MarketPlace IGA
VANCOUVER GOLF TOUR
TOURNAMENT IN REVIEW
Monday, May 11th, 2009
Squamish Valley Golf & C.C.
“19-YEAR OLD ROOKIE SENSATION STEALS THE SHOW AT SQUAMISH”
I guess he can thank his coach Phil Jonas for the both the pre-tournament work and the invitation to play, as 19-year old Dong Su of Surrey claimed his maiden Professional Victory yesterday, shooting 66 (-6) at the 2009 GREEN ROOM OPEN at Squamish Valley Golf & CC. Su scorched the front nine in 31 (-5) and made eight birdies total on the day to edge out Canadian Tour member John Shin by one shot to win $1,100. Shin played very steady with 5 birdies on his card and no bogeys to shoot 67 and win $800.
The Bejing born Su has had quite a track record as an amateur the past few years, honing his game first as a junior on the Maple Leaf Junior Tour and CJGA, winning 7 junior tournaments in a row in 2005 before heading to China to compete on the rapidly developing Omega China Tour in 2007. 2008 was a year of amazing progress where Su finished with two third place finishes and a second place against some of China’s top Professionals as an amateur. In 2009, he has played in two Omega China Tour events as a Professional and currently sits 18th on the Order of Merit. Su will continue his holiday in Vancouver until the Omega China Tour commences back in June. He will no doubt take home some confidence with his maiden Professional victory to future events this year which will include a full schedule of China Tour events and select Asian Tour events in the fall and a possible invitation to the prestigious $8.5 Million WGC – Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone CC in August.
In the Championship Amateur draw, Coquitlam’s Matt Rohatensky claimed his first VGT win shooting a great round of 2-under par 70, edging out Whistler’s Steve Wheeler by 3 shots. In Flight A, Port Moody’s Andre Maille took home low honours shooting 77, one stroke better than Guildford’s Steve Smith. Flight B was won by Gleneagles Fred Walters who beat out Squamish Valley’s own Tom Cattermole by 2 shots.
VGT would like to thank our title sponsor of this event – GREEN ROOM PERFORMANCE CENTER and in particular to James Suttie for initiating the great relationship we’ve established with their great facility. For anyone wishing to see THE BEST golf technology offered anywhere in the world, please take time to visit their website at www.greenroomgolf.com and book an appointment! Finally, our thanks go out to the Squamish Valley Golf & Country Club and all their staff for hosting such a great tournament once again! The golf course was in wonderful shape and the two new holes (#15 and #16) were fantastic. Thanks very much again for opening these holes especially for our event!!! Your members and guest will truly enjoy these changes to the course for years to come!
For full results, please click on our live leader board link: http://www.vancouvergolftour.com/2009/live_scoring.htm and click GREEN ROOM OPEN. Full details of Pro winnings and Amateur Prizes can be found on our website.
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