US Open Champion Cristie Kerr to Host the Hamptons Golf Classic IX

US Open Champion 2007 and 16-time LPGA Winner Cristie Kerr will host the 9th Annual Hamptons Golf Classic on Monday June 24th at the Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club. The event founded by Zev Norotsky and sponsored by BMW and Hamptons Magazine will bring celebrities and Hamptonites together for a daylong golf tournament to raise money for charity. This year’s event will honor Matthew and Susan Breitenbach, the definitive names in Hamptons real estate and benefit The Diamonds In The Rough Foundation, which works to support local charities and individuals in their quest to become treasured gems.

Designed to spotlight a great cause and create a fun competition with the spirit of the Hamptons, this charity event entering its 9th year has become one of the highlights of the summer season. This year’s sponsors include Omega Watches, Maide by Bonobos, Mastercard, Miller64, Nike Golf, Jet Demands and OnCore Golf Balls. Past celebrity guests have included Kelsey Grammar, Kyle MacLachlan, Russell Simmons, Lorraine Bracco, Amanda Hearst, Billy Crudup, James Lipton, John Starks, Fat Joe, Rocco DiSpirito, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Strahan, Anthony Anderson, Marc Consuelos, Dhani Jones, Steven Klein, Justin Tuck, Chris Duhon, and Jill Zarin.

The event kicks off at 10AM and will be followed by a silent auction and awards reception. Limited player foursomes are available at $3,000 and can be purchased by contacting hamptonsgolfclassic@gmail.com or calling 917-232-2355. For more information, please visit www.hamptonsgolfclassic.info.