3 Welcome
5 Schedule
6 Contests & Prizes
9 On The Course
22 Celebrity Captains
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Jeff Conway Tournament Chairman
Thank you for joining us today as we gather for a fun filled day of golf, great food and many prizes in support of HeartBright. You should feel proud knowing that your financial support of this event truly will make a difference for many people that are sick and have nowhere else to turn in our community. I have been a longtime supporter of HeartBright and am proud of what they are able to achieve as they help so many people.
Claire Blocker Volunteer Executive Director
I am overwhelmed by the support and generosity of this year’s many sponsors, gourmet gallery vendors and our wonderful friends and volunteers that have made this event possible. Your participation in our 6th annual Invitational enables us to help hundreds of more people this year in the Charlotte community have access to care for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. I hope that you will enjoy your day with us. With your help we are making a difference in many people’s lives.
Phil Crosby Celebrity Chairman
When I played in HeartBright’s first tournament in 2010 I knew very little about this fantastic organization. After meeting Claire, and hearing her amazing story, I knew that I needed to get involved in some way. Since then I have jumped in and volunteered by running HeartBright’s P21 mentoring program which helps children in the Charlotte area. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve also been able to help by being more involved with the tournament from every aspect of early planning to the details on the day of the event. It’s amazing what this team has been able to organize so that you can have fun and enjoy today’s tournament. Thank you for joining us!
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8:30 Registration Receive your gift bag, wrist band to wear for access to food and beverage areas and a pedometer to wear on your hip to count your steps today for the pedometer challenge. sponsored by ELEAD1ONE
Hospitality Suite Relax with a mimosa while you get fitted for your complimentary golf shoes. sponsored by Manheim
Breakfast Buffet Red Velvet Waffles Breakfast Casserole Seasonal Fruit Muffins Bacon Sausage Juice Coffee
sponsored by Terrace Café
Warm Up Zone sponsored by Hendrick Automotive Group
10:30 Shotgun Start
4:30 After Party Dinner buffet, awards, prizes, wine and craft beer will be in the clubhouse.
Beef Tenderloin Carving Station Sweet and Sour Salmon Mashed Potatoes Creamed Spinach Steakhouse Salad Green Beans Mini Cheesecakes with Fresh Berries sponsored by Ruth’s Chris Steak House
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Penny Count Challenge
Do you know how many people HeartBright was able to help in 2014? Every penny in the jar at the registration table represents each person that we helped. Take your best guess at how many pennies are in the jar. The person with the closest guess wins a Porsche overnight experience and an Antigua trip. sponsored by O’s Place Jazz Newsletter
Best Dressed Contest Once again, by popular demand, we have the best dressed contest. Winner receives 2 custom made men's shirts, a Lexus overnight experience and a Panama trip. sponsored by Taylor Richards and Conger
Pedometer Challenge
Pedometers will be given to you at registration. HeartBright’s mission is to promote health and wellness in the community and we encourage you to walk as much as you can during the day! Please turn in your step count number at the after party. The player with the highest step count wins a Callaway stand bag and putter, a Land Rover overnight experience and a Barbados trip. The runner up wins a MINI overnight experience and a Calloway putter. sponsored by Hendrick Land Rover
Trivia Game
Look for the trivia signs during game play at each hole and circle your answer on your team's trivia card. Turn in your cards at the after party. Every player on the winning team receives a TaylorMade stand bag & Peter Grimm hat. sponsored by Hendrick Automotive Group
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Awards
All players on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams receive engraved sculpture trophies. 1st place winners also receive a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, an Adidas duffle bag & hat. 2nd place winners also receive a Peter Grimm hat.
