July 19, 2009–Motown great Smokey Robinson will participate in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Pro-Am event in Las Vegas Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Las Vegas golf course TPC Summerlin. An avid golfer and supporter of the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Robinson is excited to participate in this year’s event. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Pro-Am to support such an amazing organization,” said Robinson in a statement. “The Shriners Hospitals provide outstanding care for children every day and this event is a great way to show support while partaking in a sport I enjoy.”

Robinson’s countless hits and consistent contributions to the Motown label earned him the title of the “King of Motown.” As both a member of Motown group The Miracles and a solo artist, Robinson recorded 37 Top 40 hits for Motown between 1960 and 1987 including “Shop Around,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “Baby Baby Don’t Cry.” Robinson also served as the company’s vice president from 1961 to 1988. His most recent album, Time Flies When You’re Having Fun, will be released on Aug. 25, 2009. Robinson has been known play quite a bit at Las Vegas golf courses over the years. The defending champion of the professional tournament will be Marc Turnesa. Past champions of Las Vegas’ PGA Tour event include Jim Furyk (3 times) Tiger Woods (his first professional victory in 1996) and legends such as Greg Norman, Davis Love III and Curtis Strange, among others.

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