Greg Norman and Rob O’Neill Partner for Heroes on the Green – Special Operators Transition Foundation Charity Golf Outing
Darius Rucker, Terry Bradshaw, Bret Baier, Katie Kearney and More to Play in Pro/Celebrity-Am Team Format to Raise Money for Veterans
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Greg Norman today announced a partnership with former Navy SEAL, Rob O’Neill, to host Heroes on the Green – Special Operators Transition Foundation Charity Golf Outing. The event will take place on Monday, April 27 at The Breakers Ocean Course on Palm Beach Island and feature celebrities and athletes including Darius Rucker, Terry Bradshaw, Bret Baier, Katie Kearney and more alongside amateurs to raise money for O’Neill’s foundation.
“Rob and I have been good friends for quite some time, so when the opportunity to support his foundation presented itself, I jumped at the idea,” said Greg Norman. “I am so appreciative to all of my friends who have agreed to play and donate their time for this very special day, as this outing will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those who attend.”
In addition to the all-star roster of celebrities, amateurs will also have the opportunity to play alongside active duty Special Operators, including Green Berets and Delta Force, and enjoy a luncheon and fireside chat, emceed by Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, following the round. Registration is now open for 18 teams of threesomes with all funds dedicated to the Special Operators Transition Foundation whose mission is to assist special operations veterans with a successful transition from the military into their next career.
“This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Special Operators Transition Foundation, so I want to encourage everyone to do what you can to support the event,” said Rob O’Neill. “I am grateful to Greg for the opportunity to join forces for what is sure to be a great day of golf with some of our nation’s most elite Special Operators.”
Pro/Celebrity-Am team opportunities are now available – please visit www.shark.com/heroesonthegreen or contact jane.macneille@gregnorman.com for more information.
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About Greg Norman
Arguably the most successful athlete-turned-businessman in the world, Greg Norman is known as much for his entrepreneurial spirit in the boardroom as his dominance on the golf course. The internationally renowned “Great White Shark” won more than 90 tournaments worldwide, including two Open Championships, and holds the distinction of defending his No. 1 position in the world golf rankings for 331 weeks.
Greg Norman now transcends the game of golf, with over a dozen companies around the world bearing his name and the iconic shark logo as part of the Greg Norman Company, which he leads as Chairman & CEO. His internationally recognized brand boasts more than 100 golf course designs across six continents, a global real estate collection, award-winning wine, golf-inspired lifestyle apparel and a diverse investment division. Across all facets of business, the Greg Norman Brand consistently delivers the quality that his name is synonymous with and continues to inspire people to attack life. www.shark.com
About Rob O’Neill
Rob O’Neill is one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. He was a team leader with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, has deployed more than a dozen times and held combat leadership roles in more than 400 combat missions in four different theaters of war. A highly trained Navy SEAL, he led the military’s most elite and was involved in our nation’s most important campaigns. With the majority of his career shrouded in a classified cloak, O’Neill was the man on the ground we never heard of but know exists. He was one of the quiet professionals performing the most difficult tasks in the most difficult circumstances, serving his remarkable career in the shadows and keeping America safe in the process. www.robertjoneill.com
Media Contact:
Jane MacNeille, Greg Norman Company
jane.macneille@gregnorman.com
(561) 640-7000
