2004 ATTENDING CELEBRITIES

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Graeme Baxter
Graeme Baxter is one of the world's highly acclaimed painters of golfing landscapes. He is the Official artist to the Ryder Cup, President's Cup, British Open, PGA of Europe, European Tour, World Golf Championships, Solheim Cup and the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
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Jane Blalock
Jane joined the LPGA Tour in 1969 and was named LPGA Rookie of the Year. She won 27 LPGA titles including the inaugural Colgate Dinah Shore Invitational in 1972 and earned over $1 million in prize money. Jane holds the LPGA record for not missing a cut on Tour - an incredible 299 tournaments - a period that spans 12 years from her rookie year of 1969 to the last event of 1980. She is President of the Jane Blalock Company, a sports marketing and management company. Jane is also a founding member and President of the Womens Senior Golf Tour, the Official Senior Tour of the LPGA. She resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Kimberlin Brown
This California native can be seen on daytime television's The Bold and the Beautiful. Her credits include both TV and screen roles such as The Young and the Restless and Back to School. Off-screen, Brown is active with the Free Arts Clinic and the City of Hope.
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John Callahan
A familiar face to television audiences, John Callahan has portrayed Edmund Grey on the popular soap opera, All My Children, for 12 years now. You may recognize him from his previous roles on Santa Barbara, Falcon Crest, General Hospital. John is married to actress Eva LaRue and the couple has a 2 year old daughter, Kaya.
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Rosie Casals
Rosie's professional tennis career highlights include 7 Wimbledon doubles & mixed titles, 5 with Billie Jean King and 2 with Ilie Nastase and Italian, Australian and U.S. Open doubles Champion. In 1970 ROSIE was the singles winner of the inaugural Virginia Slims tournament and the first winner of the Family Circle Cup in 1973. In 1995, Rosie was inducted into the Marin Hall of Fame and in 1996 into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Michael Chang
Just 31 years old, Michael Chang has already completed one successful career. As a world-class tennis player, Chang won the 1989 French Open becoming not only the youngest ever champion, but the youngest male Grand Slam winner in the Open Era. During his 17-year career, Chang won 34 singles titles and made an indelible mark in the international sports world not only through his on-court performance but his work off court with children and tennis enthusiasts of all ages. In 2002, Michael found time while still playing on tour to write an inspirational book, Holding Serve: Persevering On and Off the Court. (Photo by Michael Baz.)
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Alice Cooper
Known worldwide as the Master of Shock Rock, Alice Cooper's musical career has spanned over three decades. In addition to the definitive four-CD box set, The Life & Crimes of Alice Cooper, Alice recently released The Eyes of Alice Cooper, his 24th album. Alice is an avid golfer with a 7 handicap."
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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 10 years and has appeared on episodes of many other television shows. Kassie is also an accomplished singer and songwriter.
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James DePaiva
Jim is best known for his 17-year run as Max Holden on ABC's One Life to Live.
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William Devane
Local resident and restaurateur, Bills acting career spans more than three decades. While he has appeared in more than 40 films, he is perhaps best known for playing the bad guy on the primetime TV series Knots Landing for 10 years.
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Patrick Duffy
Best known 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 but is soon returning to work in the Los Angeles area.
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Jamie Farr
This Toledo, OH native is a friend of the LPGA with his namesake tournament, The Jamie Farr Kroger Classic, being played in his home state. He is best known for his cross-dressing character, Corporal Klinger, on the hit series M*A*S*H.
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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 1999, she helped the U.S. team -- as a pitcher, a third baseman and at the plate -- to gold medals at the Pan Am Games and the Canada Cup. She was also named the Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball Female Athlete of the Year in 1999.
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Carlton Fisk
This sure fire future Hall of Famer's baseball career spanned nearly 3 decades. In addition to his numerous records held, Fisk's accolades include AL Rookie of the Year(1967) and eleven All Star Game selections.
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Matt Griesser
Comedic actor, Matt Griesser, is best known to the golf world as FootJoy's signature character, "Sign Boy". In 2000, Matt filmed a FootJoy ad with LPGA players - Karrie Webb, Dottie Pepper and Kelly Robbins. Also, Matt is starting his third season as sidekick to PGA pro Peter Jacobsen on his Golf Channel show, "Peter Jacobsen: Plugged In."
