See sports stars converge in Fair Oaks for celebrity golf tournament
Hector Amezcua
Sports stars including Julius “Dr. J” Erving gathered at the North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday to raise money for charity in the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic.
The event raised more than $400,000 for charities in the Sacramento area according to Phil Oates, minority owner of the Sacramento Kings. Oates is the son of legendary real estate developer Marvin L. “Buzz” Oates and chairman of the company that bears his father’s name.
“The goal is to merge the iconic people I’ve been able to meet — especially since buying the Kings in 2018 — with the wonderful people and friends I have here in Sacramento,” said Oates. “It’s been a great pleasure to do this tournament.”
Mikuni chef-restaurateur Taro Arai takes a selfie with a group mostly composed of former NFL and NBA players, from left to right, Mike Merriweather, Harold Pressley, Derek Fisher, comedian Lance Woods, Kenny Thomas, Brad Miller, Pete Shaw and Ronnie Lott, during the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday. The event raised more than $400,000 for charities in the Sacramento area according to Phil Oates, a real estate developer and minority owner of the Sacramento Kings.
NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving takes a swing in the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday.
NFL Hall of Fame member Jerome Bettis stands for a photo with Heather Manfredda, a former World Long Drive champion, during the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday.
Former MLB player Steve Garvey, center, talks with real estate developer and Kings minority owner Phil Oates, right, during the Phil Oates Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday. Ronnie Lott, a Hall of Fame safety for the San Francisco 49ers, stands at left.
Former NBA player Derek Fisher follows through on his drive during the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday.
NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving writes down a score as he participates in the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday.
NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving stands for a photo with Heather Manfredda, former World Long Drive champion, and his group, from left to right, John Daley, Wayne Tibke, Kim Modellas and Frank Mascarinas, as they participate in the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks on Monday.
