Hall of Famers, World Champions fill rosters of teams in advance of match-play event
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – THE PRO CUP, a high-energy competitive golf tournament coming to Innisbrook Resort Dec. 10-14, has announced the final field for its inaugural event. This one-of-a-kind tournament brings together professional athletes from the worlds of basketball, baseball, football and hockey to compete in a Ryder Cup-style match-play tournament to determine which league prevails on the course.
This year’s THE PRO CUP brings together 48 exciting athletes from their respective sports as they take to the links in pursuit of the ultimate bragging rights.
Team BSB includes:
● John Smoltz (captain), Joe Carter, Tyler Clippard, Josh Donaldson, Brian McCann, Kevin Millar, Mark Mulder, Eric Gagne, Kyle Lohse, Vince Coleman, Derek Lowe, Cody Ross
Team BKB includes:
● Jon Barry (captain), Ray Allen, J.R. Smith, Gerald Henderson Jr., Toni Kukoc, Danny Ainge, Bob Sura, Ron Harper, Mike Smith, Dan Majerle, Greg Anthony, Nick Van Exel
Team FTB includes:
● Jerome Bettis (captain), Tim Brown, Mark Rypien, Josh Scobee, Patrick Peterson, Billy Joe Tolliver, Dwight Freeney, Bryan Walters, Fred McCrary, Terrell Buckley, Ryan Succop, Brett Kern
Team HKY includes:
● Jeremy Roenick (captain), Brett Hull, Justin Williams, James Wisniewski, Joe Pavelski, David Booth, Brad May, Ryan Getzlaf, Brenden Morrow, Bernie Nicholls, Dan Quinn,
Terry Yake
“We’re thrilled to bring together such an exceptional group of athletes from across the world of sports,” said Nick Clark, General Manager of THE PRO. “Each of these competitors is a champion in their own right, and their passion for competition is unmatched. We can’t wait to see the show these athletes put on for the Tampa community and ultimately crown a champion team on the golf course.”
THE PRO CUP is open to the public December 12-14, and tickets, VIP hospitality passes, and volunteer positions are available at www.theprorivalsopen.com. General admission tickets are
$40 per day or $100 for the three-day tournament. Children under the age of 15 and active-duty U.S. military and veterans receive complimentary admission.
THE PRO is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it visits by partnering with local organizations that support youth athletic programs. THE PRO CUP has partnered with CFY Pinellas to support youth athletics programs in Pinellas County, Fla.
In 2025, THE PRO RIVALS OPEN will bring together active and former professional athletes to compete head-to-head in four sport-specific golf tournaments to crown the best player from each league.
For more information about THE PRO, visit theprorivalsopen.com.
About THE PRO
THE PRO is a competitive golf tournament series that brings together professional athletes from the four major professional sports leagues. The league includes four sport-specific stroke play golf tournaments and a team format championship – THE PRO CUP – hosted annually to determine which league prevails on the course for the ultimate bragging rights. Players will participate in practice rounds, a pro-am and a three-day tournament that replicates the feel – and the pressure – of a professional golf tournament. THE PRO takes place at iconic golf venues across the country, testing the mettle of some of the most talented and accomplished athletes in new ways.
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Media Resources
Media can access the tournament week schedule here.
Media can access the media kit for THE PRO RIVALS OPEN here.
Media may apply for credentials for THE PRO CUP here.
Contacts:
Megan Godfrey megan@trestlecollective.com
Johnathan McGinty johnathan@trestlecollective.com
