Registration now open for June
7 event, taking place at Scarboro Golf and Country
Club
TORONTO, May 19, 2022 /CNW/ - RBC today announced its new
sponsorship as a Global Partner of Women's Golf Day (WGD) and lead
sponsor of the inaugural WGD RBC Toronto event, taking place
June 7 at the historic Scarboro Golf
and Country Club. The Women's Golf Day movement, recognized each
year in June, includes more than 1,000 events in over 80 countries,
and celebrates women and girls learning valuable skills that will
empower them on and off the golf course.
With a shared vision of advancing the game of golf for women,
RBC is proud to partner with WGD, a global network of women
dedicated to supporting golf and one another in the pursuit of
excellence in the game. As lead sponsor of the WGD Toronto event,
RBC will help provide new and experienced golfers across the
greater Toronto area with
resources, networking opportunities and access to the game.
"We are thrilled to partner with Women's Golf Day for the launch
of the inaugural WGD RBC Toronto event and to further our
commitment to supporting women in sport," said Shannon Cole, Vice-President, Brand Marketing,
RBC. "WGD's passion for championing the advancement of women in
golf is inspiring, and we are excited to be joining their
incredible global network."
"As Women's Golf Day continues to evolve and expand globally, we
are excited to welcome RBC, an organization that shares our passion
for advancing women through the sport of golf," said Elisa Gaudet, Founder of Women's Golf Day. "We
look forward to launching this initiative in Toronto and continuing to empower Canadian
women to get involved in golf no matter what their level and
explore the benefits for themselves, family and friends."
Golfers can participate in the WGD global initiative by
registering for the Toronto
event, taking place on Tuesday, June
7 at Scarboro Golf and Country Club from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
EST. The event will include a panel discussion featuring
prominent women in the sport including Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
Member Lorie Kane, a choice of participation in either a 9-hole
shotgun game or golf clinic, as well as networking opportunities
with leading golf industry professionals.
Additionally, event participants will receive complimentary
tickets courtesy of Golf Canada, to the RBC Canadian Open taking
place from June 6-12 at the iconic
St. George's Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke. Tickets to the WGD event are
limited and registration will close once all spots have been
filled.
"Scarboro Golf and Country Club is thrilled to host the
Toronto event for Women's Golf Day
and to partner with RBC and WGD on this amazing initiative," said
Carol-Ann Goering, Chief Operating
Officer, Scarboro Golf and Country Club. "Our Club aims to engage a
diverse community of golfers and we couldn't be more excited to
welcome the WGD network this June."
RBC is a proud supporter of women's golf on both the
professional and grassroots level, demonstrated through
longstanding sponsorships including: Team Canada; CP Women's Open; RBC PGA Scramble; and
RBC Community Junior Golf. RBC is also the official financial
services partner of golfers on the LPGA TOUR including world no. 9
Brooke Henderson, Alena Sharp and Morgan
Pressel.
Key Facts:
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What:
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Women's Golf Day in
partnership with RBC
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When:
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Tuesday, June 7 from
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
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Where:
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Scarboro Golf and
Country Club, Toronto, ON
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How:
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Register for the
inaugural Toronto event here. Registration includes complimentary
tickets to the RBC Canadian Open, courtesy of RBC and Golf Canada.
Spots are limited and registration will close once all spots have
been filled.
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About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a
global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led
approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from
the 88,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights
to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our
clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest
in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
About Women's Golf Day
Women's Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages,
Empowers, and Supports women and girls through golf and facilitates
them learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day,
four-hour event, has now taken place at more than 1000 locations in
nearly 80 countries since its inception in 2016, and has introduced
thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing
female golf development initiative. Learn more at
womensgolfday.com.
SOURCE RBC