David Burke (born February 27, 1962) is an American chef and restaurateur, known for his appearance on the reality TV program Iron Chef America.

In 1992, Burke opened the Park Avenue Café with Smith & Wollensky CEO Alan Stillman, becoming vice president of culinary development for the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group four years later. In 2003, Burke branched out on his own to start his first proprietary restaurant, davidburke & donatella. Since then, he has set up establishments in Chicago, Foxwoods Casino (CT), Las Vegas and in Rumson, NJ, as well as New York City.

As the principal of David Burke Hospitality Management, he operates or oversees the culinary direction of 20 restaurants in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and in Saudi Arabia. In May 2022 Burke purchased the Dixie Lee Bakery in Keansburg, NJ.

Burke has appeared on television, including two seasons of Top Chef Masters, a guest spot on the Every Day with Rachael Ray show, NBC’s TODAY Show and Bloomberg’s small-business television series “The Mentor”. He has published two cookbooks, Cooking With David Burke (1999) and David Burke’s New American Classics (2006) co-written by Judith Choate.

Burke was featured once during the second season of Iron Chef America in 2005, he lost to Bobby Flay. In 2010, he was a competitor on the second season of Top Chef Masters, but did not move on to the Champions’ Rounds.

Burke also competed on Top Chef Masters Season 5. He was eliminated on Episode 9 in the Teacher Tribute challenge with his Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé with Orange Peel & Raspberry Sauce.

At the BLT Prime in the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C., Burke has cooked steak for President Donald Trump, and disputed allegations that the President ate his steak with ketchup. He was rumored to be under consideration for the post of White House Executive Chef, but has said that he would likely not be interested in the position.

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Iconic Band The Beach Boys perform at Gala Dinner Held At The

Cox Science Center & Aquarium

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted their annual Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament in South Florida. The tournaments were a part of a five-day event that combines the 2023 Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues and annual Pro-Am Tournaments.  2023 is a double-anniversary for the PCF as it was both the 25^th Anniversary of the PCF in Palm Beach and the 30^th Anniversary year of the Foundation itself.

The Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues in Palm Beach took place over three days, which included the annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and special golf tournament; and concluded with three days of events in Miami. The first night in Palm Beach saw a talk held at the home of Roxann Taylor before the PCF dinner at the home of Jeff and Mei Sze Greene.  The highlight of the second day was the Gala Dinner hosted by Howard and Wendy Cox and held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium with entertainment by The Beach Boys.  The Cox Science Center has educated some 10 million young minds in STEM during its sixty years of operation with a new expansion and aquarium due to open in 2026.

Some notable attendees included: Mike Milken, Howard Cox, Rob and Cindy Citrone, Bill Koch, Jeff and Mei Sze Greene, Ahmed Reza, Ameena Reza, Elaine Chao, Ginger Feuer Leeds, Larry Leeds,  Bonnie Pfeifer Evans,  Don and Katrina Peebles, Alicia Dahill, Herbie Wertheim, Jim Coleman, Kristin Snyder, Eddie Trump, Dr. Charles J. Ryan, Frank Luntz, George Norcross, Dean and Marianne Metropoulos, Francine LeFrak, Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Neil Bluhm, Jim Gordon, Chris and Katia Oberbeck, Dre Lyon and Ed Garden.

Sponsors and Hosts for the Palm Beach event included: Howard and Wendy Cox, Chuck and Theresa Davidson, Jeff and Mei Sze Greene, Joe and Michelle Jacobs, Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones, William I. Koch, William and Phyllis Mack, John Paulson, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, John and Amy Phelan, Stephen M. Ross, The Honorable Wilbur and Hilary Ross, John and Jana Scarpa, John and Diane Sculley, Leerom and Karolina Segal, Steven and Lisa Tananbaum, Igor Tulchinsky, Ted and Dani Virtue and Andrew and Monica Weinberg.

