Pros and stars convene for a charitable cause at next month's 13th annual Desert Smash.
Award-winning actor, Jon Hamm will be hosting and playing in the celebrity vs. pro match for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the leading children's hospital pioneering research and treatments for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
The Desert Smash will be staged on Tuesday, March 7th at the world-renowned Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California.
The annual charity Pro-Am will also be hosted by actor Boris Kodjoe and benefit Sophie’s Voice Foundation. A portion of the event’s ticket sales will also be donated to local Palm Springs charity, Variety – Charity of the Desert.
The Desert Smash Celebrity/Pro-Am Tournament is arguably one of the country's most prominent charitable set of matches, featuring ranked WTA and ATP Tour players and some of the most notable and recognized celebrity players from Hollywood.
Past participants include Novak Djokovic, John Isner, Stan Wawrinka, Mike and Bob Bryan, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka and Eugenie Bouchard.
Past celebrity hosts and attendees include Justin Bieber, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Kevin Spacey, Rebel Wilson, Joel McHale, Michael B. Jordan, Justin Chambers, Timothy Olyphant, Lance Bass and Boris Kodjoe.
In traditional Desert Smash fashion, the day kicks off with the ultra-exclusive, VIP Pro-Am Tournament and renowned Southern California competitive, high-energy on-court workout tenacity.
Following these fun, interactive experiences is the fan favorite pro vs. celebrity exhibition singles and doubles matches.
Following a day of tennis and fundraising, The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa will host an evening cocktail party and live concert with a set by DJ Bob Sinclar and surprise celebrity artists.
Previous performances included sets by Justin Bieber, Ja Rule, Lifehouse, Nelly, Natasha Bedingfield, RedFoo, Boyz II Men, Skunk Baxter and Gavin Rossdale.
For more information or to purchase a spot in the pro-am, please visit DesertSmash.com.
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