Freedom 55 Financial Open 2016

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Freedom 55 Financial Open
2016
Kicking off the Mackenzie Tour — PGA TOUR Canada season
The Freedom 55 Financial Open, Mackenzie Tour — PGA TOUR Canada’s seasonopening event, kicks off May 23, 2016 at Point Grey Golf and Country Club in
Vancouver.
Article summary
The Mackenzie Tour is a series of tournaments played across Canada each summer
— it’s where tomorrow’s stars begin their path to the PGA TOUR. The leading five
money winners at the end of each season earn status on the Web.com Tour for the
following season.
• The Freedom 55 Financial Open, the
first event on the Mackenzie Tour —
PGA TOUR Canada, runs May 23-29,
2016 at Point Grey Golf and Country
Club in Vancouver.
“We’re excited to be kicking off the Mackenzie Tour in Vancouver as we continue to
support young Canadian athletes as they pursue their aspirations,” said Mike
Cunneen, Senior Vice-President, Freedom 55 Financial. “It’s a nice complement to
our season-ending Freedom 55 Financial Championship in London, Ontario.”
• Mackenzie Tour tournaments have
raised more than $1 million for charity
since 2013.
Freedom 55 Financial also recognizes the top Canadian player at each Mackenzie
Tour stop with the Canadian Player of the Week award, and $2,500. The Canadian
player of the year, based on order of merit, receives $25,000 at the Freedom 55
Financial Championship.
• Funds raised in The Freedom 55
Financial Open Charity Walk go directly
to the Canucks for Kids Fund.
Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Schedule
The Mackenzie Tour delivers a PGA TOUR experience for members, fans, volunteers
and partners. In addition to showcasing top up-and-coming players, the
tournaments aim to make a positive impact in the communities where they play. In
2015, Mackenzie Tour events generated more than $560,000 for charity and have
raised more than $1 million for charity since 2013.
Freedom 55 Financial Open Charity Walk
The Freedom 55 Financial Open Charity Walk is a three
kilometre walk through the beautiful tree-lined Point Grey
Golf and Country Club course during the final round on May
29. Funds raised in this Charity Walk go directly to the
Canucks for Kids Fund.
Freedom 55 Financial Open Charity Walk presented by Global BC
The Canucks for Kids Fund dedicates resources to assist
charities which support children’s health and wellness,
foster the development of grassroots hockey, and facilitate
and encourage education in British Columbia. Thanks to the
generosity of fans, donors, players, employees and sponsor
partners, the Canucks for Kids Fund has granted $50 million
to charities in British Columbia over the last 30 years.
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