The 5th Anniversary Of The Julius Erving Golf Classic Will Be Held At Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa on September 7-9, 2019

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hall of Fame Basketball forward and icon Julius 'Dr. J' Erving, will host the fifth Annual Julius Erving Golf Classic on September 7-9, at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. The three-day event presented by Borgata and MGM Resorts International, Delta Air Lines, Jefferson and Toyota will welcome legends, celebrities, participants and sponsors for a one-of-a-kind weekend of lifestyle, sports and entertainment.

The Erving Classic will commence on September 7, with the Erving Youth Basketball Clinic presented by The Philadelphia 76ers, Toyota and Jefferson at the state-of-the-art Sixers training complex, currently the largest training complex in the NBA. The clinic, in support of Grab a Ball and Play and The Salvation Army, will be hosted by The Philadelphia 76ers in-arena announcer, Archie Benwick. Youth participants will be transported from The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia and Camden New Jersey facilities for an incredible experience with a live DJ, 76ers dunk team performance, Q&A session with Dr. J and special guests, gifting from Converse and lunch provided by Chick-Fil-A.

On September 8, The Erving Classic hosts its highly anticipated Red Carpet & Pairings Party at Premier Nightclub at Borgata. Hosted by ESPN's Jay Harris and professional golfer and fashion designer Seema Sadekar, the evening will feature some of the most influential athletes and entertainers and a live performance by rapper and record producer Doug E. Fresh.

On the final day, September 9, all golf participants will head to Atlantic City Country Club to tee-it-up in the Official Julius Erving Golf Classic Tournament presented by Delta Air Lines. Golfers will receive specialty gifting presented by Converse, enjoy breakfast and a special Opening Ceremony presented by Jefferson which will be hosted by Philadelphia 76ers personality, Christian Crosby.

The golf tournament is a special experience featuring the "Erving On-Course Museum" where each hole will showcase a moment from the legendary life of Erving. While participants are enjoying the course, ladies will enjoy "Cocktails with Dorys" presented by Dior, a special women's event hosted by Erving's wife, Dorys. Ladies will join the golf participants in the clubhouse after the round to watch The Erving Playoffs presented by Toyota followed by a private dinner and awards ceremony. To determine the final winning celebrity and team, the top three teams and last place team will be entered into a 2-Man Alternate Shot Playoff on the Par 4, 384 Yard, 18th Hole. Each team will select one celebrity captain and one amateur in their respective group to compete in the format playoff to determine the winning team.

Former Julius Erving Golf Classic Champions Include:

• 2015 Champion | Joe Carter @ Aronimink Golf Club
• 2016 Champion | Marcus Allen @ The ACE Club
• 2017 Champion | John Starks @ The ACE Club
• 2018 Champion | Winky Wright @ St. David's Golf Club

Confirmed to attend are former NBA and WNBA stars Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley, Clyde Drexler, Alonzo Mourning, John Starks, Reggie Theus, Mike Woodson, Gerald Henderson Sr., Gerald Henderson Jr., and Nancy Lieberman; MLB and Hall of Fame legend Ozzie Smith; boxer and Hall of Fame star Winky Wright; R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne; former NFL players Victor Green, Keith Byars, and Marcus Allen; R&B star Johnny Gill; and former supermodel Beverly Johnson.

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ABOUT THE JULIUS ERVING GOLF CLASSIC
The event, run by Play Golf Designs, Inc., celebrates the achievements of Julius "Dr. J" Erving in the city of Philadelphia with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing comfort, food, shelter and care to the needy around the world. The event also benefits Grab A Ball & Play, an organization that gifts athletic balls to children who are underprivileged. VIP Packages for the Julius Erving Golf Classic can be tailored to include golf, hospitality, and invitations to the private parties. For information on Erving tickets, packages and experiences call Play Golf Designs Inc. 310.926.4075 or email info(at)playgolfdesigns.com. For media inquiries: Olivia Gracey at olivia(at)cashmanandassociates.com.

ABOUT PGD GLOBAL
Play Golf Designs, Inc. (PGD Global) is a golf marketing & event company, directing and participating in luxury events for some of the world's most legendary athletes, brands, entertainers and organizations including Coach Mike Woodson, Julius Erving, Chris Tucker, Jeffrey Osborne, Viacom, The Broadcasters Foundation of America, The Calvin Peete Foundation, Diageo and MGM Resorts International. PGD blends pop culture and entertainment, creating the most unique, innovative golf events and experiences for each client. PGD Global focuses on celebrating diversity and inclusion in golf while welcoming women to the game with open arms. Specializing in connecting golf to the modern world of trends and fashion, PGD Global operates golf and lifestyle events and experiences all around the country, welcoming new golfers and businesses to the game. More info: http://www.pgdglobal.com.

ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 30 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and Hard Rock Rock Casino in Ohio, which was rebranded as MGM Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The 82,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information visit us at http://www.mgmresorts.com.

ABOUT BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA
Located in Atlantic City's Marina District, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 106,000 square feet of event space; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 187 table games; 2,825 slot machines; a 75+ table poker room; a race and sports book; 11 retail boutiques; 5 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 10 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 20,000 square foot indoor/outdoor pool and garden; 32,000 square foot outdoor pool; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The market-leading resort also features Atlantic City's first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; a 36,000 square foot spa; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools. Borgata offers online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites,
http://www.BorgataCasino.com, and sports.borgataonline.com. Borgata is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International. For more information about Borgata, please visit http://www.theborgata.com or follow Borgata on Facebook and Twitter.

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ABOUT ATLANTIC CITY COUNTRY CLUB
This legendary course, named the number one public/daily fee golf course in New Jersey, is also home to the century-old Taproom Bar & Grille. As one of America's oldest and most prolific golf clubs, Atlantic City Country Club has been home to many firsts, including being the "Birthplace of the Birdie." The earliest traditions of this seaside links course are still evident today. Finely manicured fairways and large sloping green complexes protected by deep sand bunkers remain the course's signature as it did more than a century ago. Long carries over natural ponds and salt water marshes also make the course a formidable challenge for any golfer. Shifting breezes, the distinct scent of saltwater, and windswept fescue only add to the total experience. It's no wonder Atlantic City Country Club is named the #1 Public Golf Course in the State of NJ by Golf Week, Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. For more information please visit: https://accountryclub.com/

ABOUT JEFFERSON
Jefferson, located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is 30,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients, preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st century careers, and discovering new treatments to define the future of care. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, dates back to 1824 and today is comprised of nine colleges and four schools offering 160 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 7,800 students. Jefferson Health serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 14 hospitals and over 40 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

ABOUT TOYOTA
Toyota, creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands. Over the past 60 years, we've built more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2018.

ABOUT DELTA
Delta Air Lines serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2018, Delta was named to Fortune's top 50Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the seventh time in eight years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented seven consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and Delta connection carriers offer service to 323 destinations in 56 countries on six continents. Headquarters in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 8,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the Skyteam global alliance and participates in the industry's leading transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London Heathrow, Paris- Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul, and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities, global products and services, and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Additional information is available on the Delta News Hub, as well as http://www.Delta.com, Twitter @DeltaNewsHub and http://www.Facebook.com/Delta.

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association, having won three World Championships, earning nine trips to The Finals and making 49 playoff appearances over 70 seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property. For more information about the 76ers please visit http://www.nba.com/sixers/ or follow the 76ers @Sixers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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