Celebrity Guests

Nancy Lopez

Nancy Lopez burst onto the ladies golf scene in a blaze of glory and was propelled to super stardom by dominating her sport for nearly ten years. Arguably the greatest female golfer of her generation, Nancy Lopez also captured the hearts of golf fans with her charming personality and her megawatt smile. The Early Years… Lopez was introduced to the game of golf at the age of eight by her father Domingo, and at the tender age of 12, she won the New Mexico Women’s Amateur Championship. Playing the U.S. Women’s Open as a 17-year old amateur in 1975, Lopez finished tied for second. In 1976, Lopez earned All-American honors at Tulsa University and was named the university’s Female Athlete of the Year. She turned professional in 1977 after her sophomore year and that year finished second again in the U.S. Women’s Open. Professional Career... In her first full season on the LPGA Tour in 1978, Lopez won nine titles including five tournaments in a row--the first coming at the LPGA Coca-Cola Classic at Forsgate Country Club. In addition, she made the cover of Sports Illustrated and was the first player to ever claim the Vare Trophy, Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year honors in the same season--a record that still stands today. To prove she wasn’t just a “flash in the pan,” Lopez returned in 1979 to win another eight LPGA Tour titles and claim her second Vare Trophy and her second Player of the Year award. Between 1980 and 1984, Lopez won numerous times on Tour, passed the $1 million dollar mark in career earnings (1983) and gave birth to her first child. In 1985, Lopez posted five wins including the LPGA Championship; five, second-place finishes; and five, third-place finishes. She also won the money title, the Vare Trophy and was named Player of the Year for the third time in her illustrious career. Following the birth of her second daughter in 1986, Lopez returned to competitive golf and claimed her 35th victory at the Sarasota Classic in 1987 (site of her first Tour victory)—a win that qualified her for the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, long considered the most difficult Hall of Fame in which to gain entrance. She won multiple titles between 1987-1989—three times each in 1988 and 1989—and claimed her fourth Player of the Year award (1988). In 1991, Lopez curtailed her schedule to give birth to her third daughter, but she came back strong winning twice in 1992, then once in 1993 and again in 1997. Then in 2002, Lopez decided to step away from competitive golf, announcing she would compete in only 14 events as part of her Farewell Tour. Lopez returned in 2005 to successfully captain the U.S. Solheim Cup Team to a three-point victory over the Europeans. Currently, Lopez runs Nancy Lopez Golf, a company that makes a full-line of clubs and accessories, and she does occasional television commentary. At the Sovereign Bank Charity Golf Classic, Lopez will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of her LPGA Coca-Cola Classic victory at Forsgate Country Club. Career By The Numbers Turned Pro: 1977 LPGA Tour Wins: 48 LPGA Major Wins: 3 Career Earnings: $5,320,877 Honors and Awards LPGA Rookie of the Year: 1978 Vare Trophy: 1978, 1979, 1985 LPGA Player of the Year: 1978, 1979, 1985, 1988 LPGA Tour Money Winner: 1978, 1979, 1985 LPGA Tour Hall of Fame: 1987 LPGA William and Mousie Powell Award, 1987 World Golf Hall of Fame, 1987 Solheim Cup Player: 1990 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: 1978, 1995 USGA Bob Jones Award Recipient: 1998 Solheim Cup Captain: 2005

Fuzzy Zoeller

Always a gallery favorite for his laid-back style and humor on the golf course, Fuzzy Zoeller is one of the most recognized names in professional golf. Since turning professional in 1973, Zoeller has captured 10 PGA TOUR victories and two Champions Tour titles amassing over 9.5 million in career earnings. Zoeller’s PGA TOUR victories include two majors: The Masters and the U.S. Open. In 1979, Fuzzy became one of only three golfers to have won The Masters in his first appearance in the event; the other two were the winners of the first two Masters, Horton Smith and Gene Sarazen. His U.S. Open victory took place in 1984 at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York. In 1985 Zoeller was recognized with the United States Golf Association’s Bob Jones Award, an honor given in recognition for distinguished sportsmanship in golf. Zoeller joined the Champions Tour in 2002 and won a senior major, the Senior PGA Championship that year and then in 2004 won the MasterCard Championship. For Zoeller, 2007 was a banner year recording four, top-10 finishes on Tour and earning $485,116 to put him 35th on the money list—his best showing since 2004. In February of 2008, Zoeller teamed up with friend and fellow Champions Tour player Peter Jacobsen to capture the Wendy’s Champions SKINS GAME in Kaanapali, Hawaii. His stellar play has continued through the spring and into the summer as Zoeller has recorded three additional top-25 finishes: T10 at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, T21 at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf and T24 at the FedEx Kinko’s Classic in April. Zoeller will be making his second appearance at the Sovereign Bank Charity Golf Classic. PGA Tour Legend 10 time PGA Tour winner 1979 Masters Champion 1984 US Open Winner

