On Monday, October 4, 2010, Caves Valley Golf Club hosted the 6^th Annual Bruce Edwards ALS Celebrity Golf Classic, a premier one-day golf fundraising event to raise money to benefit The Bruce Edwards ALS Research Foundation, Inc.  This campaign was started by best-selling author and columnist John Feinstein in recognition of Bruce Edwards, caddie for professional golfer Tom Watson, who passed away from ALS in 2004.  This year's event raised $350,00 and to date, over $3 million has gone to ALS research at The Robert Packard Center.  The Classic featured a shotgun start “best ball” tournament with a limited field of players. Following golf, a cocktail hour and dinner reception was held at the clubhouse, including a silent and live auction, as well as presentations by guest speakers.

Celebrities Line Up to Support the 2010 Bruce Edwards Classic

Event Recap:  The sixth annual Bruce Edwards Celebrity Classic, held on October 4, 2010  at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland was another success.  Celebrity golfers from the worlds of golf and basketball were paired with foursomes for a great day of golf.   

The day’s events included an informal discussion featuring Tom Watson, John Feinstein and Seth Greenberg followed by Q&A.    The winning team in the golf tournament with a net 52 consisted of New York Times columnist Tom Friedman, Greg Grant, Eamonn Long, Jack Rushing and Joe Wolf. 

At the conclusion of the best-ball tournament, players and guests participated in silent and live auctions, bidding on one-of-a-kind items such as the chance to caddy for Tom Watson in the Masters’ par-three tournament, a signed Curt Shilling  jersey, a signed 2010 Ryder Cup golf bag, and a rare golf caddy bib signed by Tom Watson, and much more. 

Former PGA golfer and CBS Golf commentator David Feherty regaled the crowd with humorous stories of his Ryder cup experiences, difficulties with airport security and future broadcasting plans.  Following David's remarks, Dr. Jeffrey Rothstein of the Packard Center at Johns Hopkins University discussed the progress that his team has made towards finding a cure for ALS and then Tom Watson shared stories about Bruce Edwards. 

The day began with a panel discussion moderated by John Feinstein and featuring Tom Watson, Virginia Tech Men's Basketball coach Seth Greenberg



Tom Watson thanked all the generous sponsors of the event and shared interesting stories from his Hall of Fame golfing career

David Feherty displaying reading material from his flight to Maryland

Dr. Jeffrey Rothstein shared his positive outlook on the advances that the Packard Center has made recently towards finding a cure for ALS

John and Tom proudly present a ceremonial check for $350,000 to Dr. Rothstein and the Packard Center

Fifth Annual Bruce Edwards
ALS Celebrity Golf Classic
September 28, 2009

Video of the Fifth Annual
Bruce Edwards Celebrity Golf Classic

Event Recap:  The fifth annual Bruce Edwards Celebrity Classic, held on September 28, 2009 at Galloway National Golf Club near Atlantic City, New Jersey, was another success.  Celebrity golfers from the worlds of golf, basketball and tennis were paired with foursomes for a great day of golf.   

Celebrity players included PGA golfers Tom Watson, Paul Goydos, John Cook, Andy North, Billy Andrade, and Hugh Baiocci;  NCAA basketball coaches Karl Hobbs (GWU), Lefty Dreissel (Maryland), Jim Calhoun (Connecticut), Fran Dunphy (Temple), Mike Brey (Notre Dame), and George Blaney (Connecticut);  former Davis Cup champion Fred McNair; and Duke standout and former Washington Bullet Mark Alarie. 

The day’s events included an informal discussion featuring Tom Watson, John Feinstein and Mike Brey followed by Q&A.    The winning team in the golf tournament consisted of Kevin Fitzpatrick, Michael Cohen, Gary Padussis, William Sword and Fred McNair.  Full results are available here.

At the conclusion of the best-ball tournament, players and guests participated in silent and live auctions, bidding on one-of-a-kind items such as the chance to caddy for Tom Watson in the Masters’ par-three tournament, a signed Tom Glavine jersey, framed Sports Illustrated covers and golf major flags signed by Tom Watson, and much more. 

Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams provided the keynote speech at the dinner along with remarks from Dr. Piera Pasinelli of the Packard Center at Johns Hopkins University and Tom Watson. 

Golf Channel Feature on the Bruce Edwards Classic
(used with the permission of the Golf Channel) 

Selected pictures from the 2009 Event

Tom Watson shares his thoughts on the game of golf at a panel moderated by John Feinstein

Jim Calhoun joined the panel and discussed what changes he would make if he was in charge of the NCAA.

Dr. Piera Pasinelli of the Packard Center provided an update on recent progress in ALS research

Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams was the featured speaker and regaled the crowd with amusing stories

John Feinstein was a superb host and emcee of the event

Only two months removed from his historic run at the 2009 British Open, Tom Watson spoke about his friendship with Bruce Edwards and his dedication to helping to find a cure for ALS

Tom Watson doesn't sign many magazine covers which made this collection of five signed Sports Illustrated covers a very unique and desirable

John and Tom proudly display a ceremonial check for $350,000 to the Packard Center

Fourth Annual Bruce Edwards Celebrity Golf Classic
Monday, June 30, 2008

Video of the 2008 Bruce Edwards Classic

Golf Channel Video about the
Bruce Edwards Celebrity Golf Classic
(used with permission of The Golf Channel)

Selected pictures from the 2008 Event

Tom Watson gives a short game clinic

Featured speaker David Feherty, golf commentator for CBS and former PGA tour professional .

John Feinstein, Tom Watson and friends with the funds raised at the event .

Third Annual Bruce Edwards Celebrity Golf Classic

Sponsored by FBR Presented by Franey, Muha Alliant
Monday, September 17, 2007

Video from the 2007 Bruce Edwards Golf Classic

Photos from the Third Annual Bruce Edwards Golf Classic

John Feinstein kicks off the evening
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Second Annual Bruce Edwards Celebrity Golf Classic

Sponsored by FBR Presented by Franey, Muha Alliant
Monday, September 11, 2006