Guests were invited to attend a variety of salons on topics similar to those covered at the Global Conference, but in much smaller, more intimate landmark settings and stunning private homes. Guests were able to attend more than 20 sessions, with over 120 interesting panelists.

All proceeds from the PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and the Golf Tournament funded PCF’s promising and innovative research efforts for the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer, and to help extend and improve the lives of all cancer patients:

• Young Investigators: PCF has launched and supported the careers of more than 500 scientists whose work has led to 15 new FDA-approved treatments.  Since the creation of the PCF some 2,000 young investigator awards have been made and their work has led to four Nobel prizes in Medicine.

• VA Partnership: providing best-in-care treatments for our U.S. veterans

• Team Science: PCF Challenge Award Teams continue to produce scientific breakthroughs and serve as a role model for other disease-specific foundations.

• The Cutting Edge of Research: By focusing on immunotherapy, the microbiome and nutrition science, discoveries in PCF-funded research have been highly leveraged in diagnosing and treating more than 70 other cancers.

• Precision Medicine: PCF helps identify the right treatment for the right patient at the right time, and may be at the heart of solving the mystery of cancer. The newest, largest initiative TACTICAL (Therapy ACceleration To Intercept CAncer Lethality) aims to provide awards of up to $10 million over three years to support large-scale research projects led by qualified teams of academic scientists that specifically address the development of 21st Century therapies for lethal forms of prostate cancer.

Following the Gala on Saturday night, the PCF Pro-Am finals took place on Sunday afternoon at The Breakers.  Players as well as spectators enjoyed some great matches. After a competitive day, this year’s winners included Laura Gordon (Champion – Group 1), Scott Shleifer Runner-Up – Group 1), Marisa Brown (Champion – Group 2), Steve Tananbaum (Runner-Up – Group 2), Arik Ruchim (Champion – Group 3) and Joe Jacobs (Runner-Up – Group 3).

Following the conclusion of the tennis tournament,  a reception, panel discussion and dinner was hosted by Don and Katrina Peebles at The Bath Club in Miami.

About the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF):

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has funded nearly $800 million of cutting-edge research by 2,200 scientists at 220 leading cancer centers in 22 countries around the world. Because of PCF’s commitment to ending death and suffering from prostate cancer, the death rate is down more than 52% and 1.5 million men are alive today as a result. PCF research now impacts 67 forms of human cancer by focusing on immunotherapy, the microbiome, and food as medicine. For more information, visit www.pcf.org.

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 Hope you can help  to rent my wonderful place in the Montauk Manor.  It is a special resort and great for a family, individuals that want easy living at a safe resort.

When you want to go just let me know and I will call ahead and make sure no one is in it and give them  your name for them to give you a key .  No problem.  I have been there for over 12 years and they like me! heha!

As mentioned, I have a column in the Montauk Sun and can do a story on the people and create www.goodnewsplanet.Tv if that can help you make a sale,    I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee out there that I could consider letting them use, especially since the train is down the hill.

Peace and Love,  Paul Sladkus, 148 West 80^th, Garden Apartment, NYC 10024  9176871790

ONE OF A KIND SUMMER RENTAL OPPORTUNTY  Historic Montauk Manor, 2 BR, 2  full  bath, duplex condo on top floor. www.montaukmanor.com

Value $80,000 daily rental.   Activities for children every day and more…    Iron frame king bed downstairs, Queen Bed upstairs, Queen Bed couch in lr, Knotty Pine furniture, great art.  3 HDTV’s, with IPOD dock.  Newly decorated, rug, paint, furniture, appliances and more. New Floors.   Views of Gardner’s Bay and breathtaking sunset. Sleep 6-8.   Courtyard apartment with very high loft angle ceilings/skylight in this outstanding resort.  2 pools, indoor/sauna/Jacuzzi , and outdoor, workout room, bikes, 3 tennis courts with pro, SPA on grounds,  award winning restaurant, fireplaces in lobby 40ft. ceilings, close to everything.  Great for family.  Close to train from New York, parking.  Bocce, 3 par Golf. Magnificent Sunsets!  Vacation of all vacations.  Dylan’s Candy Store rented one summer for Executives.  Owner agent.  Security deposit required and cleaning. Paul Sladkus 917.687.1790.  Memorial Day through Labor Day. If desired you also can be interviewed on www.goodnewsplanet.com to share your or your friends Good News!  Possible  use of a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

