We first told you about the opportunity to tee it up with Will Ferrell in January and if this is news to you now, then you’ve missed your chance. That’s because Ferrell’s Desert Showdown took place this past Monday and Tuesday in Palm Springs, Calif. The star-studded event took place over two days and included the Will Powered Golf Classic hosted by Will Ferrell at the Bighorn Golf Club and the Desert Smash celebrity tennis event at La Quinta Resort & Club.
Mr. Ron Burgundy aka Frank the Tank aka Will Ferrell is off & running @DesertSmash! #gopro pic.twitter.com/SfdWbnmDCX
— Srixon (@SrixonGolf) March 3, 2014
After the event, guests attended Will Ferrell’s Epically Awesome Desert Showdown Concert Extravaganza featuring Nelly and Boyz II Men.
.@Nelly_Mo is now on stage @AguaCalienteNDN casino for @DesertSmash concert & crowd is pumped. pic.twitter.com/pG9Yr0XYhD
— Xochitl Pena (@TDSXochitl) March 5, 2014
The events were all to benefit Cancer for College, the charity created by Ferrell’s long-time friend and two-time cancer survivor Craig Pollard. The event also included charitable auctions where fans and participants could bid on autographed items and other special experiences. In years past, the auction even included a walk-on role in one of Ferrell’s movies. This year’s favorite? An autographed cow bell, of course!
The best auction item here? The cowbell signed by Will Ferrell. #desertshowdown pic.twitter.com/4bSXi2x6bi
— Desert Showdown (@DesertSmash) March 4, 2014
Some of the celebrities and special guests who participated this year included:
Kevin Spacey
Will Ferrell and @KevinSpacey tee it up at @BighornGolfClub to support @CFCcharity http://t.co/1Re7rMSjnB pic.twitter.com/nVkThRLQ0N
— The Desert Sun (@MyDesert) March 4, 2014
Rebel Wilson and Novak Djokovic
Thanks @DjokerNole x crushed it!! pic.twitter.com/WURLRzDBsH
— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) March 5, 2014
Timothy Olyphant
Look, it’s @SamQuerrey and @TimothyOlyphant at the VIP Reception at the 10th Annual Desert Smash. #desertsmash pic.twitter.com/R47pMiIDpL
— Desert Showdown (@DesertSmash) March 4, 2014
Joel McHale
Played tennis today for a good cause. I, & this other cabana uniformed boy played. @desertsmash #desertsmash pic.twitter.com/Puu7mcZCbQ
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) March 5, 2014
and RedFoo from LMFAO
Look who we were greeted by @DesertSmash @RedFoo #thanks pic.twitter.com/wOp6bSTrxY
— Denise Kangrga (@deekangrga) March 4, 2014
It’s obvious that Will Ferrell is a golf nut, so seeing him play in a charity event isn’t a surprise. In fact, Ferrell showed off his swing during his media tour for “Anchorman 2” last summer and got Rory McIlroy into the film’s premier. Perhaps the best pic from the event was this one of Ferrell donning a green jacket.
Will Ferrell is in the desert & the green jacket is on! The Will Powered Golf Classic benefiting @CFCcharity on now. pic.twitter.com/bSpPXg7h6H
— Desert Showdown (@DesertSmash) March 3, 2014
For more information about Cancer for College or to get more information about future events and more opportunities to play with Mr. Ferrell, visit the website for Cancer for College or for Will Ferrell’s Desert Showdown.
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