The star-studded tournament will continue to feature celebrities from the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB as well as Olympians, actors and entertainers. Additionally, the 2010 Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees will add a Championship element to an already prestigious event among celebrities. In re-branding the tournament as the Cox Celebrity Championship the emphasis will be to crown the best celebrity golfer in the United States.

The Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees is a great event for families, friends and business to business networking. The tournament is televised regionally and locally and is covered by all of the market’s major broadcast, print and electronic news services. The tournament consists of a two-day Celebrity-Amateur tournament (May 21–22), nightly parties (May 20–22), and a 36-hole, low gross celebrity-only competition (May 22–23) for a $100,000 purse. The general public is welcomed to all three days of the tournament. Attendees will get an opportunity to participate in several events throughout the week including free autographs and kids golf clinic, Family Day and the 5th annual Military Appreciation Day.

The Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees truly is a uniquely intimate setting where friendships are forged and business deals are closed. For two days, Pro/Am players are paired with the biggest names in celebrity golf. For those not golfing, this event is the best place to bond with the stars. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get up close and interact with your favorite NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB stars; Olympians, actors and entertainers. Whether you are a sports fan or television buff, sponsors and guests can enjoy the fan friendly environment and interact with the best celebrity golfers in the world.