Lopez, Gill among celebs set for Outback Steakhouse

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TAMPA, Fla. -- Several golf legends and high-profile celebrities have committed early to play in the 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am.

This year's tournament will feature the greatest golfers on the Champions Tour, such as Bernhard Langer, John Cook, Jay Haas, Fred Funk, Hale Irwin, Reining Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Champion Nick Price and Champions Tour Rookies Paul Azinger and Bob Tway.

In addition to the professionals, the list of early celebrity commitments include funny man George Lopez, country songwriter/singer Vince Gill, former NFL quarterbacks Vinny Testaverde and Joe Theismann. Tampa Bay's own Derrick Brooks and Rondé Barber will also join up to kick-off a new decade at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am.

"Our tournament offers an experience like no other on the Champions Tour," said Amy Hawk, tournament director for the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. "Each year, the commitments we receive, both from our professionals and celebrities, are arriving earlier and earlier. The 2010 tournament should be one of the best tournaments yet," Hawk concluded.

The 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am will take place on April 12-18 at TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, Fla. Tickets are now available for purchase by calling the tournament office at 813-265-GOLF or clicking here.