THINGS TO DO:

1. Montauk Light House – At the END of Long Island, next stop Europe. Go for Sunrise and stay all day, bring food….. There is a great place right there but I don’t think it is open on 2/28/21. There is Hero State Park to walk around, there will be surfers out there. Hero Beach is on the right side as you get close to the Lighthouse. Tour the Lighthouse if open. Donate to it. If you take path next to restaurant it’s cool as well. There is eventually a seal overlook and money pond. So Cool! Bring Cameras, battery, Facebook Live…. Good Shoes. Wear Sunscreen….. People even Surf cast fishing out there…In fact, there are many Fishing Boats at another location Gossmans, if you want to go fishing… If your Bicycling just a little out of town, there is Ditch Plains also where people surf…

2. Atlantic Ocean – Actually you can walk to town in 20 minutes and the town is on the Ocean…jump in! You can walk to Brooklyn from there. Seriously…… Gorgeous Beach in fact after Guney’s Inn a little bit there are dunes down there… cool.

3. Bikes – They do rent bikes in Town. Next to the parking at the entrance way to the Manor there is a bike rack that you can use.

4. From the Montauk Manor – there is tennis courts, so bring a racket and balls if you want to play. Next to the courts on the right side is a path to Fort Hill Cemetery Park, one of my most special places…100 feet after the courts on your path, there is a little sign for Amys Way, take it… so gorgeous nature and I started the Nature Series on PBS many years ago, hehe, no headstones and walk to the top of the hill and you can see the Ocean, Fort Pond, Fort Pond Bay, Gardners Bay that you can hear in Billy Joel Song!

Also from the Manor just walk down the hill, pass the Montauk Playhouse (Americas First Indoor Tennis Courts, but no longer), cross the street, follow signs to Dureys Restaurant bearing right (Actually you will see the train on the left, I always take the train, but with Covid, the Jitney) probably not open yet, but you can walk on this Bay Beach, but its Rocky… but easy to get to.and a long walk will get you to Hither Hills about 10 miles of Woods…or ride your bike to Ecker Park, off Navy Road…. Get into the Hither Hills Park from there…many people MOUNTAIN BIKE THERE..

Montauk Down Gold Course – One of the best Golf Courses in the World, within the top 50 in America… they have a Driving Range which is cool. BTW Pick up a Montauk Sun Magazine, in the Montauk Manor Lobby, I have a Good News Planet Column…. The Hilltop restaurant only serves Thursday to Sunday night. There are delivery places as well, or there is a IGA Supermarket and my roof is a full kitchen. Front Desk will give you a list of open restaurants. All utensils, plates….Pools closed Are there you can put them in the dishwasher. All rooms have a TV.

Gossmans Dock – If you go down the hill make a right. Go to the end, Flamingo Road there is a little village.. Seafood, boats… about 15minutes on bike or a great walk….

Check in, 4pm Check Out 11am please go to the Front Desk, and say you are Paul Sladkus Guest Room 403. Tell them you need three keys. They have your names. You need ID, something that says where you live, if out of state, but I am not sure if that is a requirement anymore…that was a state COVID requirement.

Restaurants – there are many, I love the Harvest, cost some bucks, share big plates, great bread, make reservations.. Gurneys Inn is cool as well, pricy, actually the owner of our restaurant Hilltop, own a restaurant called TALK. Breakfast is Johns in town, classic. Next to Johns Restaurant about 200 feet is great Ice cream, Johns Drive Inn.

