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Sizzling Celebrity Golf Classic Swings into Action

Now in its 11th year, the classic has raised $1.9 million to help find a cure for blood-related cancers. Started by de Castro after witnessing the daughter of a friend battle Leukemia, the classic raised a record $327,000 in 2007. The event draws athletes and celebrities, including Mark Clayton, Jonathan Ogden, Cal Ripken, Pat Sajak, and Adelius Thomas.

A series of public promotions are being offered in the weeks leading up to the classic. Promotions include the opportunity to win a limited edition 2008 Lexus GS 450h and to participate in an auction on ESPN 1300-AM for a threesome that will play in the classic with Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAllister, and ESPN radio host Anita Marks.

    WHAT:   Ruth's Chris Steak House Sizzling Celebrity Golf Classic

    WHO:    Hosted by Ruth's Chris Steak House and local franchisee Steve de
            Castro

    WHERE:  The classic takes place at:
            Chestnut Ridge Country Club
            11700 Falls Rd, Lutherville, Md. 21093
            www.chestnutridge.org

            The fun continues at Havana Club:
            Restaurant Row at Market Place
            600 Water St, Baltimore, Md. 21202
            www.havanaclub-baltimore.com

    WHEN:   September 23, 2008
            Chestnut Ridge:
            10 a.m. -- Registration
            10 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Live broadcast with Mark Viviano, ESPN 1300-AM
            11:30 a.m. -- Shotgun start

            Havana Club:
            6-10 p.m. -- Anita Marks and Steve de Castro co-emcee the
            post-classic party, which includes: cocktail reception, dinner,
            open bar, live sports and entertainment auction, awards
            presentation, and car raffle. (Press credentials are available)

    PRESS
    OPPS:   Press interviews and photo opportunities are available with:
            Steve de Castro, Founder and CEO of Big Steaks Management
            David Sadeghi, COO of Big Steaks Management
            Jonathan Ogden, Retired NFL Offensive Tackle
            Others upon request

About Ruth's Chris Steak House

Always classy, but never fussy, Ruth's Chris Steak House is the world's number one USDA prime grade steak house. Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first-class service. Ruth's Chris Steak House serves only the finest -- never frozen -- corn-fed beef that's seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and sizzles as it's served on a 500-degree plate.

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David Sadeghi
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=76386
Steve de Castro
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=76391

SOURCE Big Steaks Management