Approximately 50 celebrities will play
alongside LPGA professionals in one-of-a-kind event
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading
global vacation ownership company, announces that approximately 50
stars from music, entertainment and sports will join the 2023
Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions celebrity
field. The annual tournament serves as the LPGA Tour’s season
opener and is one of the LPGA’s most-watched events of the
year.
This year’s tournament, which features celebrities competing
against the top LPGA Tour winners, includes seven-time Cy Young
Award winner Roger Clemens, “Today” show co-host Dylan Dreyer,
former Boston Red Sox pitcher and two-time MLB World Series
Champion Tim Wakefield and more.
“This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting rosters we’ve
ever seen, with world-class sports and entertainment icons joining
our celebrity lineup,” said Mark Wang, president and CEO of Hilton
Grand Vacations. “We’re thrilled to continue our commitment to
women’s golf by kicking off another incredible LPGA Tour
season.”
Celebrity participants competing at the 2023 HGV Tournament of
Champions will also include:
- World Golf Hall of Famer Annika S�renstam
- NBA All-Star Vince Carter
- Former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
- Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen
- Grammy-nominated country music artist and songwriter Lee
Brice
- “Ant-Man" actor Michael Peña
- MLB World Series Champion John Smoltz
- “The Bachelor” TV personality Wells Adams
- “The Bachelor” TV personality Ben Higgins
- “The Office” actor and comedian Brian Baumgartner
- “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor Alfonso Ribeiro
To celebrate the return of the highly anticipated HGV Tournament
of Champions, the company is hosting an exclusive media event on
Nov. 28 where several of this year’s esteemed participants will
convene to share their predictions for the upcoming tournament. The
event, taking place at the renowned Lake Nona Golf & Country
Club, features Wakefield, Higgins and S�renstam. Fresh off her
triumph at the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship, Olympic golfer and LPGA
Tour winner Jodi Ewart Shadoff will also join the panel.
The HGV Tournament of Champions is legendary for its world-class
experiences that extend beyond the course, including an exclusive,
three-night private concert series, which will feature R&B
icons En Vogue, Grammy-winning country-pop star Maren Morris and
pop superstar Ellie Goulding. Pop-culture icon Paris Hilton, EDM
vocalist Emma Hewitt and Australian DJ duo NERVO will also perform.
The tournament is part of the company’s new experiential events
platform, HGV Ultimate Access, which provides members and invited
guests with unforgettable vacation experiences designed to appeal
to the next generation of travelers. The company hosts thousands of
events a year including private concerts, chef dinners and
celebrity meet-and-greets.
LPGA Tour winners from the previous two seasons will compete for
$1.5 million in official prize money while celebrities compete for
a separate purse of $500,000. The four-day HGV Tournament of
Champions will be held on Jan. 19-22, 2023, at Lake Nona Golf &
Country Club’s championship golf course in Orlando and will be
televised nationally on NBC and Golf Channel.
To learn more about the tournament and inquire about sponsorship
opportunities that provide exclusive access to the tournament and
concert series, visit www.HGVLPGA.com.
About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) is recognized as a
leading global timeshare company. With headquarters in Orlando,
Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets and operates a
system of brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in
select vacation destinations. As one of Hilton’s 18 premier brands,
Hilton Grand Vacations has a reputation for delivering a
consistently exceptional standard of service, and unforgettable
vacation experiences for guests and more than 725,000 owners.
Membership with the Company provides best-in-class programs,
exclusive services and maximum flexibility for our Members around
the world. For more information, visit
www.hiltongrandvacations.com.
About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization
for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the
sport more accessible and inclusive.
Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a
diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes across the
globe, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries.
The Symetra Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently
produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA
also holds a joint-venture collaboration with the Ladies European
Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in
Europe. Across the three Tours, the LPGA represents players in more
than 60 countries.
Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported
girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls
Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages
with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and
LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to
female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are
educators, business leaders and game changers dedicated to growing
the game of golf for everyone.
Follow the LPGA on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel,
online at www.LPGA.com and on its mobile apps. Join the social
conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Recognized as one of the world’s top private golf club
communities, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club sits at the heart of
Lake Nona, a 17-square-mile, master-planned community comprised of
wellness, education, recreation and entertainment offerings. For
over 35 years, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club has delivered the
highest quality of living in Central Florida, combining natural
splendor with a dynamic lifestyle amidst an abundance of luxury
estate homes. The unique opportunity to live and play at Lake Nona
has attracted a vibrant community of residents and members who
enjoy a wealth of amenities, including: a Tom Fazio-designed,
championship golf course; a fully equipped golf performance center;
a 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse with an 18-room guest lodge; a Bath
& Racquet Club with an all-inclusive fitness center, along with
state-of-the-art tennis and pickleball courts, a lakeside pool and
playground, and a dedicated youth activity center with year-round
children’s programming; 24-hour gated security; and outstanding
water-based recreation on a trio of waterways. Guided by a
continual pursuit of excellence, highlighted by exceptional family
experiences and outstanding service, Lake Nona Golf & Country
Club will continue to set the benchmark for lifestyle-driven club
communities for years to come.
For more information, visit: www.lakenona.club.
About Lake Nona
Planned and developed by the Tavistock Group, Lake Nona is one
of the fastest growing and most innovative communities in America.
Located in Orlando, Florida, the 17-square-mile community has
established a new standard of living for its residents with
groundbreaking initiatives around technology, mobility, and
wellbeing. Lake Nona is located contiguous to Orlando International
Airport in the most visited destination in the U.S. The smart and
connected community’s advanced infrastructure and commitment to
collaboration has drawn visionary companies and entrepreneurs from
across the globe to join its living lab environment accelerating
economic growth and opportunity across health and life sciences,
education, hospitality, and sports and performance. Lake Nona’s
attractive business ecosystem is enhanced by a thriving cultural
landscape defined by iconic architecture and engaging public art
installations, miles of trails and walkable green spaces, weekly
signature events, shopping, dining and entertainment options set
amongst Central Florida’s beautiful natural landscape and
year-round sunshine.
For more information, visit www.lakenona.com.
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