March 29, 1999

LAS VEGAS - An array of former and current coaching greats will be part of the star-studded field featured at the inaugural John Robinson Celebrity Invitational presented by Del Webb, the school announced Monday.

Joining UNLV's new head coach on the links will be former Oakland Raiders and current broadcasting legend John Madden. New commitments include former UCLA head man Terry Donahue and Michigan legend Bo Schembechler.

Also on board is Washington Redskins head coach Norv Turner as well as two of the nation's top current collegiate coaches, R.C. Slocum of Texas A&M and Bruce Snyder of Arizona State.

Spots are still available for the three-day, 36-hole event scheduled for April 29-May 1. Foursomes are $5,000 with all proceeds directly benefiting UNLV's football program.

Call Jim Bolla at 895-1508 for information. Tee sponsorships also are available by calling Matt Muldoon at 895-1518.

The schedule of events kicks off with a pairing party hosted by Bally's Hotel on April 29. The following two days will offer 18 holes each in a tournament format at the new courses at Del Webb's Anthem.

Each foursome will be teamed with a different celebrity entry both days and will experience one round at The Anthem Country Club (Friday) and then The Revere at Anthem (Saturday).

The five-player scramble will end both days with a social as well as live and silent auctions featuring many one-of-a-kind items and memorabilia such as tickets to the NCAA 2000 Final Four and Super Bowl XXXIV.

Celebrities previously announced include former and current NFL players Marcus Allen, Ronnie Lott, Hugh McElhenny and Keyshawn Johnson. Also scheduled to appear are former UNLV players Keenan McCardell, Ickey Woods and Kenny Mayne.

The tournament is open to the public to attend.