Bullseye Shootout
The 2 players to qualify at hole 15 for closest to the pin and second closest to the pin attempt a 175-yard hole in one on the 18th fairway at the after party. A hole-in-one scores the winner $12,500 cash and HeartBright receives a donation of $12,500 sponsored by Social Dealer
Putting Contest
Closest chip of the day wins their choice of a Cleveland Wedge or an Odyssey Putter. They will attempt a 50 foot putt at the after party for a golf trip to Whistling Straits. sponsored by Better Car People & Contact At Once
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Celebrity Sharp Shooter Contest
The top 3 celebrities to qualify at hole 8 compete at the after party to see who is first to break the glass targets. Winner receives a Palm Island trip, a BMW overnight experience and a champion ring. sponsored by CDK Global
Celebrity Smasher Contest
The top 3 celebrities to qualify at hole 18 compete at the after party to see who is first to break the glass targets. Winner receives a Palm Island trip, a BMW overnight experience and a champion ring. sponsored by CDK Global
Fly Away Eagle Challenge
All teams that score an eagle on hole 16 will be entered into a blind draw at the after party. The winning team receives resort accommodations for each member of the team. sponsored by Hendrick Automotive Group
Hole in One Contests Win big prizes today on holes 4, 8, 12 & 17. Closest to the Pins at these holes win an overnight luxury car experience, an island trip, a Titleist Vokey Wedge and an Adidas shirt.
Hole in Two
Professional long driver Kurt Osterman will take your team’s tee shot at hole 2 as a thank you for joining us today. As a gift, if your team makes any donation to HeartBright at this hole then each player that holes it out will win a $7,500 Pebble Beach golf trip. sponsored by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Duluth
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Hole 2
Hole 3
Hole 4
Hole 1
Smokey J's BBQ
Baby Back Ribs Beef Brisket Summer Beer
Street Spice
Cajun Crab cake Slider drizzled with a Cajun remoulade Brazilian Churrasco Steak Slider with a crispy plantain Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese with panko bread crumbs Brussel Sprouts
Bayne Brewing Company
Hefeweizen Coconut Brown Ale
Hole in Two Contest
Win Pebble Beach trip sponsored by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Duluth
Tapas 51
Duck Confit Dumplings Porchetta Tacos with glazed charred chili peaches & radish Root Beer S'mores with chocolate ganache
Ruthie's of Charlotte
Meatloaf mac & cheese grill cheese sandwich Pulled pork mac & cheese grill cheese sandwich Collard green quesadilla Raspberry Mojito mini cupcake Ruthie's Spiked Peach Tea
Hole in One Contest Win BMW 2-year lease. Closest to Pin wins Antigua trip. sponsored by Hendrick BMW
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Hole 5
Hole 6
Just Fresh
Chicken, ham, bacon, provolone, honey mustard on tortilla Roast beef and cheddar with horseradish in a flour tortilla Turkey and parmesan artichoke spread in a spinach tortilla Artichoke Parmesan Spread with Herb Crostini Spicy Pimiento with Cranberry Raisin Walnut Crostini
Unknown Brewing Company
Hospitali-Tea Over The Edge IPA Pre Game Session Ale
Longest Putt Contest Win Panama trip, a Lexus overnight & TaylorMade Putter sponsored by Metrotech
Chilled towels and a refreshing treat!
Kona Ice
Shaved Ice - variety of flavors
Belly Backers
Fried Broccoli Fire Cracker Shrimp with signature Fries Bombastic Brisket Lobster Lasagna OMB Philly Ellie's-Ade
Chill Zone
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Hole 8
Hole 9
Hole 10
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American Burger
Carolina Burger Sliders Turkey Burger Sliders Hot Dogs
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Copper - Dusseldorf Style Alt Bier Captain James Jack Pilsner Southside Weiss
Ilios Noche
Greek style Chicago Dog Lamb Sliders Tuscan white bean salad Tinchos drink
Hole in One Contest Win St. Andrews trip. Closest to Pin wins Antigua trip. sponsored by Hearst Corporation
Yummi Banh Mi BBQ Pork Banh Mi Lemongrass Beef Tacos Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich Freshly Squeezed Vietnamese Limeade
Scatter Birdies Hole An exciting 5-way opportunity to score a birdie! sponsored by Hendrick Mercedes
Comfort Foods on Wheels
Chicken N Waffles Shrimp N Grits Fish N Chips Bottled Water
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Hole 12
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Fresh To Order
Brown Sugar Roasted Pork loin with apricot chutney Turkey Club Wrap with honey mustard Roasted Corn Nut Salad Asian Slaw mixed in a flavorful ginger sauce Kettle Chips, Assorted fresh baked cookies Citrus Mint Tea
Straightest Drive Contest Win St. Lucia trip, an Acura overnight & Cobra Driver sponsored by Auto Trader
Roots Farm Food
Smoked Fall Cold Corn Chowder and Grilled Ramps Southern Pork BBQ Party Taco with corn bread croutons Peanut Butter Squares
Hole in One Contest Win Lexus 2-year lease. Closest to Pin wins Panama trip. sponsored by Hendrick Lexus
Chilled towels and a refreshing treat!
