The 6th Annual Dan Majerle Celebrity Invitational, presented by First National Bank, joined more than 200 golf enthusiasts with local and national celebrities for an exciting day on the course. A beautiful day of golf at the award-winning Phoenician Golf Club began with registration and lunch followed by a 27-hole golf tournament. A cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner concluded the day. This year's event also featured a pairings party at Majerle's Sports Grill in Chandler the night before the tournament. This private event offered golfers the opportunity to bid on the celebrities they were paired up with for the tournament.

This year's event raised more than $300,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Besides the tournament's host, "Thunder" Dan Majerle, celebrity golfers included Hall of Fame baseball players Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bob Uecker; former Arizona Cardinals Kwaime Lassiter; former Phoenix Suns Alvan Adams; former Cleveland Browns Steve Holden; former Dallas Cowboys Dale Hellestrae, and many others.

Phoenix Suns legend Dan Majerle hosts this tournament because he is dedicated to youth services in the community. "As a father of four, I know we need quality programs for youth after school," Majerle said. "I can't think of a better organization to support than the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale."
 
We hope you can join us in 2009!

Every golfer likes the thrill of competition. Couple that with celebrity favorites and a benefit like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and you really have an exciting tournament. Here are pictures from the 2008 Dan Majerle Celebrity Invitational. What to attend next year's tournament?  Contact Chris Marshall at 480.344.5681 or cmarshall@bgcs.org for more information.