COACH MICHAEL WOODSON TO HOST INAUGURAL GOLF AND LIFESTYLEEXPERIENCE IN LAS VEGAS TO BRING FRIENDS TOGETHER OFF THE COURT
Golf, Fashion and Music Will Coincide with 2014 NBA Summer League
July 20-22, 2014
Coach Mike Woodson of the New York Knicks and professional golfer Seema Sadekar will host Las Vegas’ inaugural summer golf and lifestyle experience, The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational, from Sunday, July 20 until Tuesday, July 22.
“My Las Vegas Invitational will be the premier summer destination for leaders in sports and entertainment,” said Woodson. “My closest friends are all in one city during NBA Summer League, so I wanted to do something special.”
The three-day experience will take over Nevada’s only triple Forbes Five Star resort, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, and will commence with a Sunday wine tasting and private dinner. Woodson will host an exclusive evening party at the alluring 23rd floor Mandarin Bar, where vocal sensation Brian McKnight will perform live. Sadekar and ESPN’s Jay Harris will introduce celebrity guests and announce golf tournament pairings. On Sunday, participants will play 18 holes at the exquisite Southern Highlands Golf Club.
“I’m thrilled to be co-presenting The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational with one of my dear friends in my very own city,” stated Sadekar. “It’s going to be very unique because it will mix golf with fashion, music and entertainment. Our friends and guests will be dazzled.”
For more information, visit www.CoachWoodsonInvitational.com.
About The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational
The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational will be the only summer golf event in Las Vegas where influential sports figures and celebrities congregate. Founded by former NBA player and current head coach of the New York Knicks, Michael Woodson lives with the mission to give back to the community through sports and friendship. All for a good cause, The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational celebrates the world of basketball, while showcasing the best of golf, fashion and entertainment. For more information, visit www.CoachWoodsonInvitational.com, like on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/COACHWOODSONinv and tweet @COACHWOODSONinv.
About Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is one of only six triple Forbes Five-Star hotels in the United States and is the only hotel in Las Vegas with Five-Star recognition for the hotel, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire restaurant and The Spa. A sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance prominently situated at the entrance of CityCenter, Mandarin Oriental has made its mark as the ultimate urban resort destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Designed entirely by interior designer Adam D. Tihany and architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, Mandarin Oriental brings to Las Vegas a new standard of style with stunning suites, captivating architectural design, unique restaurant and bar venues, and the legendary hospitality of Mandarin Oriental. Stay connected with Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MandarinOrientalLasVegas and on Twitter @MO_LASVEGAS.
About Southern Highlands Golf Club
An address of distinction, Southern Highlands Golf Club is one of only four in the world co-designed by the late Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son Robert Trent Jones Jr. The traditional design, dramatic elevation changes, and beautiful water features make every round a truly unique experience. And after a challenging day on the course, the 42,000-square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse is the perfect venue for relaxing or dining with friends. While Spa Southern Highlands provides a state-of-the-art relaxation experience with a fitness center, deluxe treatment rooms, 25-meter lap pool, oversized outdoor Jacuzzi and private poolside cabanas. For more information, visit www.pacificlinks.com.