5. Lastly, for now, The Walking Dunes. As you leave town, Hither Hills State Park is on the Right, Ocean on the left. You take the new Montauk Highway by Bike, where the road forks for Old Montauk Highway and the new one Route 27, about 300 feet on the right, your first right, after a restaurants, right before tennis courts, make a right on that Dear End. Park Bike and walk the Dunes, which covers trees from many years ago, you can also walk around the Napeague Bay, windsurf, and gather mussels…

Montauk Manor Holiday Lobby and Snowy Ground

All right that’s enough for now, call if you need me or get thrown into jail… heha!

Reverend Paul Sladkus All Faiths & Spiritual 917 687 1790 24/7

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2. ONE POINT AT A TIME – Focus on the one point you are playing

3. KEEP THE BALL IN PLAY – Don’t miss, but don’t get upset if you do!

4. HITTING THE BALL Refer Oscar Wegner on You Tube, he has many videos. . https://youtu.be/AmPLkRxn0Ik

5. HIT BALLS DEEP – When you VOLLEY, try to hit three feet from the back baseline or 3 feet from the sidelines. Deep but in. When you SERVE also try to hit the back corners of the serving’s box with the first serve and then if not hit a safe second serve. . .

6. SERVING – Throw the ball high enough so when you swing, the ball is just starting to come down.

7. WEIGHT ON YOU’RE BODY – When you are waiting to return a ball immediately after you return a shot, try to get back to the middle of the court behind the back line. Move your weight from one side to the other side on your toes, sway. This prepares you to return the next ball.

8. BREATH – During the match remember your BREATH. Breathe in slowly for a count of 4 and out for the count of two, or whatever is comfortable for you.

9. ENJOY YOURSELF IT IS JUST A GAME FOR FUN.

Background of Paul Sladkus – Started playing at 7 years old by being a ball boy at Marymount Women’s College in Tarrytown, NY. A Nun showed him how to play, and then his mother’s also shared tennis teachings. Paul played fanatically during early years and at a summer TarryCrest Swimming Club and the Hackley Tennis Clay Courts…BTW Clay is very messy! A former Westchester County Tennis Champion at 13. However, only continued to play through high school, college and then hardly ever again. Paul loves the sport, attended many US Opens as he worked at CBS who owned the right to the US Open for years and plans to start teaching it. Paul has interviewed many of the World’s Tennis Greats over the years on his www.goodnewsbroadcast.com. Paul also took lessons from Warren McIntire who taught John McEnroe at the Point Washington Tennis Club. BTW Warren taught everyone Hatha Yoga as part of learning tennis. Tennis is as much an INNER GAME, AS AN OUTER GAME. Watch tennis and Enjoy Every Moment!

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Southampton Inn

Plan your Summer 2018 on the East End of beautiful Long Island, New York. With the most magnificent beaches, elegant estates, fabulous shops, and über recreational opportunities (swim, surf, boat, golf, tennis, bike and horseback riding), the Southampton Inn is the perfect getaway and base for your Hamptons adventures. The luxurious Inn also offers bike rentals, a heated pool, and a shuttle bus to the highly-rated Coopers Beach which is only a mere mile away.
Great for couples, corporate outings, honeymooners and not just kid-friendly but pet-friendly also, Southampton Inn is walking distance to the beach, village, culture, and shopping, and right next door to spas, salons, and exercise studios of Southampton. This June 2018 why not make the Southampton Inn your base for the US Open Golf tournament at nearby Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Weekend 2018 rates vary through the Summer and guests should reach out to plan their trip with the helpful staff at the Inn – remember there is a 2-night minimum on weekends. The Inn has available midweek special room rates, typically arriving Sunday and departing Friday this season. In addition, the Inn can accommodate extended stays. Please visit the website for the latest offers, availability and booking details.
As the winner of numerous awards including “Best Breakfast,” “Best Hotel,” and “Best Wedding Location,” Southampton Inn is a warm and welcoming haven with an exemplary reputation that is richly deserved. Celebrate the art of pure relaxation, indulge in a romantic rendezvous, or enjoy precious time with the entire family – Southampton Inn is the only destination for the discerning traveler.
Southampton Inn’s restaurant, Claude’s, will be open daily from 7:00am to 9:00pm and opens for lunch and dinner starting May 19th, 2018. Try Claude’s Cabaret – an exclusive prix fixe dinner followed by live performance every Thursday from June 21st to August 24th, 2018. On the move this summer: try Carry-Out Claude’s and enjoy the free Wednesday concerts this summer in Agawam Park starting in July.
91 Hill Street, Southampton, New York
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WHERE TO DINE…

