LA QUINTA, Calif. – Among the initial celebrity athletes and entertainers who are scheduled to play in the first four rounds (72 holes) of the 52nd Bob Hope Classic, Jan. 17-23, others include: musicians Alice Cooper, Tommy Thayer (KISS guitarist) and Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles), country music singer Pat Green, actors Craig T. Nelson (Parenthood), Anthony Anderson (Law and Order), Rob Morrow (Numb3ers, Northern Exposure), Peter Gallagher (Covert Action, The OC, Mr. Deeds), Scott Wolf (V, Party of Five), Joel Gretsch (V), Oliver Hudson (Rules of Engagement), Kyle MacLachlan (Desperate Housewives), and Nigel Lythgoe (So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol producer), actor/comedian Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live, Happy Gilmore, Weeds), actor/comedian/game show host John O’Hurley, comedians Tom Dreesen and Ron White, Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria, former National Football League and Major League Baseball star Bo Jackson, NFL Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver and NFL Network analyst Sterling Sharpe, former NFL wide receiver Willie Gault, sports broadcaster Ann Liguori, and television news personality Bret Baier.
In 51 years, the Classic has donated nearly $49 million to charities throughout the Coachella Valley. bobhopeclassic.com or call 1.888.MRBHOPE (672.4673).