Tiger Jam Returns to Las Vegas with Star-Studded Weekend Benefitting TGR Foundation May 18-19
Tiger Jam, an exclusive two-day charity event hosted by Tiger Woods, returns to Las Vegas for an action-packed weekend of world-class golf, high-stakes poker and elite VIP experiences benefitting TGR Foundation’s college-access programs on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 (Pictured: Daniel Negreanu in 2017 – Photo credit: Powers Imagery).
This year, Tiger Jam guests can expect to be wowed throughout the weekend, from celebrity guests to incredible entertainment all weekend long.
Tiger Woods at Shadow Creek
Photo credit: Powers Imagery
Tiger Jam will kick off on Friday, May 18 with a morning golf outing at the exclusive Shadow Creek golf course, a bucket list course among avid golf fans. Participants will have a chance to play alongside A-list celebrities including NFL superstars Reggie Bush and Larry Fitzgerald, golf influencer Paige Spiranac and former Miss America Kira Kazantsev. Prior to Friday’s golf outing, select VIP guests will participate in a private Q&A session with Woods. As a bonus, Instagram sensation Joshua Kelley will perform his viral hole-in-one trick shots and attendees can take advantage of a complimentary barber in the Shadow Creek locker room.
Darius Rucker in concert in 2017
Photo credit: Powers Imagery
Tiger’s Poker Night presented by the World Poker Tour (WPT), an exclusive charity poker tournament hosted by Woods, returns Friday evening at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Joining guests at Tiger’s Poker Night this year is Instagram success story Napkin Killa, a cartoon artist who has entertained crowds at events like New York Fashion Week, Super Bowl 50 and the GRAMMYs will draw his famous cocktail napkin portraits of Tiger Jam guests.
A morning golf tournament at Shadow Creek and a par-3 challenge, hosted by Golf Channel’s Blair O’Neal, will precede Saturday’s festivities. 18birdies, a new partner this year, will provide players real time scoring of the tournament on the 18Birdies app. The highly anticipated main event will kick-off with a VIP reception, emceed by Chris Harrison of “The Bachelor.” Attendees will be welcomed to the reception in true Las Vegas charm by an Elvis impersonator and jugglers. The reception will wrap with a speech by Woods and a live auction filled with luxury items and one-of-a-kind experiences, including a day spent with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, who will join Chris Harrison on stage to help auction off the package. An intimate benefit concert presented by ACURA will entertain guests at MGM Grand, followed by an unforgettable VIP post-party at Topgolf Las Vegas. Guests will be able to work on their swing and their dance moves with music spun by DJ Suga Ray and cap off the night with fun beverage options and Chippo Golf, the official branding partner of Tiger Jam 2018, to keep the fun going all night long.
As Tiger Jam expands its charitable impact, TGR Foundation continues to set the bar for premium charity events. All proceeds from the event will help TGR Foundation equip underserved students with the tools and support to exceed any and all expectations in school and beyond. Those who are unable to attend in person are able to follow all the action on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter via @TGRLiveEvents.
For more information on Tiger Jam, visit www.tigerjam.com or call Matt Cusick at 949-725-3003.