Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - RBC and Golf Canada to make a special announcement regarding the RBC Canadian Open

TORONTO, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ - RBC and Golf Canada will hold a media conference on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to make a special announcement related to the RBC Canadian Open.

WHO:	Dave McKay, Group Head, Personal & Commercial Banking, RBC Scott Simmons, Executive Director and CEO, Golf Canada Cathy Loblaw, President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada Luke Donald, PGA Tour star (via teleconference) Patrick Chan, 2013 World Figure Skating Champion & RBC Olympian
WHERE:	Ronald McDonald House Toronto 240 McCaul Street Toronto, Ontario M5T 1W5 **Note - there is limited parking at the house and surrounding area
WHEN:	Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. ET

MEDIA TELECONFERENCE:

Media unable to join the special announcement in person can participate live via national media teleconference by dialing toll free 1-888-789-9572 or 416-695-7806 with pass code 5066822. Please request the RBC Canadian Open media teleconference.

ABOUT THE 2013 RBC CANADIAN OPEN

Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.2 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 22-28, 2013 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont.  Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada's top talents to compete against the world's best golfers while also leaving a significant impact in the event's host community. Established in 1904, Canada's national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. For tickets or tournament information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.

 

SOURCE: RBC

Media Contacts:

Dan Pino
Director, Corporate Communications
Golf Canada
(t) 1-800-263-0009 ext. 406
(c) 416-434-5525
(e) [email protected] 

Jackie Braden
Director, Brand & Sponsorship Communications
RBC
(t) 416.974.1724
(e) [email protected] 

Roxanna Kassam Kara
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada
(t) 416.446.3448
(e) [email protected]