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6th Annual Event
Once again the 6th Annual Flora Aasen Memorial Alzheimer Pro-am was an overwhelming success! The award winning Westwood Plateau Golf &
Country Club was a terrific venue and left some great impressions and lasting memories on a Pro-Am field of 144 players. John Aasen praises,
“We basically have two goals: bring awareness to our communities and raise funds used for research, support, education and advocacy services at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. After its 6th year – thanks to all the players, sponsors and volunteers we have raised over $270,000.”
After a wonderful day on the picturesque mountain course, the participants relaxed with a beverage and enjoyed some deck views and one of the best West
Coast buffets anywhere. Aasen says, “It’s hard to match the award
winning service and the golf venue at Westwood Plateau”! I guess some
players had a long day on the short but punishing track – I hope they
got to enjoy the wonderful views. You have to play here a few times to
know what and where to hit it; you can’t try and overpower this
course.”
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Top
Professional Scores |
| Place |
Players |
Prize |
| 1-66 |
Murray Poje |
$2,000 |
| 2-67 |
Kyle German |
$1,400 |
| 3-68 |
Chris Reeve |
$1,200 |
| 4-69 |
Jay Balloch |
$1,000 |
| T 5-70 |
Fraser Mulholland &
Mike Longridge |
$775
each |
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Amateur Team Winners |
| Place |
Players |
| 1 |
Pro Tom Hinatsu, Milos Basara,Tom Anderson & Joe Abbinante |
| 2 |
Pro Mike Longridge, Todd Francks, Ben Williams, Jim Grozdanich |
| 3 |
Pro Jay Balloch, Rick Sisk, Marlon Dawiskiba, Marcel Villeneuve |
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From
left to right: The Aasens...
Greg, Cynthia, Gordon and John |
Thanks to the many volunteers who donated their time to make this event the success that it is. A Special thanks to all the PGA Professionals, our corporate sponsors and Industry suppliers Brad Thomas from Ping Golf, Michel Lamy from Nike Golf, and Gord White from Callaway Golf for helping supply the great prizes.
“I know at the end of the day we’ve created an event we can all be proud of when a bus boy donates his tips for the evening… that’s what this event is all about!”
In its six-year existence, the Pro-Am has raised upwards of $270,000 that is being used to fund research, support, education and advocacy services at the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
John and Greg Aasen founded this event in memory of their mother Flora
Aasen, who passed away in January 2000 due to complications from Alzheimer Disease. As a tribute to Flora, the Pro-Am is a celebration of her life and a great way for family and friends to remember her in a familiar setting. Aasen says,
"Anytime you can use golf as a vehicle to help contribute to such a great cause, we've been successful. I think my family is most proud of the community awareness we are creating. This year in particular, with difficult economic times, the strong support continued!"
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