CELEBRATION, FL-(May 4, 2009)- Athlete Connections is gearing up for its Inaugural Celebrity Golf Tournament, “Tee Up. Swing. Connect.” on Friday May 22, 2009 at Mystic Dunes Golf Club and welcoming numerous celebrity athlete golfers!
Among the invited celebrities are Keith Tribble, Nick Anderson, Hacksaw Jim, Andrew DeClercq, Chucky Atkins, Jim Kiick, Alex Haynes, Chris Kirkpatrick, Glenn Reisslar, Mike McBath, Joe Oliver, Ericct Rhett, Chris Doering, Shane Matthews, Tony McGee, Heath Slocumb and Terry Jackson.
“For us to welcome so many great professional athletes is a testament to the need for support of Athlete Connections and its mission to educate and prepare athletes for the workplace once their athletic careers are over,” said Dan Cross, CEO of Athlete Connections. “Athletes possess the unique characteristics and discipline that can benefit corporations in achieving success and meeting goals.”
Andrew DeClercq, former Orlando Magic player, plans to play in the golf tournament.
“Dan Cross’ Athlete Connections has filled a void in the athlete’s life after sports – be it as a student athlete or professional. Less than 1% of all NCAA athletes goes on to compete professionally – and if they do, their professional athletic career averages less than 3 years,” said DeClercq. “Athlete Connections focuses on training and preparing the athlete for the workplace once their athletic careers are over in partnership with the Universities and corporate business partners”.
Athlete Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization working with universities to assist current and former student-athletes in the transition from athletics to the workforce. Under the direction of Dan Cross, a former University of Florida All American and Hall of Famer basketball player, the organization offers a number of program and services for student-athletes such as career assessments, financial literacy, resume writing, mentoring, entrepreneurship opportunities, internships and employment opportunities.
Golfers can register individually or as a team of four for $500. All golfers will receive a noon lunch and post-event dinner and a golf shirt. “Tee Up. Swing. Connect.” will begin at 1:00 pm on May 22, 2009. Mystic Dunes Golf Club is located at 7900 Mystic Dunes Lane in Celebration, FL. To register for the tournament, please call at 407-403-6446. Non-golfers can also get involved. A number of sponsorships are still available, ranging from $250.00 and up. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, also call 407-403-6446.
About Athlete Connections
Athlete Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization working with universities to assist current and former student-athletes in the transition from athletics to the workforce. Under the direction of Daniel Cross, a former University of Florida basketball player and member of the UF Hall of Fame, the organization offers a number of program and services to make student-athletes such as resume writing, mentoring, entrepreneurship opportunities and internships. Visit the website at www.AthleteConnections.org for more information.
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.
About Tempus Resorts International, Ltd.
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.
www.tempusresorts.com
www.mystic-dunes-resort.com
www.mysticdunesgolf.com
www.DVResort.com
Contact:
Jennifer Dixon
407-234-5300
jennifer@jamisongolf.com
Tournament Contact:
Athlete Connections
407-403-6446
events@athleteconnections.org