Big View Bakery
Strawberry passion fruit layered cake Energy balls
Smax Flatbread Grill
Honey Habanero Shrimp Pita topped with a Mexican Slaw The Smax BBQ Pita topped with slaw and Smax Sauce Chicken Pita topped with cucumber sauce
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Triple C Brewing
Golden boy blonde ale Hyzer hefeweizen 3c IPA
Cheese To The Mac
Cheddar & Smoked Gouda mac with pulled pork BBQ Asiago & Feta mac with fresh spinach Pepper Jack & Cheddar mac with spicy fried shrimp Mozzarella & Parmesan mac with marinated chicken BBQ chicken, collards, mac, candied yams in tortilla Cheddar & Smoked Gouda mac with ground beef
Enso Asian Bistro
Yum Yum Roll Tuna Tataki Roll East of Bombay Imperial Mule
Bullseye Shootout Closest to Pin wins Antigua trip & Porsche overnight. 2nd Closest to Pin wins Mini overnight. sponsored by Social Dealer
Foxcroft Wine Co. Seared Scallops with Peach, Ginger and Togarashi Pork Belly with Corn and Tomato Chutney and Chilis Spicy Smoked Nuts & Water
Fly Away Eagle Challenge
Spice Wagon Kabob
Seafood salad with Cilantro lime juice Asian Pork Kabobs on grilled pita with tzatziki Sweet Heat Chicken Kabobs on grilled pita with tzatziki
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D9 Brewing
Viking Fraoch - Scottish Sour Twelve - Pale Ale Froggy Night - IPA Battle Hymn - Black IPA
Hole in One Contest Win Acura 2-year lease. Closest to Pin wins St. Lucia trip. sponsored by Hendrick Acura
The Art of Baking, Inc. Mini cupcakes w/ liquor shots Triple chocolate brownies Spiked Arnold Palmer
Longest Drive Contest Win Antigia trip, Camaro overnight & Aero Burner Driver sponsored by Carfax
Chilled towels and a refreshing treat!
Team Photos Stop by and get your team photo taken here. Don’t forget to pick up your team photos at the after party! sponsored by Edmunds
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NFL cornerback for 11 seasons. Played for the Bills, 49ers, and Bengals. Played college football at Ohio State University. He was a Pro Bowler in 2004.
NFL defensive back for 6 seasons. Played for the Steelers in Super Bowl IX and the Patriots for 5 seasons. He played at Georgia and was selected to Coach Dooley's All Decade Team for the 70's.
NFL fullback for 4 seasons. Played for the Bills and the Chargers. Played college football at the University of Tennessee where he won the 1998 National Championship and 2 SEC Championships.
NFL linebacker for 16 seasons. Played for the Rams, Bills, and Redskins. 4-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion. One of only four players to play in 250 consecutive games.
NBA guard for 13 seasons. Played for the Nets, Warriors, Rockets, and Spurs. Selected to the 1987 NBA All-Star game and was on the 1982 NCAA All-American First Team. Played basketball at Georgetown.
Nate Clements
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Phil Crosby
London Fletcher
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American Actor and Producer who has appeared in Film and TV Shows such as 24(TV Series) and Prisoners.
Former NASCAR Camping World east and Busch east series driver who raced out of the Ken Schrader racing stable, driver of the Hendrick Auto Guard Chevrolet car.
