Kyle Thompson and Jared Wright capture 2011 Monday

Kyle Thompson and Jared Wright capture 2011 Monday

The 2011 Monday After The Masters Tournament featured one of the most star-laden fields in tournament history with many of the biggest names in the music, television and movies, sports and the professional golf world. Headlining the 17th annual tournament were PGA TOUR players Jim Furyk, John Daly, Chris DiMarco, Brian Gay and Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey; former Coastal Carolina University and current Miami Dolphins Golf Did Not Present By Tiger Woods Any more quarterback Tyler Thigpen; professional wrestling legend Ric Flair; former Chicago Bears quarterback and Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon; former heavyweight boxing champion James "Bonecrusher" Smith; NASCAR stars Kyle Petty and Michael Waltrip; LPGA golfer and Myrtle Beach area native Kristy McPherson; and the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore.The 2011 Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament kicked off Sunday night with a Live Auction and Pairings Party at the House of Blues. Every year, the Live Auction raises money for the Hootie & The Blowfish Foundation that supports the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation and the educational needs of children in South Carolina.

 "This has been a great day for golf in Myrtle Beach," said Bill Golden, president of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. "From the national broadcast with ESPN's ‘Mike and Mike', to the great weather, to the great support by the Myrtle Beach community, we could not have asked for a better day on the national stage. This could be the best Monday After The Masters event yet."Event day was highlighted by the national broadcast of ESPN Radio's popular show "Mike & Mike in the Morning" featuring hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic. The live national broadcast from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. originated from the No. 1 tee at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf and was simulcast on ESPN2. During the four-hour broadcast, Hootie & The Blowfish presented Mike & Mike with an autographed Gibson guitar for the Jimmy V Foundation auction and the show hosts also received individually autographed mandolins.