Celebrities, rockers announced for the Warburton’s 9th year

The celebrity attendees, composed of legendary rockers, actors, and athletes alike, has been announced for the 9th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament.

The event will return to the desert once again from February 28-March 3 and will be jam-packed with golf, good music, and great efforts made toward an even greater cause, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The star-studded attendee list will include over 75 celebrities, who will be arriving on February 28 for Songwriter’s Night at the Pavilion at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert.

The celebrities set to appear and play in the celebrity golf tournament, which will cap off what has been dubbed “St. Jude Week in the Desert” on March 2 and 3, were announced today in a tournament release.

Actors

Joe Mantegna Richard Karn Chris McDonald Bruce McGill Richard Kind David Naughton Kevin Dillon Jackie Flynn Kevin Rahm David Leisure Bruce Thomas Brian Thompson Galen Gering Andy Buckley Gregory Harrison Matt McCoy Jonathan Banks, Sam Henning Paula Trickey

Athletes

Sterling Sharpe Kordell Stewart Jim McMahon Harold Green Dan Fouts Jay Feely Kurt Bevacqua Scott Erickson Tommy John Brad Penny Robin Ventura Grant Fuhr

On March 1, the Rheneypalooza Jam will bring a unique lineup of Rock-And-Roll Hall of Famers & other legendary musicians to the ballrooms of the JW Marriott Desert Springs.

The announced lineup:

Alice Cooper Alex Lifeson (Rush) Steve Augeri (Journey) Jason Scheff (Chicago) Jay Demarcus and Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts) Mike Mills (R.E.M.) Wally Palmer (The Romantics) Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer) Skunk Baxter (Steely Dan/The Doobie Brothers) Gretchen Wilson.

“We keep hearing there is no event like this in the desert, which is why it sells out earlier and earlier each year. It’s the perfect blend of celebrities, musicians, golf and unique events that aren’t duplicated in way out here,” said Clarke Rheney, Tournament Chairman and St. Jude’s 2017 National Volunteer of the Year. “We have rock and roll legends, actors and sports heroes who use their star power for good, mingling with fans and doing their part to raise money and awareness for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”

Thursday, February 28 – Songwriters Night – JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert “This will be an evening with a group of renowned Nashville songwriters telling the stories behind their biggest hits, along with performing those hits,” reads an event news release. “The event will be hosted by HLN morning news anchor, Robin Meade. Tickets are $150 and include a barbecue dinner and drinks.” Friday, March 1 – Rheneypalooza Jam “[Rheneypalooza Jam] has generated a lot of buzz as “the best event in the desert” and sold out the past few years because of its unique line-up of Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famers and other famous rock legends who perform some of their hits in what becomes essentially a 4+ hour rock-and-roll variety show,” reads an event news release.” Saturday, March 2 – The Saturday Soiree “[The event] will feature red carpet appearances that evening by many of the celebrities involved with the tournament, as well as a dinner and dancing to music by the band, Sixwire, the featured band from the television show, Nashville. Saturday & Saturday, March 2-3 – Celebrity Golf Tournament “Each foursome golfs with a celebrity. It is a non-spectator golf tournament, so those who wish to participate in the weekend’s festivities are encouraged to purchase tickets to the evening events,” reads an event news release.

For tickets and more information on this year’s event, go to thewarburton.com .