PALM BEACH, FLORIDA (March 24, 2014) – The American Cancer
Society Island of Palm Beach Unit has announced that cancer survivor, CBS
Sports’ Peter Kostis will be serving as the Guest of Honor for the 46th
Annual 19th Hole Club benefit on Monday, April 14 at The Breakers
Ocean Course Clubhouse in Palm Beach.
The Society has also announced British Open
Champion and CBS Sports golf broadcast commentator Ian Baker-Finch as the
Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Presented
by the Addison Hines Charitable Trust, the 2014 19th Hole Club will
begin at 5:00 pm and includes a putting contest, chipping contest, “dinner by
the bite” and golf clinic with Kostis and Baker-Finch. Directly preceding the
event will be a Women’s “Tee” Party and Fashion Show at The Breakers HMF
Restaurant commencing at 3:30 pm with jewelry from Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry.
Event
Chairman Jamie Zahringer said, “We are thrilled to have Peter and Ian join us
to raise support in the fight against cancer. With the 19th Hole Club event taking place the
Monday after the Masters, we are sure to glean some memorable stories from their
experiences at Augusta National while learning some useful putting and chipping
tips.” He continued, “Guests will be able to utilize their newly acquired instruction
against the pros for a putting and chipping contest which promises to engage
and entertain.”
A world-renowned golf instructor, Peter Kostis was one of the original head
instructors for the Golf Digest Golf Schools and is currently a contributing
columnist for “Golf Magazine.” In 1992, Kostis joined CBS Sports as an on-course reporter and has been a part
of the team for over 22 years. In addition to his CBS duties, he was the lead
golf analyst for the USA Network from 1989-2004. In June of last year, Kostis announced that he had been
diagnosed with colon cancer and has undergone treatment after a successful
surgery to rid him of cancer. Said
Kostis, “Because of early detection, the prognosis for a full recovery is
excellent. I had zero symptoms or
family history. I urge everyone,
if you are over 50, to get a regular colonoscopy exam whether you think you
need one or not.”
Handling the Master of Ceremonies duties and co-hosting
the golf clinic with Kostis for the fundraising event will be local Florida
resident, Ian Baker-Finch, who is best known for winning the 1991 British Open
Championship and is also a member of the CBS golf broadcasting team with
Kostis.
The 19th Hole Club events are made possible
with the support of our generous Club members and corporate partners
including: Deutsche Bank, Celedinas Insurance Group, AIG, and Tamara
Comolli Fine Jewelry.
The 19th Hole Club golf event
committee includes: Roy Apple, Reid Boren, Ray Celedinas, Vince Cerone, Richard
Connaughton, Mark Cook, Tim Hanlon, Dani Hickox-Moore, Chris Hubman, Scott
Johnson, Ken Kennerly, Kevin Lamb, Christopher Larmoyeux, Bobby Leidy, Doug
Luce, Homer Marshman, Buddy Marucci, Kevin McCluskey, Frank Queally, Rob
Reveley, Josh Skivington, Cory Valentine, John Webster, George Weston and
Chairman Jamie Zahringer.
Annual memberships
to the 19th Hole Club start at $750 per couple ($500 per couple for
those 45 years and younger) and include the Women’s “Tee” Party event. Tickets to the “Tee” Party only are
$100. For more information,
tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the fundraiser, please contact Linda
Shaifer at the American Cancer Society Island of Palm Beach Unit by calling
561.655.3449.
About the American Cancer
Society
The American Cancer Society is a
global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and
fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As
the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have
contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since
1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress
nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have
avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. As we celebrated our 100th
birthday in 2013, we're determined to finish the fight against cancer. We're
finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in
cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and
continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings,
clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight,
call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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