Charlotte NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racer. 4 IHRA Top Fuel World Championships. 30 national event wins. 2nd driver to exceed 300 MPH. Founded BRAKES in 2008 and provided 15,000 youths safe driving instruction.
Played in the NFL for ten years with the Rams, 49ers, Patriots and the Saints. NFL Analyst for Fox 46 and a successful Wealth Management Adviser. Graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Economics.
Played golf at Furman then professionally for 8 years on the LPGA and Symetra Tours, playing in 3 US Womens’ Opens. She runs her own recruiting, consulting and coaching business for junior golfers.
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Jamie Hayes
Doug Herbert
Steven Israel
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NFL linebacker. Attended Va. Tech from 1984-1988, and continued his dream of playing in the NFL after he was drafted by the Buccaneers. One year later, he joined the Lions where he spent 6 additional years.
NFL tight end for 8 seasons for the Vikings, Buccaneers and Eagles. Played college football at Western Carolina and was named Head Coach at West Charlotte High in January of 2015.
NFL tight end for 3 seasons. Played with the Steelers and Jaguars. He played college football at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Drafted by the Mariners straight out of High School in the early 80s. Played two years before his career was cut short by a shoulder injury.
NBA point guard for 12 seasons. Played for the Cavaliers, Hawks, Grizzlies, Suns, Wizards, Bucks, Bobcats and Clippers. Drafted in the 1997 NBA draft (16th overall out of Stanford).
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Andrew Jordan
Craig Keith
Brevin Knight
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Former NFL linebacker for the Texans. Founded the Lydia Smith Sickle Cell Foundation in honor of his mother, who has been living with sickle cell after being given 7 years to live in 1994. It provides direct care access to healthcare as well as community outreach.
NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets and frequent soloist with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic.
NFL tight end for 10 years. Played for the Packers, Dolphins and Bills. Martin played College football at University of Tennessee.
NFL wide receiver for 7 seasons. Played for the Rams, Bills, Seahawks, and Packers. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State.
NFL cornerback for 12 years. Played for the 49ers, Dolphins, Falcons, Lions, Steelers, Panthers and Broncos. Won three Super bowls. Played college football for UT Arlington.
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Branford Marsalis
David Martin
Ruvell Martin
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NFL linebacker for 9 seasons. Played for Giants and Vikings. Played football for South Carolina. Host of all sports talk shows on Watch Fox Columbia.
Played on PGA Champions Tour for 14yrs. Winning 3 tournaments and other events. Has received many Awards, Citations and Proclamations, including the "State of North Carolina The Order of the Long Leaf Pine".
NFL wide receiver for 14 seasons mostly with the Panthers. He was a pro bowler twice and is the Panthers 2nd all-time leading receiver.
NFL guard for 11 seasons. Played with the Panthers, Jaguars and Saints. Won a Super bowl XLIV with the Saints. Played football at the University of South Carolina.
Gardner Webb head coach for 14 years winning Big South Coach of the Year twice. Led Charlotte Rage to first playoff appearance. All winning records with Mars Hill, North Greenville.
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Corey Miller
Walter Morgan
Muhsin Muhammad
Jamar Nesbit
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NFL wide receiver for 9 seasons. Played for the Bengals and the Titans. He was a Pro Bowler twice and the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1992.
NFL punter for 8 seasons. Played for the Jets. Played football at Wake Forest. He was born in Rock Hill South Carolina.
MLB pitcher with Indians and played for Charlotte Knights. Went to Myers Park High School and owns a pitching school (Perfect Pitch) in Matthews helping over 500 kids continue their dream.
Played football at Clemson. Second round draft pick (50th overall) of the Chargers. He helped lead the Cardinals to its first play-off win in 15 years. Director of major gifts at Clemson.
NFL defensive back for 5 seasons with Rams and Panthers. Played football at Arizona University. Currently a candidate for the 2016 Election for the Sheriff's Office of the York County Sheriff's Office.
