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Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation chosen as charity partner of 2024 CPKC Women's Open

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is proud to announce that Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2024 CPKC Women's Open, to be held at the historic Earl Grey Golf Club from July 23 – 28, 2024.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is proud to announce that Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2024 CPKC Women's Open, to be held at the historic Earl Grey Golf Club from July 23 – 28, 2024.
  • "CPKC is pleased to once again partner with the Alberta Children's Hospital through the 2024 CPKC Women's Open," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO.
  • "By building on our first Women's Open partnership with Alberta Children's Hospital in 2016, we will leverage our community investment program, CPKC Has Heart, to help the youngest hearts across Alberta."
  • I know that golf fans and event enthusiasts will celebrate the CPKC Women's Open as a week-long festival experience that will leave a meaningful community legacy in support of the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation."

Children and Megan Khang win at CPKC Women's Open; nearly $3.5 million raised for heart health in B.C.

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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"On behalf of the entire CPKC family, I want to congratulate Megan Khang on her win!

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  • "On behalf of the entire CPKC family, I want to congratulate Megan Khang on her win!
  • Together, we raised the biggest amount ever during our sponsorship of this this event, this year all in support of children's heart health in B.C.
  • "CPKC is honored to continue making a lasting difference in communities across Canada through CPKC Has Heart, our community investment program supporting heart health initiatives," Creel added.
  • "Over the last decade as title sponsor of the CPKC Women's Open, through CPKC Has Heart we've raised nearly $20 million for children's heart health."

RBC Community Junior Golf welcomes 18 new golf course sites

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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TORONTO, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC and Golf Canada are excited to welcome 18 new golf course sites to RBC Community Junior Golf , which provides affordable access to the game for underrepresented groups and socio-economically disadvantaged youth in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC and Golf Canada are excited to welcome 18 new golf course sites to RBC Community Junior Golf , which provides affordable access to the game for underrepresented groups and socio-economically disadvantaged youth in Canada.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf enables the implementation of First Tee – Canada and Youth on Course programming at accessible municipal and public golf courses and helps create pathways to the game at nearby schools and communities.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf Welcomes New Golf Courses:
    Club de Golf Saint-Michel – Bellechase, QC
    Club de Golf Bic – Rimouski, QC
    Country Meadows Golf Club – Moncton, NB
    Doon Valley Golf Course – Kitchener, ON
    East Park Golf – London, ON
    Fox Meadow Golf Course – Stratford, PEI
    Glacier Greens Golf Club – Comox, BC
    Golf Mentor Group – Winnipeg, MB
    Highland Pacific Golf – Victoria, BC
    Hollinger Golf Club – Timmins, ON
    Humber River Golf Club – Deer Lake, NL
    KenWo Golf Club – New Minas, NS
    Kingswood Golf Course – Fredericton, NB
    Lakeview Golf Course – Regina, SK
    The Marshes Golf Club – Ottawa, ON
    Tuxedo Golf Club – Winnipeg, MB
    Roseland Golf & Curling Club – Windsor, ON
    Wildwood Golf Course – Saskatoon, SK
    RBC Community Junior Golf Returning Golf Courses:
    Archie's Family Golf Centre – Cornwall, ON
    Blomidon Golf and Country Club – Corner Brook, NL
    Cedar Hill Golf Course – Victoria, BC
    Chedoke Golf Club – Hamilton, ON
    Club de Golf Municipal Dallaire – Rouyn-Noranda, QC
    Club de Golf Les Rivières – Trois-Rivières, QC
    Humber Valley Golf Course – Etobicoke, ON
    Legends on the Niagara – Niagara, ON
    Mill River Golf Course – Woodstock, PEI
    Peel Village Golf Course – Brampton, ON
    Tam O'Shanter Golf Course – Scarborough, ON
    Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course – Brantford, ON
    Whitewater Golf Club – Thunder Bay, ON
    Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Golf: Fraserview Golf Course – Vancouver, BC
    Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Golf: Queen Elizabeth Park Pitch and Putt – Vancouver, BC
    Each location will be equipped with First Tee instructor training, tailored lesson plans, equipment and financial support to operate at no cost to the location or participants.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf participating facilities work with community centres or schools in their local area to register youth participants.

BC Children's Hospital Foundation chosen as charity partner of 2023 CP Women's Open

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - February is Heart Month, and Canadian Pacific (CP) is proud to announce today that BC Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2023 CP Women's Open, to be held Aug. 21-27, 2023, at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - February is Heart Month, and Canadian Pacific (CP) is proud to announce today that BC Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2023 CP Women's Open, to be held Aug. 21-27, 2023, at the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver.
  • "The 2023 CPWO marks the third time BC Children's Hospital Foundation has been selected as the charity partner during CP's title sponsorship of this exceptional LPGA Tour event, helping raise more than $4 million so far.
  • This year's goal is to raise more than $2.5 million for BC Children's Hospital.
  • "Kids with heart conditions can be some of the sickest children in BC, and the Heart Centre at BC Children's Hospital is there to provide care for every one of them," said Malcolm Berry, President and CEO of BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

Children and Paula Reto big winners at CP Women's Open; record attendance and more than $3 million raised for heart health

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Sunday, August 28, 2022
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"We congratulate Paula Reto on her masterful play to win the CP Women's Open," added Creel.

