2010 CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC

2010 CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC

 

Celebrity Hosts

John David Crow - Texas A&M's only Heisman Trophy winner. Drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cardinals and was selected by four Pro Bowls.  Member of the Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame and National Football Foundation Hall of Fame.

Mark Dennard - Former Aggie and NFL lineman.  Played seven years with the Miami Dolphins, two years with Philadelphia Eagles, Member of Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame and founder of the Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Golf Classic.  Owner of Wings N More.

Hunter Goodwin - Outstanding offensive lineman at Texas A&M, 1995-1996.  All SWC in 1996.  Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 4th round.  Played tight end for both the Vikings and Dolphins prior to retirement in 2003.  

 

Celebrities

Dana Batiste - Texas A&M Linebacker, 1985-1988.  Led the team in tackles with 110 in 1988.  Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1989 and received career ending injury in a pre-season game.  In 2005, Batiste was one of three Texans to play in the CBS reality golf series, "PGA Tour 18 - Golf's Ultimate Road Trip" 

Bubba Bean- Texas A&M Running back 1972-1975. All Southwest Conference 1974 and 1975. Drafted in the first round by the NFL Atlanta Falcons in 1976. Bubba has the 2nd longest run from scrimmage in Texas A&M history of 94 yards against Texas Tech, October 11, 1975 in Lubbock.

Gary Blair- Texas A&M University's Women's Basketball Head Coach.  Blair was named the 2006 National Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball News Service.  In 2007 the Women's Basketball team was the 2007 Big 12 Conference Women's Basketball Champion. In 2008, the team won the Big 12 Conference Tournament and made the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. 

Matt Bumgardner- wide reciever from 1995-1999, who is best known for his leaping grab in heavy traffic against Oklahoma State in 1997 helped the Aggies pull off a startling, come-from-behind victory that propelled A&M to the Big 12 South title.

Rich Coady - Played safety at Texas A&M, 1995-1998.  Stalwart defender made several key tackles in the Big 12 Championship Game in 1998 vs. Kansas State.  Player in the NFL, 1999-2005.

Andy Dorris- was a former professional American football defensive lineman in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and the Houston Oilers.

Bobby Joe Conrad-  A former wide reciever from Texas A&M University, Conrad played in 12 NFL seasons from 1958 to 1969 with the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys.He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

Dave Elmendorf- Elmendorf played for the A&M football team as a free safety from 1967-1970, earning All-SWC honors in 1969 and 1970 and All-American honors as a senior. Elmendorf was also an outfielder for the A&M baseball team from 1968-1971 gaining All-Southwest Conference from 69-71 and All-American honors in 1971. He played safety for nine seasons in the NFL and was part of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl XIV team. In 1997 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame. He is the "voice" of Aggie Football as an analyst on the radio.  

Jacob Green - Texas A&M Defensive End. Made All-American 1979.  Played 12 years in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks. Earned multiple All-Pro honors. Presently works for the 12th Man Foundation. 

Edd Hargett- A former quarterback for Texas A&M University, Hargett went on to play for the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Oilers

Bob Long : Texas A&M Letterman in both football and baseball 1966-1968. In the Texas Hall of Fame. Drafted by the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers in 1969. Well known for his 80 yard reception and run for a touchdown in the 1967 victory over the University of Texas.

Tank Marshall- Former Texas A&M defensive tackle. Lettered 1974-1977 and was All-SWC in 1975 and 1976. Co-winner of the Aggie Heart Award in 1976. Tank was a significant force in the Aggie defense which was ranked 1st nationally in both total defense and rushing defense and 5th nationally in scoring defense allowing only 9.5 points per game in 1975.

Ray Mickens- Played defensive back for Texas A&M, 1992-1995.  Was All-SWC 1993-1995 and All-American in 1995.  During A&M career accounted for 9 pass interceptions and 28 pass breakups.  Drafted in 1996 in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft by the New York Jets.  Had 11 pass interceptions during his NFL career prior to retiring in 2007.

Charlie Milstead -At Texas A&M University, Charlie was an outstanding quarterback. After earning his degree in engineering, he was drafted by the Houston Oilers. In 1998 he was named to the Texas High School Hall of Fame. 

Wally Moon- Played baseball and basketball at Texas A&M . Member of the Texas A&M Hall of Fame. Played professional baseball from 1954-1965 and was National League Rookie of the Year in 1954.

Terrence Murphy- Texas A&M Wide Receiver/ kick returner, 2001-2004. Holds the A&M school record for career receptions with 172 for 2600 yards and 10 touchdowns. Drafted in the NFL by the Green Bay Packers in 2005 in the second round. His career was cut short by an injury. 

Steve O'Neal-  Texas A&M standout in both football and track. Was All-SWC punter 1967-1968 and All-American in 1968. Played professional football for 5 years. Still holds the record for longest punt in NFL history of 98 yards, September 21, 1969 for New York Jets vs. Denver

Dat Nguyen (Steak & Shake Only)- Former TAMU football player where he received All-America honors as well the Lombardi Trophy and the Chuck Bednarik Award.  Dat played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. He has just returned to TAMU as the Aggies' inside linebackers coach.

