The Shaquille O'Neal CHAMPS/Life Skills program at LSU will host its annual Shaquille O'Neal Life Skills Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Carter Plantation Golf Course near Springfield, La.

There will be two shotgun start groupings - 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The entry fee is $250 per person or $1,000 for a team of four. There are also several opportunities for sponsorships. For a $7,000 donation, one sponsor will become the presenting sponsor and have their name and logo on all promotional materials, signage at the entrance and hole of their choice and a complimentary foursome. Three sponsors could choose to become awards sponsors for $5,000 and have their name on promotional materials, receive a complimentary foursome and signage as a sponsor at the meal area. Supporters can also sponsor a hole for $500 or simply make a charitable donation.

There will be a plantation breakfast served prior to the 8 a.m. round, a Cajun lunch available for all contestants at noon and plantation burgers served after the second round. Awards will be given for low net score, low gross score, closest to the pin, longest drive and hole in one. Every team will have their picture taken with LSU alumnus Shaquille O'Neal of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, receive an 8x10 signed and framed photo of O’Neal, t-shirt and diddy bag.

The Shaquille O'Neal CHAMPS/Life Skills program holds eight events, more than 25 workshops and countless community service projects and trips each academic year. While some of these projects are funded from the annual budget, much of what is done could not be possible without the support of our donors.

The purpose of this event is to not only create more financial stability but to continue to promote the outstanding efforts of our student-athletes, on and off the field.

To reserve spots for the tournament and for reservation forms, contact the CHAMPS office at the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes at (225) 578-0385.