Five-Time Champion And LPGA Star Lorie Kane To Compete In The PGA Women’s Championship Of Canada
(ACTON, ON) AUGUST 10, 2011: PGA of Canada and LPGA member and past tournament champion Lorie Kane is gearing up to compete in the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada presented by Nike Golf, one of the oldest and most prestigious events in women’s golf. The championship will celebrate 25 years this year and will be contested at Bayview Golf and Country Club, in Thornhill, ON August 30th to September 1st.
Kane, a past champion of the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada presented by Nike Golf, has won the championship a record five-times, including four consecutive years (96,97,98,99 and 01). Her 1997 win was at Bayview Golf and Country Club.
"I'm very excited to be playing in the 25th PGA Women's Championship of Canada presented by Nike Golf, and returning to play at Bayview Golf and Country Club where I won this event in 1997”, said Kane of Charlottetown, PEI. “I am also very happy to join the PGA of Canada in celebrating their centennial year”, added Kane.
Kane is a sixteen-year veteran on the LPGA Tour. She is a four-time winner earning more than $6.8 million. She is currently 81st on the LPGA official money list. In 2000, Kane broke into the winner’s circle with a victory at the Michelob Light Classic; won again at the New Albany Golf Classic, then captured her third title at the Mizuno Women’s Open. Kane’s fourth career win was the LPGA Takefuji Classic in 2001.
With the deadline extended to August 19, the field is expected to continue to grow as many top women golfers from Canada and around the world are expected to compete for the $70,000 purse.
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For more information contact:
Kelly Dixon
Director of Marketing and Communications
PGA of Canada
kelly@cpga.com
800.782.5764 ext 234
Adam LeBrun
Tournament Director
PGA of Canada
adam@cpga.com
800.782.5764 ext 227
About the PGA of Canada
The PGA of Canada was established in 1911 and is the second oldest and third largest professional golf association in the world. The PGA of Canada is a non-profit Association comprised of 3,700 golf professionals across the country. The Association’s mandate is to develop, promote and support members as experts in the game and business of golf and, in so doing, serves both its Members’ needs and those of the golfing public through the association’s varied programs and events. The association consists of the National Office located in Acton, Ontario and nine Zone Offices located across the country.
About Nike Golf Canada
Based in Thornhill, Ontario, Nike Golf Canada markets, sells and distributes industry leading Nike Golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories throughout Canada. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to honouring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game. For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit www.nikegolf.ca. Journalists seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter.
Kane, a past champion of the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada presented by Nike Golf, has won the championship a record five-times, including four consecutive years (96,97,98,99 and 01). Her 1997 win was at Bayview Golf and Country Club.
"I'm very excited to be playing in the 25th PGA Women's Championship of Canada presented by Nike Golf, and returning to play at Bayview Golf and Country Club where I won this event in 1997”, said Kane of Charlottetown, PEI. “I am also very happy to join the PGA of Canada in celebrating their centennial year”, added Kane.
Kane is a sixteen-year veteran on the LPGA Tour. She is a four-time winner earning more than $6.8 million. She is currently 81st on the LPGA official money list. In 2000, Kane broke into the winner’s circle with a victory at the Michelob Light Classic; won again at the New Albany Golf Classic, then captured her third title at the Mizuno Women’s Open. Kane’s fourth career win was the LPGA Takefuji Classic in 2001.
With the deadline extended to August 19, the field is expected to continue to grow as many top women golfers from Canada and around the world are expected to compete for the $70,000 purse.
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For more information contact:
Kelly Dixon
Director of Marketing and Communications
PGA of Canada
kelly@cpga.com
800.782.5764 ext 234
Adam LeBrun
Tournament Director
PGA of Canada
adam@cpga.com
800.782.5764 ext 227
About the PGA of Canada
The PGA of Canada was established in 1911 and is the second oldest and third largest professional golf association in the world. The PGA of Canada is a non-profit Association comprised of 3,700 golf professionals across the country. The Association’s mandate is to develop, promote and support members as experts in the game and business of golf and, in so doing, serves both its Members’ needs and those of the golfing public through the association’s varied programs and events. The association consists of the National Office located in Acton, Ontario and nine Zone Offices located across the country.
About Nike Golf Canada
Based in Thornhill, Ontario, Nike Golf Canada markets, sells and distributes industry leading Nike Golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories throughout Canada. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to honouring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game. For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit www.nikegolf.ca. Journalists seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter.