LPGA Legend Jan Stephenson to play at the 2002 Bank of Montreal Canadian Womens
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:17:35
Stephenson will be hoping to repeat her previous success at Summerlea, the site of her 1981 victory in Canada's only LPGA Tour event.
"We are proud to announce that Jan Stephenson plans to return to Summerlea for the Bank of Montreal Canadian Women's Open," said Richard Desrochers, Chief Operating officer, Royal Canadian Golf Association. "She is truly a legend of the game and a wonderful ambassador for women's golf. We know her legions of Canadian fans will be delighted to have the opportunity to see her play here once again."
"We are thrilled to welcome Jan Stephenson to Montreal," said Francois Hudon, Senior Vice-President, Quebec Region, Bank of Montreal. "Her outstanding career in women's professional golf is truly an inspiration to the next generation of women golfers. Jan's presence at the 2002 Bank of Montreal Canadian Women's Open is sure to add another level of excitement to Canada's premier women's golf event."
Stephenson, who was recognized during the LPGA's 50th Anniversary in 2000 as one of the LPGA's top 50 players and teachers, was on hand today in Montreal, along with officials from the Bank of Montreal and RCGA, to kick off festivities leading up to the only Canadian stop on the 2002 LPGA Tour.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for me to revisit Summerlea Golf and Country Club," says Stephenson, who is playing out her last LPGA season before joining the Women's Senior Golf Tour full time in 2003. "I have very fond memories of my victory here in Canada and plan on doing my utmost to challenge for the win again. It would be wonderful to leave the LPGA Tour with another Canadian title."
Tickets for the Bank of Montreal Canadian Women's Open are available online at www.bmogolf.com. There are prices and packages for every golf fan and budget, from single daily tickets to exclusive corporate skyboxes. Juniors aged 15 and under are permitted free access to the grounds if accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association, the Bank of Montreal Canadian Women's Open is the only Canadian stop on the LPGA Tour. Some of the world's best women golfers will gather at Summerlea Golf & Country Club, August 12-18, for one of Canada's premier professional sporting events. The tournament features a full week of first-class golf and family-oriented fun for the public, including a women's only pro-am on Monday, Bank of Montreal Family Day on Tuesday, championship pro-am on Wednesday and tournament rounds Thursday through Sunday. For tickets, schedules and additional information please visit www.bmogolf.com.
About Bank of Montreal's Involvement with Golf
In addition to being the proud title sponsor of the only Canadian stop on the LPGA Tour and of the Canadian Women`s Tour, Bank of Montreal is also the title sponsor of Future Links, a national development program for junior golfers. The program is designed to make the game more affordable and accessible for young golfers. Since its inception in 1996, more than 122,000 kids from across the country have taken part in the Future Links programs.
