The Derek Jeter Major League Baseball Hall of Fame hosted the 2022 Derek Jeter Golf Championship at the Bea Mar Resorts in Nassau, Bahamas, from April 28 to May 1. The tournament raised more than $1 million for the Jeter Foundation, the Turn 2 Foundation. The event was hosted in partnership with Baha Mar, Icon International, JP Sports + Entertainment and Warner Brothers Discovery.
The Turn 2 Foundation works with young children in different communities to inspire and motivate them to move away from drugs and alcohol and lead a healthy “Turn 2” lifestyle through community service and various specialized programs and events.
Celebrities in attendance ranged from professional athletes, entertainers, media personalities, influencers, con artists and more. Anthony Anderson, De Ness, Ken Griffey Jr., Tino Martinez, Jorge Posada, CC Sabathia, Joey Fatone, Paige Speranak and Ryan Rostand were just a few of the notable names on the weekend.
The group is celebrating the second day of the Derek Jeter celebrity invite. (Jeffery Salter/Turn 2 Foundation, Inc.)
Reception was held on the first night at the Marcus Hotel in the Baha Mar Fish + Chop House. The reception was hosted by Hall of Fame radio personality, Angie Martinez, and featured music from award-winning DJ, D-Nice. The Turn 2 Foundation has provided $25,000 to the Baha Mar Foundation, which will support youth development and healthy lifestyle initiatives in the local Nassau area. The venue offered a seafood buffet, comfort food, cocktails, appetizers and desserts.
The weekend consisted of two rounds of golf at the Royal Blue Golf Club at Baha Mar Resorts. Royal Blue is a Jack Nicklaus design with carpet-like walkways, rolling white sand dunes, delicate bunkers, waterfront holes, and untouched greens. The event featured the closest to pin contests, long drive contests, and multiple bar and food stations. The Turn 2 Foundation team brought a party at every hole. After the first round of the tournament, the celebrities competed in a penalty shootout competition.
After the second round, the DJCI Gala was held at the Baha Mar Center for the Performing Arts and Conventions. Guests experienced a star-studded red carpet, enjoyed a lobster and filet dinner, and were able to bid on the live auctions. The evening concluded with a performance by Grammy Award winning international artist, Pitbull.
Guests had the option of staying at one of the three hotels at Baha Mar Resort, Grand Hyatt, Rosewood or SLS. Baha Mar features over 2,300 rooms, over 45 restaurants, over 30 retail stores, mini golf, bars, water park, 100,000 square feet casino, spa, fitness center, kids area, multiple pools and beach accesses. private. It used to hold the Turn 2 event in Las Vegas, Nevada, but they chose Baha Mar as a more family-friendly location.
Each hotel within Baha Mar has a different energy. The Grand Hyatt is family friendly and has access to various activities that will keep children occupied and adults relaxed. Rosewood is elegant and serene. This hotel features upscale bars, tea lounges and calming aromas. SLS is a more modern and high-energy environment with pool clubs, nightclubs and rooftop bars. As a Baha Mar guest, you have access to most of the other hotel’s amenities.
“I think a lot of Icon International’s patrons and customers thought it would be great to go somewhere with more family involvement,” said Charlie Jeter, Derek’s sister. We thought it would be good if you could bring your family this time and it’s a vacation as well.”
Derek and Charlie Jeter at a party. (Jeffery Salter/Turn 2 Foundation, Inc.)
The tournament concluded with an 18-hole Celebrity-Only Championship on May 1 at Royal Blue. When Jeter was asked about his favorite part of the weekend, he said, “You always hear how athletes and entertainers talk about how good they are at golf, and then you actually see how bad they are, and that’s always a highlight.”
