Diamond Resorts International hosts its second
annual charity golf tournament and donates net proceeds to Orlando
children’s medical facility
Determined to exceed last year’s donation, DIAMOND RESORTS
INTERNATIONAL® (NYSE: DRII), a global leader in the hospitality and
vacation ownership industries, successfully achieved its goal;
$805,000 in net proceeds were raised to benefit the Walt Disney
Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children (FHFC) at its Brian Gay
Invitational at Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club in Celebration,
Florida, on December 12-14, 2014.
In 2013 and 2014 combined, the Brian Gay Invitational presented
by Diamond Resorts International® has raised more than $1.2 million
to aid the Florida-based children’s medical facility in its vital,
lifesaving mission.
With more than 400 attendees, golfers and celebrities
participating in the event, the weekend included a
celebrity/amateur golf tournament on Saturday, December 13, in
which foursomes were paired with a celebrity. The 2014 celebrity
field included hall of fame athletes Reggie Jackson, Gaylord Perry,
Marcus Allen, Eric Dickerson, Richard Dent, and other accomplished
stars from the world of both sports and popular music.
Saturday’s winning foursome came from Dick’s Sporting Goods and
featured Ryan Longwell, the all-time leading scorer in Green Bay
Packers history.
The culmination of the weekend’s events was the Diamond Resorts
Celebrity Invitational, a celebrity-only golf tournament on Sunday,
December 14. The winner of the PGA Tour Division, shooting a
9-under 63, was JB Holmes, the winner of the 2014 Wells Fargo
Championship. The Celebrity Champion, shooting a 74, was John
Smoltz, a Cy Young winner for the Atlanta Braves. This year, Smoltz
is making his debut on the ballot to be inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame.
The world-class event began on Thursday, December 11, at
Isleworth Country Club, where after a day of golf guests were
entertained by Country Music’s Colt Ford. Saturday evening’s gala
dinner was prepared by celebrity chef and humanitarian Art Smith,
followed by an awards ceremony and live auction. Participants were
then treated to an exclusive concert by one of Country Music's
hottest performers, Chris Young, who entertained the crowd on the
Mystic Dunes driving range with several of his chart-topping hits
including "Aw Naw," "Who I Am With You," and "Lonely Eyes."
As a company dedicated to the understanding that taking
vacations is beneficial to people's health, happiness and
relationships with their loved ones, Diamond Resorts ensured that
all attendees and their families were able to experience a much
deserved vacation and create memories that would last a lifetime.
With this in mind, non-golfers and families were invited to spend
the day at one of Orlando's theme parks or enjoy a luncheon and
cooking discussion with Chef Smith.
“Once again Diamond Resorts International® has exceeded all
expectations and delivered an unforgettable experience. Flawless
from start to finish, this weekend was truly a world-class event
all for the sake of a very worthy cause. I am proud to lend my name
and support this charitable effort,” said Brian Gay, Diamond’s PGA
touring professional.
According to Michael Flaskey, Executive Vice President, Chief
Sales and Marketing Officer, Diamond Resorts International®, “At
Diamond Resorts, social responsibility is a pillar of our company’s
core values, and it is our privilege to be able to give back to the
local communities in which we work and live. The Brian Gay
Invitational gives us an amazing opportunity to engage in our
charitable efforts while also doing what we do best: helping our
guests Stay Vacationed™ while creating lifelong memories. We
appreciate everyone who took time out of their busy holiday season
to be a part of this event. With the tremendous generosity of our
celebrities, golfers and sponsors we were able to not only achieve
our goal, but go well beyond our expectations.”
The following celebrities participated in this year’s event:
Marcus Allen NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Jose Alvarez
Retired MLB Player Tommy Armour III PGA Tour Player Roger Clemens
Retired MLB Player John Cook PGA Tour Player Johnny Damon Retired
MLB Player Robert Damron PGA Tour Player/Sportscaster Richard Dent
NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Eric Dickerson NFL Hall of Fame Inductee
Mike Eruzione U.S. Olympic Hockey Legend Brian Gay PGA Tour Player
George Gervin NBA Hall of Fame Inductee Troy Glaus Retired MLB
Player John Hart MLB Executive Grant Hill Retired NBA Player JB
Holmes PGA Tour Player Reggie Jackson MLB Hall of Fame Inductee
Davey Johnson Retired MLB Player and Manager Ray Lankford Retired
MLB Player Ryan Longwell Retired NFL Player Joe Magrane
Retired MLB Player/Sportscaster
Kevin Millar
Retired MLB Player/Sportscaster
Phil Nevin Retired MLB Player Bud Norris MLB Player Nick O'Hern PGA
Tour Player Bo Outlaw Retired NBA Player Carl Paulson
Retired PGA Tour Player/Sportscaster
Dennis Paulson
Retired PGA Tour Player/Sportscaster
Gaylord Perry MLB Hall of Fame Inductee Chad Pfeifer U.S. Military
Veteran and Wounded Warrior Scott Phillips
Musician/Songwriter
AJ Pierzynski MLB Player Dan Plesac
Retired MLB Player/Sportscaster
D.A. Points PGA Tour Player Kenny Rogers Retired MLB Player Mark
Rypien Retired NFL Player Art Smith Celebrity Chef and Humanitarian
John Smoltz
Retired MLB Player/Sportscaster
Michael Stewart Retired NBA Player Mark Tremonti
Musician/Songwriter
Frank Viola Retired MLB Player Tim Wakefield Retired MLB Player
For additional information about the Brian Gay Invitational and
the Diamond Resorts Celebrity Invitational, visit
www.briangayinvitational.org or
http://briangayinvitational.tumblr.com/.
About Diamond Resorts International®
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 relaxing vacations have the power to give guests an
increased sense of happiness and satisfaction in their lives, with
truly memorable and meaningful experiences that let them Stay
Vacationed.™
Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership
resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members
and owners with Vacations for Life® through 93 managed resorts, 210
affiliated properties and cruise itineraries. To learn more, visit
www.diamondresorts.com.
Hillman CommunicationsLiz Feldman,
732-387-0515lfeldman@hillmanpr.com
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