The tournament will be at Tunica National Golf Course. The public can stand alongside and watch dozens of celebrity athletes tee off to support students headed to college.
Walter Payton’s long-time friend and college classmate Rickey Young is one of many athletes set to play. NFL standouts Stanley Morgan and Louis Lipps will be on hand as well as Olympians Bill Hurd and Ralph Boston, along with Major League baseball players Ty Smith and Jesse Tipton.
Tournament Director Eddie Payton takes a personal interest in the event. As Walter’s brother, he said he is determined to ensure Walter’s legacy lives through educational opportunities. “Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of young people who would not be able to fulfill their dream of a college education without financial support,” He said. “When Walter died in 1999 of liver disease at the young age of 45, the Payton Family established a foundation to ensure that Walter’s efforts to help others would continue.”
The first Walter Payton Celebrity Scholarship Golf Classic was held in August 2000. Since then more than $1,000,000 has been raised and more than 30 students have received four-year scholarships to attend college. “All proceeds go to students in need,” said Director Payton. “We are dedicated to helping deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue a college education. We hope you will join us in our efforts, play a round of golf, and even try your luck at the casino. It really is for a great cause that will continue to keep Walter’s dream alive.”
Join the field of celebrity players Saturday, Aug. 18 at Tunica National Golf Course for the Skins & Corporate Challenge at 7:30 a.m. There will be a two-man shot format with one celebrity and one player and a three-man mini scramble with one celebrity and two players. The Walter Payton Celebrity Scholarship Golf Classic is free and open to the public and begins at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. Corporate sponsorships are available. Contact Eddie Payton at (601) 955-8790 or egolf1987@aol.com for sponsorship opportunities. Room rates during this special event begin at $69 per night. Visit GoldStrikeMississippi.com or call (888) 245-7529 for reservations.
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