Dan Pastorini- A graduate of Santa Clara University who was a National Football League quarterback for three teams; Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Mike Rohn- It's his third year as director of basketball operations at Texas A&M after spending seven years as an assistant coach to Mark Turgeon at Wichita State.

John Thornton, Senior Associate Athletic Director at TAMU -2 year letterman on the Texas A&M Basketball Team 1974 Newcomer-of-the-Year in the Southwest Conference and team MVP.  Team Captain of the 1975 Southwest Conference Champions Aggies.  Assistant Basketball Coach for Shelby Metcalf for 9 years.

Vic Schaefer- Texas A&M Women's basketball associate head coach graduated from Texas A&M in 1984. He is in his 12th season of coaching at his alma mater. With his help, the Aggies entered the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in school history and captured the team's first-ever Big 12 Conference Tournament title.

Jackie Sherrill- a former TAMU head football coach. During his 26 years as a head coach, Sherrill amassed a record of 180-120-4..

R. C. Slocum - Head football Coach at Texas A&M, 1989-2002.  He is the winningest coach in A&M Football history.  Spent 30 years as a coach at A&M.  Won the Big 12 championship in 1998.  Was SWC coach of the year 3 times.  Over 50 players were drafted into the NFL during his tenure.  In 2006, he was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Cameron Spikes- A former Aggie football player (1995-1998). Spikes was drafted in the 1999 National Football League draft to the St. Louis Rams, and was an All-American guard. Spikes played seven seasons in the NFL.

Doug Teague - Former TAMU football player (wide receiver).


Mark Thurmond- Former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1983-1990. Thurmond played with four MLB teams throughout his career.  In his career he had 314 total wins and 320 strikeouts.

Bill Walker- Veteran college basketball coach Bill Walker is in his second year as an assistant coach at Texas A&M after serving as senior athletic assistant in 2007-08.

Chris Walker - Former TAMU basketball player.


Ty Warren (No Golf)-- Defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League with two Super Bowl rings. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2003 draft. Ty is also a former Texas A&M Aggie.

Richmond Webb (Steak & Shake only)- Former Texas A&M football player who went on to play in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and Cincinatti Bengals as offensive lineman. He set team records with the Dolphins, starting a record 118  consecutive games and playing in seven Pro Bowls.

Celebrity Hosts

John David Crow - Texas A&M's only Heisman Trophy winner. Drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cardinals and was selected by four Pro Bowls.  Member of the Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame and National Football Foundation Hall of Fame.

Mark Dennard - Former Aggie and NFL lineman.  Played seven years with the Miami Dolphins, two years with Philadelphia Eagles, Member of Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame and founder of the Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Golf Classic.  Owner of Wings N More.

Hunter Goodwin - Outstanding offensive lineman at Texas A&M, 1995-1996.  All SWC in 1996.  Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 4th round.  Played tight end for both the Vikings and Dolphins prior to retirement in 2003.  

 

Celebrities

Dana Batiste - Texas A&M Linebacker, 1985-1988.  Led the team in tackles with 110 in 1988.  Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1989 and received career ending injury in a pre-season game.  In 2005, Batiste was one of three Texans to play in the CBS reality golf series, "PGA Tour 18 - Golf's Ultimate Road Trip" 

Bubba Bean- Texas A&M Running back 1972-1975. All Southwest Conference 1974 and 1975. Drafted in the first round by the NFL Atlanta Falcons in 1976. Bubba has the 2nd longest run from scrimmage in Texas A&M history of 94 yards against Texas Tech, October 11, 1975 in Lubbock.

Gary Blair- Texas A&M University's Women's Basketball Head Coach.  Blair was named the 2006 National Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball News Service.  In 2007 the Women's Basketball team was the 2007 Big 12 Conference Women's Basketball Champion. In 2008, the team won the Big 12 Conference Tournament and made the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. 

Matt Bumgardner- wide reciever from 1995-1999, who is best known for his leaping grab in heavy traffic against Oklahoma State in 1997 helped the Aggies pull off a startling, come-from-behind victory that propelled A&M to the Big 12 South title.

Rich Coady - Played safety at Texas A&M, 1995-1998.  Stalwart defender made several key tackles in the Big 12 Championship Game in 1998 vs. Kansas State.  Player in the NFL, 1999-2005.

Andy Dorris- was a former professional American football defensive lineman in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and the Houston Oilers.

Bobby Joe Conrad-  A former wide reciever from Texas A&M University, Conrad played in 12 NFL seasons from 1958 to 1969 with the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys.He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

Dave Elmendorf- Elmendorf played for the A&M football team as a free safety from 1967-1970, earning All-SWC honors in 1969 and 1970 and All-American honors as a senior. Elmendorf was also an outfielder for the A&M baseball team from 1968-1971 gaining All-Southwest Conference from 69-71 and All-American honors in 1971. He played safety for nine seasons in the NFL and was part of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl XIV team. In 1997 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame. He is the "voice" of Aggie Football as an analyst on the radio.  

