TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to announce that the 14th Annual GTHL Legacy Classic presented by Spordle, held on July 22 at Richmond Hill Golf Club, raised a record-breaking $63,213.35 in support of the GTHL Legacy Fund.
Established in 2011, the GTHL Legacy Fund provides financial assistance to GTHL families in need and helps organizations fund hockey programs that prioritize child and community development.
This year’s Legacy Classic once again sold out, with 144 golfers taking part in a day filled with 18 holes of golf. The day also featured breakfast, post-round lunch, on-course contests, a silent auction, and plenty of prizes.
“The continued growth and success of the Legacy Classic demonstrates the passion of our community for making hockey accessible to all,” said Scott Oakman, GTHL Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. “We are incredibly grateful to all participants, sponsors, and donors for their ongoing support of the Legacy Fund.”
Event highlights, all of which contributed to the record-breaking success of the day, included:
- Presenting Sponsor: Special thanks to Spordle, the first-ever presenting sponsor of the Legacy Classic, for their tremendous support and on-site presence.
- Sponsors: A record 22 sponsors contributed financial and event support.
- On-Course Activations: A total of 11 activations brought energy and excitement to the day.
- Donors: An incredible 53 organizations generously donated 90 items for gifting, prizing, and the silent auction.
- Silent Auction: The event’s first digital auction saw 148 bids placed, with 39 items won.
- Gifting: Thanks to specific sponsor contributions, golfers received enhanced gifting including foursome photos, sunglasses, and more.
The foursome of Phil Wolfenden, Matthew Wolfenden, Scott Johnstone, and Logan Hurst took home top honours.
To all 22 tournament sponsors, thank you:
- Blaney McMurtry (Foursome Photo Sponsor)
- Canlan Sports (Event Activation Sponsor)
- Charity Golf International (Fundraising Sponsor)
- El Jimador (Beverage Sponsor)
- Esso (Driving Range Sponsor)
- Ford Performance Centre (Hole Sponsor)
- Futuresign (Hole Sponsor)
- Gatorade (Closest to the Pin Sponsor)
- Gitch Sportswear (Breakfast & Lunch Sponsor)
- KidSport (Putting Challenge Sponsor)
- LiveBarn (Longest Drive Sponsor — Men’s & Women’s)
- NHL (Golf Ball Sponsor)
- Northern Alarm Protection (Hole Sponsor)
- Nothers The Award Store (Event Resource Sponsor)
- Player X (Sunglasses Sponsor)
- Scotiabank Pond (Hole Sponsor)
- Spordle (Presenting Sponsor)
- SportsPay (Hole Sponsor)
- The Copy Connection (Program Sponsor)
- Toronto Maple Leafs (Cart Sponsor)
- Vaughan Kings (Hole Sponsor)
- Z103.5 (Chipping Green Sponsor)
The GTHL also extends sincere appreciation to Richmond Hill Golf Club for their outstanding collaboration and support in hosting the event.
Funds raised through the Legacy Classic directly support initiatives that ease financial barriers for families and expand community-based hockey opportunities across the GTHL.
GALLERY: 2025 GTHL Legacy Classic
ABOUT THE GTHL LEGACY FUND
Launched in 2011, the GTHL Legacy Fund helps remove barriers to hockey participation by providing financial support to families in need and funding community programs that foster child and community development through the game.
ABOUT THE GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1911, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is a non-profit organization, home to more than 30 community recreational programs and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 30,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan. The purpose of the GTHL is to empower, innovate, and provide hockey experiences that foster growth, inclusion, and excellence for all participants, while providing an enriching, equitable, and inclusive environment that benefits all members and the broader community.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Coratti
Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing
Greater Toronto Hockey League
[email protected]
