American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic 2025 E-Update

April 2025￨Issue No. 5

The signature LV Golf Classic is only one month away!

Grammy nominee and Billboard Award winner David Nicoll - a new member of the Coaches vs. Cancer team - has a message for you from Las Vegas.

There’s karaoke. Then there’s karaoke Las Vegas-style. 

The year’s Monday night entertainment will be unlike any performance seen at the Las Vegas Golf Classic. Make your plans to be at the Hard Rock Cafe - and maybe even be a part of the show. 



ESPN’s Sean Farnham and Dalen Cuff, K-State's Mike Clark and Xs & Os of Success' D.J. Allen headline a list of Classic attendees already scheduled to perform. If you - or someone from your group - are interested in performing, please contact bridget.byrne@xsosofsuccess.com.

National media members continue support of event

The Las Vegas Golf Classic has been fortunate to have Sirius Radio’s JT the Brick and ESPN’s Sean Farnham play such a prominent part of the event each May hosting the evening festivities. 

ESPN’s Dalen Cuff - a college basketball in-game and studio analyst - will join their efforts this May. It will be Cuff’s second time attending the event, but his first time co-hosting.

“JT and Sean have done such a tremendous job because the fight against cancer is so real for them,” event founder Lon Kruger said. “We look forward to Dalen joining the team. He saw the event in person and wanted to be a bigger part of the fight.” 

Patrons asked to provide all needed info asap

Participants who have yet to provide organizers of the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by Sanford Health with any needed registration information (click here to access the form) are asked to do so immediately.

This may include room information, handicaps, shoe size, shirt size and cell phone number. This information is critical for organizers as we work with key partners such as Park MGM and Nike.

Please provide your information to Ryan Daley with the American Cancer Society at ryan.daley@cancer.org or (702) 908-9061. Thank you to this year's registration sponsor Guardant Health.

Head coaches expected to attend next month include:

Dana Altman

Oregon

Andy Enfield

SMU

Tubby Smith

High Point (retired)

Jerome Tang

Kansas State

Tim Miles

San Jose State

Johnny Tauer

St. Thomas

Chris Klieman

Kansas State FB

Ron Cottrell

Houston Christian (formerly)

Jeff Gorski

Clarkson

Brad Underwood

Illinois

Lon Kruger

Retired

Fran McCaffery

Penn

Ben Jacobson

Northern Iowa

Mike McGrath

University of Chicago

Pete Herrmann

Young Harris (retired)

Jim Harrick

UCLA (retired)

Jeff Jones

Old Dominion (retired)

Rick Byrd

Belmont (retired)

Todd Golden

Florida

Fred Hoiberg

Nebraska

Porter Moser

Oklahoma

Kevin Kruger

UNLV (formerly)

Dan Lanning

Oregon FB

Bob Chipman

Washburn (retired)

Ron McHenry

Washburn (retired)

Charlie Brock

Springfield College

Longtime Classic supporter gets creative in support of the cause

Findlay Automotive Group, a longtime participant of the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic, boosted its support this year through the exciting launch of the inaugural Findlay Madness Golf Challenge.

The new 8-team tournament featuring Findlay teammates from their dealerships throughout the Las Vegas Valley took place last month over the course of three weeks at Bear's Best Golf Club. The top two foursomes have earned spots in next month's Classic.

Would you like to play a role in raising funds in your market to support the American Cancer Society? Contact ryan.daley@cancer.org for more information and to connect with the appropriate ACS representative in your area to game plan possibilities. Also, there is still time to serve as a sponsor of the 2025 Classic. Email Ryan to learn more.

Findlay Toyota and Findlay Honda Centennial foursomes with Stephanie Bernas at Bear's Best Golf Club

Join Coach Kruger in participating in this game-changing partnership

Have you secured your access to the exclusive Dormie Network?

With an additional $10K donation to Coaches vs. Cancer, Dormie Network will provide you with a one-year membership to experience all seven Dormie Network properties. Purchase before the Classic for the opportunity to join Coach Lon Kruger and be highlighted during one of our evening events.

The American Cancer Society does not endorse any products or services.

One Network. One Membership. Unmatched.

Dormie Network owns and operates the following seven high-end private golf destination clubs: ArborLinks (Nebraska City, NE), Ballyhack (Roanoke, VA), Briggs Ranch (San Antonio, TX), Dormie Club (West End, NC), Victoria National (Newburgh, IN), Hidden Creek (Atlantic City, NJ) and GrayBull Club (Maxwell, NE).

Click here for additional details. For more information or to secure your Dormie Network one-year membership via donation to Coaches vs. Cancer, please contact Bridget Byrne at bridget.byrne@xsosofsuccess.com.

ArborLinks Holes #4, #6 and #7 Aerial

A special thank you to our sponsors

Want to join the likes of Sanford Health, MGM Resorts International, NextGen Cattle Co., Nike, The UPS Store, Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Wald Family Foods, Gilead Oncology, Dormie Network, Maui Babe, Guardant Health, Glass Solutions Foundation and Xs & Os of Success and play an even bigger role in supporting Coaches vs. Cancer? All while gaining valuable exposure for your organization? 

Find out more about becoming a sponsor of the 2025 Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic by contacting Bridget Byrne at bridget.byrne@xsosofsuccess.com or (702) 275-1124.

Have questions about the 18th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic? 

Visit the Classic's website or contact Ryan Daley with American Cancer Society at ryan.daley@cancer.org or (702) 908-9061.