See how far a few putts can take you with the WestJet RBC
Mastercard Putting Challenge
Practice online before hitting the greens in Calgary and
Toronto
TORONTO— Leading up to the 2010 RBC Canadian
Open at St. George's Golf & Country Club in Toronto, RBC
is inviting the public to join the WestJet RBC Mastercard
Putting Challenge for the chance to win $250,000 for themselves
and $250,000 for charity.
In addition to random daily and weekly prizes, participants
have several opportunities to qualify either by entering the
online contest at www.rbc.com/westjetputt
or at unique putting greens located in downtown Calgary, Toronto
and onsite at the RBC Canadian Open.
Eight participants will earn a spot in the semi-finals taking
place at Spectator Village at the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto
on July 24. Two lucky finalists will then have the opportunity
to make their best putt on the 18th green at St. George's
Golf & Country Club immediately following play at the
RBC Canadian Open on Saturday, July 24 for their chance to
win $250,000.
What:
The WestJet RBC Mastercard Putting Challenge offers players
the chance to participate in a putting challenge either online
or via one of the unique putting greens located in downtown
Calgary, Toronto and at St. George's Golf & Country Club.
Participation is free. Full rules and regulations are
available as of June 1 at www.rbc.com/westjetputt.
Why:
Each of the two finalists has the chance to win $250,000.
For each winning putt, an additional $250,000 will be shared
between two charities - $125,000 to the Mike Weir Foundation
and $125,000 to Bloorview Kids Rehab
Where:
Online at www.rbc.com/westjetputt
Calgary - Royal Bank Building, Stephen Avenue Walk
Toronto - Royal Bank Plaza, corner of Bay Street and Wellington
Street
St. George's Golf & Country Club - Spectator Village
When:
Online - June 1 until midnight (EST) on July 18
Calgary - June 28 to July 8 (closed on July 2)
Toronto - July 12 to July 23
St. George's Golf & Country Club - July 19 to July 23
(Hours of operation for each location will be posted at www.rbc.com/westjetputt)
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For more information, contact:
Jackie Braden,
Senior Manager, Sponsorship Communications,
(416) 974-1724, jackie.braden@rbc.com
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