from Mark James mark.james@cohnwolfe.ca
New Celebs Announced for Next Months Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung
THORNBURY, June 22, 2009 – Today, the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung announced 12 new celebrity golfers who will tee-off with the Great One when the tournament returns to Thornbury, Ontario, July 6-12, 2009. Celebrities taking part include:
Wayne Gretzky Janet Gretzky Damon Allen
Donovan Bailey Mike Cammalleri Cassie Campbell
Javier Colon Brett Hull Ed Jovanoski
Catriona Lemay Doan Bob McCowan Darren Pang
Gino Reda Steve Stamkos Marty Turco
Im excited to see so many great athletes and personalities getting on board and joining us this year, said Wayne Gretzky. Everyone had a great time last year and loved sharing the course with the Pros, as well as all the fans.
Coming to Thornbury, Ontario, July 6-12, 2009, the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung will provide fans with the opportunity to watch 160 professionals play with celebrities and amateurs in a pro-am style tournament. As an official Nationwide Tour stop, players will be competing for one of the years largest purses at $800,099, with all four rounds televised LIVE on the Golf Channel. Two courses will host the tournament the Georgian Bay Club and The Raven Golf Club at Lora bay with proceeds from the tournament to benefit the Wayne Gretzky Foundation.
Further information, including tickets and volunteer opportunities, can be found at www.gretzky.com/golf.