2008 ATTENDING CELEBRITIES

Updated 3/4/2008

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Graeme Baxter
Graeme Baxter is one of the world's highly acclaimed painters of golf landscapes. He is the Official artist to the Ryder Cup of Europe, President's Cup, British Open, PGA of Europe, European Tour and the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
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Kimberlin Brown
This California native can be seen on daytime television's The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Her credits include both TV and screen roles in Six Feet Under and Back to School. Off-screen Kimberlin is active with the Bone Marrow Donor Program and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She has just been named as international ambassador for The Women's World Cup of Golf, supporting golf for women all over the world.
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Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper's career has spanned nearly four decades, and received career or lifetime achievement awards from Mojo Magazine, Classic Rock Magazine and Spike TV's Scream Awards in the last year. He has sold millions of records, concert tickets and t-shirts. An avid golfer with a 4 handicap, he's currently recording his 29th album, his 2007 book "Golf Monster" comes out in paperback this year, he operates his Cooper'stown sports bar & restaurant in Phoenix, he's always on tour somewhere June through October, and also does a 5 hour rock radio show 5 nights a week, heard in over 100 cities worldwide, plus he's literally just back from concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Japan March 19-27.
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Norm Crosby
Known as the "Master of Malaprop," Crosby is one of the most widely quoted performers in show business. For many years, he has been one of the busiest names in comedy playing in theaters and casinos and appearing on talk shows. He is well respected for his continued devotion to several charities including MDA and Childhelp USA.
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Kassie DePaiva
This Kentucky native has been busy playing Blair Cramer on ABC's One Life to Live for the past 12 years and has appeared on episodes of many other television shows. Kassie is also an accomplished singer and songwriter.
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Jim DePaiva
Jim is best known for his 17-year run as Max Holden on ABC's One Life to Live.
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Patrick Duffy
Best know to audiences as Bobby Ewing on "Dallas", Patrick has had a successful career in television as well as on-stage. He retired to Oregon after his TV series "Step by Step". Patrick has been working on stage in London and making movies for Hallmark and the BBC. Look for Patrick this June when he hosts "Bingo America" for the Game Show Network. This summer Patrick returns to London to work on a new film.
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Lisa Fernandez
Lisa continues to prove she is the best all-around softball player in the world. In 1996, Fernandez shined in Team USA's 3-1 gold medal victory over China, recording the final three outs to earn a save and secure the Gold Medal. In 2000, Fernandez pitched the gold medal game against Japan getting the win with a 2-1 victory for a second gold medal for the USA. In 2004, Fernandez lead the Athens games with an Olympic record .545 batting average and pitched the Gold Medal game against Australia leading to a third Olympic Gold medal.Now, Fernandez is the proud mother of a baby boy named Antonio and is currently coaching as a 1st. asst. at UCLA while training for a fourth Olympic Gold Medal.
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Carlton Fisk
Carlton's baseball career has spanned nearly 3 decades. In addition to his numerous records held, his accolades include American League Rookie of the Year in 1972 and 11 All Star Game selections. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. Both his numbers, 27 in Boston and 72 in Chicago have been retired by the respective American League clubs.
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Rudy Gatlin
This gentlemen comes from a musical family and along with his brothers Larry and Steve have sung together for 50 years! That's right, the Gatlin Brothers started singing in Abilene, Texas on the "Slim Willett Show" when they were 2, 4, and 6 years old. For the past 30 years they have traveled the world performing their country hits like Houston, Broken Lady and All the Gold in California. Please welcome the best lookin', best golfin' Gatlin Brother...Rudy Gatlin!
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Bob Goen
One of the most recognizable faces in television, Bob was the dependable host of "Entertainment Tonight" for more than a decade. He also emceed the worldwide telecasts of Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants, and actually started his television career as a sportscaster in the desert at KESQ-TV. Currently, Bob can be seen on the Game Show Network hit, "That's the Question" as well as Animal Planet's series, "The Eukanuba Dog Show Championships". This fall look for Bob and his wife Marianne Curan co-hosting the new PBS series, "Collector's Cafe".
