Driving Fore a Cause
1972 Undefeated Dolphin Hall-of-Famers Support Virginia Key Beach Park
Trust
(Miami, FL
November 17, 2011)—
NFL Pro Hall-of-Famer Larry Little is lending support
with his undefeated Miami Dolphin team in hosting the 5th
Annual Larry Little Legends Golf Classic at the
Inverrary Country Club located at 3840 Inverrary Blvd, Lauderhill,
FL 33319 on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 8:30am. All proceeds
from the tournament will benefit the restoration, operation and
capital improvement projects at the Historic Virginia Key
Beach Park (HVKBP).
The Inverrary Country Club features an 18-hole “West” course
highlighting its 6,621 yards of golf on beautiful Bermuda grass and
has hosted several PGA and LPGA events.
Sponsored by the Calder Casino & Race Course,
the 2011 Larry Little Legends Golf Classic will launch a
two-day event with a V.I.P. Cocktail Party on the evening of
Thursday, December 1st at the Calder Casino & Race
Course, 21001 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.
Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on appealing auction
items and engage in an enjoyable meet & greet with celebrity Hall of
Fame golfers like Bobby Bell, Ted Hendricks, Dwight Stevenson, Leroy
Kelly and Ricky Jackson, members of the 1972 undefeated Dolphin team
and an array of influential guests.
“Over the years, I’ve realized how exceptional and important it is
to give to the community. Being the spokesperson for Virginia Key
Beach Park Trust allows me to lend my support and efforts to this
historical jewel, hopefully inspiring change and unity. In addition
to what the Trust has done to preserve history, I call on fellow
community leaders both in sports and other arenas to assist in
supporting and uplifting the beautiful nature and value of Historic
Virginia Key Beach Park. It really is a wonderful cause,” says Larry
Little.
Participants will begin the second day with a pre-event breakfast
followed by warm-ups beside the driving range. At the ‘shot-gun’
opening, golfers will be paired with famous sports figures where
they will then begin to compete. Post-competition events will
feature an awards banquet and prizes, with all proceeds benefiting
the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust.
Additional sponsors include the Miami Dolphins, American
Airlines, The Produce Connection, Warren Henry, Ryder System,
Bacardi, Five Brothers Produce, Community Bank of Florida, Publix,
S&L Beans, Miami-Dade Fair, Miami-Dade County and Mercedes Benz.
For further information about the Larry Little Legends Golf Classic
or sponsorships contact Ingrid Stuart, at 954.867.6511 or email at
istuart@miamigov.com
For more information on Virginia Key Beach Trust or media inquiries,
contact Kechi Okpala at 305.960.4618 or email at
KOkpala@miamigov.com.
Visit our website at
www.virginiakeybeachpark.net.
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Photo Attached: Mr. Larry Little
About HVKBP:
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP), established on August 1,
1945 as Miami’s ‘Colored Only Beach’ immediately became a spot for
social gatherings to tourists and residents who made trips to enjoy
amenities such as the carousel, the dancing pavilion or the
mini-train that would run through the enormous park. Former City of
Miami Commissioner, M. Athalie Range was instrumental, together with
the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, in adding this remarkable
landmark to the National Register of Historic Places in June 2002.
Now, characterized by a unique and fragile natural environment, the
City of Miami’s largest recreational jewel serves as the ultimate
recreational location for those who want to bask in the splendor of
the sun and ocean.