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Franco Harris
This former Penn State Nittany Lion was the number 1 pick in the 1972 NFL draft. Throughout his 12-year career, Harris earned eight Pro-Bowl appearances, 3 All AFC awards, and the Most Valuable Player award in Super Bowl IX. He was a 1990 enshrinee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Franco is very involved in community service and has received numerous honors. Franco is currently hands-on President/Owner of Super Bakery, Inc. which is dedicated to making all-natural donuts and buns.
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Mary Hart
Considered a contemporary television icon, Mary Hart's 2004-2005 season will mark her 22nd year with the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. In 1999, she was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable "Hall of Fame". Last year, American Women in Radio & Television honored Hart 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.
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John Havlicek
The 6'-5" Boston Celtics star was a perpetual-motion machine, a human dynamo who was legendary for wearing out opponents with his relentless baseline-to-baseline efforts. A star at both forward and guard, Havlicek's versatility made him perhaps the finest all-around player in the history of the NBA, according to Sports Illustrated.
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Wally Joyner
Wally replaced Rod Carew as the California Angels' first baseman in 1986. He became the first rookie to start an All-Star Game since fan balloting returned in 1970. Throughout his career, he consistently hit around .300 and was always a fan favorite.
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Richard Kind
Richard is perhaps best known to television viewers as Paul Lassiter, the irrepressible press secretary to the Mayor of New York on the ABC series Spin City. He is also known as Mark, Frans ex-husband on NBCs Mad About You. Richard is back in Chicago for his dream job: he is currently in rehearsals as one of the leads of the new Sondheim musical Bounce, directed by Hal Prince. Richard also recently completed shooting the role of Dr. Robert Farley in the upcoming Miramax feature, Spymate.
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David Leisure
David is best known for his portrayal of the lying, smarmy car salesman "JOE ISUZU". David followed his commercial success with a seven year run on NBC's family sitcom, Empty Nest. Leisure has guest starred on numerous television series such as General Hospital, Diagnosis Murder, Touched By An Angel, Caroline In The City, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, The Wayon's Brother's, The Brothers Garcia, The Parent Hood, and For Your Love. He has had roles in the movies Airplane, Ten Things I Hate About You, The Brady Bunch Movie, and a whole lot of really bad ones too!
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John Lodge
John Lodge is the singer, songwriter and bassist of THE MOODY BLUES, the only rock band still together from the British Invasion of the 60's. With 70 million records sold and classic hits including Nights in White Satin, Ride My See Saw and Isn't Life Strange, The Moodies' music is part of the fabric of an entire generation. John's other passion is golf ... he is the host of The John Lodge Charity Golf Tournament each January in Barbados and is very involved in English Variety Club events benefiting children's charities all over Europe and the UK.
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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. Cheech is in high demand these days making the transition from film to television. He just wrapped up the Miramax film Underclassman and he will soon begin production on the Revolution Studios feature Skipping Christimas alongside Tim Allen. 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 is the all-time leading rusher in Cornell and Ivy-League history. He went on to play professional football with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. Turning to acting in the late 1970s, was cast as Officer Joe Coffey on Hill Street Blues, a role he played from 1981 to 1986. Ed appeared on other TV shows such as Sisters and has also starred in many successful movies. Besides being an avid golfer, Ed is also an avid fisherman.
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Peter Marshall
Peter is probably best known as the five-time Emmy Award-winning host of some 5,000 editions of the popular game show, Hollywood Squares, over a period of more that 15 years.
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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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Robert Morse
Robert is the recipient of two Broadway Tony Awards, one for the Pulitzer Prize musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He received his second Tony for his much heralded one-man production of Tru the Life & Times of Truman Capote. Robert has also appeared in numerous movies and TV shows.
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Gary Mule Deer
Comedian and musician Gary Mule Deer has performed on nearly every major concert stage in the U.S. He has appeared on over 300 television shows including The Tonight Show and David Letterman, and is a regular performer on The Grand Ole Opry. For the past several years he has been touring with Johnny Mathis in concert in major venues across the country. Gary has a CD out on Uproar Records entitled Yeah, But The Response Was Great, and a single CD entitled Old Glory.
