| by: WebMaster - 7/26/2006 7:32:30 PM |
| BOLINGBROOK, Ill., July 25, 2006 – Some of the greatest names in sports, television, film and music are gearing up for the 2006 Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational, the exclusive Chicago stop on the Celebrity Players Tour circuit and one of the Midwest’s premier celebrity golf events. The tournament, one of 10 competitions on the Celebrity Players Tour featuring events nationwide from April to September, returns to Chicago’s western suburbs Aug. 14-16 at the nationally acclaimed Bolingbrook Golf Club.
This year not only marks the Celebrity Players Tour 10th anniversary but also the fourth consecutive time that Bolingbrook Golf Club will serve as home to the Dreesen tournament. With less than a month to the main event, the club is preparing to showcase a star-laden lineup of golfers (see below), including Major League Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench, Super Bowl champion quarterback Jim McMahon, National Hockey League Hall of Famer Stan Mikita, Grammy award-winning singer Smokey Robinson and television host Maury Povich, among many others.
“We’re thrilled to bring this event back to Bolingbrook,” said event host and longtime comedian, Tom Dreesen, a Harvey, Ill., native. “Together, the Village of Bolingbrook, corporate sponsors and local fans have made this a truly memorable week for the Tour players, and we look forward to bringing first-rate entertainment – both on and off the course – to the Chicagoland area next month.”
Tournament sponsors include the Village of Bolingbrook, Harrah’s Joliet Casino, Southern Wine & Spirits, Bannockburn Travel and Great Steaks.
On Sunday, Aug. 13 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Bolingbrook Golf Club welcomes fans of all ages to kick off the Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational at an All-Star Celebrity Clinic, during which many of the participating stars will showcase their respective skills in baseball, football, basketball, hockey and theatre while interacting with attendees. The first 500 children will receive a free souvenir card. Celebrity Pro-Ams will take place on Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday Aug. 15, followed by the official 27-hole competition on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The public is welcome to follow the tournament action on Wednesday. Tickets are $10. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Will County.
Foursome packages for the Celebrity Pro-Ams are available and include variations of the following: round of golf with celebrity; tickets to Monday night Celebrity Kickoff Party; tickets to Tuesday night Celebrity Gala; lunch and drinks; gift bags; annual membership to Bolingbrook Golf Club and more. To participate in the Celebrity Pro-Ams or purchase tickets, contact Michele Gavaghan at Bolingbrook Golf Club at 630.771.9400 or mgavaghan@kempersports.com.
About the Celebrity Players Tour
The Celebrity Players Tour (CPT) is the premier corporate hospitality and entertainment golf tour, providing a competitive format for athletes, entertainers and other celebrities in an arena that differs from the field in which they became famous. Tour events are held at first-class golf course venues and feature high-profile celebrity athletes and entertainers from today and yesteryear, while providing millions of dollars for charity and a wonderful setting to entertain corporate guests who participate in the pro-ams and gala parties. For more information, visit http://www.cptgolf.com.
About Bolingbrook Golf Club
Bolingbrook Golf Club, designed by noted architect Arthur Hills, is an upscale, 18-hole championship golf course owned by the Village of Bolingbrook and operated by KemperSports Management. The 76,000-square-foot clubhouse features a state-of-the-art golf shop, casual and fine dining, corporate meeting spaces, banquet facilities, executive locker rooms, men's and women’s lounges and a fitness facility. The Golf Academy at Bolingbrook Golf Club is the area’s premier practice center, offering a huge bent grass tee that accommodates 70 hitting stations, target greens, short game area and professional instruction. For more information, visit http://www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com.
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