Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic Raises $280,000

The 45th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic presented by Scotiabank was held Thursday at both the Country Hills Golf Club and Cottonwood Golf & Country Club. The tournament raised $280,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation.

Over 400 golfers participated on 54 holes including representatives from the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation along with Flames players, management, alumni, media, and local celebrities in the annual season launching event. Following the day of golf, all participants met on the event floor of the Scotiabank Saddledome for the dinner reception presented by Western Energy Services. ​

Zayne Parekh led his team as the winners with the low gross score at Cottonwood and Ben Jones captained his team as winners with the low gross score at Country Hills.

Cottonwood Golf & Country Club
Zayne Parekh
Jono Heer
Ben Hebert
Mark Depasquale
Kenny Gregor
John Windwick

Country Hills Golf Club
Ben Jones
Dan Wowryk
Kevin Robbins
Josh Park
Chad Werbowesky
Steve Copeland

At the evening dinner reception presented by Western Energy Services, the Calgary Flames Foundation showcased the Rotary Flames House, the Reading… Give it a Shot! program, and the Flames Sports Bank which are all supported by the Calgary Flames Foundation. 

The mandate of the Calgary Flames Foundation is to improve the lives of southern Albertans through support of health and wellness, education and grassroots sports programs. Since the ownership group brought the team to Calgary in 1980, the Calgary Flames Foundation has invested over $70 million into the community. For more information visit www.calgaryflamesfoundation.com