How to Golf and Fish with Celebs during Super Bowl Week: Four Outings to Keep you Busy During the Daytime in Miami





January 14th, 2010 11:01AM, Ken Spalasso, SSHQ Staff

While most of the star-studded Super Bowl festivities in Miami and South Florida will occur when the sun goes down, visitors can still rub elbows with high-profile athletes, celebs, and even pinup girls at various Super Bowl Week outings. We handpicked four events, two golf and two fishing, as great choices for some unique and fun Super Bowl Week experiences. The Playboy Golf Super Scramble will take place on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The Super Celebrity Fishing Classic is set for Thursday, February 4, 2010. Nick Lachey and Jimmie Johnson's Super Skins Golf Classic will happen on Friday, February 5, 2010. The Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl with former Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson is scheduled for February 4-6, 2010 in Key Largo. Most of these events include the opportunity to mingle with athletes and stars at various small gatherings, like cocktail parties and VIP receptions.

PLAYBOY GOLF SUPER SCRAMBLE

PLAYBOY GOLF & PLAYER PRESS have teamed up to bring the first ever Playboy Golf Super Scramble to Miami during the week of the big game this February. The Playboy Golf Super Scramble tournament will take place on Thursday, February 4th. The event was formally announced today by Ajay Pathak, President of Playboy Golf and Player Press CEO John Hernandez with SVP, Corporate Partnerships Jennifer Beaver.  Tickets are available here.

The 2010 Playboy Golf Super Scramble tournament will take place at the renowned Woodmont Country Club in Tamarac, FL (near Ft. Lauderdale.) Both 18-hole championship courses (Cypress and Pines) will be used for the event with an Awards dinner immediately following the tournament.

Foursomes for the Playboy Golf Super Scramble include admission to both the golf tournament and the Playboy Golf VIP Players Party presented by PLAYER PRESS on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 (location TBA.)  Foursome sponsorships also include a golfer gift bag, and the exclusive option to purchase additional Playboy Golf VIP Players Party tickets (limited availability.)

The 2010 Playboy Golf VIP Players Party presented by Player Press will feature athletes from all sports, celebrities from film and television, Playboy Playmates and Girls of Playboy Golf. The venue for the event will be announced in early January and the party promises to be one of the hottest tickets during Super Bowl week.

Both events will also feature an exciting exclusive opportunity for invited athletes and celebrities to visit the GBK Productions Gift Lounge. GBK is widely known in Hollywood as one of the premiere Awards show gift lounge producers for events such as the Emmy Awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. The GBK Productions Gift Lounge will be featured at both the Playboy Golf VIP Players Party presented by Player Press and the Playboy Golf Super Scramble.

“Playboy Golf is very excited to take our brand to the next level by bringing our Golf event to Miami during the week of football’s biggest game,” said Ajay Pathak, President of Playboy Golf. “We also feel that our partnership with Player Press will add a new dimension to this specific tournament and with the combination of celebrities, athletes, Playmates and Girls of Playboy Golf – this may turn out to be the best Playboy Golf Scramble to date.”

“Player Press is thrilled with the opportunity to partner with a company like Playboy Golf,” said Jen Beaver, SVP Corporate Partnerships for Player Press. “This exclusive event offers both fans and corporate partners the unique opportunity to meet and play golf with Hall of Fame athletes and current NFL superstars as well as Hollywood celebrities. Presented in true Playboy Golf style, this will be a one-of-a-kind event that transforms a round of golf into a football experience fans will never forget.”

 The Playboy Golf Scramble, produced by TAJ LLC - an official licensee of Playboy Enterprises International Inc., takes place annually and is one of the most unique golfing events in the world.  Golf participants of all abilities compete at the local and semi-final levels for the honor of reaching the national finals tournament in Southern California.  The Playboy Golf Scramble Finals take place at a world-class golf venue and features celebrity and athlete participants, Playboy Playmates, Girls of Playboy Golf and a once-in-a-lifetime VIP Player's Pajama and Lingerie party at the Playboy Mansion, making it a truly memorable life experience for any golfer.  Additionally, Playboy Golf raises money for charity at all events.

