2012 More Than A Game Celebrity Golf Tournament
Benefiting The First Tee of Greater Austin
AUSTIN, TX (October 31, 2012) — The First Tee of Greater Austin (TFTGA)is pleased to announce the 11th annual More Than A Game (MTAG) Celebrity Golf Tournament on November 12, 2012, at Barton Creek Resort, presented by Austin Asset Management.
Honorary Co-Chairs of MTAG this year include Julie and Ben Crenshaw, Lacey and Huston Street, and Diann and Jay Watson. Celebrity participants for the tournament include Ben Crenshaw, San Diego Padres pitcher Huston Street, musician Bob Schneider, stand-up comedian Rodney Carrington, ‘Friday Night Lights‘ actor Brad Leland, and many more. Please visitwww.thefirstteeaustin.org/MTAG2012for a full list of celebrity participants.
More Than A Game will kick off on Sunday evening with More Than A Party, the annual pre-tournament event. This year will feature live music by Wheeler Brothers, fantastic food, and a one-of-a-kind auction.
The individual entry fee for the tournament is $1,500, and foursome sponsorships begin at $5,000. All golfing individuals and foursomes recieve tickets to More Than A Party, where celebrity captains will be assigned to each foursome.
Every $500 raised through this event allows TFTGA to provide mentorship and character-building education to a child for a full year. Over the last year, TFTGA has served more than 5,000 children in Greater Austin. With the support and active participation of the community in MTAG, TFTGA can reach even more kids in 2013.
To learn more about More Than A Game or The First Tee of Greater Austin, please visitwww.thefirstteeaustin.org/MTAG2012or contact Rachel Stanbery at 512.236.1001 or rachel@firstteeaustin.org.
About The First Tee of Greater Austin
The First Tee of Greater Austin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that impacts the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Press Contact: Justin Minsker
Office: 512.236.1001
