PGA Of BC To Host Qualifiers For 2016 Pacific Links Championship

Courtesy PGA of British Columbia

(August 2, 2016) - The PGA of British Columbia, in collaboration with PGA TOUR Champions and SportBox Group, is proud to announce qualifying information for the 2016 Pacific Links Championship taking place at Bear Mountain Golf Resort in Victoria, BC, September 19-25th.

An open Pre-Qualifier for all competitors age 50 and over will take place Thursday, September 15th at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford, BC.

A maximum of five (5) scorers will advance into the Event Qualifier, taking place Tuesday, September 20th at Bear Mountain Golf Resort's Valley Course. The Event Qualifier will then have a maximum of seven (7) scorers that will qualify directly into the 2016 Pacific Links Championship.

Actual number of qualifying scorers from both the Pre-Qualifier to the Event Qualifier will be determined following the player exemption confirmation deadlines.

The PGA of British Columbia is proud to announce an exemption to 2016 PGA of BC Seniors' Champion, Philip Jonas (Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club), whom will proceed directly into the Event Qualifier.

For full information, Qualifier Package and entry form, please click here.

The 2016 Pacific Links Championship will feature a $2.5 Million Purse, with 81 players competing for the winner's share of the $440,000 first place cheque. For full details of the Championship, please visit the event's website by clicking here. Various Volunteer Opportunities are still available, while tickets for the event start at just $26.25 and can be purchased by clicking here.

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