Amy Alcott

A member of the World Golf and LPGA Halls of Fame, Amy Alcott’s go-for-the-pin style won her 29 tournaments on Tour including five majors and earned her the reputation as one of the finest and most creative shot-makers in the game. Professional Career... After a short amateur career highlighted by a victory at the U.S. Girls Junior Championship in 1973, Amy Alcott turned pro at the age of 19. The first of Alcott’s 29 Tour victories came in only her third professional start at the Orange Blossom Classic in 1975 and led to her claiming Rookie of the Year honors. In 1976, she recorded the first of seven, multiple-win seasons with victories at the LPGA Classic and Colgate Far East Open. In 1979, Alcott secured the first of her five major championship victories at the Peter Jackson Classic (later the duMaurier Classic), in addition to capturing three other titles. Alcott’s finest year as a professional came in 1980 when she claimed another four titles, including another major at the U.S. Women’s Open. In addition, she won the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average; posted five, second-place finishes; and was in the Top 10 in 21 out of 28 tournaments. In 1983, Alcott secured her third major championship with a victory at the Nabisco Dinah Shore and became the sixth LPGA millionaire, cresting the $1 million mark at the Chrysler-Plymouth Classic. Alcott would go on to win the Dinah Shore two more times, the last in 1991, where her spontaneous “victory leap” into the greenside lake sparked what is now a tradition each year for the tournament’s winner. That win was the 29th of her career, which left her only one title shy of the minimum to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame, long considered the most difficult Hall of Fame in which to gain entrance. While Alcott chased her 30th victory (the minimum number of titles necessary to qualify for the Hall), the LPGA changed to a points-based system under which Alcott finally gained admission. She was inducted into the LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame in 1999. Alcott served as the host of the Office Depot Championship by Amy Alcott from 2001-2004. Since ending her touring days, Alcott has launched her own golf consulting company, served as a corporate and product spokesperson for a distinctive list of blue-chip companies, co-hosted her own nationally syndicated radio show and authored instructional books. In July of 2007, Alcott was named the girls’ golf coach at Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, California. Career By The Numbers... Turned Pro: 1975 LPGA Tour Wins: 29 LPGA Major Wins: 5 Career Earnings: $3,419,406 Honors and Awards... LPGA Rookie of the Year: 1975 Golf Magazine Player of the Year: 1980 Vare Trophy: 1980 YWCA Silver National Achievement: 1984 National MS Achievement Award: 1984 LPGA Founders Cup: 1985 Female Golfer of the Year, California Golf Writers Association: 1987 LPGA Tour Hall of Fame: 1999 World Golf Hall of Fame: 1999

David Feherty

David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He was raised in a family where wit came naturally. One such time David’s father was late to dinner after staying for one too many pints at the local pub. When he asked Feherty’s mother whether his dinner was still warm, she shot back, “It should be – it’s in the dog.” David enjoyed a very successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money. He was a regular on the European Tour, with victories including the ICL International, the Italian Open, Scottish Open, South Africa PGA, BMW Open, Cannes Open, and Madrid Open. He captained the winning Irish team in the 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup. And Feherty played on the European Ryder Cup Team in 1991, an experience that rejuvenated his fervor for golf. In 1997, David retired from professional golf when offered a position as a golf commentator for CBS Sports. “I always enjoyed talking more than playing, and now CBS is paying me for what I like to do most.” David’s knowledge of the game and Tour experience give him instant credibility, and his quick wit and colorful personality add a new dimension to golf telecasts. His light-hearted approach to broadcasting is appreciated by golf fans and critics. Writers have called him “The Class Clown of Commentary” and “Golf’s Ultimate Wise Guy.” And according to a February 2007 Golf Digest survey, golf fans chose David Feherty as their favorite golf announcer. David’s success extends beyond broadcasting. He is an accomplished author, writing an extremely popular monthly column for GOLF Magazine and a bi-weekly piece for their website, Golfonline.com. His books have become bestsellers – including A Nasty Bit of Rough; Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot; David Feherty’s Totally Subjective History of the Ryder Cup and An Idiot for All Seasons. David also makes appearances at various clinics and outings throughout the year. In all of his work, David’s goal is to encourage people to remember that golf is fun. “I want to entertain people. If I can’t make them laugh, I want to make them smile.” CBS Sports Golf Commentator Best selling author 10 Tour victories world wide 1991 European Ryder Cup Team member

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