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Celebrities help raise over $50,000 for Special Olympics Arizona in putting challenge event

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Posted at 6:09 PM, Feb 08, 2022
and last updated 2022-02-09 11:39:08-05

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Celebrities were paired alongside Special Olympics athletes for the San Tan Ford Putting Challenge on Tuesday!

The hour-long event held at the WM Phoenix Open raised more than $50,000 for Special Olympics Arizona.

It’s an event celebrating inclusion in sports all while giving the participants memories for a lifetime.

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Playing side by side with stars like Michael Phelps and PGA Pro Jason Dufner, all of them walked away winners.

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