The Big Swing began as a friendly game among a few actors and their friends when tournament co-founders Phil Flagler and Judah Katz decided to dedicate it to raising money for the Actors’ Fund. From its simple beginnings, the tournament has grown to be an annual event that brings out 144 players each year to some of the Toronto area’s finest courses.

Over the years The Actors' Fund of Canada has helped over 10,000 entertainment industry workers recover from illness, injury or other circumstances causing severe economic and personal hardship since it was founded in 1958. The Fund is a registered charity that provides short-term financial aid to entertainment industry professionals working in theatre, film & TV, music and dance. Performers, creators, technical staff and other production team members can apply for help from the Fund which delivered over $600,000 in rent payments, grocery money, utility payments and other basic living expenses to clients in the last 12 months alone and almost $5 million in the last 10 years.

The Big Swing has contributed over $800,000 to The Actors' Fund. This year's tournament will be held at Lionhead Golf & Country Club (Masters Course) on June 21st, but to be able to play you must register in advance and that deadline is June 7th.

Northernstars received a note from Judah Katz letting us know that Graham Greene will be host for this year's tournament and Greg Foster is guaranteed to make duffers laugh with his routines in an after dinner comedy performance.

For more information and to register, visit the Actors Fund Big Swing online.