Vancouver Parks Golf News

Vancouver Parks Golf wrap-up of the Vancouver City Open Championship

Sept 16 , 2009 - Vancouver Parks Golf would like to congratulate Bryn Parry on his victory in the 2009 Vancouver City Open. The tournament conducted at Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Golf courses saw a record number of participants since its inaugural year in 2007. Bryn Parry played extremely well over the three days with an opening 66 at Fraserview, followed by a second round 65 at Langara and closed strong at McCleery with a final round 71 to finish at 12 under par and claim a two shot victory. Runner-up Phil Jonas tested McCleery and the tournament leader with a final round 67 for a 54 hole total of 10 under par.

Low scores from each day of the tournament were Bryn Parry and Stuart Anderson at Fraserview, both with 6 under par 66's. Parry fired a 6 under par 65 to post the low round of the day at Langara and Jonas and James Harper both closed with 4 under par 67's to post the day's low score a McCleery.

"We have been extremely pleased with the relationship we have had with the Vancouver Golf Tour in conducting this Championship at our Vancouver Parks Golf courses," stated Ron Caswell, Manager of Golf and Park Operations. "We've had some great feedback from the players, many of whom admitted they hadn't played our courses in a while and were amazed at the conditions and playability of all three."

Vancouver Parks Golf would also like to extend its congratulations to the amateur champions. The Championship Flight was won by Adam Cornelson, Graham Twiss took the title in the 'A Flight' and Peter Huai bested the competition in the 'B Flight'.

"It was extremely satisfying for our staff to be involved with a tournament of this magnitude and we are really happy to have joined the Vancouver Golf Tour in being able to raise $5,000 for the CKNW Orphan's Fund at the Pro-Am on Sunday at Fraserview," said Howard Normann, Supervisor of Golf Operations. "The quality of golf played by the Professionals is a testament to just how good theses guys are and it was great to see them test our courses, which held up very well," he added.

"It has been a great week and our decision to partner with Vancouver Parks Golf proved to be fantastic from the course conditions, meals and player feedback ", said Fraser Mullholand, Commissioner of the Vancouver Golf Tour.

About Vancouver Parks Golf

Vancouver Parks Golf is made up of the Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Championship Golf Courses. Fraserview Golf Course has won bronze in the "Best Public Course in Canada" category, and was voted one of the "Most underrated golf courses in Canada" by the SCOREGolf Magazine Golfer's Choice Awards. McCleery Golf Course boasts a very active junior instruction program which helps to get young people started in the game and has developed an inner city youth golf program that introduces the game to children of the Downtown Eastside. Langara Golf Courseoffers enjoyment with peace and tranquility in the heart of Vancouver. The course offers top notch greens that are well protected by bunkers providing a challenge for every level of golfer.

3 Great Courses... One Great Experience.

For more information please visit vancouverparksgolf.ca or contact:

Mr. Howard Normann
Supervisor of Golf Operations
604.718.6533
howard.normann@vancouver.ca

About Vancouver Golf Tour
Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) has been developed for our local Professionals and Amateurs - giving them the opportunity for a high level of competition in a PGA Tour environment without spending excess travel dollars.  We want to give our players the opportunity to learn how to win while at the same time building their confidence to play on Worldwide Major Tours.

Contact Information

For more information please visit vancouvergolftour.com or contact:
Mr. Fraser Mulholland
Commissioner
604-980-4653
info@vancouvergolftour.com