By Mark
Schadenberg
It
really doesn't matter if Canada's top pro golfer currently is David
Hearn, Graham DeLaet, Adam Hadwin or Nick Taylor as they are all
battling successfully on the PGA Tour as this quartet follows in the
footsteps of Mike Weir.
However,
David Hearn is from Brantford originally and his charitable
foundation directs monies to the Alzheimer Society, and my wife is
employed by the Alzheimer Society of Brant, so I think my allegiance
shall continue to be with Mr Hearn.
About
two weeks ago, Hearn made another significant announcement in
connection with supporting the Alzheimer Society and his foundation,
by signing a cooperative deal with Rockway Vineyards both to create a
wine brand and to also have the St Catharines Rockway course sponsor
a junior golf championship annually in early October. Hearn will also
be present at the tournament to assist in mentoring the young talent.
The
link below tells the story, but this is certainly good news for
everyone involved.
Brantford
Expositor:
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"I
am looking forward to working with the team at Rockway to put into
action some of my long-term visions, including supporting two areas I
feel strongly about," Hearn said in a news release.
"First,
developing a custom wine label that will support my foundation and
benefit
a cause I care deeply about. (And), second, being part of an event at
an established course that will provide opportunities and support for
junior golf development in the region."
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This
past July, the entire country was watching as Hearn was in contention
at the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, where he eventually
settled for third place. His benefit golf tournament was the very
next day at Beverly golf course near Copetown, and 144 players
participated in the 18-hole one-day fundraiser – paying large green
fees to participate in the fundraiser.
The
buzz was for real as a Canadian hasn't won the homeland PGA Tour
event since 1954. Hearn explains that both his grandmother and great
grandmother were inflicted with Alzheimers.
Hearn's
connection to the Alzheimer Society is a coast-to-coast effort –
not just the Brantford area, but the local benefit tourney will
continue to specifically fund services for the charity in Brantford,
Hamilton, Haldimand and Norfolk areas.
At
the July event in Copetown, Hearn talked about his support for the
local Alzheimer association, saying:
“I've been working with the
local Alzheimer's society chapters over the past few years and
partnering with the organization on a national level as my
foundation's first initiative is a great way to take our relationship
to the next step."
Above: Current WORLD RANKINGS
Above: Current CANADIAN PLACINGS IN WORLD RANKINGS
Hearn,
who is 40th on the 2015-16 FedEx Cup point standings with
145, has never won on the PGA Tour, but has finished 2nd twice including a playoff loss earlier this calendar year at the
Greenbrier Classic, and has career earnings of just over $6.5
million.
Hearn,
who is 36 years old, expects to continue his climb up the world
rankings as this past July led at the Canadian Open through 54 holes,
but managed only a round of 72 on Sunday and was caught on the
leaderboard by Jason Day.
LINKS:
Mark
Schadenberg, Sales Representative
Senior
Real Estate Specialist (SRES designation)
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537-1553, cell or text
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