The Brian Gay Invitational Presented by Diamond Resorts International Raises More Than $410,000 to Benefit the Florida Hospit...
December 11 2013 - 3:18PM
Business Wire
Diamond Resorts International hosts its
inaugural charity golf tournament and donates net proceeds to
Orlando medical facility
DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® (NYSE: DRII), a global leader in
the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, announced it
raised more than $410,000 in net proceeds to benefit the Walt
Disney Pavilion at the Florida Hospital for Children (FHFC) at its
first annual Brian Gay Invitational at Mystic Dunes Resort &
Golf Club in Celebration, Fla. on Dec. 6-8, 2013.
Hosting more than 300 attendees, golfers and celebrities, the
Brian Gay Invitational included a private golf clinic with PGA
touring professional Brian Gay, and professional golf instructor
Joe Mayo, followed by a celebrity/amateur golf tournament and award
dinner. Saturday’s golf tournament offered a unique opportunity, as
each foursome was paired with a celebrity. The winning team
featured retired PGA Tour player Carl Paulson, Robert Foster, Mike
Merchent and his 12-year-old son, Clay.
The Brian Gay Invitational hosted a celebrity-only golf
tournament on Sunday. The winner of the Professional Golf Division
was PGA touring professional Nick O’Hern, who received $15,000. The
Celebrity Champion was retired NFL player Mark Rypien, who received
$10,000.
One of the highlights of the weekend was a live concert on the
driving range featuring a roster of premier musicians featuring
original band members from Hootie and the Blowfish, including
bassist Dean Felber and lead guitarist Mark Bryan, Creed drummer
Scott Phillips and a special guest performance by Darius Rucker.
The concert concluded with Brian and Kimberly Gay accompanying
Darius Rucker on stage.
For non-golfers, the weekend included VIP trips to local area
attractions and a tour of the Florida Hospital for Children.
“From arrival to departure, Diamond Resorts International truly
delivered a world-class event. It was an honor to be a part of this
weekend and lend my support to this charitable effort and very
worthy cause,” said Brian Gay, Diamond’s PGA touring
professional.
According to Michael Flaskey, Executive Vice President, Sales
and Marketing - North America, Diamond Resorts International, “With
the immense support and tremendous generosity of our celebrities,
golfers and sponsors, we were able to not only achieve our goal,
but go well beyond our expectations. We want to thank every
attendee for making this possible and contributing to our
fundraising efforts for the Florida Hospital for Children.”
The following celebrities participated in the Brian Gay
Invitational:
Marcus Allen, Hall of Fame Football PlayerJohnny Damon, Retired
MLB PlayerRichard Dent, Retired NFL PlayerMike Eruzione, Olympic
Hockey LegendTroy Glaus, Retired MLB PlayerJohn Hart, MLB
ExecutiveGrant Hill, Retired NBA PlayerJ.B. Holmes, PGA Tour
PlayerReggie Jackson, Hall of Fame Baseball PlayerLee Janzen, PGA
Tour PlayerRay Lankford, Retired MLB PlayerRyan Longwell, NFL
PlayerJoe Magrane, Retired MLB Player/CommentatorCharlie Manuel,
MLB ManagerJoe Mayo, Professional Golf InstructorKevin Millar,
Retired MLB Player/SportscasterPhil Nevin, Retired MLB PlayerBud
Norris, MLB PlayerJose Alvarez, retired MLB PlayerNick O’Hern, PGA
Tour PlayerCarl Paulson, Retired PGA Tour PlayerA.J. Pierzynski,
MLB PlayerDan Plesac, Retired MLB PlayerDarius Rucker, Country
Music SuperstarMark Rypien, Retired NFL PlayerJohn Smoltz, Retired
MLB Player/SportscasterMichael “Yogi” Stewart, Retired NBA
PlayerFrank Viola, Retired MLB PlayerMark Bryan, Lead
GuitaristDean Felber, BassistScott Phillips, DrummerMark Tremonti,
Guitarist
Diamond Resorts International®, with its network of more than
300 vacation destinations located in 33 countries throughout the
continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean,
South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa,
provides guests with choices and flexibility as they design their
dream vacation, whether they're traveling an hour away or around
the world. Our hassle-free, relaxing vacations give guests a truly
memorable experience every time, for a lifetime.
Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership
resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members
and owners with Vacations of a Lifetime™ through 92 managed
resorts, 210 affiliated properties and four cruise itineraries. To
learn more, visit DiamondResorts.com.
Diamond Resorts International®Stevi Wara,
702-823-7069media@diamondresorts.comFax: 702-684-8705Michael
FlaskeyExecutive Vice President, Sales and Marketing - North
AmericaMichael.Flaskey@diamondresorts.com
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