A-list celebrities, sports figures, and entertainment industry icons came together for the seventh annual Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic at BIGHORN Golf Club in Palm Desert. The event supports nonprofit organizations that uplift young people and adults in the areas of health, wellness, faith, and mentorship.
“Growing up in Watts and Compton, my parents instilled in me values and life lessons that helped me navigate tough times,” says the tournament’s namesake. “It is that guidance that led me to partner with organizations dedicated to educating and mentoring our youth, providing them with confidence, protection, and hope.”
BIGHORN Golf Club is home to two world-renowned golf courses — the Arthur Hills-designed Mountains Course and the Tom Fazio-designed Canyons Course — and has hosted legendary tournaments such as The Skins Game, The Battle at BIGHORN, and the LPGA Samsung World Championship.
Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson and Don Cheadle.
The Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic started with a VIP Welcome Reception & Pairings Party featuring dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a cigar lounge. The golf tournament teed off the following day after a celebrity photo session. Participants included Don Cheadle, Cedric the Entertainer, Alex English, Alissa Kacar, Byron Scott, Carter Thicke, Chris Hale, Chris Spencer, Christian Okoye, David Justice, Dave Winfield, Debbe Dunning, Dennis Haysbert, DL Hughley, Dondre Whitfield, Flex Alexander, Gary Payton, Geena Martinez, Galen Gering, Grant Fuhr, Glynn Turman, JaRule, Kenny Lofton, Maiya Tanaka, Misa Tanaka, Marcellus Wiley, Mazelyn Taddei, Mike Phillips, Michael Irby, Mitch Richmond, Norm Nixon, Ozzie Smith, Peter MacKenzie, Pete Shaw, Richard Dent, Roland Martin, Stephen Bishop, Sterling Sharpe, Steve Garvey, and Willie Gault.
Lexus was the presenting sponsor, with additional support from apparel sponsor Eastside Golf.
Cedric the Entertainer, Mayor Karen Bass, and Marlon Wayans.
Cedric the Entertainer.
Chris Spencer, Glynn Turman, David Justice, Kainon Jasper, and Byron Scott.
Marlon Wayans.
Stephen Bishop.
Mayor Karen Bass and Anthony Anderson.
Marlon Wayans and Anthony Anderson.
Ja Rule and Anthony Anderson.
