Justin Timberlake Plays Golf for a Purpose
October 2010
2009 Champion Martin Laird (center) with (l-r) Patient Ambassadors Katie Walker and Laquan Phillips,
Justin Timberlake, Imperial Potentate Jack H. Jones, Shriners Hospitals for Children Chairman Douglas Maxwell
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actor Justin Timberlake has teamed with Shriners Hospitals for Children to co-host of the PGA TOUR’s Las Vegas golf event, the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
“I couldn’t be more excited to co-host the tournament and to be involved with Shriners Hospitals for Children,” Timberlake said. “We will make sure this event unique and memorable, and we will raise money for charity while participating in the greatest game ever played. I thank the PGA TOUR and Shriners Hospitals for Children for this amazing opportunity. Raising money to better children’s lives while playing golf? I can’t think of a better way to pass the time.”
As part of his involvement, Timberlake will play in the celebrity pro-am and host a concert during the tournament week. Shriners Hospitals for Children is the beneficiary of the event, which will be televised on the Golf Channel and will reach 130 countries.
“We couldn’t be happier that Justin Timberlake is part of the tournament,” said Douglas Maxwell, Chairman of Shriners Hospitals for Children’s Board of Trustees. “Justin’s involvement brings an unprecedented amount of attention and interest to the event, which assists us in helping young people receive the quality medical treatment they deserve, at no charge."
For more information about the event and volunteer information, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com.
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