Remembering Helen

It is with sadness that we let you know that Helen Tjong passed away last month – unexpectedly.  Helen had been a member of GFG since 2004, and she loved her golf.  On November 22nd, 2008, Helen flew from Vancouver to Maui to attend the first ever – Maui Women’s Classic at The Dunes at Maui Lani.  Helen was in the first group, and when it poured rain – others were waiting for the tournament to be called off, BUT – rain or shine, Helen was finishing her round – so did we all with lots of fun stories to tell.  Helen was a great supporter of GFG events – attending tournaments, Crown Isle and Whistler Getaways, and we will miss her very much.

She renewed her membership on March 2nd, so her renewal fees (approximately $200) will be donated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  We are told, her husband passed away in 2003 of a stroke, so this donation will be in honour of Helen.  We are not aware of any other charity that Helen would want us to support.

Most of you who golfed with Helen will know that UGC was her favourite course, and the kick up event was often the first time she would re-unite with her GFG golf buddies.  We will miss her this year, but will be doing a draw at the kick up on April 21st and the winner will receive a free round of golf at UGC – to remember Helen.  We thought Helen’s GFG buddies would want to know about her passing.

April 21st – GFG kick up event at University Golf Club

This is an annual event as part of our membership drive and always a sell-out event.  Options are lunch only, lunch and 2 clinics or lunch and 18 holes of golf – take your pick and book accordingly.  Non-members welcome.  Lots of fun things and prizes, wine tasting – the works. More information and how to register.

GFG Kicks off its 2012 Season

Happy February all!
I am busting at the seams with so many neat things that are going on within GFG.

What am I so excited you ask?  Well – have you looked at the calendar lately?  It's jam packed!
Spring golf is on the calendar between Vancouver and Fraser Valley just about every weekend from February 26th through April.

Here are some program highlights to schedule between your golf games...