Player Press, LLC, is a sports media company with the Internet’s fastest-growing sports network at www.playerpress.com , powered exclusively by professional athletes and passionate fans. We are a next-generation sports social network designed to meet every demand of the modern sports fan. We have passionate sports fans who write about their favorite topics while professional athletes provide inside commentary. Our mission is to provide an unfiltered source of sports fan content to all. Player Press also provides a dynamic platform where professional athletes can increase their exposure on a grass-roots level, build closer relationships with fans and bypass the mainstream sports media through personal blogs and video commentary. Social media has altered the way we consume and produce news. This transformational shift has delivered substantial results for both fans and athletes alike. Our goal is to bring fans across the globe together while getting them closer to the sports and athletes they love – all in one online community.

For sponsorships, to purchase foursomes, or to inquire about tickets to the Playboy Golf VIP Players Party presented by Player Press and the Playboy Golf Super Scramble, contact Jennifer Beaver at (310) 426-9993 or at jen@playerpress.com.

THE SUPER CELEBRITY FISHING CLASSIC

The 2010 South Florida Super Celebrity Fishing Classic (SCFC) will be a high-profile prestigious fishing tournament featuring legendary and current pro athletes and celebrities. This one-day tournament will donate the proceeds to charities or foundations selected by the families of William Bleakley, Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith and Nick Schuyler.

Tickets to the Kickoff Party and awards ceremony are open to the public and can be purchased in advance. Click here to download the entry form or to purchase tickets to the ceremony/Kickoff Party.

When

Monday February 1, 2010 6:00pm-10:00pm
Celebrity Kick-off party, Captains Meeting, and Silent & Live Auctions

Wednesday February 3, 2010 7:00am-10:00pm 
7:00am-Fishing begins
3:30-5:30pm-Official Weigh-in and Dock Party
5:30-6:30pm-Cocktail Party
6:30-10:00pm-Dinner, Entertainment, and Awards Ceremony

Where

SUPER SKINS GOLF CLASSIC

Join Nick Lachey, Jimmie Johnson & friends to help raise money for those in need. Multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey and four-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, Jimmie Johnson have partnered with Fifth Third Bank to form the Super Skins Celebrity Golf Classic to be held in Miami, Florida on February 5, 2010, prior to Super Bowl XLIV. Proceeds from the event, a special Super Skins Online Auction and Super Skins Party, will benefit multiple charities including "The Nick Lachey Foundation" and " The Jimmie Johnson Foundation", both of which are dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. Joining Lachey and Johnson on the greens will be some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen and sport. For more info click here.

GRIDIRON GREATS BILL FISH BOWL

Two-time Super Bowl winning Coach Jimmy Johnson's passion for football is nearly as great as his passion for fishing in his home waters off the Florida Keys. Johnson recently decided to combine his football and fishing passions into one amazing fishing tournament — the Billfish Bowl. The event will take place February 4-6, 2010 at Johnson's Big Chill, a waterfront resort and restaurant in Key Largo. Scheduled just days before the Super Bowl in Miami, and only an hour drive south to Key Largo from the site of Super Bowl XLIV, the Billfish Bowl will bring together some of today's best-known football personalities with Florida's most competitive fishing teams for a world-class event.

"I'm extremely excited to bring all my football friends down to the Keys and show them what it's all about," Johnson says. "There's no better way to unwind after a long season than a little sail fishing action."

Johnson chose to use the Billfish Bowl to raise money for a cause close to his heart, and formed a partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF). Proceeds from the Billfish Bowl will go directly to the GGAF, a 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance and health services to retired football players in dire need.

"A lot of people don't realize the players who helped make the NFL what it is today are now suffering from what they put their bodies through on the field," Johnson says. "Gridiron Greats has done some great things for these players. "They get players the medical assistance they need, the medications they need and cover many other health-related expenses. In some cases, Gridiron Greats actually puts a roof over retired player's heads when they can't afford to provide for themselves or their families."

