Tee Off Fore Special Olympics Texas

Coca-Cola Celebrity Golf Classic to be held in Houston on March 8, 2010

HOUSTON – It's time to practice your swing for the fifth annual Coca-Cola Celebrity Golf Classic.  Golfers can tee off in support of Special Olympics Texas on Monday, March 8 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 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 7 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 more than 36,311 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State.  For more information, call 1.800.876.JOIN or visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Presenting Sponsors: Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas

Co-Sponsors: H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust and Law Enforcement Torch Run

Gold Sponsor: Hilton Houston Westchase

Silver Sponsor:  Cardinal Health

Bronze Sponsors: Benefit Resources, Burns Printing and Great Southern Laboratories

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Kelly Coffey
Vice President of Communications
Special Olympics Texas
800.876.5646 ext. 2928