Stars are Aligning for the 2010 Mike Weir Charity Classic

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STAR-STUDDED LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND ANNUAL MIKE WEIR CHARITY CLASSIC KICKING OFF RBC CANADIAN OPEN ON MONDAY JULY 19TH


  • PGA TOUR’s elite and icons of the entertainment and sports industries join Mike Weir for blockbuster golf outing benefiting children’s charities
  • Academy Award Nominee Samuel L. Jackson, Late Night Television Talk Show Host & Comedian George Lopez and HBO Hit Series “Entourage” Star Kevin Dillon headline list of entertainers set to compete on July 19th
  • 2010 Olympic Gold Medalists Rick Nash, Martin Brodeur and Jon Montgomery to be joined by Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Dion Phaneuf & Tampa Bay Lightning standout Steven Stamkos at St. George’s Golf and Country Club


Dion Phaneuf

Newly annointed Leaf captain Dion Phaneuf will be on hand amonsgst a host of celebrities for the 2010 Mike Weir Charity Classic

courtesy of golf Canada - TORONTO, June 24, 2010 – Golf Canada, in partnership with title sponsor RBC, announced today the confirmed celebrity and PGA TOUR professional field that will participate in the 2010 Mike Weir Charity Classic. The second annual event will kick off tournament week of the RBC Canadian Open on Monday, July 19th at the historic St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto, with net proceeds benefiting The Mike Weir Foundation.


The marquee group of celebrities from television, film, music and sports includes Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Kevin Dillon, Tom Cochrane, 2010 Olympic gold medalists Jon Montgomery, Rick Nash, Martin Brodeur, NHL superstars Dion Phaneuf and Steven Stamkos as well as CFL legend Damon Allen. A host of veterans and emerging stars from the PGA TOUR such as Anthony Kim, Fred Couples, Luke Donald, Camilo Villegas, Stephen Ames, Paul Casey, Sean O’Hair and Retief Goosen will also participate.


“I’m thrilled so many friends have agreed to come out and support my charity again this year,” said Mike Weir. “I’m grateful for the time these players and celebrities have taken out of their busy lives to come and support my Foundation. Thanks to RBC and Golf Canada for helping realize my vision to raise more awareness and support for the various children’s programs we fund.”


In 2008, RBC, in partnership with Golf Canada, made a philanthropic commitment to raise $5 million for children’s wellness initiatives over the five year term of RBC’s title sponsorship of the RBC Canadian Open.


“RBC believes in giving back to the communities where we live and work and the Mike Weir Charity Classic enables us to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for golf fans and clients while making a meaningful investment to the local community through our charity partner, the Mike Weir Foundation,” said Jim Little, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, RBC.


“We are extremely proud to welcome the second annual Mike Weir Charity Classic to tournament week of the RBC Canadian Open,” said Scott Simmons, Golf Canada Executive Director and CEO. “Not only does the Charity Classic strengthen the philanthropic element of Canada’s national Open championship, but also the tremendous athletes and celebrity talent confirmed for this year’s event will once again elevate the level of spectator excitement around this year’s Open at St. George’s.”


Tickets to the event are just $20 and can be purchased online at www.rbccanadianopen.com , with net proceeds benefitting the Foundation. Children who are 15 years of age and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. For more information about the Mike Weir Charity Classic, visit www.weircharityclassic.com.


THE FIELD AT A GLANCE – CELEBRITIES:

Samuel L. Jackson
- Actor and Director, best known for roles in Pulp Fiction, Coach Carter and The Negotiator
- Nominated for an Oscar in 1995 for his role in Pulp Fiction


George Lopez
- Host of Lopez Tonight late-night talk show, Actor and Producer of George Lopez sitcom
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March 2006; one of the top-5 five highest grossing comedians in the world


Kevin Dillon
- Star of hit HBO blockbuster series “Entourage” since 2004 – cast as Johnny “Drama” Chase, brother of fictionalHollywood superstar Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier)
- Earned Emmy (2007, 2008, 2009) & Golden Globe (2008) nominations for Supporting Actor
- 2009 Nominated for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series


Jon Montgomery
- 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Skeleton; four World Cup podium finishes


Dion Phaneuf
- Two-time NHL All-Star; Leads all NHL defencemen in goals, power-play goals, game-winning goals and shots since entering the league in 2005/06
- Captain of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs


Steven Stamkos
- Winner of the 2010 Rocket Richard Trophy, First Overall Selection in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
- Centreman for the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning


Rick Nash
- 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2009 NHL Foundation Player Award, Four-time NHL All-Star, 2004 Rocket Richard Trophy Winner, and 2003 NHL All-Rookie Team
- Captain of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets


Martin Brodeur
- 2010 and 2002 Olympic Gold Medalist; On December 7th, 2009 Brodeur set the record for most NHL games played by a goaltender (1,030). Has received the Vezina trophy four times and the William M. Jennings Trophy five times; and has the most NHL wins and shutouts all-time by a goalie
- Goaltender for the NHL’s New Jersey Devils


Tom Cochrane
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Order of Canada Recipient, has won seven Juno awards, and has been nominated for a Grammy award


Damon Allen
- Four-time Grey Cup Champion; two-time Grey Cup MVP; all-time leading passer in professional football


Master of Ceremonies – Comedian Gerry Dee
- Award winning stand up comedian; participated in Last Comic Standing and now has own show on Comedy Network – “No Reading Ahead”


PGA TOURING PROFESSIONALS:

Mike Weir
- Eight (8) PGA TOUR victories (including 2001 The Tour Championship & 2003 Masters)
- FedEx Cup Rank – 91 / World Golf Ranking – 73


Anthony Kim
- Three (3) PGA TOUR victories (including 2008 Wachovia Championship and 2010 Shell Houston Open)
- FedEx Cup Rank – 4 / World Golf Ranking – 12


Stephen Ames
- Four (4) PGA TOUR victories (including 2006 The PLAYERS Championship)
- FedEx Cup Rank – 58 / World Golf Ranking – 71


Fred Couples
- 15 PGA Tour victories (including 1992 Masters and 1996 The Players Championship)
- Three (3) victories in six starts in his rookie year on the Champions Tour


Luke Donald
- Two (2) PGA TOUR victories (2002 Southern Farm Bureau Classic and 2006 Honda Classic)
- Three European Tour victories (including 2010 Madrid Masters)
- FedEx Cup Rank – 22 / World Golf Ranking – 7


Camilo Villegas
- Three (3) PGA TOUR victories (including the 2008 BMW Championship and 2008 The Tour Championship)
- FedEx Cup Rank – 10 / World Golf Ranking – 16


Paul Casey
- 10 Internationals victories including nine (9) European Tour victories
- One (1) PGA Tour victory (2009 Shell Houston Open)
- FedEx Cup Ranking – 29 / World Golf Ranking – 8


Sean O’Hair
- Three (3) PGA TOUR victories (including 2009 Quail Hollow Championship)
- FedEx Cup Rank – 41 / World Golf Ranking – 24


Retief Goosen
- Seven (7) PGA TOUR victories (including 2001 & 2004 U.S. Open and 2005 The Tour Championship)
- 23 international victories including 11 European Tour victories
- FedEx Cup Rank – 34 / World Golf Ranking – 17


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