Farm to Table at Claude’s, Southampton Inn – NEW Summer 2018

New for Summer 2018 is The Southampton Inn’s latest restaurant, Claude’s, opening May 19th, 2018 for Lunch and Dinner from 7:00am-9:00pm, 7 days a week. Claude’s features all the delicious home cooked menu selections of its “Best” breakfast, lunch and light bites such as the Jobs Lane French Toast, and will be open for lunch and dinner starting May 19th, 2018. Situated outside in the beautifully planted courtyards and pool patios, as well of course “Inn-side.” Offering the prettiest outdoor dining in Southampton.
91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968

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Modern Mexican at Union Cantina, Southampton
Do not miss the exciting new menu specials and entertainment at Long Island’s most vibrant, social and delicious destinations – Union Cantina, the Hamptons only authentic modern Mexican restaurant. This popular eatery, designed by Southampton Social Club owners Ian Duke and David Hilty, sits in the iconic Bowden Square and is open all year-round. With Duke and Hilty working alongside award-winning Executive Chef Scott Kampf, who has been featured on Food Network’s Iron Chefs of America, the trio continues to bring innovative Mexican cuisine to Southampton throughout the year.
Behind the restaurant sits the exclusive 400 Rabbits Tequila Bar, which is reminiscent of a prohibition-era speakeasy. Bartenders mix fun favorites for diners that perfectly complement any meal. The tequila bar carries 100+ types of tequila, producing a unique signature cocktail program and an extensive tequila menu consisting of sangrias, punches, and frozen drinks.
Union Cantina’s festive atmosphere incorporates both the sleekness of the Hampton’s high society with the rustic beauty of Mexican culture. The dark woods are balanced by the bright cerulean colored walls, and are also decorated with Mexican artwork. Union Cantina is the hotspot all year round for festive dining, live music, and A-list celebrations!

What’s New:
A clear focus on what we call The Goods: Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Service and Good Times! Some specifics: New dishes & Cocktails. A calendar of daily ongoings including live music and specials. An outdoor bar and adult playground with an assortment of outdoor games for everyone to partake in. Some special events: The U.S Open week long PAR-TEE with daily golf putting competitions from June 11th – 16th, The FIFA World Cup starting on June 14th, The Cantina Tequila Mixer on Saturday July 14th, Our Annual Union Carnivale on Saturday August 18th and of course all of the traditional summer holiday events. Check the website for latest updates.
40 Bowden Square, Southampton NY 11968

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Classic American at 75 Main, Southampton

Under the management of Restaurateur Zach Erdem, 75 main has been transformed into the Hamptons summer dining staple and a year-round hotspot. Erdem reinvented the Southampton eatery, combining the classic style of the Hamptons with the enticing elements of New York City nightlife. The celebrity guests seen dining in recent seasons have included Leonardo di Caprio, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Scott Disick, 50 Cent, French Montana and Sarah Jessica Parker.
75 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968

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Dining at Sotto Sopra affords you a palatable trip to Italy

