Celebrity Amputee Golf Classic
May 1st & 2nd, 2008 at ChampionsGate Golf Club, Orlando, Florida
This two-day event includes a VIP Pairings Party and auction on Thursday evening, May 1st and Continental Breakfast, Golf and Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 2nd to raise funds and awareness for Shake-A-Leg Miami, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
FEATURING:
- Photo opportunity with celebrities at Thursday evening's Pairings Party
- Golf with one celebrity and one injured service member or amputee athlete paired w/each group (making fivesomes)
- 18 holes of world-class golf on the ChampionsGate Golf Club designed by golf legend, Greg Norman
- On-Course Contests
- Great Prizes and Giveaways
- Special rates for guest accommodations at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
WHY:
The Golf Classic will benefit Shake-A-Leg Miami, and Wounded Warrior Project. Shake-A-Leg Miami helps children and adults with physical, developmental and economic challenges; liberating them from realm of imagination into the realm of experience by means of innovative sailing and water sports education and recreational programming. Wounded Warrior Project raises provides programs and services to our nation's injured service members to in a successful transition back to civilian life. The event will also support Tiger's world foundation which provides scholarships to children in need of nutritional and physical education.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
ESPN, FOX, CBS, ABC, the Golf Channel, Sunshine Network, Gary Koch Golf Show.
CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES:
Andre Berto, NABF Welterweight Champion; Edson Berto, MMA Fighter; Phil Esposito, NHL Hall of Fame: Pat Jablonski, NHL; Brian Bradley, NHL; Dennis Rasmussen, MLB; Darrell Talley, NFL; Derrick Brooks, NFL; Malik Yoba, Actor; Yancey Arias, Actor; Scott McGarrahan, NFL; Sean Salisbury, NFL; Tommy Barnhardt, NFL, Mark Royals, NFL: Wayne Cashman, NHL: Bobby Taylor, NHL: Neil Everett, ESPN: Chris Gratton, NHL: Shane O'Brien, NHL: Fred McGriff, MLB
PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHICS:
The 1st and 2nd Celebrity/Amputee Golf Classics attracted a field of financially and socially elite golfers. The majority of golfers were males, over 40 with a median household income of $500,000+.
- A total of 128 individuals played golf
- 160 people attended the Pairings Party
- Participants represented the medical, business, financial and legal industries in Florida
- Celebrity Golfers included sports legends, national television personalities, local media personalities
PRICE:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact David Bowen: Phone: (954) 864-2478 or E-mail: dbowen@ahcs.com
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