Mark Calcavecchia, the 2005 Canadian Open and 1989 British Open champion, is the latest PGA Tour Champions star to commit to playing in the 2017 Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship.
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Calcavecchia has joined former PGA Tour regulars Fred Funk, Jay Haas, Paul Goydos, 2016 Bear Mountain defending champion Colin Montgomerie, runner-up Scott McCarron, Schwab Cup champion Bernhard Langer and Canadian Stephen Ames in having committed to the Victoria event, slated for Sept. 15-17.
Organizers have also confirmed that in honour of sa国际传媒 150, a special promotion will be available through July. The Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship will offer a 15 per cent discount on all ticket options from July 1-31. Fans can enter promo code HAPPY150 to unlock this offer at selectyourtickets.com.
