Welcome to ClubLink Signature Events

ClubLink’s array of Signature Events is presented in association with some of the highest-profile sports celebrities and in support of many worthwhile charities.

Former and present NHL stars such as Wendel Clark, Yvan Cournoyer, Vincent Damphousse, Jason Spezza, and Damon Allen headline terrific outings at our superior courses across Ontario and Quebec.

Events like the Michelob Ultra Muskoka Pro-Am and our International Pro-Ams, provide the opportunity to play and stay at exclusive resorts in Canada and abroad.

All of these tournaments, and their associated charities, rely on the generous support of our corporate sponsors and on the participation of golfers like you.

Stars and sponsors support Siemens Wendel Clark Charity Classic

Dave Arnold couldn't have picked a better time to have his best shot of the day. With the Siemens Wendel Clark Celebrity Classic championship on the line at Station Creek Golf Club, Arnold stepped to the teeing area on the 18th hole with one chance to win it for his team in the tournament shootout. His wedge shot to 4'3'' won Sony Bravia televisions for him and his teammates Will Nimmo, John Short, and John Sawatsky.

"To be able to shake Wendel's hand was the highlight of the day. He was my hockey hero growing up," said Arnold. "This is a great event. I have not played in a tournament that was so smoothly organized and well run." (The Siemens Wendel Clark Celebrity Classic is part of ClubLink's Signature Event series. For more information, visit www.clublink.ca. or contact Scott Reycraft, Manager, Special Events, at sreycraft@clublink.ca.)

Clark didn't play in the Classic, which is presented by American Express and Sony, as he spent the day visiting with teams and signing autographs at the three host Clubs: Station Creek, Emerald Hills and King's Riding. The fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto and the Canadian Junior Golf Association attracted nearly 400 golfers and was extremely well supported by NHL alumni including Marcel Dionne, Todd Gill, Gerry Cheevers, Peter Mahovlich, Rene Robert, Bill Smith, Bill Derlago, Dan Daoust, Tom Fergus, Jim Peplinski, Brad Park, Jack Valiquette, Garry Leeman, Kris King, Dave Ellett, Dale Hawerchuk, Mark Osborne and Steve Shutt. There was also a surprise visit from Serge Savard, who was in town for the announcement of the newest inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

As the title sponsor, DL Leslie, Director of Branding and Media Relations for Siemens Canada, said the Siemens Wendel Clark Celebrity Classic is the only golf tournament the company supports because it's such a great day and an experience few will ever forget.

"The art of giving is a way for us to return the goodwill we feel in the communities we work, and we are honoured to have been part of the Siemens Wendel Clark Celebrity Classic for a decade. In particular, knowing and working with Wendel has been a wonderful experience for Siemens and has given us an opportunity to enhance our brand awareness."

Other sponsors for the event included: American Express, Sony, Cintas, Bud Light, Coke, Second Skin, CGT, ScotiaMcLeod, 407 ETR, Callaway, Toronto Sun, The FAN 590, PakMan, UPS, John Deere, Advance Tent and Jackson Events.

The low score of the day at King's Riding went to the team of Steve Bojcun, Jason Morris, Danny Dorey and Joe Gennera at 53. At Emerald Hills Brad Creelman, Michael Stageff, Robert Ventresca and Michael Primucci carded a 61. On the South Course at Station Creek, Brian Hannah, Scott Collins, Steve Chase and Jay Armstrong scored a 58, while on the North Course at Station Creek two teams tied with 57s: Don LaPierre, Dan Lisle, Brad Jansen and Brad Haines, and the team of John Dixon, Des Cowan, Peter Walcott and Paul Edwards.

Art Wilson won a "spin-the-wheel" game for a team to play a mini-hockey tournament at Wendel Clark Gardens, Clark's at-home indoor arena, and John Dixon won a golf buddies' trip to Florida's PGA National.

(Story and photos by Brent Long)