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2nd Annual Pete Carlson Charity Golf Tournament & Celebrity Awards Dinner

Pete Carlson of Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis hosts his Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Awards Dinner. It benefits and support programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley and underprivileged youth served through the Willie Mays Say Hey Foundation.  “We are honored to have been selected by Pete as the one of the recipients of the proceeds from his second annual golf tournament,” notes Jim Ducatte, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley. “Pete has been such a great supporter of ours and has a genuine concern for the well being of the children of the Coachella Valley,” Ducatte adds. 

On Monday, April 23rd, Palm Valley Country Club’s Ted Robinson Jr. designed course is the venue for a full day of golf and legendary entertainment. This special event includes; 18 holes of golf, goodie bag, box lunch, cocktail party and evening awards dinner featuring comedic performances by; Rich Little and Steve Rossi, and singer Jimmie Rodgers. Jazz by John Bolivar.

The day begins at 10:00 am with registration and putting contest open. Noon marks the shotgun start.  Entry Fee is $300 per person or $1100 per foursome, which includes green and cart fees, goodie bag, box lunch, awards dinner and entertainment.  

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The awards dinner and live comedy show can be attended without playing in the tournament. The cost is $75.  Evening Festivities begin at 6:30 pm. Entry deadline is April 16, 2012.

Pete Carlson has been a long-time supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley and the Willie Mays, Say Hey Foundation.  Carlson hosts concerts featuring the Boys & Girls Club’s award-winning, Heatwave Jazz and Show Band throughout the year with all donations benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of the Coachella Valley.

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To register contact: June Pariano, 760-773-0290, junep@kinercom.com or pick-up an entry form at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis.

Please make checks payable to: Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis and mail to: Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 or Fax to 760-776-6887. The Boys and Girls Club Coachella Valley’s Non-Profit’s tax id number is: #33-0049502.

Schedule of Events are:

10:00 am - Registration and Putting Contest Open

11:00am – Joey O. Experience Trick Shot Exhibition

11:45am - Welcome and Rules

12:00 pm - Shotgun Start

4:30 pm – Cocktail Party. Team Photos with Baseball great, Willie Mays and Silent Auction

6:30: Awards Dinner with Impressionist Rich Little, Comedian Steve Rossi and Singer Jimmie Rodgers

 

Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis

Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, celebrates its 31th Anniversary this year. It continues to be home to thousands of top name brand golf and tennis items, including equipment, accessories, footwear, designer active wear and more. Pete’s 10,000 square foot store is located at 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California, 92260. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm. For more information, call 760-568-3263 or 800-600-3263 or visit www.petecarlsonsgolf.com.

 

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