Invited Celebrity Classic to be hosted by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts

December 2, 2022
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The group returns as the presenting sponsor of the tournament for the second annual event.

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is returning as the presenting sponsor for the Invited Celebrity Classic golf tournament, which will take place at Las Colinas Country Club on April 21-23, 2023.

This is the second annual event with a field of celebrity golfers that will compete alongside top PGA Tour champions. 

Invited CEO David Pillsbury commented: "We are building a new tradition in Dallas-Ft. Worth as the Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts brings the worlds of entertainment, sports and golf together in a fun, relaxed and entertaining atmosphere.

"Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is well-known as a leader in hospitality as well as the work they do in giving back through their charitable efforts which will only help grow and enhance the tournament in its second year."

The Invited Celebrity Classic will feature 78 PGA Tour professionals and 40 celebrities from the sports and entertainment industry. The professionals will play 54 holes of stroke play for a purse of $2m with the celebrities in a separate $500,000 competition. 

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Senior Executive Officer Janie Dillard said: "Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is proud to sponsor and support complimentary general admission tickets for fans in the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area for the Invited Celebrity Classic on Sunday, April 23.

"This is the second year we've partnered with the Celebrity Classic tournament, and our partnership has continued to grow and evolve with a shared culture of respect, innovation, and entertainment. We are looking forward to another must-see PGA Tour Champions event."

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts are owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, which is the third-largest Indian Nation in the US. 

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