Well known as a premier destination for Canadians in Mexico, the City of Cozumel is sharing its attributes with the world by kicking off its first annual Celebrity Golf Tournament next week. Occurring from May 31st through June 3rd, the golf tournament will benefit local charities, include a poker tournament and provide locals access to a unique sporting event.
Held at the Cozumel Country Club, the par 72 course was designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, thus creating a 6,734 yard golf opportunity that emphasizes the ecological preservation of surrounding mangrove marshlands and tropical rainforests.
The golf tournament is sponsored by the state government of Quntana Roo, the local government of Cozumel, Fox Sports, Seņor Froggs, Avis and more. Participating celebrities include Bob Beamon, Jorge Campos, Antonio Freeman, Eddie George, Andrew McCarthy, Ed Marianaro, Dave Parker, Bruce Smith, James Scott, Dave Stewart, Daryl Talley, Thurman Thomas, Billy Saint and more. The tournament will be a competition between groups of three and FOX Sports will cover the event and air an hour special of the tournament sometime in late June or early July.
Im very excited to be involved. Ive always been a big fan of Mexico, particularly Cozumel. Its a beautiful part of the world, said Ed Marianaro at an official press conference.
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Additionally, the Cozumel Celebrity Golf Tournament will donate 25 per cent of its proceeds to support two non-profit childrens charities, Childrens International and Dr. Sonrisas.
Promoting the City of Cozumel and the State of Quintana Roo, the celebrity golf tournament is an overall push from the region to not only show the world why the city is a premier destination but that it has and will continue to be a safe, family friendly vacation spot. Additionally, local and state government is hoping this will create a legacy tournament series to be held in multiple courses across the state of Quintana Roo.
