The 12th
Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort
& Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the third consecutive
year, April 4 –7, 2013. Tickets are now
on sale for one of celebrity golf’s most popular events, giving spectators
access to the acclaimed Shadow Creek Golf Course as the biggest names in sports
and entertainment gather for four days of competitive golf and special events,
while raising money for several worthy charitable organizations.
Since
its inception in 2001, MJCI has raised more than $6 million for charity. This year, the event beneficiaries include
the Make-A-Wish Foundation, James R. Jordan Foundation, Opportunity Village and
Cats Care, the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats’ charity arm, as well as the participating
celebrities’ charities of choice.
“ARIA
and Shadow Creek are proud to host the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational
for the tournament’s third year in Las Vegas,” said Bobby Baldwin, President
and CEO of CityCenter. “Opening Shadow Creek to the public for such a great
cause is something we look forward to every year, and we’re excited to see
Michael, his celebrity invitees and fans once again as they gather to raise
funds and awareness for these important charities.”
The
four-day tournament and celebration boasts incredible parties, A-list
entertainment and competitive golf. MJCI has attracted celebrity and
sports-star appearances by Jordan, Aaron Rodgers, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey,
Jr., Brandi Chastain, Stuart Scott, Roger Clemens, Brian Baumgartner, Drew
Brees, Cedric “The Entertainer”, among dozens of other notable figures in
previous years.
Michael
Jordan said, “2012’s event was an amazing weekend for the tournament’s guests,
partners and fans. As always, the hospitality at ARIA exceeded all
expectations, and Shadow Creek proved as beautiful and challenging as ever. I’m
excited for yet another successful tournament and look forward to spending time
with friends while raising funds for some great causes.”
The
first of two rounds of the Celebrity-Amateur Competition, which pair one
celebrity golfer with four amateur participants, will take place Thursday,
April 4 and Friday, April 5 at Shadow Creek. The MJCI two-person, 36-hole
scramble format tournament begins Saturday, April 6 and includes only the
competing celebrities. The second and final round of the MJCI will be played
Sunday, April 7. Additional festivities
and events surrounding the Saturday and Sunday competition, as well as celebrity
participants and guests, will be announced in the near future.
Tickets
are on sale and available at all 10 MGM Resorts’ box offices and concierge
desks in Las Vegas, and online at arialasvegas.com, mjcigolf.com and
shadowcreek.com. Fans who wish to
experience this exclusive event can purchase daily or weekly general admission
and VIP ticket packages. VIP guests will enjoy added perks including free
general admission parking at Shadow Creek (a $10 daily value), unparalleled
views from multiple open-air VIP hospitality decks, complimentary food and
full-service bars.
Prices
are as follows:
Daily
General Admission Pass
$30/Thursday-Sunday
Weekly
General Admission Pass
$100/Thursday-Sunday
Daily
VIP Pass
$150/Thursday-Sunday
Weekly
VIP Pass
$500/Thursday-Sunday
Discounted
tickets are available for military service members, senior citizens 65 years of
age or older and college/university students with valid identification. Each
group will receive 25 percent off of daily or weekly general admission tickets.
Additionally, the tournament offers a “Bring the Kids for Free” general
admission ticket pass, which provides access to Shadow Creek for youth 16 years
of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up
to two children per paid adult).
All
ticketholders can enjoy a complimentary shuttle service between ARIA &
Shadow Creek. Shuttles will depart every 30 minutes from ARIA’s North Valet
entrance Thursday and Friday of the tournament from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday
and Sunday from 7 a.m.- 12 p.m. Continuous return service from Shadow Creek to
ARIA will be provided until 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For
more information about MJCI, visit arialasvegas.com, MJCIgolf.com or call (877)
253-5847.
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