Celebrity Golf Tournament Bahamas: Swings In Style!

Glance through any entertainment magazine and you& Paradise Island Promotion Board, Nike, Gatorade,
will catch a glimpse of celebrities all dressed up on theand Golf Magazine also offering their sponsorship. It
red carpet, on film sets, and/or attending elegantdrew big names such as Michael Douglas, Wayne
parties and premieres. You can see them relaxing onGretzky, John McEnroe, Kurt Russell and Mario
yachts in exotic locations, tanning on sandy beaches,Lemieux. Since its inception in 2001, the MJCI has
and/or shopping for haute couture in chic boutiques.raised nearly 3 million dollars for its charities, and has
Where else can you spot celebrities smiling? Why,become the most popular celebrity golf tournament
playing a round of golf in the Bahamas on one of itsBahamas has to offer. Featured charities were: The
many pristine courses, of course! The Bahamas, apartButch Kerzner Memorial Fund, Ronald McDonald
from being one of the best vacation spots andHouses of North Carolina, The James Jordan
boasting luxurious resorts and superb beaches, is alsoFoundation, and 40 additional charities designated by
home to an array of lush and challenging golf courses.celebrity participants. The event is comprised of an
In the Swing of ThingsAmateur-Celebrity round, which pairs one celebrity
When speaking of celebrity golf tournaments,with a partner drawn from event sponsors and
Bahamas immediately comes to mind as it is home torepresentatives of the Bahamian local and corporate
one of the most famous celebrity tournaments. Eachcommunities, as well as a Celebrity-Only round. In
year, the One & Only Ocean Club, located on the2007, the duo of Dan Jansen and Stone Phillips were
aptly named Paradise Island, is host to the Annualthe winners of the Celebrity-Only round.
Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI). This eventUp to Par
draws hordes of important celebrities who show offWhether planning, participating, or attending a
their golfing skills on the Tom Weiskopf designedcelebrity golf tournament, Bahamas definitely beats
championship golf course in order to raise money forother locations! The spectacular scenery and
their favorite charities. In the past, MJCI participantsrefreshing tropical breezes combined with the lavish
have included former president Bill Clinton, soccer starfairways and meticulously-manicured greens provide a
Mia Hamm, and actors Mark Wahlberg, Chris Tucker,perfect haven for golfers. Many of the Bahamian
and "Friends" star David Schwimmer. Celebrities fromcourses are designed by world-famous golf
the sports and entertainment industries come out toarchitects. The Four Seasons Resort Emerald Bay
revel in the competitive spirit of the game and theGolf Club opens up onto the beautiful waters of
boisterous festivities. They take time to pose withEmerald Bay and was designed by famous golf
fans and sign an autograph or two while working onarchitect Greg Norman. The Lucayan Golf Course on
their handicap.Grand Bahama Island is designed by Dick Wilson and
MJCI 2007features Tif dwarf grass, a type of Bermuda grass
Bahamas' celebrity golf tournament is like no other. Inthat allows for faster putting. Right next door is the
2007, The MJCI celebrated its sixth year in theReef Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jr.,
Bahamas, and was held from January 17th to thewhere the golfing experience is spread over 7,000
21st. The Paradise Island Tourism Developmentyards and features water hazards on the majority of
Association (PITDA) signed on as the Presentingits holes.
sponsor, with Icon International, Jordan Brand, Nassau