2014 Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge

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Thanks for the support over the last 30 years!

Jaws Celebrity Golf Dates Set

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2014 Dates: May 18-19

Heres's a video look at the 2013 Jaws Celebrity Golf Challenge as we gear up for the 30th anniversary.

The event featured Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco, the LPGA's Michelle Wie, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and many other local and national celebrities.

CSN Showing Off the VIPs

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Your browser does not support iframes. Comcast SportsNet Features Jaws Tournament

Michelle & Morgan Tweet It Up

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@jawsespn @jawsgolf @jawsyouthplay thanks for having me today! #goodtimes twitter.com/themichellewie…
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) May 20, 2013

A huge thank you to @jawsgolf for hosting me and @millerbode We had such an awesome day! ⛳
— Morgan Miller (@MorganEBeck) May 20, 2013

Afternoon Scramble Winners

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Jaws Posing with Ellsworth, Edwards,
Cornew, Nigro & Crowley

The afternoon "Closing Drive" champion is Constellation, one of the Event Premiere Sponsors.

Celebrity Herm Edwards (ESPN) helps Dave Ellsworth, Ken Cornew, Joe Nigro and Jack Crowly shoot a round of 56, 14-under par.

Constellation finishes one shot ahead of the Outback Subaru group with celebrity Dr. Lem Burnham and Norris Sales with its celebrity Hugh Green. Burnham (DL) & Green (LB) are both former NFL defensive players.

Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco is the long drive champion, while two women, Jesse Petrongolo and Luanne Kwelty, take home closest to the pins awards. Here's a look at all your "Closing Drive" award winner.

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Vizio Putting Contest

19 golfers made the tricky putt during the Vizio Contest and were entered into the drawing for a 32" Vizio HDTV.

It was skill that got Jesse Petrongolo into the drawing and luck that had his name pulled.

Congrats!

Petrongolo Picks Up the Prize from Jaws

On Course Highlights

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Herm Edwards Celebrates as Michelle Wie Reacts

Jaws from the Fairway with Michelle Wie

Flacco Finds Another Birdie

BJ Jaworski, Jaws & Michelle Wie

Hugh Green on the First Tee

18th Green with Atlantic City Skyline

Stars Shine at ACCC

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(l-r) Dr. J, Edwards, Wie, Jaws & Flacco

The stars are always top notch and this year's collection is no different.

Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco and LPGA member Michelle Wie anchored the afternoon session which also featured Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Herm Edwards and Dr. Lem Burnham.

After Wie hit the ceremonial tee shot to begin the "Closing Drive" scramble, she toured the Atlantic City Country Club and played a few holes. Flacco was a key contributor to his group and took home
top honors in the long drive contest.

Michelle Montage

Photos Courtesy: Shamus Lahman, @SHLahman

Morning Scramble Winners

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(l-r) Milner, Esgro, Paolantonio, Slack & Roesler

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio helped Wyanoke win this year's morning Kick-Off Scramble at a blistering 14-under par round of 56.

Wyanoke was composed of Bill Milner, Rob Esgro, Peter Slack and Andy Roesler.

Second place went to Harrah's Resort Team XI led by former Philadelphia Wings Great Jake Bergey after matching cards with the Forester (Subaru) Team. Both teams finished with a 57, but it's Harrah's over Forester (3rd place) and its celebrity Mark Moseley, the 1982 NFL MVP.

Here's a look at all the AM on-course Contest Winners, including former Buffalo Bills WR Andre Reed and his long drive title.

National Pride & Long Drives

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Taylor Sings while Joe Flacco & Michelle Wie Listen

Country singer Doreen Taylor gets the afternoon session underway with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

After Taylor belted out the national anthem, players saw RE/MAX long drive finalist Bobby Bradley belt out 375 yard drives.

Bobby Bradley

Bradley is a former #1 MLB draft pick ('99 Pirates, 8th overall) who, because of an arm injury, now helps raise money for charity golf tournaments.

On the par 5 6th hole, Bradley teed off for every group of the day. If a player knocked in the second shot for an albatross (double eagle) they won a 3-day trip for two (2) to The 2014 Masters.

97.5, The Fanatic host Mike Missanelli reported a lip out from his group for a near hole-in-two, but that's as close as anyone got to claiming the prize.

Bradley's bombs helped raise more than $10,000.

