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Star-Studded Artist Lineup Announced for 3rd Annual SWFL Celebrity Golf Invitational Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Star-Studded Artist Lineup Announced for 3rd Annual SWFL Celebrity Golf Invitational Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Bonita Springs, FL (October 7, 2025) — The 3rd Annual SWFL Celebrity Golf Invitational returns December 5–7, 2025, bringing together golf lovers, music fans, and philanthropists for a weekend of unforgettable experiences—all in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalFinding cures. Saving children.® 

 

This year’s event will feature a stellar artist lineup at the St. Jude Jam on Friday, December 5, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa. The concert will showcase performances by: 

  • Fastball 

  • Jason Scheff (longtime lead vocalist of Chicago) 

  • Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Steely DanThe Doobie Brothers) 

  • John Payne (Asia) 

  • Mike Mills (R.E.M.) 

  • Simon Kirke (Bad Company) 

  • Wally Palmer (The Romantics) 

  • A Surprise Guest Appearance! 

 

These artists will perform alongside the acclaimed band SIXWIRE, known for backing major talent and delivering high-energy shows. Artist appearances are scheduled and subject to change. 

 

The weekend also includes: 

  • Pairings Party for golfers and guests to find out which celebrities they will golf with  

  • The elegant St. Jude Soirée on Saturday, December 6, featuring red carpet arrivals, auctions, dinner, and entertainment by SIXWIRE 

 

Tournament Chairman Clarke Rheney continues to champion the event’s mission, bringing together celebrities, donors, and community members to support St. Jude’s promise: Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—so they can focus on helping their child live. 

 

Tickets for individual events, golf foursomes, and sponsorship opportunities are now available at www.swflgolf.org. 

 

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since the hospital opened more than 60 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on TwitterInstagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel. 

 

Join us in Bonita Springs this December for a weekend of music, golf, and giving—because at St. Jude, hope takes center stage. 

 

Editor’s Note: More information and high-resolution photos can be provided upon request.  

 

More information:  

Samantha Love 

813-422-0559  

 

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