Take a cultural journey to Sotto Sopra in Amagansett, NY where guests can find the traditional flavors of Northern Italy and succulent steaks and chops. The restaurant’s wood-burning oven freshly bakes breads, crispy Italian style pizza and whole roasted fish. Sotto Sopra has quickly become one of the most coveted restaurants on the East End, known for its frequent celebrity guests, relaxing atmosphere, exceptional service, and fresh, flavorful fare. Enjoy pasta dishes such as the Spaghettini a la Greco with shrimp, and spinach in a spicy arrabbiata sauce. The Margherita is a classic Italian-style thin crust pizza topped with mozzarella, tomato, and basil. Specialty drinks include: the Rose Orchid, which blends Death’s Door Gin with St. Germain, prosecco, grapefruit and hibiscus; the Sot-to 75 mixes Farmers Organic Gin, with St. Germain, champagne, blueberry and lime juice; and the South Fork cocktail includes Jameson Irish Whisky blended with mint, cucumber, lime and orange juice.
231 Main Street, Amagansett, NY

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WHERE TO PARTY…

Southampton Social Club

This season, Southampton Social Club returns to set the standard for a season of dining, drinks and dancing. As the pre-eminent fine dining supper club in the Hamptons, Southampton Social Club (SSC) continues to set the standard for hospitality.
From Executive Chef Scott Kampf’s cuisine and his dedication to the classic “Farm to Table” cooking style to the summer 2018 cocktail program featuring many new refreshing libations, not to mention the integration of the classic social beer garden concept to SSC’s outdoor area. In addition, SSC will also offer $39.00 Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
On a weekly basis, the entertainment will reach a crescendo with Live Music and DJ’s performing together creating an undeniably brilliant sound and vibe to set your summer to. Some of the forthcoming highlights of the summer social season include Pop Country Night on May 24th, June 28th, and July 26th, 2018; the Rose All Day Brunch Party on June 9th, 2018 and Miami Vice Night with DJ Vinny Vinsane on July 2nd, 2018. Plus, SSC will have specials for Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Open, and so much more!
256 Elm Street, Southampton, New York

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Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center’s 12th Annual GET WILD Benefit (Saturday, June 23, 2018)

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons will celebrate the Hamptons summer season with its 12th annual GET WILD Benefit hosted by Joan and Bernard Carl. Notable attendees from last year’s event included: Ginnie Frati, Shelley Berkoski, Liz Brown, Leslie Alexander, Amy Molnar, Dr. Justin Molnar, Ken Molnar, Amanda Daley, Kristina Lewan, Amber Eichner, Jake Zamansky, Gabriela Aran, Dennis Aran, Howard Lorber, Curtis and Amanda Polk, Dorothy Frankel, Dan Finta, Isabel Van Linden, Asia Lee, Benita Matthes, Pat Treu, and Rob Doty.

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The revolutionary new brand, Net Generation, will provide American tennis with one unified youth brand for children to get into the sport, making it easier for children and their parents to learn about tennis and get into the game in schools, parks and tennis clubs across the country.

The movement embraces all aspects of youth play for kids ages 5-18. The official Net Generation launch will take place at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Aug. 26.

“Net Generation is a bold approach to empower kids to play the game while elevating and setting new standards on how we deliver and engage children in our sport,” said Craig Morris, General Manager, USTA Community Tennis and Youth Tennis. “These efforts will make a lasting impact to help drive youth participation throughout the country. There is no bigger and better stage than the US Open to launch the brand.”

The objective of Net Generation is to provide a safe connection to the sport, as well as a platform to celebrate individuality and self-expression. To ensure a safe environment, all Net Generation providers – including coaches, teachers, players and volunteers – must first go through a Safe Play Program, which involves a three-step process, including a background check, by registering on NetGeneration.com.

With the USTA’s focus on childhood safety, this system will be the first of its kind in the sports landscape to require all providers to submit to a comprehensive screening and education program.

