The Shaw Charity Classic is backed by a philanthropic group of Calgary business leaders known as “The Patron Group.” In 2012, the late Clay Riddell brought community leaders together, including: Jim Riddell, Allan Markin, Keith MacPhail, Guy Turcotte, Gary Peddle, Mike Culbert and PGA Tour Professional, Stephen Ames. Together they created the Shaw Charity Classic – the PGA TOUR Champions’ only Canadian event.