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Inspired by a desire to give back to the Toronto community, the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament was created in 2009 by Major League Baseball and Toronto Blue Jays legend Joe Carter, his business partner Chris Samdeo and event Chairman James Dodds.
The Classic brings together avid golfers and top sports and entertainment celebrities to participate in a two-day golf tournament to raise funds for the Foundation. Now in its 17th year, the Classic has become one of the top celebrity golf events in North America, raising over $3 million over the past decade and a half for children, youth and families affected by child welfare.
Over the years, the Classic has welcomed many celebrities and athletes to support its cause of helping children and youth in care – from Jayna Hefford and Tom Cochrane to Doug Gilmour and Jose Bautista.
In 2021, AMJ, a longstanding and dedicated supporter of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, joined TD and Callaway as a co-presenting sponsor, while Pierre Frappier, AMJ President and CEO, joined Joe Carter as event chair.
About this year’s Joe Carter Classic
The 17th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament kicked-off on June 9, 2026 with a Celebrity Skins Game at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario followed by a welcome reception during the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies game at the Rogers Centre. The following day on June 10, 2026, the Classic began with breakfast and continue with golf and dinner at the Glen Abbey Golf Club.
About Joe Carter
Joe Carter is an American former professional baseball player who has played as an outfielder and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. Joe is well-known for hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays, their second consecutive championship.
About the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament
The annual Joe Carter Classic charity golf tournament pairs avid golfers with top name celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting Canadian children, youth and families through Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and other local children’s charities.
About Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is the only national foundation exclusively dedicated to addressing urgent needs and improving outcomes for children and youth in the child welfare system.