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Franco Harris
Franco was the number 1 pick in the 1972 NFL draft. During his 12 year career, he eared 8 Pro Bowl appearances, 3 All AFC awards, and the MVP award in Super Bowl IX. He was a 1990 enshrinee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Mary Hart
This year Mary begins her 26th year as anchor of the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world, "Entertainment Tonight". In 1999, she was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable "Hall of Fame" and has been honored with the Gracie Allen Award. Mary is an ambassador for Childhelp USA, has served on the board of directors for the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, and continues her affiliation with the Children's Miracle Network. Mary is a member of the Board of Trustees for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and is Leadership Chair of the New Hospital Campaign.
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John Havlicek
Boston Celtics star and NBA Hall of Famer, John Havlicek was named one of the top 50 players of all-time, according to Sports Illustrated. A star at both forward and guard, scoring 26,395 points, John was a member of 8 world championship teams.
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Dennis Haysbert - NEW!
Dennis Haysbert, who has captured the attention of audiences and critics alike with his ground breaking role as President David Palmer on FOX's hit series "24" for which he received his first Golden Globe Nomination has returned to television starring in his own series "The Unit" for CBS which premiered with record breaking ratings. Haysbert was most recently seen on the big screen in the Universal film "Breach" opposite Ryan Phillppe, Chris Cooper and Laura Linney and Sam Mendes' film "Jarhead" for Universal Pictures. Haysbert most recently completed production on the film "Goodbye Bafana" playing the role of a lifetime, Nelson Mandela, opposite Joseph Fiennes and Diane Kruger for director Billie August.
He is very active in the fight against AIDS and in 2000, he was the spokesperson for the Harlem Health Expo "Break the Silence" and is the spokesperson for the National Leadership Commission on AIDS as well as The Western Center on Law and Poverty.
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Greg Itzin - NEW!
Gregory was nominated for an Emmy and is best known for his role as President Charles Logan in seasons 4 and 5 of Fox's "24". He reprised the role last year in season 6 of the Emmy winning drama and isn't dead yet! He was also a Tony nominee for his role in the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway show "The Kentucky Cycle". Gregory was recently nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critic's Award for best actor for his work in the play "Shipwrecked!" He is presently awaiting release of the indie movie "Float!"
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Cheech Marin
Cheech is best known as one half of the hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred duo of Cheech and Chong. In the past he co-starred in Tin Cup with Kevin Costner, Once upon a time in Mexico with Johnny Depp, Spy Kids 2 and Spykid-3D. He also co-starred with Don Johnson in Nash Bridges. Cheech is currently is in a recurring role on the CBS television series Judging Amy.
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Ed Marinaro
Ed was a leading rusher in the Ivy League and set 16 NCAA records during his college career at Cornell University. He went on to play professional football with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. Turning to acting in the late 1970's, he was cast as Officer Joe Coffey on Hill Street Blues, a role he played from 1981 to 1986. Ed had a starring role in the hit show Sisters and has also starred in many successful movies. Besides being an avid golfer, Ed is also avid fisherman.
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Don Meredith
Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1960-68, Don Meredith led the Cowboys to their first winning season and first NFL Championship game in 1966. "Dandy Don" played in two Pro Bowls and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1966. Don, alongside Frank Gifford, is a former Monday Night Football sportscaster for ABC.
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Lisa Myers
Lisa Myers is an Emmy award-winning Sr. Investigative Correspondent for NBC News and one of the most respected journalists in the country. She is best known for ground-breaking reports on politics, the war on terror, Iraq and assorted political scandals. She has covered 8 presidential campaigns.
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Craig T. Nelson - NEW!
