‘Legends on the Links’ November 3 at Riviera

The Rod Dedeaux Foundation will proudly host its sixth annual Charity Fundraiser Golf Tournament “Legends on the Links” on Monday, November 3 at Riviera Country Club. A VIP Par-Tee will be held the evening before. These exclusive events will bring together current and former professional athletes, celebrities, and local business leaders to raise critical funds for youth baseball and softball programs in underserved communities. The Foundation’s mission is to expand access these sports, fostering mentorship, teamwork and lifelong skills for young athletes. The Foundation also supports funding scholarships, programs and services for Los Angeles-area youth using baseball as a platform to cultivate success beyond the final out, to create equal opportunities for at-risk kids  to excel on the diamond, in the classroom and in the game of life.

In addition to the foundation’s annual initiatives and in light of the devastating fires that impacted Pacific Palisades in January, this year’s events will focus on supporting the recovery and revitalization of local youth sports facilities, including the Palisades Recreation Center and the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association. By investing in the restoration of these vital resources, the Foundation aims to help the community rebuild and ensure local children can continue to experience thebenefits of organized sports. Representatives from Live Like Braun will also be there to help raise funds for the foundation established in memory of Loyola High tennis player and Palisadian Braun Levi, who was killed by a suspected drunk driver in May only weeks before his graduation.

“The ‘Legends on the Links’ tournament, hosted by NFL Hall of Famer and former USC Trojan baseball pitcher Anthony Muñoz, is shaping up to be yet another remarkable day at the iconic Riviera Country Club,” Foundation Chairman Brett Dedeaux said. “Supporting inner-city youth through baseball and softball programs, including scholarships and grants, remains at the heart of our mission. This year, we are honored to extend that support to the Palisades community as it recovers and rebuilds. The combined efforts of our community partners, donors, and sports legends make this event truly impactful.”

The VIP Par-Tee on Sunday, Oct. 2 will take place at a private Pacific Palisades Estate from 4 to 10 p.m. and will be hosted by actor/comedians Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer.

Registration for the “Legends  on the Links” Golf Tournament is at 8 a.m. on Oct. 3 and the shotgun start begins at 10 a.m. for the 18-hole event. An awards ceremony and reception will follow at 3 p.m.

Among the athletes and celebrities expected to attend along with Munoz are ex-USC and NFL running back and 1995 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush; ex-NBA stars Blake Griffin and Chandler Parsons; ex-Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman, 10-time All-Star  and 1981 World Series champion Steve Garvey; actor/producer Oliver Hudson; former Major League All-Star outfielder and two-time World Series champion David Justice; ex-USC and San Francisco 49ers safety and  four-time Super Bowl champion Ronnie Lott; ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard, three-time NBA champion  and 2008 Coach of the Year Byron Scott; and six-time MLB All-Star second baseman and 2008 World Series champion Chase Utley.

For sponsorship opportunities, please email: nicole@roddedeauxfondaton.org.

Riviera is set to host the Genesis Invitational in February 2026.