OAKVILLE, Ontario, Canada -- The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is pleased to announce a public sale conducted by the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum. Just in time for the holiday season, the Hall of Fame is providing a unique opportunity to purchase exclusive museum-quality collectibles. All funds raised will directly support the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum.

From December 9 – 16, interested shoppers can purchase items by visiting the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame – located on the grounds of Glen Abbey Golf Club, site of the 2008 and 2009 RBC Canadian Opens. Also for a limited time, a few collectibles will be available to view online at www.cghf.org with purchase instructions. Although the sale items are museum quality, no official artifacts or donated items will be for sale.

“This initiative is a unique way to support the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum while getting festive with golf enthusiasts on your holiday list,” said Karen Hewson Director, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum. “Starting at only five dollars, there are many fine items to purchase at great prices. Only on for a limited time, we encourage the golf community to visit us on-site at the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame or online.”

Some of the exclusive collectibles on display include posters and panels featuring golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Custom-made plaques and prints of several Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductees including Sandra Post, Marlene Stewart Streit, Gary Cowan, and Al Balding will also be available for purchase.

A complete list of the golf collectibles can be accessed online at www.cghf.org or by calling 1-800-263-0009 ext 411 (ext. 213 or 412).

ABOUT THE CANADIAN GOLF HALL OF FAME
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding individuals of Canadian golf from players, both amateur and professional, to the builders, architects and others who have been fundamental to the evolution of the game in this country. Operated by the Royal Canadian Golf Association, the Hall of Fame, museum and library are open to visitors to discover more about the game and the inductees. For more information please visit www.cghf.org.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,650 clubs across the country. Some of the RCGA’s core services include the Rules of Golf, handicapping and course rating, support of turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while six regional junior championships, 10

national amateur championships and the CN Canadian Women’s Tour showcase the best of Canadian golf. For more information please visit www.rcga.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Anthony Alfred
Director, Media and Public Relations
Royal Canadian Golf Association
Office: 1-800-263-0009 ext. 227
Mobile: (416) 819-0286
Email: aalfred@rcga.org

Dan Pino
Manager, Media and Public Relations
Royal Canadian Golf Association
Office: 1-800-263-0009 ext. 406
Mobile: (416) 434-5525
Email: dpino@rcga.org