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

It's a blast for us and it's a blast for the kids.

Athletes are extremists. When they're training, it's laser focus.

I think it's a good move. It keeps the outcome of the game in the athletes' hands.

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.

When I was younger, the athletes who motivated me were the ones I saw on TV-Billy Mills, Gerry Lindgren, Prefontaine, Ron Clark of Australia, Tom O'Hara, Jim Ryan.