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Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive For Kids June 24th Public Golf Clinic

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:10:00
 

CONCORDE
GROUP

Proudly Presents the Mike Weir Golf Drive for Kids.

MIKE WEIR MIRACLE GOLF DRIVE FOR KIDS JUNE 24th PUBLIC GOLF CLINIC

Saskatoon, SK – In addition to the golf tournaments, the opportunity to watch 2003 PGA Masters Champion Mike
Weir play a round of golf and the Community Gala Dinner hosted by Corner Gas star Brent Butt, the “Mike Weir
Miracle Golf Drive for Kids” has now added a Golf Clinic to be conducted by Mike Weir himself. All activities of
June 24th will support the Children's Health & Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan and the provincial
Children's Hospital.

The organizing committee is pleased to announce the Mike Weir Golf Clinic and Demonstration on June 24th at
Griffiths Stadium, University of Saskatchewan. Gates will open at 2:30pm and the clinic begins at 3:00pm. The
general public and golf fans of all ages are welcome to watch and learn from Canada's favourite golfer. It is
a wonderful opportunity to witness Mike Weir's great shot-making and to hear him describe how he plans and
executes all those unbelievable golf shots. Mike will be sharing his experiences, practices and showcasing his
talents for everyone in attendance. “We are very grateful that Mr. Weir has agreed to spend some time with the
public. We look forward to seeing a great turn-out and the type of welcome that only Saskatchewan hospitality
can produce,” says Doug Hodson, Chair of the volunteer organizing committee.

Tickets are $20 and children 6 years and under, are free. Purchase your tickets on-line now at
www.chhf.sk.ca or through www.picatic.com/ticket/weirgolfclinic, or at GolfTown in Saskatoon. Tickets will also
be sold at Griffiths Stadium on June 24th.

“The Children's Health & Hospital Foundation is so thankful to our event title sponsor Concorde Group and all of
the sponsors, volunteers and supporters who promise to make this one day a memorable one for all
Saskatchewan people including the ultimate beneficiaries, the sick and injured children of the province,” says
Brynn Boback-Lane, President & CEO of Children's Health & Hospital Foundation.

MIKE WEIR MIRACLE GOLF DRIVE FOR KIDS JUNE 24th PUBLIC GOLF CLINIC

The Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids is proud to have Concorde Group as its title sponsor and The Mosaic Company as its presenting sponsor.

Full event and ticket information is available at www.chhf.sk.ca.

Children's Health & Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan is a provincial charity raising awareness and funds for pediatric medical research, equipment, education and the provincial children's hospital. We are the Saskatchewan member of Children's Miracle Network®, 100% dedicated to Saskatchewan children and their hospital. www.chhf.sk.ca

Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization that generates funds and awareness programs for the benefit of children and its member hospitals. www.childrensmiraclenetwork.ca

The Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids (www.mikeweirmiraclegolfdrive.ca) is a national initiative that began in 2007 to raise funds and awareness for Children's Miracle Network® and children's health through The Mike Weir Foundation and in association with the National Golf Course Owners Association, Canada.

For further information:
Doug Hodson
Chair, Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids
DHodson@mlt.com
306-975-7101

Children's Health & Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan
Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO
chhf@chhf.sk.ca
306-931-4887