Gary Player - The Legend

Star-Studded Field Joins Gary Player and Ronan Keating for 2005 Gary Player Invitational

Jul 26, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation

An all-star line-up, consisting of top professional golfers and other sports and entertainment celebrities, joined golfing legend Gary Player and Irish singing sensation Ronan Keating, as well as a host of top business executives, on Monday, July 18th at The K Club in Ireland for this year’s Gary Player Invitational charity golf event.

This year would appear to have broken record ground in terms of charity funds; initial estimates are that over $400,000 was raised at the event. This money will be shared between the event’s three beneficiaries - The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, The Player Foundation and Marie Keating Foundation.

Proof that the event goes from strength to strength, the 2005 event was supported by leading golfers including Tim Clark, Lee Westwood, Paul Casey, Andrew Coltart and Alastair Forsyth, as well as other celebrities such as Alan Hansen, Gary Lineker, David Ginola, Kenny Dalglish, Sir Bobby Charlton, Matt Dawson, Michael Stich and Jodie Kidd.

The business community similarly continues in their support, companies such as Coca-Cola, Davenport Lyons, Boschendal, Pringle, Callaway, Tag Heuer, Dell Computers, Coutts Private Banking and PWC pledge generous amounts to participate in this unique event.

For pictures or more information about this year�s event, or to discuss the 2006 event, please contact, Event Director, Octagon Marketing at +44 (0) 207 862 0031.

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