New Celebs Announced For Gretzky Classic
THORNBURY, June 23, 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 McCown
- Darren Pang
- Gino Reda
- Steve Stamkos
- Marty Turco
“I’m 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.”
Tickets, and further information, are now available at www.gretzky.com/golf.
For more information, including media credentials, please contact:
Mark James
Cohn & Wolfe
647-259-3269
mark.james@cohnwolfe.ca
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ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
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 year’s 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.
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