Yankees host charity golf

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When you do something right the first time and set a precedent for future events, you better work hard to outdo yourselves. That’s exactly what the New York Yankees have done with the Second Annual New York Yankees/New Era Pinstripe Bowl Charity Golf  Tournament. Last year’s event had over 270 participants and raised close to [...]

Tiger Woods Foundation

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Player: Tiger Woods Sport: Golf Team: Professional Golfer Website: Tiger Woods Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): At the Tiger Woods Foundation, we believe in college access for underserved youth. Since its inception in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father, Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation has reached millions of young people by delivering unique experiences and [...]

Toms 2011 Payne Stewart Award Winner

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The PGA Tour recently announced that veteran David Toms was named the winner of the Payne Stewart Award.  The Payne Stewart Award is presented annually to a player sharing Stewart’s respect for the traditions of the game, his commitment to uphold the game’s heritage of charitable support and his professional and meticulous presentation of himself [...]

Orlando Magic: Not locked out of charity

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite the league being dangerously close to losing the upcoming season due to the lockout, the NBA’s Orlando Magic hosted their 21st annual charity golf tournament and raised nearly $200,000. Over 200 golfers, including Magic staff, talent, and other celebrities, gave back to the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF), which will donate [...]

Magic Hold Golf Tournament to Benefit Foundation

On Thursday, September 29, 2011, the Orlando Magic will host the 21st Annual OMYF Open Golf Tournament.  The event is expected to have more than 200 golf participants, along with one-of-a-kind Magic auction items and an awards luncheon.  WHERE: Disney’s Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses, 1950 West Magnolia Palm Drive, Lake Buena Vista, 32830. Spots Available, [...]

Fighting Phil

A week after the 2010 PGA US Open, golfer and 3-time Masters Champion Phil Mickelson learned that he had psoriatic arthritis, an incurable disease that causes pain through stiffness and swelling of the joints. “At first, I thought these aches could be caused by years of practicing and playing golf and that they would eventually [...]