Andy North and Friends - Andy's Friends

A special video message from two time US Open Champion Andy North.

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Andy brought together some of his good friends to help in the fight against cancer for the inaugural Andy North and Friends in 2009.

To view Andy's friends for the event scheduled June 6 & 7, 2010, please click here.

Andy North
Two time US Open champion Andy North had no choice but to hit the links. In the seventh grade, the professional golfer wasn't particularly interested in the sport and instead opted to play football and basketball. When a knee injury forced him to give up contact sports, he turned to golf as an alternative and the game quickly became a passion and ultimately his life's work.

At the University of Florida, his play landed him All-American honors three times. After racking up amateur victories, the Wisconsin native turned professional in 1972 and immediately embarked on a successful PGA career. He won the 1978 and 1985 U.S. Open Championships, one of only 16 men to win the event more than once. He also played on the 1978 World Cup and 1985 Ryder Cup teams and became one of the sport's top career earners.

Now a successful golf commentator for ABC & ESPN, Andy continues to prove himself to be one of golf's best on the Senior PGA Tour.

Tom Watson
Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988, Tom Watson is one of the greatest players of the modern era with 8 victories in the Majors.

Tom began golfing when he studied psychology at Stanford University where he qualified for the university's golf team. After his graduation, he turned professional in 1971.

In 1974, Tom broke through with his first PGA Tour victory. In 1975, he won the Byron Nelson Classic, then his first British Open title.

He then went on to win the British Open a total of five times; the Masters twice, and the U.S. Open once. He led the PGA Tour in wins six years, in money five years, in scoring three years. Tom has been named PGA Tour Player of the Year six times.

Aaron Rodgers
Quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. 2008 SEASON: Started all 16 games and ranked third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL with a 93.8 passer rating. Completed 341-of-536 passes (63.6 percent) for 4,038 yards, 28 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Ranked fourth in the league in TD passes and ranked fourth in the NFL in passing yards...Third in the NFL with a 105.8 passer rating on third down, including 14 TD, which trailed only Philip Rivers’ 15 (San Diego). Tied for first in the NFL (with Drew Brees) with 16 completions of 40-plus yards. Tied for fifth in the league with 48 passes of 20-plus yards. Posted four 300-yard passing games, seven games without an interception and eight with a 100-plus passer rating. Third on the team with 207 rushing yards on 56 carries (3.7 avg.) and tied for team lead with four rushing touchdowns. Under center for 1,039-of-1,049 (99.1 percent) offensive plays. Signed long-term contract extension through 2014 on Oct. 31.

A scratch golfer, Aaron plays regularly and in July played in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe, California.

Todd Nelson
As owner and president of Kalahari Resorts, Todd Nelson has been the driving force behind the development, creation and expansion of the brand since its inception in 2000. With a myriad of accomplishments and a brand synonymous with innovation, Nelson is defined as a leader in the waterpark industry's constant evolution and growth.

A Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin native and an entrepreneur at heart, Nelson combined his intimate knowledge of the region and business savvy to launch into the waterpark and hospitality business in 1997 with the opening of an indoor waterpark at the Raintree Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Beyond waterparks, Nelson is also dedicated to philanthropic giving and corporate responsibility. Under Nelson’s leadership, Kalahari has worked closely with non-profit organizations that serve local Kalahari communities. Kalahari serves as the host of annual fundraising events, such as the United Way Duck Derby, a toy duck race to benefit United Way and Golf for a Song, a charity golf tournament at Kalahari's Trappers Turn Golf Club to raise funds for Wisconsin Dells High School’s marching band and music programs. Most recently, in September 2008, Kalahari Field, a new synthetic sports field at Huron High School in Ohio, opened thanks to contributions of $500,000 in cash, in-kind donations and fundraising events donated by Kalahari. Additionally, through a myriad of ongoing philanthropic activities, Kalahari supports organizations including, the Make A Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society and Multiple Sclerosis Society, to name a few.

You
You've loved the game of golf for as long as you can remember, even more so when you can help to benefit others while having a great time with friends and family.

Whether you're interested in the Golf Getaway or An Evening with Andy North and Friends, or even if you or your company are interested in becoming a sponsor; you can join us as we bring friends together to fight cancer.

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