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Lisa Myers
Lisa Myers is an award-winning Senior Investigative Correspondent for NBC NEWS and one of the most respected journalists in the country. Her ground-breaking reports on politics, the war on terror, Iraq and corporate scandals such as Enron have triggered official investigations and altered the political landscape. Last year, she was awarded a prestigious prize for Washington reporting. She has covered 7 presidential campaigns. Myers can be seen on the NBC Nightly News, Today, Meet the Press, MSNBC and CNBC.
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Leslie Nielsen
In over one hundred motion pictures and more than fifteen hundred television appearances, Leslie Nielsen built a reputation portraying manly authority figures before turning his image inside out as the loopy doctor in Airplane! (1980). Always successful, his career soared anew with stardom in the Naked Gun features.

Leslie is most proud of receiving UCLA's Jack Benny Award in 1995, and his installation on Canadas Walk of Fame. He  devotes much of his off-screen time to his second career as a loafer/golfer.  "I have no goals or ambition," says Nielsen. "I do, however, wish to work enough to maintain whatever celebrity status I have so that they will continue to invite me to golf tournaments."
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Super Dave Osborne
Super Dave is a two time Emmy Award Winner and an Ace Award Winner. He is currently spokesperson for Cerritos Auto Square and is a regular on Crank Yankers on Comedy Central. He is also a recurring guest star on Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO and is a co-host on The Jimmy Kimmel Show 6 times a year.
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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 nine 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
A past entertainer at the Nabisco Championship, Scott Record is the consummate impersonator. His act covers everything from the Doors to Frank Sinatra to The Phantom Of the Opera. Record has worked with Joan Rivers, Carol Channing, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and many more. His show has taken him all over the globe performing on numerous cruise ships and luxury liners.
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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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Smokey Robinson
Smokey is a founding Motown executive. He is the only person who is currently a member of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Song Writers Hall of Fame and The Grammy Living Legend Hall of Fame.
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Gale Sayers
Known as the "Kansas Comet," Gale Sayers is one of the brightest stars in NFL history. Sayers had an exceptional career with the Chicago Bears before retiring in 1971. He was the NFL scoring leader and earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1965. He was the youngest player ever to be inducted to the Professional Football Hall of Fame at age 34.
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Kevin Sorbo
Most famous as the star of the long-running Hercules series, Kevin is now starring in Andromeda, a syndicated science fiction TV series created by the legendary Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek.
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Elke Sommer
Elke is more than the star of seventy feature films and many of television's most successful mini-series, she is also an accomplished artist, a prize winning race car driver, an award winning dramatic, as well as comedic, actress, an excellent stage director and a top-ranked celebrity tennis player and golfer. She has also recorded best-selling albums in four of her five fluent languages.
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Toni Tennille
Whether appearing with her husband as Captain & Tennille, starring in a major Broadway play, singing with a '40's style big band, or performing with some of the finest symphony orchestras in North America, her undisputed versatility confirms TONI TENNILLE as the "complete singer/entertainer."
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Bucky Waters
Bucky was a standout player at N.C. State, a successful coach at West Virginia and Duke, and an analyst for several networks, including JP Sports/Raycom's ACC games. Bucky currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Special Projects for Duke Medical Center, and he's on the board of directors of the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.
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Andy Williams
Andy has been one of the worlds favorite entertainers for more than 40 years. Among his recordings are Moon River and The Days of Wine and Roses. Andy now spends much of his time in Branson, Missouri, appearing at his Moon River Theatre.
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Mark Woodforde
Over the past 13, years Mark Woodforde has been one of Australia's highest ranked players in world tennis. In singles he has won four ATP tour events in Auckland, Adelaide (twice) and the US Pro Championships in Philadelphia. He has had career wins over all of the world's top players and in 1996 established himself as Australia's top ranked singles player. In doubles partnership with long time partner Todd Woodbridge (The Woodies), they have established themselves as one of the all time great doubles combination.
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Thomas Gibson
Harmon Kilebrew
Wayne Rogers
Tom Poston & Suzanne Pleshette

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