The 3rd annual N.O. Musicians Celebrity Golf Classic & Awards Banquet on April 9, with guest host Norman Robinson, WDSU-TV news,and Celebrity Golfer: PGA champions Tour operations director and Former St.Augustine High & LSU Grad Keith ‘Fig’ Newton
NEW ORLEANS, La.– GOLF AND JAZZ!!!!!!!
History of this exciting event: In 2012 “Young Cats Swinging for Old Lions” was created by Global Golf Institute, LLC (GGI) to celebrate 19 living legends for over 50 years of service and commitment in the New Orleans music industry. At the 2013 event, GGI expanded the generational connections through music and golf with the theme, “Bridging Generations in Music and Making Connections in Golf.” A young generation of musicians-golfers (Young Cats) played a round of golf to honor the older generation of legends (Old Lions).Proceeds from the golf tournament and awards banquet funded the event and the 2013 NOMCGC “New Cubs” Award given to support a youth 501(c)3 organization, Kuumba Institute, the Youth Cultural Arts Program housed at ASHE’ Cultural Arts Center.
The Class of 2014 Golden Honorees: 18 of New Orleans Music Legends
Meet & Play Golf with Celebrity Golfer, New Orleans’ own, Keith ‘Fig ‘Newton
I. The 3rd Annual NOMCGC tournament: Wednesday, April 9
At Historic Joe M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course in beautiful Pontchartrain Park, 6514 Congress Dr., New Orleans, LA.
Registration Fees: golf & banquet-$125/player; golf only-$75/player.
Check-in: 8-9 a.m. – Tee Time: 9a.m. – Food! Trophies awarded at banquet.
II. The Evening Tribute and Awards Banquet immediately following tournament at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Immediately following the Golf Classic. Time: 3:30 – 7p.m.
Limited Space-Reservations required. Banquet Fee: $50/person –Great food, prizes!
Checks payable to Efforts of Grace, Inc,/ASHE’ Cultural Arts Center. Mail to Global Golf Institute, 2622 George Nick Connors Drive, New Orleans 70119.
Connect with Glennon Bazzle, GGI: 504-583-6842 or golfswing_2000@yahoo.com. Advance golf registration due by March 25, signage & other sponsorships available, donations welcome; also make your reservations for banquet by April 2 with Glennon.
