors: |
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Global TV |
Vancouver Sun |
The Province |
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Van-Net Newspapers |
BC Golf Guide.com |
Score Golf |
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BC Golf News.com |
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Running a golf tour requires a
tremendous amount of support. The 2007 season could not have
been done without the support of all tournament hole sponsors,
the large commitment of the VGT Committee Members (Holly
Pearson, Mike West, Heidi Tran) and the volunteers who spent
endless hours setting up, hole spotting and scoring our
Championship events.
VGT would like to acknowledge all the great golf courses that
hosted our tournaments. Not only were we treated to Championship
conditions all year long, but also to great reception from all
of the golf course support staff. From all the positive feedback
from our contestants, the overall experience was one they will
not forget.
Here is a quick
‘Year-in-Review’ of our tournaments and the winners:
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Spring Event
#1: Sandpiper GC , March 19 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Matt Palsenbarg - 66
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$700 |
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2- Phil Jonas - 70 |
$510 |
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T3- Jay Balloch - 72 |
$390 |
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T3- Matt Makinson - 72 |
$390 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Stefano Sidonio - 83
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100 |
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2- John Shepherd - 84 |
0 |
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Spring Event
#2: Squamish Valley GC, March 31 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Lindsay Bernakevich - 67 |
$600 |
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2- Dan Swanson - 68 |
$400 |
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3- Ryan Lidkea - 69 |
$275 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Brandan Price |
400 |
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2- Jeremy Paradis |
275 |
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Spring Event
#3: Furry Creek GC, April 9 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Matt Makinson - 66 |
$650 |
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2- Phil Jonas - 69
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$450 |
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3- Matt Palsenbarg - 70
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$360 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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T1- Dennis Fullerton - 77
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75 |
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T1- Joel Geschke - 77
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75 |
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Spring Event
#4: Ledgeview GC , April 30 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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T1- Doug Morgan - 66 |
$950 |
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T1- Jeff Hallborg - 66
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$950 |
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T3- Phil Jonas - 67
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$540 |
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T3- Andrew Smeeth – 67 |
$540 |
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T3- Kendal Yonemoto - 67 |
$540 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Brandan Price - 70 |
320 |
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2- Blair Coan - 71 |
150 |
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3- Tom Shorthouse- 76
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100 |
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BC Match
Play Championship, April 1 - May 6 |
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Finals |
Winnings |
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D. Swanson / R. Kellington
(5 & 4 over) |
$2250 |
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M. Palsenbarg / R. Williams
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$1750 |
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Spring Event
#5: Point Roberts GC, May 14 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Jeff Hallborg - 72 |
$900 |
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2- Jay Balloch - 73
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$700 |
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T3- Mark Strong – 74 |
$525 |
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T3- Dan Swanson - 74 |
$525 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Rob Williams - 79
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200 |
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2- Steve Jenkins - 81
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100 |
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Spring
Pro-am: Swan-e-set Resort, May 22 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Jeff Hallborg - 66
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$1200 |
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2- Dan Swanson - 66
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$900 |
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3- Andrew Smeeth - 67
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$750 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Stephen Jenkins - 75
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250 |
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2- Stephen Connor - 76
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150 |
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Ledgeview
Open – Ledgeview Golf & CC, June 30- July 2 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Andrew Smeeth - (-9) |
$2000 |
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2- Phil Jonas - (-7) |
$1300 |
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3- Oliver Tubb - (-6) |
$1100 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Nick Taylor - (-9) |
500 |
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2- Adam Hadwin - (-3)
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400 |
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Summer
Series #1 - Hazelmere, July 5 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- James Stewart - 69 |
$550 |
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2- Andrew Smeeth - 71 |
$450 |
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T3- Murray Poje - 72 |
$300 |
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T3- Jeremy Paradis - 72 |
$300 |
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T3- Dan Swanson - 72 |
$300 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Shane Dent - 77 |
150 |
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2- Barry Dick - 78 |
100 |
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Chilliwack
Open – Chilliwack Golf & CC, July 14 - 15 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Phil Jonas - (-5) |
$2500 |
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T2- Doug Morgan - (-4)
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$1500 |
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T2- James Harper - (-4) |
$1500 |
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T2- Matt Palsenbarg - (-4)
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$1500 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Dean Meyer - (+2) |
500 |
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2- Brad Clapp - (+4) |
400 |
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Golden Ears
Open- Pitt Meadows , July 28 - 29 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Kendal Yonemoto - (-6) |
$2200 |
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2- Phil Jonas - (-5) |
$1500 |
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3- James Harper - (-3) |
$1100 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Goodman Lindjberg - (-4)
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500 |
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Summer
Series – Mayfair Lakes GC, August 2 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Jeff Hallborg - 65 |
$800 |
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2- Matt Daniel - 66
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$600 |
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3- Dan Swanson - 67 |
$475 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Stephen Jenkins - 77
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150 |
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2- Barry Dick - 78 |
100 |
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Summer
Pro-am– King’s Links GC, August 23 |
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Dan Swanson - 64 |
$1800 |
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2- Fraser Mulholland -
67 |
$1200 |
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T3- Phil Jonas - 68 |
$900 |
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T3- Andrew Smeeth - 68
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$900 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Steve Savage - 73
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150 |
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Junior |
Points |
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T1- Andrew Rasmussen - 71 |
150 |
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T1- Ted Cho - 71 |
150 |
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Vancouver
Open–University Golf Club, September 15 - 16
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Professional |
Earnings |
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1- Phil Jonas - (-11) |
$2800 |
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T2- Doug Morgan - (-6)
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$1330 |
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T2- Andrew Smeeth - (-6) |
$1330 |
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T2- Caine Lacusta - (-6) |
$1330 |
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Amateur |
Points |
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1- Justin Hyun - (-2) |
500 |
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2- Brandan Price - (-2) |
400 |
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Junior |
Points |
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1- Ted Cho - (-1)
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300 |
2007 Order of Merit Winners
(VGT members only):
Professional
Spring Winner: Jeff Hallborg – $500 bonus
Summer Winner: Phil Jonas – $500 bonus
Overall Winner: Phil Jonas – PGA Tour Qualifying School
Entry Fee (approx. $5000
value)
Amateur
Overall Winner: Stephen Jenkins – Wins Trophy
In closing the 2007 season, I would
like to say one last thank-you to all of the players, sponsors,
volunteers, committee members and golf courses who have
supported the tour since its inception. We are embarking on a
developmental task that is a challenging one to say the least.
However, It is with all of your support that we can say 2007 has
been a huge success in so many ways. I am anticipating some VERY
exciting developments in the fall and will continue to keep all
of you on the front page as we prepare for a banner 2008 VGT
season! Our 2008 membership and schedule details will be
released before the end of the year. Plan to get your games in
shape for a great season where we will continue to "Prepare
Tomorrow's Champions".
Regards,
Fraser Mulholland
Commissioner
Vancouver Golf Tour
(604) 980-GOLF (4653)
fraser@VancouverGolfTour.com
www.VancouverGolfTour.com
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