David Ortiz’s 16th Annual Celebrity Golf Event: Weekend with Papi 2023
- MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz will host his 16th annual celebrity golf event, "Weekend with Papi," at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort from Thursday to Sunday.
- In attendance will be Ortiz's former Boston Red Sox teammates, including Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, and Mookie Betts.
- The fund provides life-saving heart surgeries and care for children in Ortiz’s native Dominican Republic and New England.
David Ortiz and Derek Jeter before game one of the 2023 World Series. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports”>MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz will host his 16th annual celebrity golf event, “Weekend with Papi,” at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort from Thursday to Sunday. The event will benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund and will feature many prominent figures from sports and entertainment.
What celebrities are expected?
In attendance will be Ortiz’s former Boston Red Sox teammates, including Pedro Martinez, Johnny Damon, and Mookie Betts. Other baseball stars include Barry Larkin, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Jim Rice, and Jorge Posada. Notable athletes such as Stanley Cup champion Shawn Thornton and NBA champions Julius Erving and Rashard Lewis will also participate. Actors Anthony Mackie and Anthony Anderson are on the guest list as well.
What is the David Ortiz Children’s Fund?
The fund provides life-saving heart surgeries and care for children in Ortiz’s native Dominican Republic and New England. It has helped 1,611 children and supported over 16,000 more. The organization funds cardiology surgeries, emergency worker training, and support for families at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
Founded in 2007 with CEDIMAT Hospital, the fund has raised over $12 million through the Celebrity Golf Classic to continue its mission.
How to sponsor or get tickets:
You can find sponsorship and ticket options, with packages ranging from $400 to $15,000, by visiting https://davidortizchildrensfund.org/weekend-with-papi/.