Bradley Bombs Away

Morgan Miller's Monster Drive

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20/10 Solutions Take The Tee

Jeff Fink, Doug Grove, Morgan Miller,

Joe Warner, Mike Silinskas

Professional volleyball player & model, Morgan Miller, shows the boys how it's done with a booming drive that literally causes jaws to drop. Not bad since Morgan took up this "easy" game only 6 months ago.

Girl Power!

"I'd take Morgan over me in a scramble since she has the advantage of teeing off from the ladies tees" said husband and Olympic Gold Medalist Skier, Bode Miller.

And the Most Creative Pants Award

Goes to Joe Warner

Former NFL Players Represent

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Seth Fox, Frank Newman, Warrick Dunn,

Andrew Petack, Dana Walters

Former Tampa Bay & Atlanta running back Warrick Dunn is in the field, joining Andre Reed, Warrick Dunn & Harold Carmichael (among many others) in the morning scramble.

Dunn's Approach Shot

Andre Reed (center) & the Under Armour Foursome

Sponsor Village

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Thanks To All Our Fantastic Sponsors

Before and after players golf, they're treated to everything our sponsors are offering in their tents and stations. Walk around and check out the cool Peanut Chews van, grab a Dunkin Donut, some Johnny Walker, or check out the Nike Store.

Everybody Loves Peanut Chews

Keep The Gnats Away

With Rocky Patel Cigars

Nice Drive

Courtesy of Hyundai

We'll let you know if somebody is lucky enough to get a hole in one!

Colorful Collection

Viking Cooking School

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Birdies & Eagles On The Menu

RJCGC Guestss Are Cooking at Harrah's

Class is in session as Viking Cooking School presented by Harrah's Resort and showing Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge guests how to make a Bahama Mama, Grilled Coconut Shrimp and Banana Ice-Cream.

Hy & Terri Goldberg

Chris O'Connor & Sylvia Rudnicki Learning Tricks of the Trade

Morning Scramble Underway

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Teams Are In Full Swing

Atlantic City Country Club

Bode Miller (right) Ready To Jawar"ski" The Slopes of ACCC

Team Soul: Clint Dolezel, Anthony Tornetta,

Robyn Colajezzi, Dan Radabaugh, & Joel Richman

Team Soul's fivesome on the tee having a great time, looking to win some prizes.

Joel & Anthony are guests today of the American Red Cross.

After Hours, Still Going Strong

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Johnnie Walker Lounge

Former Eagles DT Hollis Thomas Raises the Outdoor Roof

Jonathan Stupar (right) Learning the Johnnie Walker Basics

Rocky Patel Cigars the Perfect Compliment for Johnnie Walker

How Tweet it is

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@jawsgolf having an incredible time at Ron Jaworski's celebrity golf challenge weekend in Atlantic city. To benefit Jaws Youth playbook.
— Marc Jackson (@Jacko2544) May 20, 2013

Having a ball @jawsgolf pairing party. (@ The Pool After Dark - @harrahsresort) 4sq.com/10f3ZtK
— LaMar Campbell (@LifeAfterTGame) May 20, 2013

Pairings Party Highlights

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Presented by Kettle One | The Pool at Harrah's Resort

The Pool at Harrah's the Perfect Setting

(l-r) Jaws, Olympic Gold Medalist Bode Miller & Tom Gamble

Bikini Team's Floating Greens presented by Stopain Cold

Bode & Morgan Miller

Rare Vickski Jersey Signed by Jaws & Vick

Michelle Kalev (20/10 Solutions) the Diamond Pendant Winner
(l-r) Hy Goldberg of Safian & Rudolph, Kalev & Jaws

Kyle Allen, Hall of Famer Dr. J & Dan Curran

David Ellsworth, Ken Cornew & Joe Nigro of Constellation

are Just Like Jaws

How Suite it is with Goldenberg's Peanut Chews

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Hospitality Suite

Nick Valentino & Robyn Colajezzi with Goldenberg's Bob Zender (right)

NBAer & Temple Star Marc Jackson

J.R. & Gina Coleman (HB Frazer Company) Enjoying Peanut Chews

Instant Classic with Instagram & Mystery Prize

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Follow On Instagram to Win the Mystery Prize

With the Peanut Chews Hospitality Suite open for business (Noon - 5 PM), the 2013 Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge is officially underway!

And as the two full days of fun kicks off we're launching our newest social media tool with the jawsgolf Instagram account. Guests, sponsors, volunteers, celebrities and everyone interested in the
Jaws Youth Playbook mission will see a lot more pictures as we give you a taste of the action as quickly as possible.

