Universal Orlando® Resort is tournament’s presenting sponsor
Orlando, Fla., February 3, 2009 – Register now to hit the links Monday, March 16 with Bill “Maz” Mazeroski, Phil Niekro, Jim McMahon, Derrick Brooks and other celebrities in the Inaugural Celebrity Shootout at Mystic Dunes Golf Club presented by Universal Orlando® Resort. The event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers.
Bobby Cox, Elroy Face, Mark Lemke, Fred McGriff, and Buck Showalter also have committed to play in the tournament. Participating celebrities will be assigned to teams at a welcome reception and pairing party held at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando on Sunday, March 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Team registration and breakfast will begin on March 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Mystic Dunes Golf Club followed by a 12:00 p.m. shotgun start. The awards ceremony will occur immediately upon the conclusion of the tournament.
A total of 32 teams will compete in the tournament. Registration fees are $500 for an individual and $2,000 for a foursome. Contact Trumaine Thomas at 800.648.8905 to learn more about playing in the tournament.
“The Celebrity Shootout blends crucial support and awareness for St. Jude with a terrific golf experience for our participants,” said Charlie Haje, tournament director and sports marketing liaison for ALSAC/St. Jude, the hospital’s fundraising organization. “We are particularly appreciative of the celebrities who have kindly given their time and the generous sponsorships from Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Universal Orlando Resort. It’s because of their support that we are able to bring together golf enthusiasts and celebrities for a worthy cause.”
“Since our company’s inception in 1997, Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club has taken great pride in our commitment to community service,” said Melissa Suttles, Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club general manager. “We are honored to host the inaugural Celebrity Shoot Out supporting the pioneering efforts of St. Jude to find cures and save children’s lives.”
“Our resort is all about families and children, so our sponsorship of this event is a natural fit,” said Vince LaRuffa, Universal Orlando Resort’s vice president of resort sales and marketing. “We are thrilled to bring together our world-renowned family resort destination with an elite group of professional athletes to help support one of our country’s premier hospitals for critically ill children.”
Sponsorships remain available, ranging from Title Sponsor ($10,000) to Tee Box Sponsors ($300). To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Trumaine Thomas at 800.648.8905.
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About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.
About Mystic Dunes Golf Club
Mystic Dunes Golf Club, a high-end daily fee course, is open to the public and is located at Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club in Celebration, Florida, which is owned and operated by Tempus Resorts International, Ltd. Designed by Champions Tour player and NBC Golf Analyst Gary Koch, this premier Central Florida course is a par 71, 7,012-yard golfer’s dream. The course is ranked a 4 ½-star facility among Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”, has been honored as a Course of Distinction among Golfweek’s “Best Resort Courses”, and is ranked #2 among “Orlando’s Top 5 Golf Courses” by TravelGolf.com. Tee times can be booked online at www.mysticdunesgolf.com or by calling the pro shop at 1-866-311-1234 or 407-787-5678.
Established in December 1997, Tempus Resorts International, Ltd. is a customer-focused vacation ownership development and management company based in Orlando, Florida. Tempus is a multi-faceted enterprise comprised of ten distinct companies which support its resort and golf development, hospitality operations, and marketing, financial and technology services. Built on a solid foundation of strong and experienced management, industry-leading systems and technology, compelling products, and a diverse team of talented, committed employees, Tempus has delivered memorable vacation experiences to over 650,000 owners and guests. Tempus is an active member of the American Resort Development Association and the Interval International exchange service network, which has designated Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club, Tempus’ flagship Orlando resort, as a “Premier Resort”, its highest level of recognition.
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About Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Loews Royal Pacific Resort transports guests to the islands of the South Pacific in minutes and without traveling halfway around the world. This AAA Four Diamond property opened in June 2002 and is the largest on-site hotel at Universal Orlando. With 1,000 rooms and suites and the largest lagoon-style pool in the city of Orlando, Loews Royal Pacific Resort immerses guests in the tropical enchantment of the South Pacific.
About Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort has created some of the world’s most innovative theme park attractions based on pop culture’s most compelling films and stories. Guests experience two exciting theme parks – Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as well as Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre restaurant, shopping and nighttime entertainment complex; and three magnificently themed on-site Loews hotels – the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and the Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Flagship experiences featured in the theme parks include “The Simpsons Ride,” “Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride,” “The Incredible Hulk Coaster” and “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.” More information is available at www.UniversalOrlando.com.
Contact:
Jennifer S. Dixon
Jamison Golf Group
407-328-0500 x2
jennifer@jamisongolf.com