Jacob Green - Texas A&M Defensive End. Made All-American 1979.  Played 12 years in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks. Earned multiple All-Pro honors. Presently works for the 12th Man Foundation. 

Edd Hargett- A former quarterback for Texas A&M University, Hargett went on to play for the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Oilers

Bob Long : Texas A&M Letterman in both football and baseball 1966-1968. In the Texas Hall of Fame. Drafted by the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers in 1969. Well known for his 80 yard reception and run for a touchdown in the 1967 victory over the University of Texas.

Tank Marshall- Former Texas A&M defensive tackle. Lettered 1974-1977 and was All-SWC in 1975 and 1976. Co-winner of the Aggie Heart Award in 1976. Tank was a significant force in the Aggie defense which was ranked 1st nationally in both total defense and rushing defense and 5th nationally in scoring defense allowing only 9.5 points per game in 1975.

Ray Mickens- Played defensive back for Texas A&M, 1992-1995.  Was All-SWC 1993-1995 and All-American in 1995.  During A&M career accounted for 9 pass interceptions and 28 pass breakups.  Drafted in 1996 in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft by the New York Jets.  Had 11 pass interceptions during his NFL career prior to retiring in 2007.

Charlie Milstead -At Texas A&M University, Charlie was an outstanding quarterback. After earning his degree in engineering, he was drafted by the Houston Oilers. In 1998 he was named to the Texas High School Hall of Fame. 

Wally Moon- Played baseball and basketball at Texas A&M . Member of the Texas A&M Hall of Fame. Played professional baseball from 1954-1965 and was National League Rookie of the Year in 1954.

Terrence Murphy- Texas A&M Wide Receiver/ kick returner, 2001-2004. Holds the A&M school record for career receptions with 172 for 2600 yards and 10 touchdowns. Drafted in the NFL by the Green Bay Packers in 2005 in the second round. His career was cut short by an injury. 

Steve O'Neal-  Texas A&M standout in both football and track. Was All-SWC punter 1967-1968 and All-American in 1968. Played professional football for 5 years. Still holds the record for longest punt in NFL history of 98 yards, September 21, 1969 for New York Jets vs. Denver

Dat Nguyen (Steak & Shake Only)- Former TAMU football player where he received All-America honors as well the Lombardi Trophy and the Chuck Bednarik Award.  Dat played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. He has just returned to TAMU as the Aggies' inside linebackers coach.

Dan Pastorini- A graduate of Santa Clara University who was a National Football League quarterback for three teams; Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Mike Rohn- It's his third year as director of basketball operations at Texas A&M after spending seven years as an assistant coach to Mark Turgeon at Wichita State.

John Thornton, Senior Associate Athletic Director at TAMU -2 year letterman on the Texas A&M Basketball Team 1974 Newcomer-of-the-Year in the Southwest Conference and team MVP.  Team Captain of the 1975 Southwest Conference Champions Aggies.  Assistant Basketball Coach for Shelby Metcalf for 9 years.

Vic Schaefer- Texas A&M Women's basketball associate head coach graduated from Texas A&M in 1984. He is in his 12th season of coaching at his alma mater. With his help, the Aggies entered the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in school history and captured the team's first-ever Big 12 Conference Tournament title.

Jackie Sherrill- a former TAMU head football coach. During his 26 years as a head coach, Sherrill amassed a record of 180-120-4..

R. C. Slocum - Head football Coach at Texas A&M, 1989-2002.  He is the winningest coach in A&M Football history.  Spent 30 years as a coach at A&M.  Won the Big 12 championship in 1998.  Was SWC coach of the year 3 times.  Over 50 players were drafted into the NFL during his tenure.  In 2006, he was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Cameron Spikes- A former Aggie football player (1995-1998). Spikes was drafted in the 1999 National Football League draft to the St. Louis Rams, and was an All-American guard. Spikes played seven seasons in the NFL.

Doug Teague - Former TAMU football player (wide receiver).


Mark Thurmond- Former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1983-1990. Thurmond played with four MLB teams throughout his career.  In his career he had 314 total wins and 320 strikeouts.

Bill Walker- Veteran college basketball coach Bill Walker is in his second year as an assistant coach at Texas A&M after serving as senior athletic assistant in 2007-08.

Chris Walker - Former TAMU basketball player.


Ty Warren (No Golf)-- Defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League with two Super Bowl rings. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2003 draft. Ty is also a former Texas A&M Aggie.

Richmond Webb (Steak & Shake only)- Former Texas A&M football player who went on to play in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and Cincinatti Bengals as offensive lineman. He set team records with the Dolphins, starting a record 118  consecutive games and playing in seven Pro Bowls.