Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts wins Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off at Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 6:12pm
The celebrities golfing over at Edgewood for the 27th American Century Championship has the opportunity to stop over the at Korbel booth and participate in the 10th annual “Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off” on Thursday, July 21. This year, the bassist for Rascal Flatts, Jay DeMarcus, won top honors with his cork flying 80 feet.
As the prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged celebrity and sports superstars to demonstrate their best champagne-popping talents at the Celebrity Spray-Off.
For his efforts, $5,000 will be donated to the charity of his choice from the Korbel Toast Life® Foundation for the charity of their choice.
Pushing him for the $5,000 donation was 2015 Defending Champion and former Pro Bowl Quarterback Mark Rypien with his distance of 79 feet, followed up by former MLB All-Star Chipper Jones’ third place finish of 78 feet. This year’s competition brought 36 players vying for the title, though some opted for style and spray for the fans to add to the day’s excitement.
NFL quarterbacks showed off champagne-spraying skills despite short-distance cork placement including Alex Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay and Ryan Fitzpatrick of the New York Jets. Entertaining as always, Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson, Dancing With the Stars Winner & America’s Funniest Videos Host Alfonso Ribeiro and Comedian Larry the Cable Guy lit up the atmosphere with over-the-top dance moves and hilarious color commentary.
“The American Century Golf Championship is the ultimate celebrity golf event that gives us a great opportunity to connect with fans and friends of the brand in such a fun environment,” said Gary Heck, Owner and President, Korbel Champagne Cellars. “We enjoy being able to bring an added element of excitement to the tournament with the Korbel Spray-Off and at the end of the day to support great causes through the Korbel Toast Life Foundation.”
Football Players & Coaches: Marcus Allen, Herm Edwards, Marshall Faulk, Doug Flutie, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Trent Green, AJ Hawk, Carson Palmer, Jerry Rice, Aaron Rodgers, Mark Rypien, Sterling Sharpe, Alex Smith, Steve Spurrier, Joe Theismann, Brian Urlacher, Wes Welker
Basketball Players: Stephen Curry, Dell Curry
Baseball Players: Joe Carter, Roger Clemens, Chipper Jones, Bret Saberhagen, Tim Wakefield, David Wells
Hockey Players: Jeremy Roenick
Entertainment Stars: Lucas Black, Brian Baumgartner, Larry the Cable Guy, Jay Demarcus, Alfonso Ribeiro, Joe Don Rooney, Ray Romano, Willie Robertson
Olympians and Other Sports: Bode Miller
Other Participants: Dan Quayle
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