Golfers Tackle the Greens

Annual tournament bring golfers and celebrities to the course

For Immediate Release: February 14, 2008

It’s time to practice your swing for the third annual Coca-Cola/GMAC Celebrity Golf Classic.  Golfers can tee off in support of Special Olympics Texas on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. on three of the finest golf courses in the area at Kingwood Country Club.  Houston legends, NFL Hall of Famers Bruce Matthews and Mike Munchak, joined by ABC 13 Sports Director Bob Allen, will serve as celebrity chairs of the tournament.  Special Olympics Texas athletes will be on the course to putt for each team. 

The Coca-Cola/GMAC Celebrity Golf Classic will involve area golfers and sports/media personalities in a five-man scramble format (four-person teams, with the opportunity to play with a sports/media celebrity).  Each player and a guest are invited to attend a Celebrity Pairings Dinner and Auction on Sunday, March 2, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Houston Westchase.  This evening will offer golfers the chance to add a celebrity to their team by making a “Celebrity Draft Bid” (donation) and listing their six draft picks.

Entry fees are $250 per player and $1,000 per foursome.  Sponsorships opportunities are available.  To register or for more information, call the Special Olympics Texas – Greater Houston Area office at 713.290.0049.

About Special Olympics Texas

Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and competition for 27,610 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State. For more information, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.JOIN.

Presenting Sponsors: Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas and GMAC Financial Services

Co-Sponsors: ConocoPhillips, Food Town, H-E-B and Wal-Mart

Gold Sponsors: Cardinal Health and Hilton Houston Westchase

Kelly Coffey
Vice President of Communications
Special Olympics Texas
kcoffey@sotx.org