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$27,000 Raised for Charity at Metropolitan Pump's 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament

Written by:
Sam Doner
$27,000 Raised for Charity at Metropolitan Pump's 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament

August 17, 2026 | Galt Country Club, Cambridge, ON

Fifty years is worth celebrating. Since 1976, Metropolitan Pump Co. has grown from its roots in Waterloo, Ontario into one of Canada's most trusted names in pump solutions, and we've never lost sight of the relationships, the community, and the people who made that possible. So when it came time to mark half a century in business, we wanted to do more than celebrate ourselves. We wanted to give something back.

A golf cart at Metropolitan Pump's 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament

On August 17th, 2026, we hosted our 50th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament at the beautiful Galt Country Club in Cambridge. The day brought together players, partners, suppliers, and friends for 18 holes of golf, plenty of laughs, and a shared purpose. By the end of the day, we had raised a total of $27,000 for two outstanding local and national causes.

Volunteers at the tee box for the hole-in-one contest

$16,000 was donated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, an organization that has spent decades funding life-saving research, driving awareness around cardiovascular health, and supporting Canadians affected by heart disease and stroke.

Metropolitan Pump Presents the Heart & Stroke Foundation with a cheque for $16,000

$11,000 went to the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), which works tirelessly to deliver exceptional health care to the people of Waterloo Region, right here in our own backyard. We are incredibly proud of what this group of people made possible in a single afternoon.

Metropolitan Pump presents the Waterloo Regional Health Network with a cheque for $11,000

A Day to Remember

The course was in fantastic shape, the weather cooperated, and the competitive spirit was very much alive from the first tee to the final green. Galt Country Club is one of the finest venues in the region, and it was the perfect backdrop for a tournament of this scale.

Galt Country Club, Cambridge Ontario

Of course, nothing had the field buzzing quite like the hole-in-one prize. Waiting on the 165 yard par-3 at hole 4 were the keys to a 2027 Corvette 3LT. Courtesy of Bennett Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC, a prize like that has a way of sharpening everyone's focus, and it made for some of the most intense and entertaining golf of the day. The bragging rights alone were worth the round.

Players pose with the hole-in-one prize, a 2027 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT

Beyond the golf itself, the day was a reminder of what makes events like this special. It is not just about the score. It is about spending time with the people who have shown up for MPC year after year, who trust us with their business, and who continue to push this industry forward alongside us. Walking that course, it was easy to feel just how much goodwill has been built over five decades.

Players load their carts before playing at Metropolitan Pump's 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament

Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors

This tournament simply does not happen without the generosity of our sponsors. The support we received this year, across every level, was extraordinary, and we want to make sure every one of these organizations knows how much their contribution meant.

Sponsors for Metropolitan Pump's 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament

Our Eagle Sponsors set the standard: Pentair, RBC Wealth Management, and Crane Pumps and Systems. Thank you for your leadership and your ongoing commitment to MPC and to this community.

Our Birdie Sponsors brought incredible energy to the event: AK Industries Inc., Flexcon Industries, and Franklin Electric. Your support at this level makes a real difference.

Our Hole Sponsors covered the course and kept the day running beautifully: Minuteman Press Cambridge, Boshart Industries, Franklin Water Treatment, Tornatech, Cowan Group Insurance, TOC Courier Inc., ProKontrol Carostan, Summit Laser Manufacturing, MDI, Purple Shark Embroidery, Contender Logistics, and Bennett Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC. Thank you all for being a part of this.

And to our Event Sponsors, who helped make the day's experience one to remember: WEG, Nidec, GolfPlay, ACO Container Systems, eShipper, Megator, John Sleeman and Sons, Tsurumi Canada, and Finefix. We are grateful for your partnership.

To every sponsor at every level: you turned a golf tournament into a fundraiser that will make a genuine impact in people's lives. Now that's something to be proud of.

Thank You to Every Player and Attendee

To everyone who joined us on August 17th, whether you were competing for the leaderboard, just happy to be out in the sun, or trying your luck on that par-3, thank you. Your participation is what made this tournament possible, and your presence made it memorable. The calibre of people in that room is a direct reflection of the relationships MPC has built over 50 years, and we do not take that for granted for a single second.

Players talking during cocktail hour

This milestone year has given us a lot of reasons to look back with pride and look forward with optimism. The pump industry is changing, the region is growing, and MPC is growing right along with it. We are grateful for every customer, supplier, and partner who has been part of this story, and we look forward to writing the next chapter together.

Attendees clap following a speech

From everyone at Metropolitan Pump Co., thank you. It was an awesome day.

Players driving in their golf cart at Metropolitan Pump's 50th Anniversary Tournament

To see more photos from the event, view the Gallery.