FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Some of the biggest names in pro football will bring their golf talents to Fort Lauderdale January 20 - 22 to participate in the Pro Football Legends Classic, benefiting the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale.
An impressive list of past NFL stars scheduled to participate includes: Tampa Bay Buccaneers and University of Florida wide receiver Reidel Anthony; Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett; Cincinnati Bengals running back Ki-Jana Carter; Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman; New York Jets quarterback Glenn Foley; Tampa Bay Buccaneers and University of Florida running back Earnest Graham; New York Jets defensive back Victor Green; Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese; New England Patriots running back Fred McCrary; Miami Dolphins and University of Florida wide receivers OJ McDuffie and Nat Moore; Cincinnati Bengals Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Muñoz; Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson; Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame defensive tackle JohnRandle; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed; Baltimore Ravens/Arizona Cardinals and University of Miami defensive back Duane Starks; University of Florida and Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood; Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount; Cadillac Williams, running back Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Derrick Rodgers, linebacker Miami Dolphins; Vencie Glenn, cornerback New York Giants; Brandon Siler, linebacker San Diego Chargers, Carl Morris, wide receiver San Diego Chargers; OJ Anderson, running back New York Giants and Rick Upchurch, wide receiver Denver Broncos.
Foursomes in the Legends Classic and tickets to the fundraising reception are available. Players and guests will enjoy a casual practice round of golf on Tuesday, January 21 at Jacaranda Golf Club followed by an evening fundraising reception and dinner cruise aboard the Floridian Princess. The Golf Classic is a four-person scramble on Wednesday, January 22 at Jacaranda Golf Club, where the east and west courses are newly restored and are four-star rated by Golf Digest.
An awards ceremony and closing reception will follow the Golf Classic on Wednesday. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams and to winners of the closest to the pin, longest drive and straightest drive. Golfers will also compete for an opportunity to win up to $1 million and a choice of exciting golf excursions to such prestigious courses as St. Andrews, Pebble Beach and Augusta. Spectators are welcome to attend both golf events.
Check in for players is on Monday, January 20 when there will be an invitation only VIP opening reception at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, the host hotel.
Partners include: Title Sponsor GW Development International, Inc.; Anchor Sponsors, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pro Football Hall of Fame and Golf America Television; Presenting Sponsors, PA Golf Collection and the Mayan Resort at Toledo, Belize; Supporting Sponsors, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Ted Rhodes Foundation; Participating Sponsors, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Jacaranda Golf Club and Charter One Yachts; Beverage Sponsors, Barceló Rum and Gold Coast Beverage Distributors and Boisineau Winery; Gold Sponsor, Hooters; Media Sponsors, Lifestyle Magazine Group, South Florida Golf Magazine, Pierson Grant Public Relations, Lady Golfer Lifestyle.com and Eco Media & Marketing.
Sponsorships and foursomes are still available. For more information on opportunities, visit www.profootballclassic.com/sponsors, email info@profootballclassic.comor call 561-777-5655.
Part of the proceeds of the Pro Football Legends Classic will be donated to the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Inc. (CDTC), one of the largest children’s agencies in South Florida and provides medical care, case management, social services and other types of intervention to children and adolescents with chronic illnesses and development disabilities. CDTC also provides support and education to families.
4 Destinations & Events, LLC is the producer of the Pro Football Legends Classic.