“It is essential to implement the best infrastructure and environment for the current and future generation of kids,” said Katrina Adams, USTA Chairman of the Board, CEO and President. “Net Generation will help further our commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles and bringing more children into the game by reaching kids and parents in a dynamic and easier way than ever before.”

In addition to the official launch at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Powered by Net Generation, the brand will have a significant presence leading up to and at this years’ US Open.

Net Generation has been integrated at US Open Series events throughout the summer, including at kids’ days, high school days, family days and festivals to encourage more kids and families to join the sport.

Net Generation will have a dedicated kids’ zone at the US Open Experience at the Seaport District NYC on Aug. 24-25, and a Net Generation Arcade near the Grandstand at the US Open aims to reinvent the retro classic 80s video arcade games with a tennis twist.

Also at the US Open, kids will receive their own Wildcard Activity Book that will serve as every child’s guide to Net Generation, including a roadmap, activities and pages for autographs, and the Fan Court at the US Open American Express Fan Experience in the Chase Center will include on-court activities, clinics and games.

In addition, the USTA will enlist 32 social media brand influencers, “Netset Ambassadors.” who are ages 5-18 with a strong social media presence, to showcase Net Generation through their views. The ambassadors will create content promoting the brand to their social media followings.

In addition to serving as Netset Ambassadors, three lucky influencers have been selected to serve as “kidcasters” who will give followers a behind-the-scenes look at the US Open.

The USTA has a longstanding commitment to encouraging healthy and active lifestyles among children. Over the last decade, youth tennis has brought hundreds of thousands of kids into the sport by using shorter courts, lower-bouncing balls and lighter racquets to allow them to play more quickly and easily.

To further evolve these efforts, the USTA will be working closely with schools and school districts by providing equipment, trainings and resources for teachers. The USTA has developed a new schools tennis curriculum and will encourage schools to have a community partner to help kids find a tennis facility to play after school in partnership with SHAPE America.

Furthermore, Net Generation will activate throughout all competitive levels including youth tennis, team tennis and junior competition. By setting new standards and collaborating with programs across the board, these efforts will help unite the tennis industry by sharing the same mission to get more kids playing tennis.

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WHAT:   The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour was held in Bridgehampton, NY, over the weekend on Friday, August 22, to Sunday, August 24, 2014, raising over $2.5 million for the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).

This wonderful event, returning for its tenth year, sees 32 charity amateur players take to the courts against members of the ATP Tour over two exciting days of round robin competition.   Guests and participants enjoy dining and socializing with the purpose of raising funds for the PCF in its efforts to eradicate prostate cancer, which affects one in six American men. The event kicked off on Friday with a cocktail party and dinner at the home of Julia and David Koch in Southampton. On Saturday, the first three rounds of the Pro AM tournament took place, followed by a lunch at the Palin residence. On Sunday guests enjoyed lunch at the final rounds of the Pro AM tour at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club and the Trophy Award Ceremony followed.

This year’s amateur players included: Bill Ackman, Andrew Berman, Marie Bernstein, Jerry Cohen, Jim Coleman, Mark Ein, Adam Finerman, Ralph Finerman, Bill Finneran, Larry Gagosian, Amy Griffin, John Griffin, Jeff Greene, Sammy Herzberg, Arik Kislin, Larry Leeds, Howard Marks, Hank Nordhoff, Dean Palin, Joel Pashcow, John Paulson, Brian Reynolds, Zach Schreiber, Steve Schwarzman, Howard Shore, Roger Stein, and Dax Vlassis.

