 Get in the Swing…
Nick Price captured his first victory on the Champions Tour at the 2009 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. This victory didn't come easy as he had to overcome three double bogeys two win by two strokes over Larry Nelson.
Mike Potthoff, a sales director for Anheuser-Busch, and professional playing partner Vincente Fernandez took the pro-am portion of the event. They beat out former NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde and Nick Price by one stroke.
A Chip Off the Charity Block…
Charity contributions to the community have steadily increased since Outback Steakhouse became title sponsor five years ago .The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am has been able to contribute over $3 million to area charities. The beneficiaries for 2010 are FARA (Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance) and Operation Homefront-Florida.
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It’s Fun, Any Way You Slice It…
With the accessibility of our professionals and celebrities, we have shown the entire country how much fun this event can be. Celebrities who participated in the 2009 event included 2008 amateur champion Derrick Brooks with fellow Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Ronde’ Barber. The inspirational Michael J. Fox wowed fans with his golfing abilities. Fan favorites Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, George Lopez and Stone Phillips tried to capture this year’s title. Also competing were sports greats Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, Joe Theismann, Vinny Testaverde, Nancy Lopez and Jim Courier.
2010 Schedule of Events
- April 12th – 18th
| When |
Event |
Monday, April 12th
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MONDAY PRO-AM 12:30 pm Shotgun
CHAMPIONS TOUR Professional Practice Rounds |
| Tuesday, 13th |
CHAMPIONS TOUR Professional Practice Rounds |
| Wednesday, 14th |
RED STAG by JIM BEAM CHALLENGE 10:00 am Shotgun |
| Thursday, 15th |
RED STAG by JIM BEAM CHALLENGE 10:00 am Shotgun |
| Friday, 16th |
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE PRO-AM Round 1 7:20 am
--The Golf Channel Live Coverage 12:30-2:30 pm |
| Saturday, 17th |
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE PRO-AM Round 2 7:20 am
--NBC Sports Live Coverage 4:00-6:00 pm |
| Sunday, 18th |
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE PRO-AM Round 3 7:20 am
--NBC Sports Live Coverage 1:00-3:00 pm
--18th Green Ceremony and Coca-Cola Cup Presentation Immediately Following Play. |
All times and dates are subject to change. |
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