China

China Event Information

Black Knight International and Coca Cola proudly extend an invitation to take part in the 2008 Gary Player Invitational benefiting the Yunnan Orphans whose lives have been hit hardest by AIDS.

Tournament Format

The Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola is China’s most prestigious charity golf event, featuring a diverse field of participating sponsors including top Chinese business leaders and heads of multinational enterprises, who come together each year in support of our Yunnan Orphans program with the China AIDS Foundation. 

Hosted by nine-time Major Champion Gary Player and Doug Jackson, President of Coca-Cola China, the event opens with a lively Gala Dinner and Charity Auction at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel on the evening of Monday November 3.  The morning of Tuesday November 4 includes Mr. Player’s instructive and highly entertaining pre-round Clinic followed by a Team Scramble competition at the internationally acclaimed Shanghai Links overlooking the East China Sea.

Each of the par-3 holes is hosted by a professional golfer or celebrity, including our nine-time Major Champion host, Gary Player.

Monday, November 3, 2008 (Pudong Shangri-La Ballroom 3/F)

17:30 Cocktail Reception
17:30 Silent Auction Opens
18:30 Gala Dinner
19:30 Music / Light Entertainment
20:00 Yunnan Video Screening
20:15 Live Auction
22:00 Charity Auction Ends
22:00 Optional: Drinks in 36/F bar

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 (Shanghai Links, Pudong)

07:00 Shuttle Service Begins
08:00 Breakfast with Gary
09:00 Gary Player Clinic
10:15 Golf Shotgun Start
14:30 Post round drinks
15:30 Lunch & Prize-giving
17:00 Event wrap-up; Shuttles to airport & hotel
17:00 Optional: Drinks following