Johnson accepted an invitation from GGAF Chairman Mike Ditka to join the organization's Board of Directors. "Jimmy is a great and compassionate human being whom we are excited to have on our board", said Ditka. "We are really excited he accepted this role and is willing to help retired players. Johnson will serve as Chairman of the Sail Fishing competition in Key Largo and has decided to rename the event - 'The Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl.'

Ditka, who serves as Chairman of the GGAF has been among the most vocal about the need to help and support retired football players who cannot afford proper health care and other basic necessities due to inadequate disability and/or pensions. The organization's humanitarian mission - has provided over $1.5 million in financial aid and medical assistance to retired NFL players in need. "The Billfish Bowl will be a great event for the Gridiron Greats while raising funds and awareness for the cause." says Ditka. "We'll be able to meet NFL fans, mingle with the event sponsors and fish with some of the finest experts and competitors in the Sail Fishing world," concluded Ditka.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

• 3:30 p.m. Tournament Registration opens at the pool deck of Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill. (All teams are encouraged to pre-register.)
• 6:45 p.m. Jimmy Johnson and Mike Ditka welcome participants to the Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl.
• 7 p.m. Captain’s Meeting. At this meeting, the Tournament Committee will go over the rules, fishing times and answer any questions.
• 7:30 p.m. Billfish Bowl Kickoff Party featuring your host Jimmy Johnson, Mike Ditka and the Gridiron Greats. Appetizers, live bands/music and cocktails.
• 8:00 p.m. The Flutie Brothers Band performs live at Billfish Bowls main stage.
• 9:00 p.m. Tournament registration closed.

 

Friday, February 5, 2010

• 8 a.m. Lines in, fishing begins! Radio Control will make the call for all teams to start fishing. Time is based on GPS time.
• 4 p.m. Lines out, day one fishing concludes. Radio Control will announce lines out of the water. All teams must head in and bring their scorecards to the Big Chill for verification.
• 5 p.m. Sunset celebration, happy hour, appetizers and live bands/music for Billfish Bowl participants and sponsors at the Big Chill pool deck.
• 7 p.m. Deadline for scorecards to be handed in to Tournament Committee. Any score cards handed in after 8 p.m. will not be counted.
• 6-7:30 VIP meet and greet at the Gridiron Greats Dinner of Champions hosted by Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx.
• 8-11 p.m. Gridiron Greats Dinner of Champions at the Fillmore Miami Beach Theater. To purchase tickets visit www.gridirongreats.org.
  
  Saturday, February 6, 2010

• 8 a.m. Lines in, day two fishing begins. Radio Control will announce start fishing based on GPS time.
• 3 p.m. Lines out, day two fishing concludes. Radio Control will announce lines out of the water.
• 6 p.m. Tricky Tray Auction begins with all proceeds going to Gridiron Greats. Come place your raffle tickets in toward exotic trips, NFL memorabilia, fishing goods, fine art, boating accessories, clothing and much more!
• 6 p.m. Deadline for scorecards to be handed in to the Tournament Committee. Any release forms handed in after 6 p.m. will not be counted.
• 7 p.m. The fully catered, buffet style awards banquet begins at the pool deck (weather permitting) featuring carving stations, delectable appetizers, deserts and more.
• 8 p.m. Awards ceremony starts with Jimmy Johnson handing out the coveted painted footballs, and one team receiving the highest of all honors, getting their names engraved on the perpetual trophy and put on display next to Jimmy’s Super Bowl rings and Vince Lombardi trophies at JJ’s Sports Bar in the Big Chill.
• 9 p.m. The music starts and so does the party!
  
  

Sunday February 7, 2010

• Looking for the perfect spot to watch the Super Bowl? All participants and sponsors of the Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl are encouraged to stick around and enjoy the Super Bowl pool party at Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill. Come by before the game and hangout poolside, then watch the big show outdoors on a giant television screen next to Florida Bay. Enjoy great food and drink specials all day. The action starts at noon.