As an incentive to follow jawsgolf on Instagram we're offering a cool mystery prize to one of our first followers. The first 10 accounts will be entered into a random drawing where one winner will take home the goods.

Thanks again for all your support and look forward to seeing you on Instagram!

Twitter Chatter

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Can't wait to get the @jawsgolf weekend started. Should be a lot of fun for a great cause.
— Anthony (@atornetta) May 18, 2013

Honored to be performing the national anthem this Monday at the @jawsgolf celebrity tournament in Atlantic City!#doreentaylorlive
— Doreen Taylor (@DoreenTaylor) May 19, 2013

Guess who just scored tickets to the @jawsgolf Celebirty Pairings Party this Sunday...this girl! @poolafterdark here we come!
— C.Hayes (@HayesInTheCity) May 17, 2013

Will be proudly attending the Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge in AC this weekend, a top notch charity event! @jawsgolf @jawsyouthplay
— Steve Jeffries (@steveprecision1) May 17, 2013

Don't Get Cooked, Sign up Now!

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Viking Cooking School presented by Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
Monday 10:30 AM

The Viking Cooking School Girls Night Out Bahama Mamas class is almost sold out, as less than 10 spots remain.

Professional chefs will teach you their tricks of the trade while making scrumptious gourmet dishes. The menu includes grilled coconut shrimp, chocolate-covered rum balls, banana ice cream and more!

Pre-registration is required; contact Trish@ronjaworski.com before this event is sold out.

Bon Appétit!

Live Auction Features Super Bowl Trip!

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Every year the highlight of the Pairings Party is the Live Auction.

This year's big ticket item is a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium across the river from New York City!

Live Auction Items

Super Bowl Extravaganza!

two (2) tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII
four-night (4) stay in a New York hotel
two (2) tickets to Jaws' NY Cigar Party

Once-in-a-Lifetime Three-Day Golf Experience: Pebble Beach

Golf for four (4) at Pebble Beach, Spy Glass & Spanish Bay
airfare
three (3) night stay at The Lodge at Pebble Beach

Eagles/Redskins Road Trip: Season Opener

two (2) game tickets & field passes
two-night (2) stay at Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
threesome round of golf at Congressional Golf Club

Memorable Golfing Experience: Trump National

twosome round of golf with Eagles Announcers Mike Quick & Merrill Reese
VIP transportation to Trump National
lunch & more!

Pairings Party Paraphernalia!

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A look at some of the highlights for this year's Pairings Party:

Its in the Bag!

Featuring designer handbags, the latest golf bags and everything
in between.

Kate Spade, Mark Jacobs, Nike and more will be up for grabs

$20 per ticket, 3 for $50, 10 for $100

Diamond Bar presented by Safian & Rudolph Jewelers

One lucky lady will win a 14k white gold pendant!

Bikini Team's Floating Greens presented by Stopain Cold

Chip shot on the Harrah's Pool floating green and DOUBLE your money.
A hole in one = TEN TIMES your money.

$20 a shot

Silent Auction

Guests will use BidPal, an interactive wireless automated
silent auction bidding process.

Highlights Include:

One-of-a-kind Eagles #7 “Vickski” Framed Jersey Autographed by Michael Vick and Ron Jaworski

More Items

Live Auction

Super Bowl Extravaganza!

Once-in-a-Lifetime Three-Day Golf Experience: Pebble Beach

Eagles/Redskins Road trip

Memorable Golfing Experience: Trump National

Sunday Schedule

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Hospitality Suite presented by Goldenberg's Peanut Chews
Noon - 5pm | Location posted at Hotel Registration

As you arrive for the Celebrity Golf Challenge Weekend stop by for snacks, refreshments and Goldenberg's Peanut Chews. Alcohol is not served in the Hospitality Suite.

Pairings Party presented by Kettle One
7:00-10:00 PM | The Pool at Harrah's Resort

The center piece of the tournament features food, cocktails, exciting silent and live auctions, a Bikini Golf Challenge presented by Stopain and a handbag auction for the ladies!

Plus, every lady will have a chance to win a half carat diamond from our friends at Safian & Rudolph.

Johnnie Walker Lounge presented by Johnnie Walker
10:00 - 11:00 pm | The Pool's Outdoor Patio

Join us after the Pairings Party to wind-down with some of the world's most revered single-malt scotch and a Rocky Patel cigar.