Alex would have it no other way!

The golf tournament you know and love is back!
Only with one big change.
On May 19, 2021, we sadly lost Alex Chiu, the originator and force behind the annual golf tournaments. For over 20 years Alex raised funds for many different worthy causes. With his retirement from Markham Council in 2018, and now with his loss, ALS Double Play has taken over the tournament.

Expect all the same energy and great golf that Alex brought to the day, Alex would have it no other way.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 21, 2021!

Remembering Alex Chiu

Alex Chiu

It is with great sadness that Alicia and Cherrie-Marie announce the passing of their beloved husband and father. Alejandro “Alex” Chiu said his last goodnight and fell asleep in his home with his wife and daughter by his side on May 19, 2021.

Alex was born in Candaba, Philippines on November 21, 1938 and raised in Manila by his Chinese immigrant parents. He left the Philippines for America to study computer science later finding work in Chicago where he met and married his love Alicia.

Together Alex and Alicia moved to Toronto, Canada where Alex worked for Volkswagen Canada. They raised their children Cherrie-Marie and Christopher in Markham where Alex would be elected ten consecutive times as Ward 8 Councillor.

With philanthropy in his heart, Alex used his skills to connect people, fund raise for worthy causes and give back. As busy as he was though, Alex always found time for family, cooking, gardening, swimming, golfing and cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays.

What is ALS?

Proceeds from the Alex Chiu Memorial Golf Tournament will go toward the Christopher Chiu Fellowship for ALS research at the University of Toronto, Canada's largest and most internationally published ALS research lab.

As many of you know, Alex and Alicia lost their son to ALS in 2016 after a five year battle. Christopher was only 32 years old when he became sick with ALS and the family has no genetic relationship with the disease.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is the most common form of motor neuron disease. ALS is fatal; there is no cure and little treatment. Most people lose their battle with ALS within two to five years of diagnosis.