Momentous events
These must-see tournaments are every golf enthusiast’s dream
This summer promises a selection of fantastic golfing events in B.C. and Alberta. Here are a few of the most significant tournaments that golfers are looking forward to in the 2009 season.
May 31 - Jun 7, 2009 - Times Colonist Open - Victoria, B.C.
The challenging Uplands Golf Club will be hosting the 26th annual Times Colonist Open tournament this year. Jim Rutledge is returning for 2009, and other golf pros will also be there, so don’t miss this top-notch event.
For more information, call Murray Thomas, tournament director for the Victoria Open Golf Society, at 250-479-5973 or e-mail info@tcopen.ca. Visit the TC Open website at www.tcopen.ca
June 8 - 14, 2009 - City of Surrey Invitational - Surrey, British Columbia
Hosted by Hazelmere Country Club, this tournament not only draws enthusiastic golfers to South Surrey, but also benefits a great cause. All proceeds from this event are donated to the British Columbia Children’s Hospital foundation. The purse for the Surrey Invitational is CAN$150,000. For more information visit www.hazelmere.com
June 22 - 28, 2009 - ATB Financial Classic - Calgary, Alberta
The Canadian Tour has announced that the 2009 ATB Financial Classic is taking place at the Sirocco Golf Club, and there will be 156 competitors hitting the green this year. The Canadian Tour circuit has been credited with graduating some of the highest-ranked players in the world, so this event will be huge. For more information visit www.atbfinancialclassic.com
June 29 - July 5, 2009 - Telus Edmonton Open - Edmonton, Alberta
Glendale Golf & Country Club is hosting the 2009 Telus Edmonton Open, one of the most eagerly anticipated tournaments in Alberta. Part of the Canadian Tour, this event will draw professional golfers from all over the world. For more information visit www.telusedmontonopen.com