Pro players included: Alex Asta, Guillermo Canas, Scott Davis, Ashley Fisher, Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Teymuraz Gabashvili, Chris Haggard, Luke Jensen, Murphy Jensen, Don Johnson, Robert Kendrick, Kevin Kim, Rick Leach, Jason Lipsky, Alex O’Brien, Jared Palmer, Jason Pinsky.   RESULTS:

Team 1 versus Team 2:  Winner was Arik Kislin; Runner-up was Bill Ackman 

Team 3 versus Team 4:  Winner was Jim Coleman; Runner-Up was John Griffin

Team 5 versus Team 6:  Winner was John Paulson; Runner-Up was Adam Finerman

Team 7 versus Team 8:  Winner was Amy Griffin; Runner-Up was

Larry Leeds ABOUT:  The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour consists of four exciting tournaments each year that are calendared during peak season at each venue.  Each location brings an opportunity to provide not only a unique and individual experience for the amateur player but provides a platform to the community to generate awareness of prostate cancer and the work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. 

The PCF Pro-AM Tennis Tournaments has raised over $12.5 million to date over 13 years.   The Pro-Am Tour is a fitting memorial to the life of Charles Evans. He was committed to helping others, turning his personal tragedies into philanthropic causes. Charles Evans, an avid tennis player, would be proud of what is being done to fight prostate cancer through these events. When his father developed Alzheimer’s disease in the late 1960s, Mr. Evans made large donations to Alzheimer’s research and eventually became national director of the Alzheimer’s Association.   In 1975, his former wife, Frances, and their two daughters, Elizabeth and Melissa, died in a fire caused by errant ashes from their fireplace. Mr. Evans created the Crusade for Fire Detection, aimed at educating the public on the need for fire detectors and lobbying for laws to make them mandatory. Charles sent out hundreds of fire detectors as gifts and chain letters. Countless lives have been saved through the mandatory laws of fire alarms.   Charles had a true zeal for life. From WWII veteran to successful entrepreneur, feature film producer, to a dedicated philanthropist. Charles was a dynamic, charismatic, old school Gentleman. He was one of a kind and adored by all worldwide.

Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research globally. Since 1993, its unique strategies for identifying and investing in the most promising research programs have generated life-saving results. The organization channels resources to the world’s top scientific minds—cutting red tape and encouraging collaboration to speed breakthroughs.   As a champion for increased government and private support, PCF has helped build a global research enterprise of nearly $10 billion. Through the generous contributions of our donors, it has funded more than 2,000 programs at more than 200 research centers in 18 countries. For more than 16 million men and their families fighting prostate cancer globally, PCF is a primary source for new standard-of-care and research information. It connects patients, loved ones, care providers and scientists to critical updates, the latest developments, best practices and news from the treatment pipeline.   For further information on the PCF, please visit http://www.pcf.org/

WHEN: 

Friday, August 22, 2014 6:30PM Cocktail Party, Dinner, Entertainment The home of Julia and David Koch, Southampton, NY

Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:00AM – 2:00PM First three rounds of the Pro AM 1:00PM – 3:ooPM Lunch at the Palin residence 3:00PM – 4:00PM “Closest to the Pin” content on the Palin golf course 6:30PM Parish Art Museum Gala with special performance from Kenny Loggins                                                  

Sunday, August 24, 2014 12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club 1:00PM – 4:00PM Final rounds of the Pro AM 4:00 – 4:30PM Trophy Award Ceremony  

WHERE:                               

Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club  231 Mid Ocean Drive Bridgehampton NY, 11932  

PRESS CONTACT:             Norah Lawlor / Lawlor Media Group (www.lawlormediagroup.com) Norah@lawlormediagroup.com / Tel: (212) 967-6900

Mike Milken, Jason Pinsky, Bill Ackman, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan

John Paulson

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Kara Rosenblum, Sheila Rosenblum, Danny Rosenblum, Michael Milken

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Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Julia Koch

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Timothy Cherotti, Glenn Myles

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Shelly Davis, Richey Reneberg

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Roger Stein, Cyril Saulnier

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                    Jonathan Canter, Arik Kislin

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James Coleman, Cynthia Ott

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Brendan Evans, Kate Bergin

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Robert Kendrick, Anthony Boulle, Mike Milken

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Mark Ein, Brielle Strickland, Vince Spadea

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David Schneider, Malek Jaziri

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For more information please visit www.pcf.org

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