The
13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort
& Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the fourth consecutive
year, April 3 – 6, 2014. 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 nearly $7 million for charities
including this year’s beneficiaries Make-A-Wish Foundation, James R. Jordan
Foundation, Keep Memory Alive, Opportunity Village and Cats Care, the NBA’s
Charlotte Bobcats’ charity arm.
“We
look forward to welcoming Michael Jordan, his celebrity invitees and fans back
to ARIA and Shadow Creek for another great year,” said Bobby Baldwin, president
and COO of ARIA. “The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational is a terrific
opportunity for us to showcase all that these beautiful destinations have to
offer while raising funds and awareness for important charitable
organizations.”
The
four-day tournament and celebration boasts incredible parties, A-list
entertainment and competitive golf. Each year, MJCI attracts an all-star lineup
of athletes and celebrities. Sports stars Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Dara
Torres and Brian Urlacher, along with actors Anthony Anderson, Brian
Baumgartner and Jesse Metcalfe are scheduled to participate in this year’s
event. Past attendees include Cedric “The Entertainer,” Chevy Chase, Brandi
Chastain, Don Cheadle, Roger Clemens, Michael Phelps, Jerry Rice, Aaron Rodgers
and Stuart Scott, among dozens of other notable figures.
Michael
Jordan said, “Each year, MJCI gets even better. I’m excited to partner once
again with ARIA and Shadow Creek to host this incredible event and support some
very worthy causes. Our guests, sponsors and fans had an amazing time last
year, and we’re looking forward to another great weekend.”
The
two rounds of the Celebrity-Amateur Competition, which pairs one celebrity
golfer with four amateur participants, will take place Thursday, April 3 and
Friday, April 4 at Shadow Creek. The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format
tournament begins Saturday, April 5 and includes only the competing
celebrities. The second and final round of MJCI will be played Sunday, April
6. 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 aria.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 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 17 years
of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up
to two children per paid adult).
All
ticketholders can enjoy complimentary shuttle service between ARIA and 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 7:30 a.m. – 2 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 aria.com, MJCIgolf.com or call (877)
253-5847.
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