Invitational

Great International Celebrities play golf in Mexico

MÉXICO CITY, October 16th, 2009- Today, during a press conference, it was announced that, for the first time in Mexico, the Celebrity Golf Invitational 2009 is taking place. The meeting was held at the Geneve Hotel, in the country’s capital.

This event, from December 3th until the 6^th, will include several activities, among which two golf tournaments will take place in Cancun, Quintana Roo “Our main objective is to expose, to the eyes of the world, Cancun and its surroundings as one of the most important destinations in Mexico”, said Gustavo Stieglitz, the Celebrity Golf Invitational’s Director.

For Erika Mitzunaga, from Cancun Travel, “the jobs that are created by tourism, plus the existent infrastructure, as well as its marvellous hotels, beautiful beaches and excellent golf courses make from Cancun a key player in Mexico’s development”, said Mitzunaga.

Stieglitz also commented that “these kind of high end events contribute, undoubtedly, to worldwide promote Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. Visit Mexico supports these projects because they always end in a win-win situation”.

The main attractive in this del Celebrity Golf Invitational 2009 edition is the presence of great American show business and sports stars, known for their love for the game and for their altruistic activities. “We have played several times this kind of events in the United States”, said Reggie Whitehead, CEO from Top Niche Productions, responsible for bringing these great celebrities to Mexico. “Thanks to our Mexican friends we decided to bring them, for the first time in Mexico, which is worldwide known for its hospitality and an excellent image, golf wise speaking”, finished Whitehead.

Besides the social activities surrounding the event, two golf tournaments will take place. Both will be played at the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, designed by the famous Australian player and architect, Greg Norman.

One of the tournaments will be a Skins game, played only by the show business and Sports celebrities that have accepted the invitation. The other one will be a Pro Am, with each one of the celebrities as the head of a three amateur-group.

At the same time, The Organizing Committee has decided to host a poker tournament, Texas Hold ‘em style, among the stars. Profits from this event have been destined to three charities. “We cannot conceive such a gathering without sharing a concrete benefit with the needed”, said Stieglitz. “Golf has been an activity that always gives back. This time it couldn’t be different, because we are having these great stars together, to generate a direct social benefit”.

The poker tournament and the special memorabilia silent auction will be held at the official hotel, the Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort & Spa, a Deluxe All Inclusive resort located in the Riviera Maya. “We put our hotel as the event official venue because the idea is an excellent one”, said Erika Garcia, President from Yucatan Holidays. “We will put everything in our hands so the celebrities and players that attend the event feel at home and will live one of their best experiences in their lives”, said Garcia, who was also the Hacienda Tres Rios rep.

(Information by GREG Comunicacion en Golf, S.C.,

Esteban Galván J. y Eduardo Guillén S.)

Program

Thursay, Dec. 3rd

Reception at the airport for celebrities and special guests.

Transportation to the hotel, welcome y dinner at the hotel.

Friday Dec. 4th

8:00            Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00          Skins Game only for the celebrities.

10:00          For the players, different activities organized by the hotel: Visit to the greenhouses, cenotes, rivers inside the property y the chance to watch the skins game. Lunch at the hotel.

17:00         Cocktail reception and pairing party for the Celebrity Invitational.

18:00         Press conference with players, hosts and special guests attending.

20:00         Poker tournament: Texas Hold’em. Dinner during the tournament.

Saturday Dec. 5th

8:00           Breakfast at the  hotel.

9:00           Transfer to Club de Golf Playa Mujeres for celebrities, players and guests

11:00         Celebrity Golf Invitational Tourmanent. Shotgun.

16:00         Cocktail in the club house with sponsors.

18:00         Return to the hotel for celebrities, players and guests.

20:00         Trophy presentation Turing a dinner show, special prizes and the silent auction.

Sunday Dec. 6th

Breakfast at the hotel.

Farewell and transfer to the airport.

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