Now in its 12th year, the fundraiser is ranked No. 1 after raising over $18 million for St. Jude as its top-grossing golf tournament
The 12th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament, known as The Warburton, returns to the desert February 24-27, 2022 – with all evening events being held outdoors out of an abundance of caution due to the surge in Omicron cases. The Warburton raises awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Approximately 75 stars, songwriters and rock legends join golfers and other attendees for an annual weekend of golf and one-of-a-kind music events benefiting St. Jude. The music events were held virtually in 2021 during the pandemic, raising $1,800,000 – bringing the total raised by The Warburton for St. Jude to over $18 million in 12 years.
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Events like The Warburton help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Tournament host, actor Patrick Warburton – best known for playing Puddy on Seinfeld as well as the star of the syndicated sitcom Rules of Engagement, the voice of Joe on Family Guy and numerous roles in movies like Ted and Ted 2, The Tick and Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove as well as Netflix’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events – brings together his celebrity friends to highlight a star-studded weekend in the desert that benefits the kids of St. Jude.
Songwriters Night, February 24, Tennis Lawn of the JW Marriott Desert Springs: This year’s featured songwriters include Lee Thomas Miller, whose credits include 7 number one country hits such as “The Impossible” and “The World” performed by by Brad Paisley, and Trace Adkins hit, “You’re Gonna Miss This” for Trace Adkins; Eric Paslay, who has written several country #1’s including “Even If it Breaks Your Heart” and collaborated with Amy Grant and Dierks Bentley; Tim Nichols, who is known for his Grammy-winning “Live Like You Were Dying” performed by Tim McGraw and hits he’s written for artists such as Reba McEntire, Gretchen Wilson and Travis Tritt; and Kelley Lovelace, who has co-written with Brad Paisley and written for Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenney Chesney and Keith Urban. Tickets are $150 per person and include a barbecue dinner and drinks. Songwriters Night is sponsored by Titos and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation.
Rheneypalooza Jam, February 25, Tennis Lawn of the JW Marriott Desert Springs: The Rheneypalooza Jam is named for event co-founder and Board Chairman, Clarke Rheney, and has been a quick sell-out in recent years because of its unique line-up of Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famers and other legends who perform their hits. The line-up of artists performing in this year’s Rheneypalooza Jam joining the talented house band, SIXWIRE, include Alice Cooper, Mike Mills (R.E.M), Mickey Thomas (lead singer of Starship), Steve Augeri (formerly of Journey), Wally Palmar (lead singer of The Romantics), Al Paris of Kool & the Gang, Ed Roland (lead singer of Collective Soul), Scott Stapp (lead singer of Creed), Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (formerly of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers), Matt Shafer (aka Uncle Kracker) and country star Phil Vassar. Surprise guests are expected, as well. Tickets are $200 per person.
Saturday Soiree, February 26, Tennis Lawn of the JW Marriott Desert Springs: The Saturday Soiree will feature red carpet appearances by many of the celebrities involved with the tournament, as well as expansive live and silent auctions, a dinner and music by Sixwire. Other celebrities will join Sixwire on stage for special performances, as well. Tickets for the Saturday Soiree are $350 per person. A ticket for all three evening events (Songwriters Night, the Rheneypalooza Jam and the Saturday Soiree) with food and drink included is available for $800 per person.
The celebrity golf tournament, which is sold out, will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27, at the Classic Club and the Desert Willow – both in Palm Desert. Each foursome golfs with a celebrity. It is a non-spectator golf tournament, so those who wish to participate in the weekend’s festivities are encouraged to purchase tickets to the evening events. Celebrities scheduled to appear and play golf include actors Dennis Quaid, Richard Karn, Richard Kind, John O’Hurley, Kevin Rahm, Kevin Dillon, Oliver Hudson, Mark Moses, Andy Buckley, David Leisure, Bruce Thomas, Brian Thompson, Galen Gering, Bill Smitrovich, William Devane, Johnathan Fernandez, John Pyper Ferguson, Jeffrey Nordling, Jonathan Banks, Sam Hennings, Brian Krause, Phillip Boyd and Paula Trickey; radio personality, Rick Dees; professional athletes such as NFL stars Seth Joyner and Sterling Sharpe; MLB players Kurt Bevacqua and Brad Penny; and NHL Hall-of-Famer, Grant Fuhr.
Other ancillary events that are part of The Warburton include the St. Jude Coachella Valley Dream Home Giveaway (more information and tickets can be purchased by going to DreamHome.org) and an Alpha Media Radiothon that will be held February 16 & 17, 2022, on the following stations: KKUU-FM 92.7 FM; KCLB-FM 93.7 FM; KDGL-FM 106.9 FM; Mod-FM 107.3 FM; KPSI-FM 100.5 FM; KNWZ-AM/FM 94.3 FM; ESPN 103.9 FM and KDES-FM 98.5 FM.
Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened 60 years ago. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, so every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.
Sponsors of The Warburton include: The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, The Auen Foundation, Shakti Warriors, Classic Club, JW Marriott Desert Springs, Tito’s Vodka, Clase Azul Tequila, News Channel 3, Sixwire, Castelli’s and Desert Willow Golf Resort.
The Warburton is the highest grossing tournament for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, raising more than $18 million to support its mission since its inception. For more information, visit thewarburton.com.
Attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 within the past 48 hours. There will be onsite testing available as well.
