TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Women’s Hockey League is thrilled to announce that the CWHL Rinks to Links Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto.

“Joining our amazing athletes on the course this summer is just one great way to support the CWHL as it strives for the goal of paying these incredibly talented women to play the game they love,” CWHL Commissioner Brenda Andress said. “Each player has an incredible story of dedication, determination, and sacrifice that has led them to their position at the very pinnacle of our game.”

The 2016 CWHL Rinks to Links Women’s Golf Tournament is not only an opportunity for registered participants to rub elbows with top women’s hockey players, and hear their stories of facing off for Clarkson Cup, Olympic and world championship bragging rights but a continuing step in the CWHL’s commitment to connecting players with business leaders who can help build and guide their careers beyond the rink.

This year will mark the second year of the tournament which gives golfers, both male and female, the chance to play 18 holes alongside one of the current CWHL players including Clarkson Cup champions and Olympic Gold medallists, a league alumni or members of the 2016 CWHL Draft Class.

The four-person scramble format will begin with breakfast and a shotgun start at 9:30 am. After the golfing is complete, there will be a post-tournament reception at the golf course with a barbecue, silent auction and tournament prizing.

Not a golfer? no problem - Individuals also have the option to sign up for a golf clinic led by the pros at the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto and joined by players from the CWHL.

Click here to reserve your individual or team spot.

For more information surrounding the 2nd Annual Rinks to Links Golf Tournament, please contact Rebecca Michael at specialevents@cwhl.ca

For interview requests, please contact Director, Communications & Marketing Sasky Stewart at (647) 780 5719 or communciations@cwhl.ca

About the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto

Ladies Golf Club Toronto is North America’s only remaining private club established by women, for women. The club was founded in 1924 by Ada Mackenzie, who began golfing at age 10 and won her first of five Canadian Open Amateur Championships at just 27 years old. In 1933, she won every major women’s golf tournament in the country and was named the Canadian Press Athlete of the Year. Please visit www.ladiesgolfclub.com for more information.

About the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL)

The CWHL is the premier, professionally run women's hockey league in the world. It enables elite female hockey players to pursue their dreams of competing at the highest level possible while enhancing the lives of others through exceptional athleticism, entertainment, and motivation. The league is centrally funded, with all participating teams in the CWHL receiving equal access to financial support and given the same opportunities to succeed. The CWHL is a not-for-profit organization, with every dollar going towards building a league that is dedicated to raising the profile of women's hockey, providing a place for the best female players in the world to compete and inspiring the next generation of female hockey hero.