Pictured above: North Course winning team, left to right: Darius Saplys, Dennis Milanov, Maninder Mand and Tony Iofranco
In only its second year, the volunteer-run Legacy Golf Classic has raised $365,934, generating $163,542 in net charitable proceeds and bringing the tournament’s two-year fundraising total to $566,001.
This brings the Legacy’s cumulative net charitable proceeds to $273,742 in just two years.
The milestone follows a significant expansion of the September 2 tournament at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, which doubled from 144 golfers on one course in its inaugural year to 288 golfers across the Hoot and North courses in 2026.
“Year One proved the concept. Year Two proved we could scale it,” said Legacy Golf Classic co-founder Allan Thompson.
For co-founder Anne Thompson, the results represent something much bigger than the financial numbers.
“When we started Legacy, we wanted to create something that could bring people together and generate meaningful, lasting impact in our community,” she said. “In only two years, our golfers, sponsors, partners, donors and volunteers have helped turn that idea into more than half a million dollars raised. More importantly, they have helped create meaningful support for organizations serving our community. That is an extraordinary reflection of what can happen when people get behind something together.”
Major Grant Recipient: Caledon Agricultural Society
The Caledon Agricultural Society (CAS) will receive $122,619 from the 2026 Legacy Golf Classic in support of its capital campaign for a new purpose-built, four-season community centre at the Caledon Fairgrounds.
The project represents an investment in the future of the historic fairgrounds and in a gathering place that has brought generations of families together through agriculture, community events and shared traditions.
The connection is a particularly meaningful one for the Thompson’s, whose family roots in the Caledon agricultural community date back more than 200 years.
“As president of the Caledon Agricultural Society, it has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside Anne and Allan in helping realize our vision for a much-needed community centre at the Caledon Fairgrounds,” said Ed Taccone, President of the Caledon Agricultural Society. “Anne and Allan are true community leaders. They don’t just organize — they inspire. We are incredibly grateful for the heart, dedication and endless energy they have poured into making the Legacy Golf Classic such a tremendous success.”
Giving Today, Building for Tomorrow
Legacy’s charitable model is designed to make a difference today while creating a permanent source of support for future generations. Through the Allan and Anne Thompson Community Fund, held by the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation, 75 per cent of the tournament’s net proceeds are designated for immediate charitable granting, while the remaining 25 per cent is directed to a permanent endowment.
Over its first two years, Legacy has allocated $205,269 toward immediate charitable granting, while directing $68,473 to the permanent endowment.
“Congratulations to Anne and Allan on another tremendously successful tournament. The Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation is both excited and appreciative to partner with the Legacy Golf Classic,” said Chris Markou, Chair of the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation. “We have a wonderful partnership with the shared goal of putting significant monies towards important charitable projects and programmes in Caledon. Again, congratulations, and we are looking forward to another great tournament next year.”
2026 Legacy Golf Classic Champions
Competition across both courses produced impressive scoring, with the Hoot Course champions finishing at 18-under and the North Course champions at 17-under.
Hoot Course Champions — 18-under
Colin Berry, Matthew Berry, Travis Mailhot and Marshall Waters
North Course Champions — 17-under
Maninder Mand, Dennis Milanov, Tony Iofranco and Darius Saplys
Men’s Longest Drive
North — Tim O’Brien
Hoot — Bryce Jurk
Women’s Longest Drive
North — Kiera Whitehead
Hoot — Carly Epp
Men’s Closest to the Pin
North — Ryan Thompson
Hoot — Troy Sebok
Women’s Closest to the Pin
North — Jill Knowles
Hoot — Marissa Crawford
Beat the Pro
North — Thomas Archer
Hoot — Travis Rumney
An Ace to Remember
While there were no winners in the tournament’s $10,000 Hole-in-One competitions, there was still an ace to celebrate.
Seventeen-year-old Thomas Archer recorded a hole-in-one on the North Course’s ‘Beat the Pro’ hole, hosted by Caledon’s own PGA TOUR Americas professional Cougar Collins, adding an unforgettable moment to the day. Archer captured the North Course Beat the Pro title.
Powered by Partnership
Behind Legacy’s growth is an expanding community of sponsors, donors and supporters. In 2026, 60 sponsors backed the tournament, helping make the expansion from one sold-out course to two possible while increasing its capacity for charitable impact.
Leading the 2026 sponsor family were TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Votorantim Cimentos and the Rice Group, joined by major partners Benson Steel, Brampton Brick, Arcadis, Four Valleys Excavating & Grading Ltd., LiUNA! Local 183, Peel Hardware & Supply, TD, Highway 10 Aggregates, Premier Medical Clinic, Scotiabank, Bayer, Downey’s Farm Market, James Dick Construction Limited and Primont Homes.
They were joined by dozens of businesses, agricultural organizations, community groups, families and individuals whose sponsorships and contributions helped make the second annual Classic possible.
“We simply could not do this without our partners,” said Anne Thompson. “Some believed in Legacy when it was little more than an idea and have continued to grow with us. Others joined us this year as we took the enormous step from one course to two. Every one of them has become part of what Legacy is building, and we are incredibly grateful.”
That support extended beyond financial sponsorship, with businesses and individuals contributing auction items, prizes, products and services.
Looking Ahead to 2027
Planning is already underway for the third annual Legacy Golf Classic, Wednesday, September 1, 2027, at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.
“Our focus now is on making the two-course model we’ve built even stronger — continuing to improve the experience, growing our partnerships and ensuring that as Legacy develops, so does its capacity for charitable impact,” says Allan Thompson.
Two Years of Legacy
$566,001 raised
$273,742 in net charitable proceeds
$205,269 directed to immediate charitable granting
$68,473 directed to the permanent endowment
