Some of the biggest names in NFL and PGA Tour history are set to reunite again for the 2nd annual James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, the first week of March at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton.The unique event showcases 50 NFL legends, including 26 playing in the pro-am, along with the PGA Tour Champions players.The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 NewsNFL legends committed to the event include Lawrence Taylor, Marshall Faulk, Ronde Barber, Marcus Allen, Tim Allen and Boca Raton resident Cris Carter.”Anytime we can do a community event, and what it provides for the community, we should. Boca is not a hidden secret anymore, but this is one of the great events we have during the year,” said Carter at Tuesday’s media day. The event benefits local charities such as Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and the First Tee.”For us, the uniqueness of the event is what brings fans out here, and I think every year that goes by, you will see it get bigger and better because it’s different,” said tournament executive director Ken Kennerly.Making his Champion Tour debut will be Zach Johnson. Other former major champions include Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen and defending champion Angel Cabrera.Tim Brown won the inaugural tournament for the NFL players.”I’m coming for him. I’ve been practicing. My game is tight. My short game is too. I just have to make sure my driver doesn’t get a hook in it,” jokes Carter. The three-day tournament will be held March 6-8.Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
BOCA RATON, Fla. —
Some of the biggest names in NFL and PGA Tour history are set to reunite again for the 2nd annual James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, the first week of March at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton.
The unique event showcases 50 NFL legends, including 26 playing in the pro-am, along with the PGA Tour Champions players.
The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 News
NFL legends committed to the event include Lawrence Taylor, Marshall Faulk, Ronde Barber, Marcus Allen, Tim Allen and Boca Raton resident Cris Carter.
“Anytime we can do a community event, and what it provides for the community, we should. Boca is not a hidden secret anymore, but this is one of the great events we have during the year,” said Carter at Tuesday’s media day.
The event benefits local charities such as Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and the First Tee.
“For us, the uniqueness of the event is what brings fans out here, and I think every year that goes by, you will see it get bigger and better because it’s different,” said tournament executive director Ken Kennerly.
Making his Champion Tour debut will be Zach Johnson. Other former major champions include Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen and defending champion Angel Cabrera.
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Tim Brown won the inaugural tournament for the NFL players.
“I’m coming for him. I’ve been practicing. My game is tight. My short game is too. I just have to make sure my driver doesn’t get a hook in it,” jokes Carter.
The three-day tournament will be held March 6-8.
Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.