Sports legends, Hollywood stars, and community leaders hit the fairways to champion youth empowerment, health initiatives, and family support.
Actor, comedian, and philanthropist Cedric the Entertainer welcomed an exceptional roster of friends from across sports, television, music, and business to Southern California for his 13th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, presented by Lexus. Held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo, the tournament brought together stars and community leaders for a high-energy day of competition, camaraderie, and purpose.
For over a decade, Cedric’s flagship golf event has served as a cornerstone for his philanthropic work. Proceeds from this year’s tournament benefit three vital organizations: the Kyles Family Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, and the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Health Pavilion at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis.
A Weekend of Celebration and Connection
The festivities kicked off on Sunday, August 2, with an exclusive VIP Pairings Party presented by Lexus at Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks. The gathering set a festive tone for the weekend, allowing sponsors, celebrities, and supporters to mingle before taking to the greens the following morning.
On Monday, participants headed to Spanish Hills Club to hit the fairways in support of programs providing resources, mentorship, and healthcare services to young people, families, and women in need.
“Each year, this event reminds us of what can happen when people come together with a shared commitment to giving back,” said Cedric the Entertainer in a press release. “I am deeply grateful to our celebrity participants, sponsors, and supporters for helping us continue this tradition. The work being done by the Kyles Family Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo is incredibly meaningful, and it is an honor to support organizations that are making a real difference in people’s lives.”
A Star-Studded Lineup on the Greens
The 13th edition brought out an impressive group of luminaries spanning Hollywood, music, and professional sports:
- Entertainment & Media: Anthony Anderson, D.L. Hughley, Marlon Wayans, Dennis Haysbert, Dondré Whitfield, Flex Alexander, Stephen Bishop, Michael Irby, Emilio Rivera, Galen Gering, Debbe Dunning, LouLou Gonzalez, Amber Kuykendall, Nikki Blades, Carter Thicke, and Roland Martin.
- Music & Legends: Smokey Robinson, Johnny Gill, Jeffrey Osborne, Chip Shearin, and Mike Phillips.
- Sports & Athletics: Sugar Ray Leonard, Eric Dickerson, Byron Scott, Ozzie Smith, David Justice, Gary Sheffield, Kenny Lofton, Christian Okoye, Norm Nixon, Coach Mike Woodson, Vince Coleman, Willie Buchanan, Olden Polynice, Pete Shaw, Royce Clayton, Chris Hale, Brad Jordan, Jerry Royster, and Troy Mullins.
Purpose-Driven Impact
At the heart of the event is a commitment to community uplift:
- Kyles Family Foundation: Focuses on educational empowerment and health awareness for youth, building self-esteem and providing pathways to long-term success.
- Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo: Provides after-school programming, academic enrichment, and a safe haven for youth, including the Cedric and Lorna Kyles Teen Center opened in their honor.
- Rosetta Boyce Kyles Health Pavilion: Located at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, the pavilion honors the legacy of Cedric’s late mother, supporting comprehensive women’s health and wellness initiatives.
Corporate and Community Support
The tournament’s ongoing success is powered by key corporate and community partners:
- Presenting Sponsor: Lexus
- Platinum Sponsors: IAG and Buzz Oates
- Additional Sponsors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Lido Advisors, Aloha Freight, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang, Westlake Village Inn, Weintraub Family Foundation, Galway Holdings, and Mills Legal.
Produced by Hammond Entertainment, the 13th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic once again demonstrated the impact that occurs when sports, entertainment, and business leaders unite around a shared vision of legacy and service.
