Bird, an Indiana native who went on to win three NBA titles and three league MVP’s, recently turned 60. One of the premier performing arts centers in the region, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone: ballet, opera, children’s productions, family shows, comedy, music, and professional. The money benefited the Children’s Charity Fund of the Bluegrass, and the tournament is still played today. Nestled in the heart of horse country, The Campbell House offers guests convenient access to Lexingtons historic and famous attractions. The tournament, featuring Phoenix Suns player and ex-Cat Rick Robey as host, raised $56,000. The scores were taken from the best two balls of each hole, with each player’s handicap figured in. But this is a really beautiful course to play.” Actor Leslie Nielsen and four other golfers combined for a 31-under total of 113 to win the event. I played nine holes yesterday and that was the first time I’ve played this year. “It went pretty good for the first 10 or 12 holes,” Bird said. He finished with a respectable score of 84 and led his team to a sixth-place finish at 25 under. Please note this facility is not managed by the College of Fine Arts. Bird, who had recently led the Boston Celtics to the NBA championship, was playing golf for only the second time that season. 401 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lexington Opera House is one of the premiere performing arts centers in the region. Basketball legend Larry Bird ducked under some trees to line up a golf shot on June 30, 1984, during the third annual Children’s Charity Golf Classic at the Greenbrier Golf and Country Club.
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