CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Marketwired) — 07/22/13 — Shaw Communications (TSX: SJR.B) (NYSE: SJR) today announced that it is supporting the development of six rising Canadian professional golfers as they tee up for the RBC Canadian Open.
Identified with the Shaw logo during the week of the RBC Canadian Open, these players represent the future of Canadian golf at this year-s national championship, taking place at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario from July 22-28, 2013. Shaw Business is a Premier Partner of the RBC Canadian Open.
“Our goal is to help a steady stream of young and enthusiastic golfers who have a real shot at taking their game to the next level,” said Brad Shaw, CEO, Shaw Communications. “Our hope is to not only support these accomplished athletes, but to inspire thousands of kids dreaming of making it big in this challenging sport and maintain Canada as fertile ground for developing some of the world-s best golfers.”
The roster of players supported by Shaw includes:
Complete coverage of the weekend rounds of the RBC Canadian Open can be seen on Global TV, including an hour long pre-game show Saturday and Sunday that will feature exclusive player interviews and highlights to ensure golf fans won-t miss any of the action. Fans can consult their local listings for Global-s daily coverage of the championship.
Shaw-s association with the RBC Canadian Open is part of a comprehensive agreement making Global the broadcast home of golf for Canadian golf fans, securing 26 weekends of PGA TOUR broadcasts through 2018, as well as coverage of the Masters and the 2015 and 2017 Presidents Cup.
About Shaw Communications Inc.
Shaw is a diversified communications and media company, providing consumers with broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Home Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business), satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct) and engaging programming content (through Shaw Media). Shaw serves 3.3 million customers, through a reliable and extensive fibre network. Shaw Media operates one of the largest conventional television networks in Canada, Global Television, and 19 specialty networks including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY® and Showcase. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (Symbol: TSX – SJR.B, NYSE – SJR). For more information about Shaw, please visit
About the 2013 RBC Canadian Open Presented by Shaw Business
Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.6 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 22-28, 2013 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada-s top talents to compete against the world-s best golfers while also leaving a significant impact in the event-s host community. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada as the event-s official charity partner. Established in 1904, Canada-s national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Shaw Business, BMW Group Canada, C.F.F Stainless Steels, Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, PepsiCo, The Globe and Mail, Jacob-s Creek, Keystone Dental, Jack Link-s Beef Jerky and 5-hour Energy. For tickets or tournament information, please visit or call 1-800-571-6736.
Contacts:
Shaw Communications Inc.
Chethan Lakshman
VP, Public Relations and Corporate Communications
(403) 930-8448
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