For 2019, the Tony Fernandez Foundation (Canada) has suspended its Celebrity Golf Tournament in order to partner with Roberto Alomar and the Alomar Sports Golf Classic.  We encourage all our supporters and golfers to visit Alomar Sports for tournament details and registration information.

Roberto Alomar and Tony Fernandez team up to raise funds for a good cause at the 4th annual Alomar Sports Golf Classic!

The Alomar Sports Golf Classic, presented by Budweiser will take place on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Station Creek Golf Club in Gormley, Ontario. Funds raised from the event will be donated to Foundation 12 and the Tony Fernandez Foundation.

“I am honoured to team up with Tony Fernandez and many of my former teammates to raise funds for a good cause. It’s a fun day of golf and memoires, and we can help make a difference for children and families living with disabilities. I am very appreciative for the support we receive from Budweiser, Canadian Tire Corporation, and many others. I can’t wait to see everyone on June 7!” - Roberto Alomar.

“I am very excited to partner with Roberto, his foundation, and many of my former teammates for this golf event. The city of Toronto has played such an important part in my family’s life it was only natural that we join together to host this event for some great causes. I am looking forward to a fun day!” - Tony Fernandez

Foursomes are available beginning at $2,850. Participants also can golf alongside a celebrity guest by purchasing a threesome for $4,000. Individual golfers can also register for $1,000 per person. Interested participants can register now at Alomar Sports.com.

Confirmed celebrities include; Roberto Alomar, Tony Fernandez, Cito Gaston, George Bell, Lloyd Moseby, Jesse Barfield, Willie Upshaw, Alfredo Griffin, Tanyon Sturtze, Duane Ward, with many more being added later.

In 2018, funds raised from the Alomar Sports Golf Classic were donated to a joint project between Foundation 12 and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to build a baseball field supporting participants in the Durham Region Challenger Baseball League. Challenger Baseball is a league designed specifically for children and youth with physical and cognitive disabilities. With the assistance of Jumpstart, construction of this wheelchair accessible baseball field will go from a dream to reality as the field will be completed in the Spring/Summer of 2019 in Willow Park in Whitby, Ontario.

In 2019, Foundation 12 will once again partner with Jumpstart by donating funds raised from the Alomar Sports Golf Classic to Jumpstart to help with the construction of a new wheelchair accessible baseball field that supports Challenger Baseball.

“Challenger Baseball is something that is very special to me and I really enjoy spending time with the players, volunteers, and families involved. Every time I have been invited to a Challenger Baseball event I am inspired by the players determination and the love of sport. If I can help play a small part in helping give these players some enjoyment, I am honoured.” – Roberto Alomar.

TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD PHOTOS FROM THE 2018 TONY FERNANDEZ FOUNDATION (CANADA) GOLF TOURNAMENT, PLEASE VISIT THIS ALBUM ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

PHOTOS FROM THE 2017 GOLF TOURNAMENT ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD FROM OUR FACEBOOK PAGE - PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PHOTOS. Photos from the 2016 and 2015 golf tournament can also be viewed from our Facebook Page. By posting photos to our Facebook Page, it allows golfers to download higher resolution versions than our website can accommodate.

The Tony Fernandez Foundation (Canada) is deeply grateful to our sponsors and supporters listed below.  For information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Imrad Hallim at 416-918-3526 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MAJOR SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSORS

as well as:

Luciani Auto Collision, Keele Ingram Pharmacy,

Stella Pharmaceuticals, Manulife Bank,

Bill McTavish & Scott Munroe (HollisWealth)

NHL Alumni Association, Jayne Industries

Tony Fernandez speaks at Toronto MissionFest (from 100 Huntley Street)

After baseball, sharing God's blessings with others

Tony Fernandez played in the Major Leagues for 18 years. During his career he won four Gold Gloves and was selected to five All-Star Games.

As a young boy, Tony never thought he was even good enough to sign, let alone participate at the level he attained in the Major Leagues. "God has blessed me; it has become my time to do the same for someone else now".

Born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Tony was signed at the age of 17 and made his Major League debut in September, 1983 with the Toronto Blue Jays. He played his first eight seasons with the Jays and was selected to the All-Star Game three times and captured four Gold Glove Awards while participating in the post season in 1985 and 1989. In 1986, he led the Majors in games played and at bats while capturing the first of his four consecutive Gold Glove Awards. And in 1990, he showed off his blazing speed by leading the Majors in triples with 17.

In 1991, Tony was traded to the San Diego Padres, where he played for two seasons in the National League; once again he was selected to the All-Star Game. In 1993, Tony went on to play for the Mets for half a season before going off to Toronto for the remainder of the season where he went on to win the World Series against the Phillies. In that post-season, Fernandez put up a .333 batting average and a .423 on base percentage.

In 1994, Tony was signed by the Cincinnati Reds where he played third base and earned a .993 fielding percentage. Then, in 1995, Tony had the opportunity that almost every kid dreams of – becoming a New York Yankee shortstop. He played short and second base for the Bronx Bombers that year where he tied Larry Bowa with the highest SS fielding mark (.980).

In 1997, he was signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one year contract and they went on to play in the World Series against the Florida Marlins. During the 1997 post season, Fernandez batted .357 in the American League Championship. He won an award for hitting a clutch 3 run homerun late in Game 7 that the Orioles could not recover from. In the World Series, Tony posted a .471 batting average and a .444 on base percentage.

In 1998, Tony returned home to Toronto where he played two seasons and once again was selected to the All-Star game in 1999. After playing in the Major Leagues for the most part of his career, Tony took on an invitation to play with the Seibu Lions in Japan. After a great year, he was once again signed to a Major League contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Through mid 2001, Tony re-signed with the Blue Jays where he began his baseball career. Tony's career in the Major Leagues ended as it began - wearing the number he wore as a rookie, #1. Tony Fernandez played his final game on October 7, 2001.

Tony, now an ordained minister, puts his efforts into the Tony Fernandez Foundation, a charitable organization he founded with the goal of influencing children’s lives to be productive citizens of the world, bringing hope to a troubled society. When he is not busy helping others, Tony spends time at home with his wife Clara and his five children - Joel, Jonathan, Abraham, Andres and Jasmine.