Five participants to compete in the RBC Avion Golf Challenge
Finals for chance to win $100,000 each
Media advisory/photo opportunity
TORONTO, July 24, 2009 — To cap off the 100th
playing of the RBC Canadian Open, the RBC Avion Golf Challenge
Finals will be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club immediately following
the final round of the RBC Canadian Open, where the top five
finalists will take their best shot at a 60-foot putt on the
18th green.
Each finalist has the chance to win $100,000. For every winning
putt, an additional $100,000 will be shared between two charities
- $50,000 to the Mike Weir Foundation and $50,000 to the Reach
Out Centre for Kids (ROCK).
Event:
RBC Avion Golf Challenge Finals
What:
The RBC Avion Golf Challenge is a unique six-hole, 1,700-square
foot putting green that was built in the heart of downtown
Toronto at Royal Bank Plaza, where participants can test their
skills and nerves as they putt to win for themselves and for
charity.
When:
July 26, 2009 - immediately following the final round of
the RBC Canadian Open
Where:
18th green at Glen Abbey Golf Club
1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville, Ontario
- 30 -
For more information, contact:
Jackie Braden,
Manager, Sponsorship Communications,
office (416) 974-1724, cell (416) 318-7950,
jackie.braden@rbc.com
Media must have RBC Canadian Open accreditation and proper
credentials or they will not be allowed access to Glen Abbey
Golf Club.
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