Canadian Phil Brown Wins 2019 World Pro Ski Tour

Merrill Lynch managing director Keefe Gorman is a noted philanthropist who supports nonprofits such as Shelter Box USA, Camp Good Days, Meals on Wheels, and the American Cancer Society. Beyond his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Keefe Gorman is an accomplished skier and certified professional ski instructor. He recently competed in the 2019 World Pro Ski Tour.

The 2019 World Pro Ski Tour was comprised of four different events, the first of which took place in Beaver Creek, Colorado, and was won by Garrett Driller. Canadian Phil Brown, who won the 2019 Tour and earned Rookie of the Year distinction, won both the second and third events in Waterville Valley and Steamboat Springs. The final event took place on March 30 and 31 in Sunday River, Maine. 

By accruing 111 total points through the four events, Brown earned $21,600 in prize money. Driller, who finished second with 86 points, won $12,600. For his part, Gorman earned 10 points and $450.

A Toronto native, Brown is a member of the Canadian National Ski Team who has six top-30 finishes in World Cup Giant Slalom. He also earned the silver medal with Canada at the 2015 World Championships Nations Team Event.

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