Craig T. Nelson is a man of many talents - actor, writer, director, and producer. He starred in and directed episodes of the television series, "Coach" and "The District." His many film credits include: "Blades of Glory," "The Family Stone," "The Incredibles" (voicing 'Mr. Incredible'), "Poltergeist," and "Silkwood."
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Super Dave Osborne
Super Dave is a two-time Emmy Award Winner and an Ace Award Winner. He can be seen on HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 'The Jimmy Kimmel Show' on ABC and NBC's 'The Tonight Show'. Dave also appeared in Warner Brother's summer release, 'Ocean's 13'.
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Jim Plunkett
This Heisman Trophy winner from Stanford University was considered one of the most successful quarterbacks ever to wear an Oakland Raiders uniform. In ten years with the Raiders, he led his team to two Super Bowls garnering MVP honors in Super Bowl XV.
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Scott Record
Scott Record was personally invited to his first KNC tournament by the one and only Ms. Dinah Shore. Dinah thought he would be a "good fit" for the tournament and was Dinah's opening act doing his singing and comedy impressions. Since then, Scott has performed with every major star and celebrity in the entertainment world. Scott's ever-changing act makes him a frequently requested headliner at corporate events, golf tournaments, casinos and theaters throughout the world.
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Brooks Robinson
Considered to be the most spectacular defensive third baseman in the history of baseball, Brooks Robinson spent 23 years in a Baltimore Orioles uniform. He garnered the AL MVP award in 1964 and the World Series MVP award in 1970. Robinson was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in 1983.
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Ben Roethlisberger
Big Ben set a Pittsburgh Steelers record in his fourth season, passing for 32 touchdowns, and was voted to the Pro Bowl. He holds nearly every record at Miami University, won the NFL's Rookie of the Year Award in 2005 and became the youngest quarterback to ever win the Super Bowl in 2006. He hails from Findlay, OH and currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Stefanie Schaeffer - NEW!
"The Apprentice" 2007 winner is an avid golfer. The attorney, real estate broker, motivational speaker and American Cancer Society spokesperson, is VP, Sales and Marketing for Trump International Hotel and Tower Las Vegas, and oversaw the construction and development of Trump's Cap Cana project in the Dominican Republic.
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Tommy Smothers
Celebrating more than four decades in show business, this talented member of the Smothers Brothers is also known as Mr. Yo-Yo Man. An avid golfer, Smothers has played in several pro-ams bringing his inventive use of Yo-Yo- to the putting green.
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Kevin Sorbo
From 1993-1999, Kevin starred in the most watched TV show in the world:"Hercules; The Legendary Journeys". From 2000-2005, he starred as Captain Dylan Hunt, on"Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda". Sorbo has also guest starred in many hit shows and has had recurring appearances on"Dharma and Greg"and on Fox's"The OC". "Meet the Spartans" from Fox just released as the number one movie in its opening weekend. Recently released DVD's include, "Walking Tall, the Payback", "Walking Tall, Lone Justice", "Something Beneath", and Hallmark's "Avenging Angel". Upcoming projects are the recently completed western, "Prairie Fever", independent film, "Never Cry Werewolf", and Sci Fi cables, "Fire From Below". In addition to his acting career, Kevin serves as the spokesperson for "A World Fit for Kids!" and was recently named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger for "The After School Alliance".
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Paul Warfield
Paul, a native of Warren, Ohio, was recruited by The Ohio State University by the late, great coach Woody Hayes. Paul was the first-round draft pick of the 1964 Cleveland Browns. He played six seasons for the Browns before joining the Miami Dolphins for another five seasons. While with the Dolphins, Paul led his team to 2 AFC Championship Titles as well as 2 Super Bowl Victories. Paul was a member of the infamous Undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins. Also, in his successful career, he was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls. His career average of 20.1 yards per carry is still one of the best in the NFL. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1983 in his first year of eligibility and is currently a Special Assignment Scout and Advisor for the Cleveland Browns.
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