OVER $52,000 RAISED TO-DATE!
WHAT IS THE 'PLAY LIKE THE PROS'
CHARITY CHALLENGE?
Play Like The Pros Charity Challenge is a series of mini-tournaments at some of the best golf courses in Ontario where golfers pledge support for junior golf through the Golf Canada Foundation. The winners at each event and the top fundraising teams will qualify to play Glen Abbey on Monday July 27th – the day after the RBC Canadian Open, from the same tees, pin positions, and tournament conditions as the pros played!
Sign up below to play one of Ontario’s BEST courses, these exclusive clubs have opened their doors just for this event to raise money for junior golf.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
1. Select a course from the list below. Ensure that the date and time of that event works for your group.
2. Click the Register button on the upper left hand side of this page.
3. Fill out the Registration form, and pay the registration fee ($100/player or $400/foursome).
4. This will secure your spot at your course, and you will become the team captain.
*SPACE IS LIMITED, as only 5 foursomes will be registered per course!
WHAT IS THE FUNDRAISING COMPONENT?
There is a MANDATORY fundraising component of $400 per golfer ($1600/foursome) to participate in the Play Like the Pros Charity Challenge. If you do not meet the minimum prior to your tee time, you will be charged the difference.
FUNDRAISING REWARDS:
- $3000/team: Each team member receives a TaylorMade Players Duffel Bag
- $5000/team: Each team member receives a TaylorMade Supreme Hybrid Golf Bag
- $10,000/team: Each team member receives a TaylorMade R15 Driver
The Top 5 Fundraising Teams Qualify to
Play Glen Abbey on July 27th, 2015
REGISTER YOUR FOURSOME TO PLAY @
The National Golf Club Of Canada on June 9, 2015 @ 8:50am
*Click here for more info on The National
Öviinbyrd Golf Club on June 15, 2015 @ 11:00am
*Click here for more info on Öviinbyrd
London Hunt and Country Club on June 15, 2015 @ 2:10pm
*Click here for more info on London Hunt
Hamilton Golf and Country Club on June 23, 2015 @ 10:00am
*Click here for more info on Hamilton
Redtail Golf Club on July 6, 2015 @ 10:00am
Summit Golf Club on July 13, 2015 @ 2:00pm
*Click here for more info on Summit
Scarboro Golf and Country Club on July 20, 2015 @ 12:30pm (shotgun)
*Click here for more info on Scarboro
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
All players must have verified Handicap Factor by Golf Canada. Tournament play will be 4-person team Stableford format with handicap allowance of 75%.
Scoring will assign Stableford points to the net score, and combine for team total. The winning team from each event will be invited to play Glen Abbey on Monday July 27th.
THE GOLF CANADA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS...
The Golf Canada Foundation strives to make an impact in every Canadian golfer’s life. By raising funds to support the ‘lifecycle’ of golfers across the nation, from introducing golf to children in elementary school to supporting the Olympians competing for our country, the Golf Canada Foundation contributes to the development and health of the sport and offers golfers a reliable and effective avenue to give back to the game they love. To learn more, click here!
Funds raised during “Play Like the Pros Charity Challenge” will go to support junior programs in Ontario and across Canada including:
- Golf in Schools – Introduces golf to kids of all backgrounds and abilities in a fun and accessible way. Emphasizes the values and life skills to enjoy the sport for a lifetime.
- CN Future Links – Adds the element of competition in a variety of formats, building fun and friendship at the club level.
- Junior Golf Development Centres – Certified facilities specializing in full coaching and development programs for both recreational and competitive junior players.
- The National Development Squad – Canada’s top under-19 players competing for Canada on the international stage.
For more on these programs please visit www.juniors.golfcanada.ca.
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Chris Wilson | $1,600.00 |
2 | Jim Westlake | $1,100.00 |
3 | Victory Ford | $1,000.00 |
4 | Michael Labanovich | $1,000.00 |
5 | Ernie Murdoch | $1,000.00 |
Top teams
1 |
TruNorthRaised:$13,158.00 |
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2 |
Barn's BirdiesRaised:$5,365.00 |
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3 |
CPA My Ball in the Woods$4,015.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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4 |
CKXS Radio$3,495.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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5 |
Race Roster$3,325.00 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for John |
John Scriver$9,852.00 Raised$7,500.00 Goal |
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2 | View fundraiser page for John |
John Vander Hoe...$3,000.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Martin |
Martin BarnardRaised: $2,690.00 |
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4 | View fundraiser page for Dave |
Dave Grant$2,425.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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5 | View fundraiser page for Steven |
Steven MacKinnon$1,815.00 Raised$1,250.00 Goal |
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Spencer Snell
- foundation@golfcanada.ca
- Phone
- +1 905-849-9700 ext. 265