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  • "We congratulate Paula Reto on her masterful play to win the CP Women's Open," added Creel.
  • CP is proud to continue to make a difference in communities across Canada through CP Has Heart, our community investment program supporting heart health initiatives. "
  • The total donation is the result of several fundraising efforts of the CP Has Heart campaign.
  • Since 2014, CP Has Heart has committed more than $29 million to heart health initiatives in communities across North America.

CP celebrates Lorie Kane's remarkable golf career; wishes her success on the Legends of the LPGA tour

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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"Lorie has made outstanding contributions to women's golf and the community, including as a CP Ambassador," said Keith Creel, CP President and CEO.

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  • "Lorie has made outstanding contributions to women's golf and the community, including as a CP Ambassador," said Keith Creel, CP President and CEO.
  • "We cherish Lorie for her contributions as a CP Ambassador since 2014, and I look forward to her continuing as a significant member of the CP team promoting CP Has Heart in the community ."
  • Kane is moving on to compete on the Legends of the LPGA, the official senior tour of the LPGA, and will compete in senior women's major golf championships.
  • Kane has established a reputation as a mentor to young female golfers, including fellow CP ambassador, Brooke Henderson.

Canadian Business Man Hits His 5th Hole-in-One at Bearspaw Golf Course

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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Most golfers, even professional ones, won't ever see an ace in their lifetime - but one lucky Calgarian in Alberta, who plays at the Bearspaw Golf Course, now has a record of five hole-in-ones under his belt.

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  • Most golfers, even professional ones, won't ever see an ace in their lifetime - but one lucky Calgarian in Alberta, who plays at the Bearspaw Golf Course, now has a record of five hole-in-ones under his belt.
  • Randy Schiffner, a local golfer, has achieved the impossible with a bit of dedication, skill, a lot of passion, and some luck.
  • Randy achieved all five hole-in-ones at Bearspaw Golf Club (403) 239-7444 , a beautiful course set against a sprawling backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
  • When asked what's next for him and his (incredible) golf game, Mr. Schiffner says: "My goal for golf is that I want to continue to play golf till I am 90.

RBC Community Junior Golf partners with publicly accessible golf courses to build greater diversity and inclusivity in the sport

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the first wave of publicly accessible golf courses selected to join RBC Community Junior Golf , a new initiative designed to build greater diversity and inclusivity in golf by creating affordable access to the sport for youth in underrepresented communities across Canada.

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  • TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the first wave of publicly accessible golf courses selected to join RBC Community Junior Golf , a new initiative designed to build greater diversity and inclusivity in golf by creating affordable access to the sport for youth in underrepresented communities across Canada.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf Locations:
    Club de Golf Municipal Dallaire Rouyn-Noranda, QC
    Club de Golf Les Rivires Trois-Rivires, QC
    Humber Valley Golf Course Etobicoke, ON
    Legends on the Niagara Niagara, ON
    Mill River Golf Course Woodstock, PEI
    Peel Village Golf Course Brampton, ON
    Tam O'Shanter Golf Course Scarborough, ON
    Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course Brantford, ON
    Whitewater Golf Club Thunder Bay, ON
    "As a long-standing supporter of golf and an advocate for youth, RBC is proud to bring RBC Community Junior Golf to life," said Shannon Cole, Vice-President, Brand Marketing, RBC.
  • Canadian youth ages five to 18 years can benefit from programming at one of the participating golf courses.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf participating facilities will work with community centres or schools in their local area to register youth participants.

CP and CHEO Foundation continue legacy in Ottawa at the 2022 CP Women's Open

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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In recognition of Heart Month, CP and CHEO Foundation are pleased to hold a month-long public matching fundraising campaign.

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  • In recognition of Heart Month, CP and CHEO Foundation are pleased to hold a month-long public matching fundraising campaign.
  • "CP is excited to bring the world's best golfers back to Ottawa, and proud to support the CHEO Foundation again in 2022," said Keith Creel, CP President and CEO.
  • "We are thrilled that the CP Women's Open is coming back to Ottawa this summer," said Barbara Stead-Coyle, President and CEO, CHEO Foundation.
  • "CP has been an outstanding partner and it is exciting to welcome the CHEO Foundation back to our National Women's Open Championship.

RepSpark and Golf Genius Announce Partnership

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golf Genius Software and RepSpark Systems today announced a partnership that will extend the capabilities of Golf Genius Golf Shop by integrating with RepSpark's B2B eCommerce Wholesale Platform with access to more than 40 golf apparel and equipment manufacturers, including Peter Millar, Straight Down, New Balance & Callaway Golf Footwear, Southern Tide, johnnie-O, JDX America, Sparms, Fairway and Greene and many other popular brands.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golf Genius Software and RepSpark Systems today announced a partnership that will extend the capabilities of Golf Genius Golf Shop by integrating with RepSpark's B2B eCommerce Wholesale Platform with access to more than 40 golf apparel and equipment manufacturers, including Peter Millar, Straight Down, New Balance & Callaway Golf Footwear, Southern Tide, johnnie-O, JDX America, Sparms, Fairway and Greene and many other popular brands.
  • Under the partnership, Golf Genius and RepSpark will develop an integrated experience that blends the use of Golf Genius Golf Shop and the RepSpark wholesale platform in a way that streamlines the full order placement, tracking, delivery, member communication, and invoicing workflow, across all of the brands available via RepSpark.
  • Our integration with Golf Genius Golf Shop, the premier solution for golf shop operations, will provide the ability to manage the entire order workflow and collaborate seamlessly through our shared integration," said Meghann Butcher, President of RepSpark.
  • The Golf Genius Golf Shop and RepSpark integration is currently under development and will be launched later this year.