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Most of Don’s fans are aware by now that Don is an avid golfer, appearing in numerous charity tournaments in the USA and abroad and serving as host to the Howard Keel Golf Classic played annually outside of Manchester, UK. Don is particularly active in his support of organizations dedicated to the welfare of children and is very committed to helping out where he can. We estimate that Don’s probably played around 438,487 holes of benefit golf in the last 18 months.

Looking for coverage of the annual Howard Keel-Don Felder Classic? Click here.

Below is a cross-section of just some of the golf and benefit events in which Don participated. You can also use the site search in the upper left-hand corner to check the archives for more golf events.

If that’s not enough, you can play 18 holes of “championship” miniature golf here. Showoffs can try the advanced course.

2008

Don made the Golf Digest list of the Top 100 golfers in music for the second straight year, coming in at #34.

“An Eagle on the Old Course” - Photo gallery from the 2008 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Slideshow and article about the Dream Foundation event at Harman International on 7-25-08. Don entertained.

Write-up and photo from the Legends Golf Classic from forestgrove newstimes.com

The Bob Hope Classic site has posted some shots from the music jam from January’s tournament party in an album at the top of their photo gallery page. Look for some nice pictures of Don performing on stage.

2007

The 2007 Alfred Dunhill Links Welcome Party. Our coverage of the 2007 Dunhill here.

Short write-up and photo from the celebrity tournament at the Vale Abbey Golf Club in Cheshire here.

The 2nd Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament took place on June 25th. Stop by nhl.com for more about what went on. Besides the substantial sum the event raised for the cause, all those athletic gentlemen in one place must have been a treat for female spectators.

Visit the Blueroom for some video coverage of the 2007 edition of the Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend. Type in “Dennis Quaid” in the search box.

Brief write up in the Las Vegas Review Journal about the NCMEC benefit show.

2006

Don sums up his devotion to charity work: “I’m a sucker for charities and, unfortunately, the word’s out on me. I can’t say no.” You can read more about Don’s motivation in this article in the Arizona Republic from 12/13/06 published prior to the Alice Cooper Christmas Pudding benefit show.

Golf Digest’s December 2006 issue ranked the Top 100 Golfers in Music. Guess who made the top half?

Check out The Pin is In photo gallery with Don and fellow entertainment and sports personalities at the Autism Speaks Foundation site.

The Dunhill Links Championship Official Site

Get a taste of what the 2006 Dunhill Links tournament means to celebrity guest golfers, including Don, in this article from cnn.com featuring actor Hugh Grant. Don’s celebrity partner, ex-BoyZone frontman Ronan Keating explains what it was like participating in this prestigious tournament in this sound bite. And you can page through more of Don and Ronan together in action at the 2006 tournament at Rex.

View the video clips from the Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend & Golf Tournament at KEYE-TV Sports Archives. Use the search function by typing in “Dennis Quaid” and select the footage. Don’s in there somewhere.

When Don puts down the driver, he usually picks up a guitar. Or, he donates one (often his own) to a charitable cause.

Lot 25: Eagles Guitar Enthusiasts
“As a member of the Eagles (1974-2001), guitarist Don Felder gave a harder edge to the band and composed the music for their biggest hit “Hotel California.” On January 12th, 1998, Don along with the other 6 members (past and present) of the Eagles were inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This new Fender “Squire” Stratocaster guitar autographed by the legendary Eagles guitarist Don Felder can be yours for your in-home music hall of fame. The signed sheet music from “Hotel California” is a great addition to your collection. Contributed by Don Felder. Value $Priceless.”

We agree. Don’s donation to their auction held on September 30th supporting Guide Dogs for the Blind was indeed priceless.

Don is featured on the front page of All Access Music’s online write up of the LAPD Memorial Foundation tournament.

Here’s a re-cap of the first annual Athletes Against Autism fundraiser.

2006 Alice Cooper Solid Rock Foundation golf site Fun, fun, fun!