Join UNLV Men’s Head Basketball Coach Lon Kruger and several of the nation’s top basketball coaches for the first-ever Coaches vs. Cancer® Las Vegas Golf Classic on May 13-14 benefiting the American Cancer Society and Nevada Cancer Institute.

The tournament kicks off Tuesday, May 13 at TPC Summerlin, home of the PGA Tour in Las Vegas, with foursomes competing against some of the best coaching talent in the nation. Range, cart and green fees are included for all golfers as well as gift bags and on-course meals throughout the two-day event.

PARTY AT THE PALMS! Following the first day of play, an exclusive reception will follow at the Palms Casino Resort’s infamous Hardwood Suite. Sporting team pride in their best game day wear, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a special appearance by George Wallace in the 10,000-square-foot suite equipped with its own basketball court and scoreboard.

Golfers and guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with coaches including: Tim Floyd, University of Southern California; Bob Boyd, retired coach from USC; Bobby Lutz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Norm Stewart, retired from University of Missouri; Jim Boylen, University of Utah; Dana Altman, Creighton University; Mark Fox, University of Nevada, Reno; Bill Grier, University of San Diego; Frank Martin, Kansas State University; and Mark Turgeon, Texas A&M University.

Silent Auction items include:

• A private dinner for eight with Coach Kruger, wife, Barb, prepared by Las Vegas top chef from Louis’s Fish Camp.
• A courtside seat next to Coach Kruger during a UNLV basketball game.
• Opportunity to be a Rebels ball boy or girl for one game.
• Two tickets to attend a sold out UFC match and backstage passes.
• A Spa Package at Bellagio Resort & Casino.

To reserve your spot for the golf tournament or to attend the Party at the Palms, please call Melissa Stemmle, event manager at (702) 798-6877, Option 3, Extension 21 or email Melissa.stemmle@cancer.org.