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Chuck Ramsey
Jake Robbins
Patrick Sapp
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NFL running back & return specialist, played 6 NFL Seasons for the Eagles and Panthers. Played college football at Western Kentucky.
NFL offensive lineman for 12 seasons. Played for the Cardinals and the Giants. He played college football at Louisiana State University.
Sports Director for Time Warner Cable News, arrived in Charlotte in 2002, but has lived in North Carolina since 1995, working in Raleigh in both radio and TV.
Played college football at Southern Illinois and drafted in 1984 in the first round. Played 12 NFL seasons with the Seahawks, Lions, Browns, and the Falcons as a cornerback.
NFL defensive back for 4 seasons. Played for the Chargers and the Panthers. He played college football at Coastal Carolina.
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Rod Smart
Lance Smith
Mike Solarte
Terry Taylor
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NFL wide receiver for 3 years. Played for the Bills and Buccaneers. Member of the Clemson Hall of Fame. Member of the 1981 Clemson National Championship team.
NFL linebacker for 8 seasons. Played for the Broncos. 5 time pro bowler, 2 time All-pro. Played football at Tennessee and won a national championship in 1998. First team All-American.
A 13 season MLB player known heroics in the 2001 World Series and with three consecutive Lou Brock Awards (stolen base titles)
NBA shooting guard for 6 seasons. Played for the Hawks, Clippers, Supersonics and Mavericks. Drafted 4th overall in the 1981 NBA draft out of the University of North Carolina.
Two time football All-American at Clemson and later inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame. 1989 first round draft pick of the Bears. 1993 pro bowler who finished career with the Panthers.
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Al Wilson
Tony Womack
Al Wood
Donnell Woolford
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Format
The HeartBright Invitational is a five person Carolina Shamble with a Shotgun Start.
Carolina Shamble All members of the team tee off. Team selects the best shot off the tee. All players advance to that spot. Each player plays their own ball until they hole out. Record best score of the group. At least 2 drives per player per team must be used. Par is your friend. No hunt rule in effect.
Course Rules While enjoying the invitational today, TPC Piper Glen asks that you keep the following in mind: All lateral water hazards are marked with red stakes or red lines. All water hazards are marked with yellow stakes or yellow lines. Any and all ground under repair is marked with white lines or signs.
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A.C.N. American Burger Company Ashland Advertising Auto Trader Autobytel Bayne Brewing Company Belly Backers Better Car People Big View Bakery Carfax Carolina Golf Carts Cars.com CDK Global Charlotte Checkers Charlotte Hornets Charlotte Knights Cheese to the Mac Coca Cola Comfort Foods on Wheels Contact at Once David Pankey & Friends D9 Brewing Diamond Springs Edmunds ELEAD1ONE Elend Enso Asain Bistro Fiji Water Fine Wine Trading Foxcroft Wine Company Fresh To Order Healthy Home Market Hearst Corporation Hello Fresh Hendrick Acura Hendrick Automotive Group Hendrick BMW Hendrick Chevrolet Duluth Hendrick City Chevrolet Hendrick Land Rover Hendrick Lexus Hendrick Mercedes Hendrick Mini Hendrick Motors Hendrick Motorsports Hendrick Porsche Ilios Noche
Inmotion Consulting Group Just Fresh Kona Ice Landfill Dzine Manheim Mecklenburg Radiology Metrotech Moimo Botanicals Napa on Providence Novant Olde Meck Brewery O's Place Party Reflections Performance Staffing Peter Grimm Phone Ninjas Premier Protein Roots Rose Limo Royal Parking Ruthies of Charlotte Ruth's Chris Steak House Signature Healthcare Smax Flatbread Grill Smokey J's BBQ Snyders-Lance Social Dealer Spice Wagon Kabob Street Spice Tapas 51 Taylor Richards & Conger Terrace Café The Art of Baking The Caddy Girls Triple C Brewing TrueCar Unknown Brewing UTZ Wells Fargo Yummy Banh Mi And especially to our many volunteers and players at today’s event! THANK-YOU
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