Michael Douglas & Friends Presented by Lexus Celebrity Golf Event Telecast

Michael Douglas & Friends Presented by Lexus Celebrity Golf Event Telecast

What: Telecast of the seventh annual Michael Douglas & Friends Presented by Lexus celebrity golf event

When: Sunday, May 15, 4-6 p.m. EDT on NBC Sports

Who: Celebrity golfers included Michael Douglas, Alice Cooper, Kenny G, Andy Garcia, Teri Hatcher, Matt Lauer, Heather Locklear, William Petersen, Richie Sambora, Martin Sheen, James Woods and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Joining the celebrities were renowned golf coaches Butch Harmon, Jim McLean and Dean Reinmuth.

Why: Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund, a non-profit organization that provides health and social services to people working in the entertainment industry.

Event: The tournament took place on May 1 at the Cascata Golf Club in Las Vegas, and was taped for exclusive airing on NBC Sports. The celebrities were divided into three teams and played a 9-hole game. Prior to the game, the celebrities participated in the Lexus Celebrity Putting Challenge.

Auction: May 9-19 on eBay will be an auction featuring items from the golf tournament signed by the celebrities, as well as VIP trips, celebrity experiences and the all-new 2006 Lexus RX 400h (hybrid) SUV.

CONTACT: Steve Honig The Honig Company, Inc. 310-246-1801 press@honigcompany.com

PRNewswire -- May 6

Source: Motion Picture & Television Fund

Contact: Steve Honig of The Honig Company, Inc., +1-310-246-1801, press@honigcompany.com, for Motion Picture & Television Fund

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