Big names in sports and entertainment will be in South Walton for the 17th Annual South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic (Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2013).

This celebrity golf tournament raises funds for the Working Warrior Nation, which helps the country’s veterans find meaningful employment and achieve economic independence. Returning to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the tournament will be played on the Baytowne Golf Club and Raven Golf Club courses and feature celebrity events held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.

“This event is celebrating its 17th year and has built a strong reputation among golfers and celebrities,” said Tournament Director Charlie Haje. “We’re excited to be back at Sandestin and working with some great celebrities who are eager to support our nation’s heroes.”

Tickets are available for the live comedy show and concert that’s taking place on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Emerald Ballroom. The evening will feature comedian Henry Cho as emcee, America’s top sleight of hand artist and mentalist David Magee, renowned comedian Sonya White, Nashville Singer/Songwriter Eric Heatherly, the talented singing trio The American Three, and one of the area’s favorite local bands, Jones & Company. Tickets are $50/general admission, $300/VIP and $25/general admission for military with valid ID.

The two-day event includes a 36-hole format over two courses, and features talented sports and entertainment celebrities. LPGA player Jane Park, Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Phil Niekro and Bill Mazeroski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks and Major League Baseball player, Don Larsen — who pitched the only perfect game in the history of the World Series — are among the many sports celebrities and athletes that will be participating this year.

Notable personalities from the entertainment industry, including Patrick Warburton, who played Elaine’s on-again, off-again boyfriend on the hit sitcom Seinfeld and Audrey’s husband Jeff on the sitcom Rules of Engagement and Grammy nominated jazz musician and saxophonist Ski Johnson will join many others to lend their time and talents for a great cause.

Players will play two award-winning Sandestin golf courses. The Raven Golf Club — home to the 2006 and 2007 Boeing Championship part of the PGA Champions Tour — is masterfully designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. to complement the marshes and pine trees of the Northwest Florida landscape. The visually stunning 6,900-yard, par 71 course has been recognized among the “Best Tour Courses You Can Play” by Golfweek. Players will also tee off at the Baytowne Golf Club, which takes players from the beach to the bay and boasts the only elevation change course in the area. Designed by Tom Jackson, the 6,805 yard, par 71 course was twice hailed by Golf Digest as one of the “Places to Play” with a 4 ½ star rating.

There are several celebrity events that will be held throughout the tournament, including the Thursday evening welcome reception and Friday night Celebrity Gala, including a comedy show and live and silent auction. On Saturday afternoon, players and their guests will relax and celebrate their achievement during the post-round cookout and awards ceremony at the Raven Golf Club. At 7 p.m. tournament players will enjoy a live comedy show and concert at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, featuring comedian Henry Cho. Cho has been a standup comedian for nearly 30 years and has enjoyed appearances on many sitcoms.

Special lodging rates are available through tournament sponsors– Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Hilton Sandestin and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

For more information, visit the official website or call Tournament Director Charlie Haje at 850-259-6334.