Palm Desert, California – November 27, 2017 – This inaugural event hosted by celebrity athlete and NHL Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr, slated for February 17-19, 2018, consists of two days of golf and three nights of parties, entertainment, celebrities, athletes, and musicians at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, CA. This event is dedicated to honoring and celebrating Arnold Palmer and his charitable efforts and directly benefits the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Grant Fuhr and his wife, Lisa, recently toured the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. Grant commented, “This trip has cemented my commitment to raise money for this charitable cause. I look forward to creating a legacy of charitable giving with my celebrity friends, fans and supporters for the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and other local Coachella Valley charities.” “The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Celebrity Invitational of the Desert is designed to be a fun event with celebrity athletes, musicians and entertainers,” said Mary Coor, Tournament Director. “We are excited to have Grant Fuhr hosting this event and look forward to this becoming an annual celebrity golf event in the Coachella Valley.”
FORMAT – This golf event is a five (5) player team gross and net shamble tournament. The team of four (4) amateur players remains together for two (2) consecutive days. The celebrity contestant changes teams for the second day. Current USGA handicaps are verified and applied to all contestants.
THE KING’S CIRCLE GOLF – VALUE: $10,000
• One (1) Golf Contestant Spot, Sunday & Monday
• One (1) King’s Circle Tee Package
• One (1) Palmer Golf Tee Package
• Admission for four (4) to the Pairings Party, Arnie’s Celebrity Bash (VIP/Backstage), and Awards Party
• Admission for four (4) to the exclusive Post Awards Wrap Party
PALMER GOLF – VALUE: $2,000
• One (1) Golf Contestant Spot, Sunday & Monday
• One (1) Palmer Golf Tee Package
• Admission for two (2) to the Pairings Party, Arnie’s Celebrity Bash, and Awards Party
PICK YOUR CELEBRITY FOURSOME GOLF (Five Available) – VALUE: $15,000
• Four (4) Golf Contestant Spots, Sunday & Monday
• Four (4) Palmer Golf Tee Packages
• Admission for eight (8) to the Pairings Party, Arnie’s Celebrity Bash, and Awards Party
• Admission for eight (8) to the exclusive Post Awards Wrap Party
Scheduled to entertain at Arnie’s Celebrity Bash – country/rock/blues/jazz, as of press date:
Steve Azar – Music & Culture Ambassador of Mississippi. Steve likes to call his own breed of music “Delta Soul,” a mixture of country, rock and blues. Preston Pohl, Barry Black and Ray Boudreaux of the Voice Season 5. Nashville recording artist, Ira Dean and country music singer/songwriter Rob West.
Please like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArnoldPalmerHospitalforChildrenCelebrityInvitation/ for celebrity participants and entertainment updates.
If you have any questions, please contact our tournament office at (760) 625-4082. For further information on this new and exciting event, check out our website at Birdeasepro.com/APCInvitational or e-mail us at APCInvitational@gmail.com.
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, is a 158-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of children. Located in Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital provides expertise in pediatric specialties such as cardiac care, craniomaxillofacial surgery, critical care, emergency and trauma care, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, hematology/oncology, hospitalist services, orthopedics, pulmonology and sports medicine. In 2013, the hospital achieved Magnet® designation, the “gold standard” for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research, and service excellence. Visit www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com to learn more about all of our specialties.
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