Testimonials

"FedEx was looking for a business that shared the same values we commit to every day.  Those values include providing exceptional customer experiences and making a difference in the communities where we live.  Nick Schmitz and the Phoenix Celebrity Classic proved to be that business by offering those values and more.

Providing our customers the once in a life time opportunity to play golf with legendary heroes, networking at the lavish evening festivities, gaining visibility in the Phoenix region, and knowing that it was all for The Foundation for Blind Children made this event unforgettable.

The Phoenix Celebrity Classic was executed in the spirit of excellence and professionalism.  FedEx wishes Nick and his team much success in the years to come."
—Fed Ex

"Its First Class, a great course, great activities, my impressions are good, I'll be back."
—Barry Sanders (NFL Hall of Fame)

"It's really good; they got it together, the course is nice and the parties are "banging", we went to this all white party last night that had the biggest collection of beautiful woman I have seen in a long time."
—Cheech Marin (Actor, Cheech & Chong, Tin Cup)

"We're having a great time; the money is going to benefit a good cause and we have great players out here. Its fun playing with the amateurs as well, they get a chance to get close to you and hang out with you and just try to hit this little white ball."
—Jerry Rice (NFL Great)

"It's fantastic; I'm playing golf with some great guys, funny looking swings but great guys; I am having a great time."
—Clyde Drexler (NBA Hall of Fame)

"I am hanging out with wonderful guys, I am having a good time and it's good to be here at the Phoenix Celebrity Classic."
—George Gervin (NBA Hall of Fame)

"I've always enjoyed meeting new people, and new people in new places, and this is definitely a great event for myself"
—Thurman Thomas (NFL Hall of Fame)

"Its a good tournament for a good charity... I hope to have it again next year"
—Dan Quayle (Former Vice President of the United States)

"The event has been first class, the facilities here at the Hilton are great, the course is phenomenal, the evening festivities have been awesome; everything has just been great. When an event like this gets put together, people start snowballing. Everyone is like: 'We have to be part of it'".
—Ed Moses (Olympic Swimmer, Gold Medalist)

"You have a lot of competitive athletes that are here competing daily, its great to see that the sponsors came out to support this event and I hope that it continues to grow next year to be a tremendous success. The parties the last couple days have been outstanding; I look forward to the event being one that you will put on the calendar every year."
—Vince Coleman (MLB All Star)

A letter to Nick Schmitz:
"Congratulations on a very professional and successful celebrity golf tournament this past week in Phoenix. I was extremely impressed with the entire event from the celebrities that you had attend, to the golf and the parties.

It worked out to be a great networking event for me, and my guests will remember the round we played with Clyde Drexler for a long time. Clyde was a true gentlemen and fun to golf with.

2009 will be a banner year for this tournament and I am committed to helping you make it a success. Please include me as a sponsor and let me know how I can help to get more business leaders involved. Others will no doubt find this to be a great way to entertain clients, meet new prospects and raise money for a good charity.

I appreciate your friendship and look forward to next year."
—Regional Director, Exclusive Resorts