We are extremely excited to welcome such phenomenal athletes and PGA champions to the 2005 Bell Canadian Open. We are expecting a true international showcase with many of the top players competing on Tour today and we are thrilled they will be joining us in Vancouver as we celebrate the return of Canada's national open championship to the west coast.

Bill Paul

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— Bill Rodgers

Bob Wilber supported us forever and made sure the athletes had everything. And (current program director) Andy Bohannon has kept that tradition alive.

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— Bill McNees

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I'm happy with the kids. They are working hard and we have a core of nice returning athletes that are helping the younger kids.

— Bill Schrecengost